Dinner at a Movie

Seattle’s Canlis Restaurant has converted its parking lot into a drive-in theater to raise funds for local nonprofits.

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June 26, 2020 at 12:43 pm

Dinner at a Movie goes to the drive-in — at Seattle’s swanky Canlis!?

Food critic Bethany Jean Clement and film critic Moira Macdonald thought they’d seen and eaten it all when it comes to movie-and-supper combos... then this...

From left: Gwyneth Paltrow, Jude Law and Matt Damon in “The Talented Mr. Ripley.” (Phil Bray)

April 10, 2020 at 6:00 am

Join our ‘Dinner at a Movie’ critics at noon April 13 for a live online discussion of ‘The Talented Mr. Ripley’

Join Moira Macdonald and Bethany Jean Clement for a Dinner at a Movie-inspired chat on "The Talented Mr. Ripley," movies, food, takeout and anything else...

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Matt Damon ignores Bethany Jean Clement’s inelegant choice of glassware for her prosecco, while her cat, TK, ignores him (yes, TK is her cat’s name).

April 9, 2020 at 6:00 am

Dinner at a Movie: Our food and film critics find a new way to connect during coronavirus times

Back in prepandemic times, Bethany Jean Clement and Moira Macdonald loved team-reviewing Seattle-area cinemas that also served some semblance of real food. Now they miss...

Cat or throw pillow? A relaxed feline poses in a CatVideoFest 2020 video.

February 12, 2020 at 6:00 am

CatVideoFest is coming to Seattle — here’s what critics Moira Macdonald and Bethany Jean Clement (and their cats!) thought WATCH

Seattle Times film critic Moira Macdonald and restaurant critic Bethany Jean Clement both love cats SO MUCH. Here's their joint review of the 70 minutes...

Renee Zellweger accepts the award for best performance by an actress in a leading role for “Judy” at the Oscars on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2020, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello) CADC401 CADC401

February 9, 2020 at 9:25 pm

What did our Dinner at a Movie pair think of the 2020 Oscars? Moira Macdonald and Bethany Jean Clement had plenty to say.

Seattle Times film critic Moira Macdonald and restaurant reviewer Bethany Jean Clement report on the 92nd annual Academy Awards, from randomly sleeved dresses to exuberant...

Cast members participate in the Pacific Northwest Ballet’s final full dress rehearsal of George Balanchine’s “The Nutcracker” on Wednesday, November 23, 3016, at Seattle Center’s McCaw Hall.

December 19, 2019 at 6:00 am

Dinner at ‘The Nutcracker’: Our restaurant critic and dance/movie expert taste-test the holiday classic

Seattle Times restaurant critic Bethany Jean Clement and movie/dance expert Moira Macdonald get caught up in the holiday magic with McCaw Hall's Prelude restaurant and...

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Sophie McShera stars as Daisy and Lesley Nicol as Mrs. Patmore in Downton Abbey, where they’re responsible for much of the delicious food you see everyone in the movie consuming. It’s too bad our food and movie critic didn’t have anything near as delectable to feast on during their outing to AMC’s Pacific Place.

October 1, 2019 at 6:00 am

Dinner at a Movie: A Seattle multiplex’s dreadful new menu makes a hilarious pairing with ‘Downton Abbey’

A beloved British period piece hits the big screen while Mac & Cheese Bites hit the menu … what could possibly go wrong? Our film...

Regal meridian 16 of 7th Avenue and Pike Street in downtown Seattle on April 15, 2019.

April 17, 2019 at 6:00 am

Dinner at a Movie: Yikes — a downtown Seattle multiplex ventures into real food and ‘Jartails’

In the return of the movie-with-dinner series, Seattle Times food writer Bethany Jean Clement and film critic Moira Macdonald taste-test the new "Enhanced" menu and...

A crowd at Century Ballroom watches Regina King accept the Academy Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for “If Beale Street Could Talk,” Sunday, Feb. 24, 2019 in Seattle. 209334

February 25, 2019 at 11:50 am

Dinner at a Movie, the Oscars edition: Our food writer and movie critic spent Academy Awards night at the Century Ballroom’s swanky soiree VIEW

In this Very Special Edition of Dinner at a Movie, film critic Moira Macdonald and food writer Bethany Jean Clement drink in the Oscars —...

At the cosy Big Picture Theatre downstairs below El Gaucho restaurant, comfy seating is offered in the lobby, along with wine and mixed drinks. Two glasses of Cabernet with popcorn and snacks are pictured here. They offer first run movies as well as private parties for all occasions. 208703 208703

December 19, 2018 at 6:00 am

Dinner at a Movie: Two very merry happy hours in a row at El Gaucho and The Big Picture

In the eighth installment of the series, Seattle Times food writer Bethany Jean Clement and movie critic Moira Macdonald find a dinner, drinks and movie...

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