The Ralph Fiennes movie, part horror film and part dark comedy, takes the cult of fine dining to the extreme
, a new film from director Mark Mylod, seeks to unravel.
The film, which stars Anya Taylor-Joy, Nicholas Hoult, and Ralph Fiennes, who plays the harrowingly intense chef Julian, takes clear inspiration from the familiar narratives surrounding “prestige food”: Transition scenes, styled to look like menu cards that introduce each course, are a clear nod toThe dishes look just like the intricately composed plates you’d see at Noma; that likely has something to do with the involvement of chef Dominique Crenn, who lent her expertise as the film’s culinary...
We know that working in a kitchen can be physically, and mentally, dangerous, but rarely are we confronted with the visceral consequences of that danger. More than that, we often ignore the ways in which restaurant owners and chefs collude to hide those dangers in an effort to keep their diners happy, protect their buddies, and of course, make money.
Fiennes plays Julian as a product of his ego, crushed by his own expectations and insistence on seeking validation via good reviews and the cash of monied diners. There are points in the film where you almost feel sorry for him, knowing that he’s actually much more pitiful than petrifying, but then he goes back to torturing his patrons in increasingly despicable ways and the feeling of sympathy dissipates. And as for those patrons, don’t be surprised to see parts of yourself in these characters.
By the time the night ends, the fates of the guests are sealed; the ending is funnier than it is frightening, and an excellent cap on nearly two hours of anxiety and panic.is as much a comedy as it is a horror film, one that anyone who’s ever worked in the restaurant industry will likely appreciate.
Indonesia Berita Terbaru, Indonesia Berita utama
Similar News:Anda juga dapat membaca berita serupa dengan ini yang kami kumpulkan dari sumber berita lain.
‘The Old Man & The Pool’ Review: Mike Birbiglia Makes Another Broadway SplashWith his latest solo show The Old Man & the Pool, Mike Birbiglia cements his reigning position as Broadway’s greatest comic storyteller – stand-up comic just doesn’t quite fit…
Baca lebih lajut »
‘Wakanda Review’ Spoiler Review: A Deep Dive Into Black Panther 2.ryanarey, mattsinger, and TheReelRejects discuss (with SPOILERS!) WakandaForever:
Baca lebih lajut »
In Oaxaca, Try a Fancy Tasting MenuExperience the highlights of the region’s cuisine in one place
Baca lebih lajut »
The Finch, Set to Open Nov. 21, Will Offer Special Thanksgiving MenuThe new American restaurant, The Finch, will open Nov. 21 inside Mockingbird Station, the longtime home of Café Express. The 5,760-square-foot restaurant is a modern grill with an expansive raw bar that brings fresh seafood to landlocked Dallas.
Baca lebih lajut »
New film 'The Menu' premieres in New York CityThe red carpet was busy Monday night for 'The Menu,' a new film about a restaurant, but this isn't your typical restaurant.
Baca lebih lajut »
Meat on the menu, not the agenda, at COP27 climate conferenceOn any morning at the COP27 climate conference, you can expect a gauntlet of anti-meat protesters wearing pig and cow costumes, holding banners decrying the carbon footprint of livestock, and chanting slogans like 'Let's be vegan, let's be free.'
Baca lebih lajut »