Jacobin Radio
Michael and Us: Eat the Rich
Feb 12, 2024
This podcast episode of Jacobin Radio explores the 'eat the rich' cinema trend and analyzes the film 'The Menu'. They also discuss Elon Musk's cultural influence, Biden's press conference, and the media's protection of the president.
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- The movie "THE MENU" serves as a satirical critique of the fine dining culture and excessive presentation of food, highlighting the parasitic nature of wealth and entitlement.
- The character of Margot represents authenticity and serves as a connection to Chef Sloak's art, challenging the dynamics of the wealthy guests and disrupting their plans.
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The Restaurant
The movie takes place at Hawthorne, an elite restaurant housed on a private island. The diners are a group of wealthy individuals, including a snooty food critic, a fading movie star, and tech bros. Chef Sloak, played by Ray Fiennes, tailors his dishes around the sins of his diners and kills many of them one by one.
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