Cinema of Meaning

Ep. 45: The Menu

Jan 5, 2023

The hosts discuss their favorite theater-going experience and the connection between food and art. They analyze a scene and character in a movie, exploring the sacrifices of real chefs and contrasting them with a presumptuous character. They discuss the different types of people at a restaurant and the symbolic meaning of s'mores and cheeseburgers. They criticize the disconnect between artistic process and financial motives, emphasizing the importance of personal expression in creating art. They wrap up by discussing their recent burger experience and ways to support the show.

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Quick takeaways

The significance of communal experiences in engaging with art and how it relates thematically to the movie 'The Menu'

The meta aspect of the film's exploration of the art of fine dining and its reflection of how we discuss art and different perspectives

The satirical portrayal of different characters in relation to art and the industry, highlighting the toxic dynamic and the importance of genuine enjoyment and passion

Deep dives

Passionate discussion about the movie and its audience

The hosts of the podcast engage in a passionate discussion about the movie 'The Menu' and the unique theatrical experience it provided. They reflect on the audience's reaction and the diverse crowd that gathered in the small local art house theater. They highlight the interactive and engaging atmosphere, with people talking to each other during the intermission and even receiving a free cheeseburger after the film. The hosts emphasize the significance of this communal experience and how it relates thematically to the movie's exploration of art and audience interaction.

Introduction

3min

Exploring the Relationship Between Food and Art

22min

Analyzing a Scene and Character in a Movie

3min

A presumptuous character and the sacrifices of real chefs

2min

Art, Egos, and Fine Dining

11min

The Symbolic Meaning of S'mores and the Importance of Passion in Food and Film

4min

The Disconnect Between Artistic Process and Financial Motives

10min

Post-Screening Burger and Ways to Support the Show

2min

Thomas Flight and Tom van der Linden discuss the conflicted relation to art; the value and harm of critics, and the importance of passion, in Mark Mylod’s The Menu.

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