| Title: |
A Room with a View (1986), d. James Ivory |
| Starring: |
Helena Bonham Carter. Maggie Smith, Daniel Day-Lewis |
| Summary: |
Early-20th-century upper-middle-class Englishwoman Lucy visits Italy under the charge of her cousin Charlotte and slowly becomes involved with handsome George Emerson. Family drama ensues. An intricate tale of romantic manners based on the classic E.M. Forster novel. |
| Dress: |
Comfy all the way. Yoga pants, pajama bottoms, tanks and tees. |
| Music: |
A little light opera, perhaps: Andrea Bocelli, Luciano Pavarotti, or Placido Domingo will set the mood nicely. |
| Food: |
Light, informal Italian salads. Here’s an all-veggie option with fennel and asparagus. |
| Drink: |
Transport your guests back to 1907 with wines Charlotte and Lucy would approve of: Pinot Grigio, Prosecco or Bardolino. |
| Farr Notes: |
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