About the Film The cute and fun film that was chosen for this project was Ratatouille. Ratatouille is a movie that was written and directed by Brad Bird who took over from Jan Pinkava in 2005. The film was released in the United States on October 12, 2007. It all starts in the…
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Eat Drink Man Woman
Storyline Eat Drink Man Woman is a movie following a small family in Taipei, Taiwan in the 90’s. The oldest member is a semi-retired Master Chef named Chu. He has three daughters that live at home with him. Jia-Jen teaches chemistry, Jai-Chien is an airline executive, and Jai-Ning works at a fast food restaurant (Wendy’s)….
America’s Little Italys
About the Author: Sheryll Bellman is a prolific author of books that focus on culinary and restaurant history in the United States. Her two most significant texts trace the history of America’s Little Italy neighborhoods and the American delicatessen. She also has authored various New York City guides, including a full-length text on Christmas windows…
Pretty Fun
Pretty Fun: Creating and Celebrating a Lifetime of Tradition The novel “Pretty Fun: Creating and Celebrating a Lifetime of Tradition” was written by Kate Hudson. Mrs. Hudson is the creator of the gym-clothing line Fabletics, known as a fashion icon, and an actress. In the past, she has been nominated for 38…
Searching for General Tso
The Search for General Tso is a documentary film that dives into how Chinese cuisine has adapted to American culture in order for the culture to survive in a hostile environment. The film touches on how Americans do not seek authenticity but instead want a window into the culture while staying within their comfort zone. …
Two Corny Boys
Films Main point The main point of this film was how increased corn production has negatively affected American society. This film was trying to convey how corn has impacted and evolved American floodways. In a supporting detail, the narrator Ian Cheney quotes… “seventy percent of fructose corn syrup will end up in a soda” –…
Junk or Soul? : A Lens Into What Soul Food Really Represents
Summary of Film “Soul Food Junkies” is primarily set in the deep south of Atlanta, Georgia. The documentary is narrated by Byron Hurt as he proceeds to understand why his father’s struggled to give up Soul Food even after getting sick. “My father went from being young and fit to nearly growing twice his size”(0:01:36),…