I avoided watching this movie for a long time, because the reviews were so divisive. But, during a telephone call with my friend Michael last week, the subject of movies came up (as it always does, because, why wouldn’t it?) and he was, like, “Dude! Have you seen Saltburn? I mean, yeah, it’s a bit far-fetched but [we] were thoroughly entertained. You need to see it.”

So I did, and yeah, it is perhaps a bit far-fetched, but OMG, it’s pure eye-candy (pretty people, gorgeous cinematography), and the dialogue is bitingly smart, funny, and sarcastic. And… IMHO, the plot is great too. As one favorable review stated, it “Ping-pongs between ‘Parasite’ and [sic] ‘The Talented Mr. Ripley’ “. A perfect observation. But don’t worry… if you didn’t like it, we can still be friends ))

Generally it’s not like me to choose an easily stream-able, much-hyped movie, but tonight’s stellar turnout was proof that sometimes its ok to think INSIDE of the box.

Also, of note: Tonight we rolled the 2024 menu, which includes some delicious new “Mocktails”, the idea being that we could cater to the “Dry Januarians”, and other non-fans of alcohol. Another resounding success. I even enjoyed one myself… thanks to Zofi for that suggestion!