October Flick: Mystic Pizza

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'Discover a movie which hits home about love, friendship, dreams and life. A movie that you'll be talking about long afterwards. Experience something special, something romantic, something honest.'--Reads the tagline from 'Mystic Pizza'.

























This month we're taking a trip back to the 80's. 1988 to be exact, with the movie 'Mystic Pizza'. The film, starring Annabeth Gish, Lili Taylor, and an introduction of the actress who would come to be known as "America's sweetheart": Julia Roberts, quietly captured a place in the heart of a generation with its tender, funny, and at times, heartbreaking coming-of-age tale.

On this journey we get to know two sisters, Kat and Daisy along with Jojo as they navigate their way through the trials and triumphs of friendship, first love, heartbreak and growing up...




















While the residents of their small Connecticut town, Mystic, are becoming increasingly mystified by the irresistible pizza served up at the parlor where the three girls work, they discover that finding out who they are can be just as bewildering.



















Many of us remember seeing this movie for the first time.

Break out the aqua net. Don your best neon. And bring your appetite. We're heading back to Mystic for "A slice of Heaven."





















How will YOU mystify? With lots of mozzarella and roasted vegetables, Maybe even fruit. Or something unexpected, like f*%king lobster. Don't be afraid to get creative. Or stay true to a classic favorite. The possibilities are endless.

Send your entries for October's Flick: 'Mystic Pizza' between Now and October 31st to IgobyRee at aol dot com to be included in our delicious roundup.

11 comments

  1. So excited! I watched it a week ago..and I'm gonna watch it again before I decide what I'm making. And as Deb reminded me...it's not just the pizza...there's the f*cking lobster to think about, too ;) LOL!!! Great pick, Ree!

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  2. Yeay! I love pizza...LOL...that's true! I forgot about the lobster!

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  3. I've always wanted to make F#$%king lobster!
    I haven't seen this since it came out, funny how Lily Talyor looks exactly the way she used to, while Vincent D'Onofrio looks like he doubled in age. Actually, I shouldn't talk....

    Should be fun!

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  4. I missed the movie the first time, looks like a good one to rent and watch in this chilly rainy weather. thanks for the idea.. I will be eating a big bowl of soup with my gluten free pizza! Love your blog by the way...

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  5. Mystic Pizza is one of those movies that you can watch over and over again. Can't wait to steal some time to myself and watch it again :)

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  6. My Portuguese Bean Soup is up--strange I know for a "pizza" movie but you'll see my logic if you read the post. ;-)

    http://kahakaikitchen.blogspot.com/2010/10/portuguese-bean-soup-for-souper-soup.html

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  7. Deb, it's perfect! I love that you didn't take the inspiration literally. Very clever! =)

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  8. My Chocolate Pizza post is up here.

    http://itsafoodlife.blogspot.com/2010/10/categories-and-cravings.html

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  9. Just sent in my entry, Slut's Spaghetti, thanks to Nigella Lawson :)
    Seemed fitting to combine all of these ladies together.

    Happy Halloween!

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  10. Followed you from your comment at TKW, and I'm always amazed by the unexpected ways we all interconnect. My mom grew up in South Bend and my best friend's mom wrote Mystic Pizza...

    As for movies and food, who doesn't love movies and food? Namaste, Bruce

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  11. lighthearted , sweet movie i really enjoy

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