At Cornell Cinema, an Elegant Trip to the Past

On Saturday night, Cornell Cinema proved itself to be versatile and refined enough to host a Winter Formal Party. I have been to Cornell Cinema before, but I never imagined that it might lay out this sort of event. Yet as soon as I entered the doorway, I needed no longer to wonder. Four tables filled with food were the first sight to greet visitors. Having not eaten for two days prior (okay, maybe a bit of an exaggeration), this was a welcome sight indeed. The food itself was exquisite. From crackers to fruit to mini sandwiches, Cornell Cinema had it down. I personally had to get two of the meat shish kebabs. The pita chips were especially good with the humus and all the different dips and sauces provided the finishing touch. Eating that night reminded me of the scene from Ratatouille when Remy, the main rat, explains the sensation he gets when he eats — fireworks in his mouth! Drinks ranged from water to Guinness; the most popular drink available for purchase was Cabornet. There was plenty of space to walk around, and everyone was well-dressed for the night. Though it was a slightly older crowd, it only made for a classier evening. Maxwell Jacob Murphy ‘16 found it incredible that Cornell Cinema could be “transformed into a room where a party could be held,” a triumph that “really made it a special night unlike any other.”