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We at Slashfood absolutely love movies and food, whether it's a quiet night in with take-out and a DVD, a date night out in a restaurant followed by a movie, matching food to movies, movies about food, or talking about foods that might come up in movies.

Premiere.com also like food movies, since this year, there are at least three movies that involve it: Keri Russell in Waitress, the Pixar film Ratatouille that has every good foodie clamoring for eggplant, zucchini, and tomatoes, and No Reservations, the movie that came out this past weekend. In honor of these food movies, Premiere.com lists the 20 Most Mouth-watering Movie Moments, which I'm re-printing here (after the jump). Your favorite food movie or food scene in a movie not listed? Tell us!

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It's a common scene in the movies. The family leaves the kitchen or dining room unguarded, distracted by some meaningful event, such as a proposal, death, natural disaster or mental breakdown - whatever constitutes "meaningful" in the movies these days - and returns to find most of dinner missing and Fido licking his chops on the floor.

Unless you have a big dog with quick reflexes, it's more likely that your pup or your cat will snag a bite or two of food than a whole meal. And just about everyone who has owned an animal has caught them red-pawed at one time or another. Now, that's not my kitten in the picture and I probably would have shooed him away before thinking to snap a photo, but that is an extremely cute shot that brings up the question of what "people foods" do your pets tend to go for when they have the chance?

Personally, I've had a cat that would go for macaroni and cheese if I wasn't looking and neighbor whose dog would watch for unguarded egg dishes (making brunch a tricky meal to enjoy).

I'll be keeping a closer eye out the next time I make waffles, just in case.

[image via cute overload]

This isn't about the food you take into the movies, but about the food you see in the movies. Rebecca Epstein has complied a list of movies that prominently feature food in some way, from the obvious, but classic Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory to the "dining etiquette and culinary xenophobia" of Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom. The list is the most comprehensive that we've seen to-date and it is growing all the time, as Epstein continues to add relevant films from all over the world. Will the list eventually capture every foodie moment? Perhaps, although there are so many food movies that it might take the work of a full-time staff just to check every movie.

Not that that's a bad thing, mind you. Just pass the popcorn and sign us up to help out!

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One reason that some people prefer to carry big bags into the movies is that they are perfect for storing extra snacks and drinks, so the lines at the concession stands, not to mention their high prices, can be avoided. We know that we're not supposed to do it, but slipping a can of Coke or a bottle of water into a handbag will save a few dollars and you can pick out a snack at the store that is something other than the standard theater offerings.

Speaking of theater offerings, another reason to consider taking your own snack is that most movie theaters are diet disasters - even if you're not actually on a diet. A large popcorn with butter can have more than 1,500 calories and 120 grams of fat. Movie sized boxes of candies usually contain multiple servings, so those calories can add up quickly if you're munching in the dark.

A snack bar or a small bag of trail mix will satisfy you better than a tub of popcorn, since it won't leave you feeling greasy and bloated from eating way too much in a short time. Hard candies and other regularly sized sweets are better options, or you could even bring a bag of sliced apples if you want to be a really healthy snacker.

Admit it: you've done it at least once. What's your favorite food to sneak into the theater?