Modesto Reel Food Film Festival - 2008

The Modesto Reel Food Film Festival brings you the best in classic and contemporary films about food and eating, and is the only annual food film festival in California. The event is co-hosted with the Modesto Film Society and the State Theatre.

Saturday, September 27, 2008

State Theatre, 1307 J Street, Modesto

$12 Museum and Film Society Members, $15 Non-Members

6:30 - 7:30 Tasting Reception

6:45 Spectrum School of Music Instrumental Ensemble

7:30 Short food films

The short film program includes Potato, an animated homage to the spud; Hamburger America, George Motz’s cross-country odyssey to find the best burger in the country; Coffee Shop, a commentary on contemporary infatuation with exotic coffee drinks by Dave DeBord;  A Love Supreme, Canadian film maker Nilesh Patel’s beautiful tribute to his arthritic mom’s ability to hand-make samosas, and from the United Kingdom, Dream Kitchen of Tomorrow, a fun-filled, retro look at kitchens by Mike Gurman .

8:30 Intermission

8:45 Feature Film: Big Night, featuring Tony Shalhoub, Stanley Tucci, Isabella Rossellini and Ian Holm

All films are in English, times are approximate

You can purchase tickets by calling (209) 527-4697, by visiting www.thestate.org or at The State Theatre box office Monday through Friday from noon to 3 p.m. and at the festival.

Ask at the following downtown restaurants for early dinner/movie specials on Sept. 27th. Tresetti's World Cafe, Concetta, and Clayton's.