Watch from Home: Favorite Cannabis Edible & Movie Pairings
If you’re a little bit over pandemic life, join the club. A year into the age of COVID, we’re hungry for the simple pleasures: Eating in a restaurant with friends, or going out to the movies. But we Michiganders are nothing if not resourceful, and, we’re always coming up with fresh new ways to keep the blues at bay. And one of our favorites is pairing cannabis edibles with movies we can stream from the comfort and safety of our own living rooms.
Infused edibles are one of the most exciting areas of the cannabis industry right now. With the range of flavors and formats bounded only by the imagination, there’s seemingly no limit of great new products to try. And so creating great matches with our favorite new and classic movies is something of a passion here. Remember, you can stop by an Ann Arbor dispensary for curbside pickup (or use our ultra-handy delivery service to get products driven straight to your door).
So with that in mind, here are some hand-picked pairings for you to try! Do keep in mind that edibles take longer to take effect than inhaled cannabis, up to 2 hours. But because they’re processed through the liver, they deliver a more potent, longer-lasting experience (perfect for a feature-length film!).
An Ann Arbor Dispensary’s Favorite Cannabis Edible & Movie Pairings
Movie: Inception, 2010; available on Netflix
Let’s start off with a doozy: Christopher Nolan’s classic sci-fi action film. Starring Leonardo DiCaprio as a thief who infiltrates his victims’ subconscious, it’s a brilliant and spine-tingling exploration of the blurry lines between the real and the surreal. Come to think of it, sounds an awful lot like 2020….
Edible: Sour Smash Gummies by Dixie
A film this inventive demands an equal partner, and these delightfully sour assorted candies live up to the challenge and then some! Packing 10mg of THC each, they’ll keep you stimulated and intrigued to the final scene and beyond….
Movie: The Princess Bride, 1987; available on Hulu
On the lighter side, this utterly delightful fairy tale (or is it a romantic comedy?) is one of the most beloved films of the last 40 years. Will evil Prince Humperdinck prevent our hero Westley from marrying his true love, the beautiful Buttercup? There’s only one way to find out….
Edible: Dark Chocolate Brownie Square by TreeTown
A classic movie requires a classic brownie, and Treetown’s pitch-perfect version—crisp on the outside, moist and cakey within—will delight you with its “peak brownie” flavor and a generous hit of THC.
Movie: Dazed and Confused, 1993; available on Amazon Prime
Sorry, but with a title like this, there’s no way Richard Linklater’s coming-of-age classic wasn’t going to make the cut. Set on the last day of high school in 1976, this ode to getting ripped and rocking out features Ben Affleck, Matthew McConaughey, and Milla Jovovich, then all in their teens or early ‘20s.
Edible: Crispy Rice Vanilla Square by TreeTown
Sweet, chewy, and more than a little bit nostalgic, these handmade squares will take you back to the bake sale, in more ways than one! Try the fruity and peanut butter variations, or keep it real with classic vanilla.
Movie: Django Unchained, 2012; available on Netflix
Quentin Tarantino reimagined the American West with this action-packed showstopper, but it’s Jamie Foxx—as an escaped slave who teams up with a most unlikely ally—who really makes the film snap.
Edible: Cannamelt 1:1 by TreeTown
What goes better with a genre-crossing movie than this totally unique (and totally delicious) little infused candy? Free of sugar, dairy, and gluten, these little melts deliver a balanced ratio of THC to CBD, and go under your tongue for fast, consistent dosing.
Movie: Okja, 2017, on Netflix
What do a giant pig, greedy corporate money-chasers, and altruistic animal-rights activists have to do with each other? This truly unique film blends all this and more with dark comedy, surprising depth of emotion, and fantastic performances by Tilda Swinton, Jake Gyllenhaal, and An Seo Hyun.
Edible: Churro by Kiva
As heartwarming as its movie pairing, this truly outstanding bar comes to us from Kiva, one of the most respected names in the cannabis edibles world. Dusted in crunchy cinnamon sugar, this milk chocolate bar tastes like nothing so much as a golden fried churro. Just like Okja, it’s mind-expanding, heart-warming, and unforgettable.
Remember, you can easily grab sweet treats like this from your favorite Ann Arbor dispensary.