What are your favorite lobster movie moments? The Lobster Man from Mars (1989), with Patrick McNee, is a movie about a young film student trying to sell his monster film to a producer who goes under, and as a result, the student takes the producer’s place. The monster in the movie is a huge lobster with claws – very slimy and ugly. See and hear the movie the trailer above: “Meet the crabby crustacean from a far away world who has clawed his way to the top of Tinsel Town.” But, is this movie really so dated when we are paying to see current blockbuster movies like Cowboys and Aliens (2011) today? In the movie, Starship Troopers (1997), monsters resembling huge lobsters readily attack the military. Nantucket is overrun by lobsters in One Crazy Summer (1986), and they become targets for a neighborhood shooting practice.  In Leonard, Part 6 (1987), Bill Cosby, who plays a secret agent, is attacked by lobsters.

And there are many more movies to enjoy with your lobster dinner. In Miracle Mile, 1988, the lead actors buy two lobsters and set free instead of eating them, and wish to free all the lobsters in the tank. But, the plot is actually a story about the start of a nuclear war. In A Lobster Tale, 2006 a man catching lobsters also nets a strange seaweed moss with healing powers that becomes associated with the lobster.

There are other themes that go with dinner. Jennifer Beals eats lobster suggestively in a scene from Flashdance (1983), and in the Naked Gun 2 ½ (1992), with Leslie Nielsen and Priscilla Presley, the stars enjoy a hilarious lobster dinner. Then there is Summer Rental (1985) with John Candy, who is overweight and loves to eat, but can’t afford lobster, which was considered a real luxury when this film was made. Do you remember Darryl Hannah in Splash (1984), who is a mermaid, but eats lobster at the dinner table with Tom Hanks?

We may be dating ourselves, but who can forget Diane Keaton and Woody Allen’s reaction in Annie Hall (1977) when the actors attempt to boil a live lobster and Annie waves it at her boyfriend before it is dropped in the pot. Boiling lobster makes some people squeamish and there are all those tales about lobsters screaming as they are cooked.

In the 2009 movie, Julia and Julia, blogger Julie Powell attempts a lobster recipe, as part of her challenge to cook all the recipes Julia Child’s Mastering the Art of French Cooking, Volume I, in a period of 365 days.

Has anyone seen Brooklyn Lobster, 2005, with Danny Aiello and Jane Curtin? It is a story about a man who owns a lobsters business and goes bankrupt. The lobster business and associated shop are the star actor’s identity. Frank Giorgio takes a loan to open up a restaurant to further expand his lobster business. His son returns home with his girlfriend to help his father run the business and capture lobsters. When the business fails, Frank loses his house and his wife separates from him. It is a touching story about a lobster farm and how the loss of the business affects the family’s finances and relationships.

On a lighter note, and not really considered a movie, what do you get when you take the finest food stuffed with your second finest food?

Or how about a nice cold beer with your lobster dinner? In this Budweiser Super Bowl commercial, a lobster takes a diner’s Budweiser hostage!

Who needs lobster crackers when you have big, strong “man hands”? Jerry Sienfeld’s dinner date demonstrates her cracking technique by ripping open a cooked lobster with her bare hands. See her handy work here.

If you decide to opt for lobster dinner and a movie, order it online and save time. LobsterAnywhere.com delivers to your door and all you need is the movie. And, please don’t forget to send us a note about your favorite lobster movies or moments.

Now, this is Santa…so these are no ordinary grocery-store-fish tank lobsters. We’re talking massive tails from two of the biggest lobsters we could find. They say it took half a dozen elves just to get ‘em in the boat!

How do you get on the Nice list for these beauties? Simple: just leave a comment on this post telling Santa what you’ve done to get on the nice list this year. We’ll forward the list to Ol’ Saint Nick, he’ll check it once or twice, and we’ll let the winner know on Christmas Eve!

So come on, convince the big guy that you deserve these tails.’,
‘Win Free Lobster For Christmas!’,

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‘Let’s say you’re lucky enough to win this month’s giveaway, and you have that special someone all picked out. Here’s an idea for a great romantic dinner for two.

1. Location, Location, Location
The setting should be something special…but that doesn’t mean it has to be fancy. Some of the most romantic dinner tales come from newlyweds having a candlelight dinner on cardboard boxes in their new home. What those special locations tend to have in common are the following; privacy, mood lighting (candles are the perfect tool), something that connects the two of you, good music and, most importantly, lots of alcohol. Kidding, sorry. Most importantly, the two of you should at least FEEL like you’re the only two people in the world.

2. Ambiance
We’ve discussed the mood lighting already. Ideally, the light will illuminate the two of you, the table and little else. That way you can focus on each other. No matter what kind of table (or box, or suitcase…whatever) you’re eating on, a nice white tablecloth can bring it all together. Find something nice to garnish the table. Not a bif centerpiece that will get in the way…but simply sprinkle it with rose petals…bunch some silky fabric around the base of the candle holders…something that makes it look like more than just your table.

The music should be soft and simple.

3. The Food
Prepare and plate the food for that special someone. And go ahead and remove the tails from the shell. I know, I know, it’s part of the experience. But it’s hard to stay in that romantic state of mind while you’re breaking through a carapace with a mallet and a pair of pliers.

Trust me.

4. The other person
Don’t forget to tell them (hey, you never know…I felt in needed saying). Of course, you don’t have to tell them everything. Or anything but a date and time for that matter. There’s nothing better than a surprise…walking them into a romantically lit place with an intimate table all set up and waiting.

5. Drink
If you’re not into alcohol, no problem. It’s not a deal breaker. But nothing compliments a nice lobster better than a little chardonnay or some champagne.

Sparkling cider can work in a pinch, too. I only mention it because (since we mentioned ambiance), the candlelight playing off of a champagne flute, highlighting the tiny bubbles is a nice touch.

Mix to Taste
And the rest is all you. Don’t try hard to be fancy…the work you’ve done will carry you a long way in that department. Relax and enjoy the fruits of your labor.

Of course, even if Santa doesn’t pick you, the same rules still apply. We’d be happy to fill your order for your New Years’ feast for two. We even have some packages that can help you put the whole meal together in a snap.