When scenes take place in restaurants, a character will occasionally order something like "the chicken", "the salmon", or "the steak." In my experience, most restaurants have more than one option that involves chicken, steak, etc. Is there a reason for doing this on-camera, or have I just not found such a restaurant?
General questions about movies, TV and more since 17 Apr '24, 00:23
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Answer: Totally agree with the other answer but would add that movie scenes are filmed multiple times over many hours to get the best result. In a restaurant scene, if the order is brought to the table, it's easier to have simpler food that isn't going to make a mess, spill, smell, or wilt under hot lights. Realistic-looking prop food may also be used, so simpler is better and more efficient.
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Answer: Someone ordering food isn't particularly interesting. "I'll have the t-bone steak, medium well, with a baked potato—hold the chives—and broccoli" would slow down the movie's pacing more than "I'll have the steak."
Brian Katcher