Movie Food Scenes: The Menu’s Exquisite Cuisine and Behind-the-Scenes Details
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Movie Food Scenes
As movie enthusiasts, we’ve all been mesmerized by the beautifully crafted food scenes in films. From romantic dates to home-cooked meals and fancy dinner parties, food scenes have always been an essential element in movies that engage our senses. In this article, we’ll take a look at the latest film that features an extravagant dining experience, including the food scenes behind the movie.
The Menu: A Thriller Comedy About Fine Dining
The Menu is a 2022 thriller comedy film directed by Mark Mylod and written by Will Tracy and Seth Reiss. The film stars Anya Taylor-Joy and Nicholas Hoult as a young couple who travel to a remote island to experience a meal from a renowned chef named Julian Slowik. Hong Chau, Janet McTeer, Judith Light, John Leguizamo, and Reed Birney also star in the movie as part of its ensemble cast. The Menu was released in theaters on November 18, 2022.
Behind the Scenes: The Food Scenes in The Menu
The Menu’s extravagant dining experience is curated by Michelin-starred chef Dominique Crenn. Crenn, who famously appeared in Netflix’s second season of Chef’s Table, had a memorable appearance in the show because of her unique cooking style, which involves foraging, organic ingredients, and innovative plating. According to Anya Taylor-Joy, who stars in the movie, Crenn was the real rockstar of the film’s food scenes.
As with any food scene in a movie, the food has to look impeccable. In The Menu, Nicholas Hoult’s character goes all out in eating bread in every take, to the point where Taylor-Joy was genuinely concerned about his health. “There was one day I was genuinely concerned about his health. I call it bread gate. He ate so much, I’m talking about the weight of a small whale in terms of bread, just every take. I was like, ‘Oh, he’s not going to make it,’ she added.
Ralph Fiennes’ Praise for Anya Taylor-Joy
Any Taylor-Joy, who stars in The Menu, is no stranger to praise for her acting abilities. The actress has been hailed for her performances in various films and TV shows, including The Queen’s Gambit and Emma. In The Menu, she delivers yet another extraordinary performance, as confirmed by her co-star Ralph Fiennes.
Speaking at PEOPLE and Entertainment Weekly’s photo and video studio at the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival in September alongside director Mark Mylod, Fiennes, 59, said he couldn’t pick a “best” out of the “wonderful, brilliant” cast of actors in the film, but called Taylor-Joy’s performance “extraordinary.” “She’s a beautifully natural actress. There are just sometimes when you feel the truthfulness of the person you’re acting with, and it really helps you. It really raises your game somehow. And she’s got that.”
Conclusion
The Menu offers not only a thrilling storyline but also mouth-watering food scenes that will leave your taste buds wanting more. As with any great film, it’s not just about the plot or the performances, but it’s also about the tiny details that make the movie come alive. In this case, it’s the beautifully curated food scenes. Thank you, Dominique Crenn, for bringing these scenes to life in The Menu.
