What to Watch: The Martian
Where to watch: Available for rent on Amazon & iTunes.
OK, the Oscar nominations are out, so it's GO time if you're the kind of person who wants to know what the world is talking about in the land of movies. While options for watching the Best Picture nominees at home are slim, Matt Damon is here to get you through the winter storm this weekend with his absolutely delightful film, The Martian.
Damon and the film recently won best comedy at The Golden Globes, and while the movie does have it's laughs, it's not really a comedy. But that doesn't make it any less enjoyable. An adaptation of Andy Weir's novel, the film tells the story of Mark Watney, an astronaut who is accidentally left behind on a mission on Mars. The film follows his journey as he tries to "science the sh**" out of the situation aka survive until he can be rescued. The film is visually stunning and is filled with great performances—plus it makes you want to be a scientist in the best way possible.
What to Eat: French Fries (& Tater Tots)
Luckily, Mark is the botanist for the mission, so when he is left behind he is the best person possible to figure out how to feed himself once his rations run out. He figures out a way to create a greenhouse where he grows lots and lots of potatoes. Eat along with Mark's plight with our favorite take on potatoes: French fries and tater tots.
Salt 'n Pepper Sweet Potato Fries
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