A Gut Check Oscar Party

2. Argo

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Remember that scene at the end of Argo where the Swiss Air flight triumphantly evades capture by the Ayatollahs and a flight attendant comes over the speaker to announce, "We have cleared Iranian airspace and alcohol can now be served."

Honor that momentous event by drinking with your comrades. What should you drink? Try Arak, a clear, colorless, unsweetened liquor with an anise flavor. It's traditional in the Middle East and can be found at most Middle Eastern markets.

3. Beasts of the Southern Wild

How to prepare cat food à la Hushpuppy.

Step 1. Light your stove with a blowtorch. Step 2. Open can of cat food with can opener, Step 3. Spoon cat food into pot and place pot on stove. Step 4. Warm up cat food to desired temperature. Step 5. Eat.

Alternatively, you can catch at catfish with your bare hands, then cook it over an open flame.