There’s a reason why product placement exists in movies, so audiences can be influenced to purchase those products which are associated with their favourite actors or characters.

For the following movies, however, there was no intention to push these foods on purpose. (Except maybe butterbeer – everything in “Harry Potter” can be turned into lucrative businesses). It’s just that, they were served up so well in the scenes that audiences just can’t forget about them. Scroll below to see our favourite foods that are made famous by movies.

Parasite

Never mind that the now iconic dish represents class division in society, fans of the Oscar-winning Korean movie “Parasite” are clamouring to get a taste of Jjapaguri or Ram-Don. (Minus the Hanwoo beef, though.)

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

The “Harry Potter” franchise is filled with ordinary food, given a touch of magic, that are now famous the world over. Arguably the most popular and iconic is the Butterbeer. Whip one up yourself (no wand needed) or if you can, visit a Wizarding World to get a more authentic taste.

Pulp Fiction

When talking about movie food, the mention of “Pulp Fiction” will conjure up this scene of Vincent Vega commenting on whether the milkshake Mia Wallace ordered was really worth $5. Save some cash by making this yourself, you just need milk and ice cream.

Lady and the Tramp

Who would’ve thought that one of the most iconic food scenes in cinema comes from a movie about dogs? This Tony’s Spaghetti and Meatballs is basically a staple for any romantic dinner now, thanks to Disney’s “Lady and the Tramp”.

Marie Antoinette

Whether the titular queen of “Marie Antoinette” ate cake or macarons, Sofia Coppola’s 2006 movie helped popularise macarons so much that there’s even one named after the queen. 

Big Night

Timpano, timballo or timbale – doesn’t matter what name it goes by, the Italian baked dish is sure to impress with its size. After 1996’s “Big Night”, it received a boost of popularity as everyone tried recreating the timpano shown in the movie.

Malaysia finally welcomed to the stage last month its localised version of the
popular reality singing competition TV series, “The Masked Singer”. With a
total of 8 episodes airing from 18 September until 6 November 2020, so far 5
of the 12 contestants have had to take off their ornate masks. 

With three more episodes left, everyone is anticipating who will be
making it to the final round next month. To find out, fans can tune in to the
show that airs every Friday at 8pm (MYT) on Astro Warna or stream it on Astro GO
and Astro Ultra Box.

In the meantime, let’s take a look at who’s been eliminated so far and who’s
still in the running to become the first champion of “The Masked Singer Malaysia”!

WHO’S OUT (WEEK 1 – WEEK 5)

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Siapa sangka yang dalam kostum nasi lemak ni Dato’@mirnawannawawi pemain hoki lagenda Malaysia! Saksikan Sekarang #TheMaskedSingerMalaysia . Format No.1 di dunia, kini tiba di Malaysia! Setiap Jumaat, jam 9 malam di Astro Warna HD (saluran 107) Astro Warna (saluran 127) dan #AstroGO! #SiapaDiSebalikTopeng #ZonLawak #TheMaskedSingerMalaysia #TheMaskedSingerMy

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Despite a performance that’s as delectable as his Nasi Lemak disguise, hockey legend Dato’ Mirnawan Nawawi was the first to be eliminated from the show.

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Siapa sangka Rimau rupanya @EbbySaifulAli hero malaya tahun 80-90an. Siapa ingat lagi filem Marah-marah Sayang? Cuba korang cari balik. Saksikan Sekarang #TheMaskedSingerMalaysia . Format No.1 di dunia, kini tiba di Malaysia! Setiap Jumaat, jam 9 malam di Astro Warna HD (saluran 107) Astro Warna (saluran 127) dan #AstroGO! #SiapaDiSebalikTopeng #ZonLawak#RiaX

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The second contestant to bid farewell to the stage was all-rounder
veteran Ebby Saiful Ali, who was disguised as Rimau (tiger).

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Disebalik topeng ABC, ini dia @yanasamsudin ! Siapa yang teka tadi betul? Haaa dah agak dah sebab laksa johor tu. Saksikan Sekarang #TheMaskedSingerMalaysia . Format No.1 di dunia, kini tiba di Malaysia! Setiap Jumaat, jam 9 malam di Astro Warna HD (saluran 107) Astro Warna (saluran 127) dan #AstroGO! #SiapaDiSebalikTopeng #ZonLawak#RiaX @michaelang38 @raja_azura @zizanrazak869 @ramonazamzam @remyishak @kupu_kupu @angah_lawaking @ellaaminuddins @aznilnawawihm @dacdatoac

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Eliminated in the third show, her stay may have been short but Yana
Samsudin’s performances were as sweet as her cute ABC getup.

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@zainhamid rupanya Musang King ni! Pandai betul kelirukan orang dengan ubah suara! Apa pun memang suara sedap! Saksikan Sekarang #TheMaskedSingerMalaysia . Format No.1 di dunia, kini tiba di Malaysia! Setiap Jumaat, jam 9 malam di Astro Warna HD (saluran 107) Astro Warna (saluran 127) dan #AstroGO! #SiapaDiSebalikTopeng #ZonLawak#RiaX @michaelang38 @raja_azura @zizanrazak869 @ramonazamzam @remyishak @kupu_kupu @angah_lawaking @ellaaminuddins @aznilnawawihm @dacdatoac

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Musang King finally shed its thorns to reveal singer-actor Zain Hamid
as the fourth show’s eliminated masked singer!

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Siapa sangka Ayam Jantan tu @hairulazreen lah… Kali ini betul lah tekaan Juri??? Saksikan Sekarang #TheMaskedSingerMalaysia . Format No.1 di dunia, kini tiba di Malaysia! Setiap Jumaat, jam 9 malam di Astro Warna HD (saluran 107) Astro Warna (saluran 127) dan #AstroGO! #SiapaDiSebalikTopeng #ZonLawak @michaelang38 @raja_azura @zizanrazak869 @ramonazamzam @remyishak @kupu_kupu @angah_lawaking @aznilnawawihm @dacdatoac @jannanick

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The panel of jury correctly guessed Hairul Azreen was the fifth
eliminated singer, easily identifiable by the athlete-turned-actor’s signature pose despite his dusguise as Ayam Jantan.

WHO’S STILL SINGING?

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Rafflesia ni kalau menyanyi memang sepenuh hati. Tak penat ke. Ni mesti org yang aktif ni ? Saksikan Sekarang #TheMaskedSingerMalaysia . Format No.1 di dunia, kini tiba di Malaysia! Setiap Jumaat, jam 9 malam di Astro Warna HD (saluran 107) Astro Warna (saluran 127) dan #AstroGO! #SiapaDiSebalikTopeng #ZonLawak#RiaX @michaelang38 @raja_azura @zizanrazak869 @ramonazamzam @remyishak @kupu_kupu @angah_lawaking @ellaaminuddins @aznilnawawihm @dacdatoac

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Listen to that voice! Who is hiding behind the iconic Rafflesia mask?

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Penuh perasaan Enggang nyanyi lagu @haelhusaini . Ni penyanyi kot.Min rasa la. Dah macam @ellaaminuddins pulak rasa-rasa ni ? Saksikan Sekarang #TheMaskedSingerMalaysia . Format No.1 di dunia, kini tiba di Malaysia! Setiap Jumaat, jam 9 malam di Astro Warna HD (saluran 107) Astro Warna (saluran 127) dan #AstroGO! #SiapaDiSebalikTopeng #ZonLawak#RiaX @michaelang38 @raja_azura @zizanrazak869 @ramonazamzam @remyishak @kupu_kupu @angah_lawaking @ellaaminuddins @aznilnawawihm @dacdatoac

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Enggang is no slacker in the vocals department too.

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Ewahhh..lagu lama Reno bawa malam ni…Makin susah lah Min nak teka ni?? Saksikan Sekarang #TheMaskedSingerMalaysia . Format No.1 di dunia, kini tiba di Malaysia! Setiap Jumaat, jam 9 malam di Astro Warna HD (saluran 107) Astro Warna (saluran 127) dan #AstroGO! #SiapaDiSebalikTopeng #ZonLawak @michaelang38 @raja_azura @zizanrazak869 @ramonazamzam @remyishak @kupu_kupu @angah_lawaking @aznilnawawihm @dacdatoac @jannanick

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Reno is still going strong as one of the remaining contestants.

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Persembahan pembukaan oleh WAU. Minggu lepas macam lain suara dia. Dah siapa pulak ni ? Saksikan Sekarang #TheMaskedSingerMalaysia . Format No.1 di dunia, kini tiba di Malaysia! Setiap Jumaat, jam 9 malam di Astro Warna HD (saluran 107) Astro Warna (saluran 127) dan #AstroGO! #SiapaDiSebalikTopeng #ZonLawak#RiaX @michaelang38 @raja_azura @zizanrazak869 @ramonazamzam @remyishak @kupu_kupu @angah_lawaking @ellaaminuddins @aznilnawawihm @dacdatoac

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Wow, this Wau sure impresses with that unique voice!

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Suara Rajah Brooke memang buat meremang bulu rome. Memang syahdu. Min nak bet dia ni mesti boleh sampai final. Harap2 la. Please jangan tersingkir awal ☺️ Saksikan Sekarang #TheMaskedSingerMalaysia . Format No.1 di dunia, kini tiba di Malaysia! Setiap Jumaat, jam 9 malam di Astro Warna HD (saluran 107) Astro Warna (saluran 127) dan #AstroGO! #SiapaDiSebalikTopeng #ZonLawak#RiaX @michaelang38 @raja_azura @zizanrazak869 @ramonazamzam @remyishak @kupu_kupu @angah_lawaking @ellaaminuddins @aznilnawawihm @dacdatoac

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Rajah Brooke’s smooth voice sure sets hearts aflutter.

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Fuhh, power lah Bunga Raya bawa lagu Meet Uncle Hussain…. Terbaik!!! Saksikan Sekarang #TheMaskedSingerMalaysia . Format No.1 di dunia, kini tiba di Malaysia! Setiap Jumaat, jam 9 malam di Astro Warna HD (saluran 107) Astro Warna (saluran 127) dan #AstroGO! #SiapaDiSebalikTopeng #ZonLawak @michaelang38 @raja_azura @zizanrazak869 @ramonazamzam @remyishak @kupu_kupu @angah_lawaking @aznilnawawihm @dacdatoac @jannanick

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This singer’s voice doesn’t lose to the beauty of the national flower
that inspires her Bunga Raya mask. 

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Macho lak tengok Orang Utan buat persembahan malam ni??? Min jatuh cinta lak… Saksikan Sekarang #TheMaskedSingerMalaysia . Format No.1 di dunia, kini tiba di Malaysia! Setiap Jumaat, jam 9 malam di Astro Warna HD (saluran 107) Astro Warna (saluran 127) dan #AstroGO! #SiapaDiSebalikTopeng #ZonLawak @michaelang38 @raja_azura @zizanrazak869 @ramonazamzam @remyishak @kupu_kupu @angah_lawaking @aznilnawawihm @dacdatoac @jannanick

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Will Orang Utan hang on till the end? Let’s find out by tuning in to
“The Masked Singer Malaysia” every Friday!

Current conditions doesn’t exactly allow for travelling anywhere, but once the worse is over and the nation can once again freely visit other states for a short getaway or two, Sabah is one of the best destinations for those looking for some peace and tranquility. (Seriously, don’t go now though, wait until the curve is flattened, it will take a while but it’ll be worth the wait.) 

We previously brought to you a list of lesser-known islands you can visit in Sabah. This time we’re going to highlight some beautiful photos that can be the inspiration for your next trip’s journal entry or Instagram post!

Tun Sakaran Marine Park, or the Semporna Islands Park, is not the most hospitable place right now but, the pandemic aside, its unmarred beauty is truly inspiring. (Photo source: Tourism Malaysia)

…and truly tranquil, that’s Tun Sakaran Marine Park. (Photo source: live Openly)

While diving at Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park, take a beautiful half-submersed photo like this! (Photo source: Tourism Malaysia)

How about a little snorkelling at Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park? (Photo source: @missvaly)

Or try the Coral Flyer Zipline from Pulau Sapi to Pulau Gaya.  (Photo source: G Woolley | borneophotos.com)

Here’s something fun for the whole family – sea walking! (Photo source: Sabah Tourism | borneophotos.com)

How about some self-love time with just a lone turtle as your buddy? (Photo source: Daniel Douglas Bin Mohamad Douglas | borneophotos.com)

Alternatively, you can party with the fishes! (Photo source: Daniel Douglas Bin Mohamad Douglas | borneophotos.com)

Make your trip more memorable with couple shots like this. (Photo source: Luke Simon Morris | borneophotos.com)

Tun Sakaran Marine Park is truly calming. (Photo source: Tourism Malaysia)

If you want to know more about Sabah, please visit Sabahnites.

Here we list down 12 of the highly anticipated Hollywood movies of 2020 you can look forward to once cinemas reopen!

This July, Christopher Nolan’s action thriller “Tenet” will kick off the summer blockbuster season. Focusing on the world of international espionage, the movie stars John David Washington, Robert Pattinson, Aaron Taylor-Johnson and more.

“Mulan” is finally coming to cinemas this July too! The live-action movie stars Crystal Liu as the titular heroine, and the cast is made up of prominent Asian actors like Donnie Yen, Jet Li and Gong Li.

“Wonder Woman 1984” is scheduled for release this mid-August. Gal Gadot will be reprising the titular superhero role and, as the title states, the sequel will be set in the 1980s era.

After being delayed four times, “The New Mutants” finally got its fifth release date. So get ready to watch these young mutants when the movie opens in cinemas this August!

Emily Blunt returns to star in husband John Krasinski’s “A Quiet Place Part II” this September. In this sequel, the Abbots family continues their fight for survival in silence as they venture out into the unknown.

James Wan and his team have been pretty hush hush about “The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It”. Looks like the third “Conjuring” movie is really out to scare us all when it opens in cinemas this September.

Also releasing this September is “The King’s Man”, a prequel to the “Kingsman” film series. Directed by Matthew Vaughn, the period action spy film stars the likes of Ralph Fiennes, Gemma Arterton and Djimon Hounsou.

“G.I. Joe: Snake Eyes” is a spinoff that focuses on the origin story of the titular G.I. Joe member. Releasing this October, the movie stars “Crazy Rich Asians” lead Henry Golding.

The long-awaited “Black Widow” standalone movie starring Scarlett Johansson is finally releasing this November! The movie is set after the events of 2016’s “Captain America: Civil War”.

Something gigantic is coming this November – “Godzilla Vs. Kong”! When the two monsters meet, only one will become King of the Monsters.

Daniel Craig is back as Bond, James Bond, in what he says is his final appearance as the suave spy. “No Time to Die” is set to shake cinemas worldwide this November.

Celebrate Christmas this year with Tom Cruise. His “Top Gun” sequel, “Top Gun: Maverick” is flying onto the big screen this December and it will focus on his titular character who is now training Top Gun graduates for a specialised mission.

Here we list down several easy to make recipes (time to get some groceries delivered if you’re missing the ingredients!), some are wholesome snacks for the whole family, some are more suitable for adults only. Choose wisely and enjoy the snacks!

Easy to prepare and loved by both kids and adults! Either serve these fried nuggets on a plate or skewer them to keep the remote controls clean from oily paws. Best eaten with chilli sauce and/or ketchup. (Photo source: Azhan.co).

Either just stick a plain fried hot dog on a skewer (coat with batter before frying for an extra kick) or, if you have cheese, make it super cute as illustrated. Scrumdiddlyumptious has the recipe for this adorable octopus hot dog.

If there are hot dog buns and ingredients for chili available in your kitchen, you have to make chilli dogs. It’ll be more filling, albeit much messier to eat. My Food and Family has an easy 30-minute recipe you can follow.

The recipe for Jalapeno Poppers on The Spruce Eats calls for 25 jalapeno peppers, which will yield 12 servings. Best eaten when hot while it’s still all golden and crispy.  (Photo source: TheCrimsonMonkey | E+ | Getty Images).

More jalapeno peppers and cheesy goodness with Super Nachos. Unleash your inner Rachael Ray by grabbing the celebrity chef’s recipe for this from Food Network’s website.

It’s not a movie night – or day – without popcorn! Gemma’s Bigger Bolder Baking’s recipe shows you how to make microwaved popcorn in various flavours, while Elise Bauer’s Simply Recipes shows how to make them on stove-top. (Photo source: Gemma’s Bigger Bolder Baking).

For the more sophisticated audience, try your hands at making a homemade version of the Pink Champagne Marshmallow – foodiemisadventures.com has the recipe. Or if you prefer jello over marshmallow, scroll down to the next entry.

ForRent.com user Jessica Hill shared the recipe for these Champagne Jello Shots on the website. Perfect for couples who want to keep things fancy on date night, these shots even have edible glitter just to make the evening glitzier.

Grab a bunch of different flavoured M&M’s (or any candy of your choice) and pour them all into one bowl. The fun is in not knowing what flavour you’ll be getting every time you reach for one! Just make sure no one is allergic to anything in the mix, you don’t want to be going to the hospital in the midst of the current pandemic. (Photo source: Washington Post).