The cinematic burger has been metaphoric, character-defining. They’ve also been MacGuffins, stars of their own music video, linguistic obstacles, and corded telephone props. Terry Crews pulled one out of his pants and handed one to an opponent on the football field. What can’t an on-screen cheeseburger do? To celebrate International Burger Day on May 28th, let’s count down the Top 15 cheeseburger moments in American cinema, ranked according to the quality/aesthetics of cheeseburger, narrative or character importance, and creative utility. In other words, it’ll be scientific, wholly arbitrary, and extra cheesy.
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Lush, extravagant, gorgeous, and sumptuous. This clip is a perfect reflection of Marie Antoinette's legacy during her short reign as queen. Those desserts look absolutely divine.
Here in Northern California, we don't have White Castle. As such, I have never experienced the apparently glorious experience of eating their sliders. This Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle scene makes me lament that fact.
The milkshake scene in Pulp Fiction made me crave a delicious, creamy milkshake so much that we took a break to get milkshakes while writing this. Warning: this clip has strong language.
Not that we don't already always crave pizza, but this Eat Pray Love scene gives us even more motivation to go out for a slice.
Okay, yes, this scene from Matilda is supposed to be depicting a cruel and unusual punishment. But.... darned if that isn't the most intensely rich, moist, and fudgiest-looking chocolate cake ever.
For some of us, it's hard to find pasta this delicious even as free civilians outside of the clink. You can almost smell the robust sauce simmering in this GoodFellas prison dinner scene.
Willy Wonka and his marvelous chocolate factory are a sweet-tooth's fantasy.
Who knew seeing a rat next to your food could be so heartwarming? Ratatouille makes it seem like the most natural thing in the world.
And now, I must conclude this post to get a snack. All these food scenes have worked up my appetite.
