Yesterday was one of the biggest award shows of the year, so in case you missed it we are bringing you the Oscar results. However, because of some lame copyright laws we can’t show you actual pictures of the movies or the night.
This is about the closest to an Oscars image we can get (Photo by Samuel Zeller via Unsplash)
Instead we’re going to list the winners with beautiful images of food that we think best matches the movie!
It’s kind of like a wine pairing, but with Oscar winning movies. Without further ado, ladies and gentlemen, Sherpa’s presents to you, (some of) the 2019 Oscar winners…
Best Movie – “Green Book” – Durian
Controversial winner Green Book is the worst rated best picture to win Best Movie since “Crash”, are you following? It’s the story of an unlikely road-trip friendship between musician and composer Don Shirley (Mahershala Ali) and night club bouncer Tony Lip (Viggo Mortensen).
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It left a unpleasant taste in some mouths, and a pungent backlash on twitter, while some still defended it as a feel-good movie that deserved the award, so what better food to pair than durian.
Recommended dishes: Durian Cheeseburger (Grinder Burger), Baked Durian (Awana), Durian Pizza (Pizza Hut), Durian Cheesecake (Culsec)
Best Director – Alfonso Cuaron “Roma” – Mexican
Although Roma missed out on Best Movie, director Alfonso Cuaron got the well-deserved Best Director award. “Roma” is a semi-autobiographical drama film set in 1970s Colonia Roma neighbourhood of Mexico City and follows the life of a live-in housekeeper of a middle-class family.
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Receiving 10 nominations and winning 3 awards, it was the most popular foreign film of the night. It’s highly rated, enjoyable with friends, but does end with some disturbing images.
Recommended dishes: Pipian Chicken Verde Burrito (Cantina Agave), Tortilla Chips (La Coyota), Ground Beef Enchiladas (Pistolera)
Best Actor – Rami Malek “Bohemian Rhapsody” – Tofu
Bohemian Rhapsody topped all other winners, taking home the Oscar in four categories. Rami Malek plays Freddie Mercury in this biographical film about the lead singer of the British rock band Queen. Despite receiving mixed reviews upon its release, there is an echo of a great performance by Rami Malek.
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Why tofu? There are devoted fans that wouldn’t say a bad word about it but the truth is, without all the ‘song and dance’ it’s boring and soulless.
Recommended dishes: Silken Tofu Curry (Jujube Tree), Mapo Tofu (Han Mama), Deep-Fried Tofu (Heng Shan Xiao Guan)
Best Actress – Olivia Coleman “The Favourite” – Pie
Olivia Coleman’s tear-jerking speech gave the humble actress the recognition she truly deserved with a stellar performance. The Favourite is a historical period comedy-drama set in early 18th century England examining the relationship between two cousins competing to be court favourites of Queen Anne.
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Pies date back to medieval England and are defined by their outer-layer; from the outside it’s hard to know what to expect but with a good crust and a well-seasoned, hearty filling the results are always good.
Recommended dishes: Bee Cheese Pie (Pie Society), Kafta Brimo Pie (1001 Nights), Pumpkin Pie (Pie Bird)
Don’t agree with our food pairings? Let us know in the comments below!