Woman on Top

Woman on Top

I’m only going to say this once: I don’t watch chick flicks. Is Woman on Top a chick flick? Er, yes. Is it also a movie about food? In my opinion, it is mainly a movie about food. And love. A warning: this movie has been slammed by critics as being cliched and “formula”. My take: delightful music, sensuous food scenes, and a touch of mysticism make it the equivalent of an easy read. Entertaining, but it’s not going to inspire you or elevate you to greater planes of thought. In all fairness, it doesn’t claim to. It’s a story, people, not a thesis!

Mostly Martha

Mostly Martha

Who says “foreign” films have to be so highbrow that no one understands them? Mostly Martha is a delightful example of how a well-told story can transcend linguistic barriers by being simple and unpretentious. Originally made in German and available with English subtitles, this slice-of-life film explores the relationships between people and food, people and each other.