“Sometimes the spaghetti likes to be alone.”

FLIX PIX Staff Selection: The cast. The food. The dedication to craft. Make sure you have snacks. — Christine

Big Night

About: In a restaurant run by two Italian immigrants, the tables sit empty despite the extraordinary talents of Primo the chef (Tony Shalhoub) and the ambitious efforts of his brother Secondo (Stanley Tucci). A celebrity night at their restaurant promises not only to turn their business around but to change their lives. It’s a five-course gourmet experience filled with rich, delicious characters including the marriage-minded girlfriend (Minnie Driver), the seductive mistress (Isabella Rossellini), and the successful rival (Ian Holm). From the first bite to the last, this critically acclaimed movie dishes up an irresistible evening of scrumptious entertainment. (Paramount Movies)

Director: Campbell Scott and Stanley Tucci

Year Released: 1996

Rating: R

Run Time: 107 minutes

Cast: With Stanley Tucci, Isabella Rossellini, Tony Shalhoub, Minnie Driver, Liev Schreiber, Marc Anthony, and Ian Holm

Showing: June 10, 8:45 p.m.