Fried Green Tomatoes

I loved Fried Green Tomatoes so much that I scared myself and those around me. And I still do. Whenever I talk to younger queer […]

Have you ever watched the movie and paused at that unforgettable moment when the character plunges her hand into a beehive and walks away covered […]

Among the many touching moments in Fried Green Tomatoes, the river scene between Ruth Jamison (Mary-Louise Parker) and Idgie Threadgoode (Mary Stuart Masterson) remains one […]

For fans of Fried Green Tomatoes, there’s news on the horizon—though not a direct sequel, there’s renewed attention being paid to this beloved classic. What’s […]

Fannie Flagg’s feel-good story of Southern friendships. One of the greatest friendships in Southern fictional history is that of Idgie and Ruth, the two women […]

A Café That Became a Character In Fried Green Tomatoes, the Whistle Stop Café is more than a backdrop—it is the heartbeat of the story. […]

A Story Comes Full Circle Throughout Fried Green Tomatoes, Ninny Threadgoode weaves the story of Ruth and Idgie with warmth, humor, and a twinkle of […]

Years after the film’s release, there are still behind-the-scenes pieces of Fried Green Tomatoes that fans are “red-eyed” to see. One of the most notable […]

Few cinematic moments linger in the heart quite like Ruth and Idgie’s river scene in Fried Green Tomatoes. It’s not just a simple exchange between […]

Just as we have begun to emerge from our pandemic shelter in place quarters, we have been rewarded by TCM and Fathom Events with the […]