Episode 72 - Tampopo

Baby's First Watchlist

It’s a “Ramen Western,” a sports movie, and a food movie all wrapped up into one delicious noodle soup–it’s Tampopo! Join us as we discuss this 1985 Japanese classic filled with mesmerizing displays of some of the best-looking food you’ve ever seen on screen. Watch it if you haven’t, and then listen!

(0:00) Tampopo intro, facts, and figures!

(6:00) Erin's NJ Connection (somehow)

(9:12) Tampopo tagline

(10:18) Tampopo plot summary

(14:04) What genre do you want to see more of?

(18:59) Favorite Westerns?

(21:34) Who would you want to see in a Western?

(23:54) What other country is your favorite for movies?

(30:12) Do you like the structure of this movie?

(32:11) Food is a universal connector

(34:04) Otherworldly food experiences?

(36:40) Best looking food in the movie?

(38:08) What makes Tampopo successful?

(39:52) Create your own restaurant!

(43:47) Tom's notes!

(45:37) The spaghetti scene

(46:57) Tom's Top Two Trivia

(47:32) Roger Ebert Review: 4 out of 4 stars!

(49:07) Deep Dive: Tampopo's place in Westerns

(52:46) Does Tampopo make BFW?

(54:09) THE PARENT TRAP HYPE!

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