The Completely Unauthorized Eater Oscars for Food Excellence in Film

The 97th Academy Awards ceremony is set to honor the best in movies this year, but Eater.com has created its own awards to recognize the most memorable food moments in films. Dennis Quaid won the award for Best Performance of Eating by an Actor for his role in The Substance, where he demolished pounds of head-on shrimp in an unsettling scene. The espresso machine in Conclave took home the award for Best Kitchen Appliance Cameo, highlighting the film's commitment to ugliness. The churro in Challengers won Best Performance by a Sweet Snack in a comedy, representing thick sexual tension between characters. The candy in Hard Truths won Best Performance by a Sweet Snack in a drama, offering a respite of hope in a film filled with anxiety and tension. The cafeteria choreography in Wicked's "What Is This Feeling?" took home the award for Best Cafeteria Choreography, showcasing the film's energetic and thrilling dance numbers. The milk in Babygirl won Best Food or Drink Erotica, giving hope for the ongoing dairy discourse. The fish-catching scene in Flow won Best Animated Meal, showcasing the beautifully animated and heartwarming scene of the cat and its friends sharing a meal. A Real Pain won Best Ensemble Performance at a Group Dinner, highlighting the tensions and awkwardness of a group dinner. The Water of Life in Dune 2 won Best Performance by a Beverage, despite being a poisonous drink that unlocks a series of events leading to war. Finally, Tatiana in Anora won Best Restaurant Cameo, embodying the chaos of a chase scene and capturing the essence of the Brighton Beach boardwalk.