Nancy, what a double gift, this rare jewel of a film and your thoughts on it-the silence, the bird song, the "quintissentialness" of a 19th c French kitchen, the menu, using just as many words and ingredients as necessary and the utter contentment. St. Augustine's quote sums it up, n'est-ce pas?
Can’t wait to see this. The focus on the sensuality of food reminds me of Chocolate! And Babette’s Feast. Thank you for recommendation. Enjoy American Fiction!
Nancy, this is as lusciously a written essay as the movie is visually. Beautiful. Thank you.
There was a restuarant on Boston, with dark .felt covered walls. , called Doudin.It was an experience to go there, which I did.
This is on my must-see list, though I’ll probably watch it at home. I really enjoyed American Fiction.
Nancy, what a double gift, this rare jewel of a film and your thoughts on it-the silence, the bird song, the "quintissentialness" of a 19th c French kitchen, the menu, using just as many words and ingredients as necessary and the utter contentment. St. Augustine's quote sums it up, n'est-ce pas?
Can’t wait to see this. The focus on the sensuality of food reminds me of Chocolate! And Babette’s Feast. Thank you for recommendation. Enjoy American Fiction!
Love your love for this movie! Such a hit--and as you describe it I'm taken back into the lyrical experience of the film. So much beauty!
The preview is available on IFC, the film to be released later.
Reading this was as wonderful as a Saturday matinee.
.. thank you .. thank you.. & thank you again !
Had just finished a looksee re jambalaya & the bayou.. creole - cajun way & found this !! 🦎🏴☠️
A truly wonderful film - thanks for calling it to our attention, Nancy.
And now l must see it
Beautiful film -- enjoyed it again by reading your lovely review.
Beautiful essay that brings back the experience of seeing this exquisite film. Thank you. Now I want to see it again!
Thanks for this terrific recommendation! And for the luscious writing (as another reader mentions) as usual! xo
Wonderful description of the film and the delicate relationships among the protagonists. Like you, I was smitten.