We Watch Food
67 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 4 years ago - ★★★★ - 8 ratingsSophie Gareau-Brennan & Mitch Dexter sit down to talk about the most flavourful food shows available for your screens. They'll dig into movies, shows, and series' that revolve around food, cooking, or the culture of eating. Tasty eats equal tasty ear-treats, right? Come away with an appreciation for whatever part of the "Foodiverse" they explore on that episode.
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Little Italy (2018)
October 19, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 58.6 MBEp. 67 We watched 2018's - not 1986 or '95 or 2003 - Little Italy, so you probably don't have to. Sophie & Mitch try to make sense of a seemingly timeless Little Italy neighbourhood in Toronto, filled with Brooklyn/Italian accents, bad hair dyes, and lazy stereotype humour. And also everyone's suuuuper horny? It's almost as baffling as this week's Buzzfeed quiz. Make sure to follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook to keep up with news, to join the discussion about food, and to ch...
The Chef Show (Season 1 - Volume 2)
October 05, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 63 MBEp. 66 Volume 2 of the first season of The Chef Show is out! Jon & Roy are back in the kitchen and out in the wild, looking for new stories to tell through food. Sophie & Mitch are here to talk about these 6 new episodes, what makes this show so watchable, and to take carefully selected Buzzfeed food quizzes to learn more about the food world, and ourselves. Make sure to follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook to keep up with news, to join the discussion about food, and to chec...
Sorted Food
September 21, 2019 06:00 - 56 minutes - 51.3 MBEp. 65 We dive into our favourite food channel: SORTEDfood this week! Sophie & Mitch talk about how effective these folks are at making food seem fun, approachable, and experimental. We break down all the different types of videos Sorted does, as well as our personal favourites! Make sure to follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook to keep up with news, to join the discussion about food, and to check out all of our favourite recipes! Music Credits: "Carpe Diem" Kevin MacLeod (i...
Wallace & Gromit (1982/2008)
September 07, 2019 17:54 - 56 minutes - 51.7 MBEp. 64 Sophie & Mitch return to talk about Wallace & Gromit, specifically the original 1989 short A Grand Day Out and the most recent one 2008's A Matter of Loaf & Death. We break down why animated food looks so tasty, we try to figure out the qualities of moon-cheese, and we try to see if we'd be blinded by bread-making to not notice the serial killer under our noses! Make sure to follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook to keep up with news, to join the discussion about food, an...
The God of Cookery (1996)
July 27, 2019 06:00 - 56 minutes - 51.8 MBEp. 63 Continuing the summer movies with Stephen Chow's 1996 film The God of Cookery, and hoboy what a movie. We try to discern the actual plot, make sense of the intense stylization, and figure out if Stephen Chow (the character) ever really learned the secret of cooking. We know he has magic food-related kung fu, and that's worth the watch alone, if you're looking for something wacky and more. Make sure to follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook to keep up with news, to join th...
The Cook, the Thief, His Wife, and Her Lover (1989)
July 22, 2019 01:37 - 1 hour - 61.9 MBEp. 62 It's time to look at ugly things through a beautiful lens, which means it's time for 1989's The Cook, the Thief, His Wife and Her Lover. Sophie & Mitch talk about this grimy movie and what make it so intriguing to watch. We talk about the distance style creates between an audience and a piece of art. We discuss how presenting crass or vulgar content can serve a greater purpose. It's a loaded conversation for a dense film! Make sure to follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Faceboo...
Big Night (1996)
July 13, 2019 16:09 - 53 minutes - 49.3 MBEp. 61 We just watched the wonderful film Big Night (1996), aka Two Brothers with a Restaurant and They're Italian. We discuss the impressive directorial decisions, the written & visual storytelling, and a final scene that is one of the best from any movie we've seen - food-related or otherwise. Plus drunken octogenarians, Italian Bilbos, and so much more. Make sure to follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook to keep up with news, to join the discussion about food, and to check ou...
The Search for General Tso (2014)
July 06, 2019 15:18 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MBEp. 60 Ever wonder why every hole-in-the-wall Chinese food restaurant has a General Tso Chicken dish on their menu? Well look no further than 2014's The Search for General Tso. Sophie & Mitch talk about this investigative documentary, sussing out the origins of this ubiquitous chicken recipe. We discuss the malleability of food, the relationship between food & culture, and we wish we could go to Big Wong Restaurant. Make sure to follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook to keep up ...
The Chef Show (Season 1 - Volume 1)
June 29, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 63.9 MBEp. 59 A spinoff of a previous episode (Chef 2014), we're talking about Netflix's The Chef Show staring Jon Favreau & Roy Choi! Sophie & Mitch address the subtle balance between interview shows & cooking shows, we talk about how successful Favreau & Choi are at expanding their behind-the-scenes antics into a series, and Mitch shares a history of Kraft Singles. Make sure to follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook to keep up with news, to join the discussion about food, and to chec...
Always Be My Maybe (2019)
June 22, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 65.2 MBEp. 58 We're talking about the 2019 Netflix film staring Ali Wong & Randall Park: Always Be My Maybe. Sophie & Mitch gush about their new favourite movie, how refreshing it is for a mid-level romantic comedy that doesn't just repeat tired tropes, and how these characters' relationships with food reflect their inner struggles and all that good stuff. Make sure to follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook to keep up with news, to join the discussion about food, and to check out all ...
Okja (2017)
June 15, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 65.6 MBEp. 57 We watched 2017's Okja and now we're going to talk about how we've been processing it. We talk about the strengths and weaknesses of this film, the difference between making a movie about meat vs. one about corporatism, and we dive into the world of meat alternative burgers! CW: This movie has a 3rd act that is essentially a pig-POV inside a breeding centre/slaughterhouse and Okja is personified to a degree that we wanted to ensure folks with sensitivities towards physical/sexua...
Nailed It! p.6
June 08, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 76.4 MBEp. 56 Sophie & Mitch finish off episodes 4, 5, and 6 of Nailed It! Season 3! We discuss how much decorating is too much before you're no longer baking, we talk about what actually counts as a tropical flavour, and we offer a little background on flavour extracts & fruit hats. Make sure to follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook to keep up with news, to join the discussion about food, and to check out all of our personal recipes! Music Credits: "Carpe Diem" Kevin MacLeod (inco...
Nailed It! p.5
June 01, 2019 06:00 - 55 minutes - 50.3 MBSophie & Mitch are back and with Nailed It! Season 3! We cover episodes 1, 2, and 3 of the third season of Netflix's hit baking show. We're talking about Marvel, spookiness, and art across this podcast; plus a history of birthday cake and a recipe that scares us both! Make sure to follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook to keep up with news, to join the discussion about food, and to check out all of our personal recipes! Music Credits: "Carpe Diem" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com...
Chef's Table: Nancy Silverton
March 30, 2019 06:00 - 50 minutes - 46.1 MBEp.54 We return to Chef's Table to see what Nancy Silverton is all about; apparently it's doing a whole lot of different things. We explore bread-making obsessions, coaxing flavour out of ingredients, and grilled cheese nights! Plus we provide some channel updates right at the top of the episode, so don't miss that. Make sure to follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook to keep up with news, to join the discussion about food, and to check out all of our personal recipes! Music Cr...
The Founder (2016)
March 23, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 60.9 MBEp. 53 We watched 2016's The Founder and now we're talking about it! Sophie & Mitch go back to a 'simpler' time, when a man like Ray Kroc could get away with pretty much anything - including swindling a pair of burger bros out of a multi-billion dollar business, while still keeping their namesake. We talk about this, deliciously shot burgers, and protagonist sympathies & so much more. Go read up on your McDonald's conspiracies. Make sure to follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebo...
Food on the Go (2017)
March 16, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 58.4 MBEp. 52 Sophie & Mitch go over a delightful little documentary about Italian food: Food on the Go (E il cibo va) (2017). How does food travel and how does it change when it does? What happens to Italian cooking and techniques when they immigrate to the United States or to Argentina? All of these questions are at play in this week's episode. Make sure to follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook to keep up with news, to join the discussion about food, and to check out all of our pers...
Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat: Heat
March 09, 2019 07:00 - 49 minutes - 45 MBEp. 51 We conclude our adventure with Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat - appropriately enough - with an episode all about Heat. Samin travels back to her roots in Berkeley, California to re-learn the lessons cooking with open flames teach. We look into oven science, cook with moms, and have people draw why we're in the kitchen. Make sure to follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook to keep up with news, to join the discussion about food, and to check out all of our personal recipes! Music C...
Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat: Acid
March 02, 2019 07:00 - 45 minutes - 41.3 MBEp. 50 Finally on track with the titling in Netflix's Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat. Episode 3 is all about Acid We're visiting the Yucatan in order to see all the different things to use acid for. With a wide variety of citrus, a surprising type of honey, and a few other acidic ingredients, Samin Nosrat shows off how all of this balances your food. Make sure to follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook to keep up with news, to join the discussion about food, and to check out all of our pe...
Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat: Salt
February 23, 2019 07:00 - 44 minutes - 40.4 MBEp. 49 Our trek continues with Netflix's Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat. It's second episode is Salt. Still doesn't make sense, but here we are! Off to Japan to meet all sorts of experts on salt, saltiness, and salty sauces. From seaweed, to miso, soy sauce, and chicken on rice, we see how to layer in different sorts of salts for different culinary ends. Make sure to follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook to keep up with news, to join the discussion about food, and to check out all of ou...
Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat: Fat
February 16, 2019 07:00 - 50 minutes - 46.1 MBEp. 48 We begin a 4 week journey into the Netflix series Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat. It, for whatever reason, starts with fat. Fat is flavour and boy does this show have flavour! We visit Italy to see how olive oil is made, what makes focaccia bread so delicious, how to break down a pig, and how cheese is birthed. So many different ways to utilize fat in your cooking! And yes, we're aware that we mispronounce Samin's name. We're sorry that we're hacks & frauds, but here we are. Make sure ...
Love's Kitchen (2011)
February 09, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 55.1 MBEp. 47 Valentine's Day is coming up so we wanted something lovely; we watched Love's Kitchen (2011) instead. We crack open this pretty-much-made-for-TV-movie and try to figure out what is going on. Why are people eating desserts with two fingers? Why is the daughter cast 7 years older than written? Why would you name your restaurant "The Boot"?! Make sure to follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook to keep up with news, to join the discussion about food, and to check out all of ou...
Mostly Martha (2001)
February 02, 2019 07:00 - 56 minutes - 51.5 MBEp. 46 We're repeating ourselves this week with the 2001 German film Mostly Martha! We discuss why this movie is so tasty & why the American remake No Reservations (2007) was so bland. We solve issues of adaptations, talk about what makes for compelling drama, and figure out how long it takes to drive from Hamburg to Italy. Make sure to follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook to keep up with news, to join the discussion about food, and to check out all of our personal recipes! ...
Waiting...(2005)
January 26, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 67 MBEp. 45 Do raunchy comedies like 2005's Waiting... hold up? No. No they don't. This movie's a real mixed-bag. We talk about the problematic pedophilia & homophobia baked into this cult classic, but also the incredibly accurate & hilarious portrayals of the food service industry. We also discuss tipping culture & the ennui of waiting tables day in and day out. Make sure to follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook to keep up with news, to join the discussion about food, and to check ...
Tampopo (1985)
January 19, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 63.7 MBEp. 44 We watched the first ramen western: 1985's Tampopo. Sophie & Mitch discuss this spectacular genre-pun film, with all its food-related glory. We talk about how food can be intimate - in lovely or icky ways. Also learn about some delightful ramen history & our inspiring trip to Tokiwa Ramen. And here's that How to Eat Ramen video. Make sure to follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook to keep up with news, to join the discussion about food, and to check out all of our pers...
VeggieTales
January 12, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 56 MBEp. 43 It's time for VeggieTales! If you like to waltz with potatoes, then have we got a show for you! Not only do Sophie & Mitch look over the classic Christian TV show, but they also go over the Drawn Together parody: the Veggie Fables. Make sure to follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook to keep up with news, to join the discussion about food, and to check out all of our personal recipes! Music Credits: "Carpe Diem" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative C...
Waitress (2007)
January 05, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 65.7 MBEp. 42 Let's start 2019 fresh with 2007's Waitress. Sophie & Mitch discuss all the complexities of this simple little film about a waitress with an abusive husband, imaginative pies, and a bun in the oven. We question the subjectivity of stories, wonder about the process of pie-making, and we explain the tragic meta-text surrounding this movie. Make sure to follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook to keep up with news, to join the discussion about food, and to check out all of our...
Nailed It! Holiday p.2
December 29, 2018 07:00 - 1 hour - 78.9 MBEp. 41 Our coverage of Nailed It! Holiday continues this week! This podcast covers episodes 4, 5, 6, and the bonus 7th one! We talk about all the impossible tasks these contestants have to attempt, the odd editing choices, and the possibility of Nailed It! spinoffs - based off of the DIY 7th episode. Make sure to follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook to keep up with news, to join the discussion about food, and to check out all of our personal recipes - like Sophie's Rice Krisp...
Nailed It! Holiday p.1
December 22, 2018 07:00 - 1 hour - 75.6 MBEp. 40 Get outta here season 3; it's Nailed It! Holiday time! This podcast covers episodes 1, 2, and 3 of this specialty season. We discuss all the reasons why we're excited for this over a proper season three, we're excited by returning guests, and - most of all - we're happy to share some holiday cheer through food and people trying their best. Make sure to follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook to keep up with news, to join the discussion about food, and to check out all of...
ShakespeaReTold: Macbeth (2005)
December 15, 2018 07:00 - 1 hour - 63.7 MBEp. 39 Macbeth the chef! It's the 2005 BBC made-for-TV-movie ShakespeaReTold: Macbeth. Sophie and Mitch watched the James McAvoy starring modernization of The Scottish Play - this time set in a Michelian-star restaurant. We discuss how it works (or doesn't) as a Shakespearean adaptation. We also pitch our own modern food-related versions of the Bard's work. Make sure to follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook to keep up with news, to join the discussion about food, and to check o...
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 (2013)
December 08, 2018 07:00 - 1 hour - 62 MBEp. 38 We pick up immediately from last week with Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 (2013). We explore what makes a good sequel in this 'monster island' movie. We talk about all the spectacular food puns. Most importantly, we discover the name of Splash Zone Guy. Make sure to follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook to keep up with news, to join the discussion about food, and to check out all of our personal recipes - like Sophie's Granola Power Balls! Music Credits: "Carp...
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs (2009)
December 01, 2018 07:00 - 1 hour - 70.3 MBEp. 37 Time to dive into one of the few food-film-franchises, beginning with 2009's Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs. Sophie & Mitch talk about the insanity of both the protagonist and the concept of food falling from the sky. We also break down all the small details and character work going on in this film. Not only that, but we continue our meatball talk with a small report on the history of the form. Make sure to follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook to keep up with news,...
Free Birds (2013)
November 24, 2018 07:00 - 1 hour - 62.4 MBEp. 36 Join us on an adventure to stop the first Thanksgiving in the time-travel turkey movie Free Birds (2013). Two modern turkeys travel back to 1621 to stop the pilgrims from eating their ancestors and to save all of turkey-kind. Yeah. It's a weird movie. Sophie & Mitch dissect all this weirdness, these anachronisms, and all of our own misconceptions about Thanksgiving in this holiday-ish episode. Make sure to follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook to keep up with news, to ...
Flavors of Youth (2018)
November 17, 2018 07:00 - 1 hour - 55.2 MBEp. 35 Let's look back for simpler times, but let's do it with the 2018 internationally released anime anthology film: Flavors of Youth. Sophie & Mitch break down each of the three chapters of the film and how they address (or don't) the Chinese idiom "yi shi zhu xing" [clothing, food, housing, transport]. We also talk about the issues with titling, expectations, and our conflicted feelings towards this gorgeous film. Make sure to follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook to keep...
Chef (2014)
November 10, 2018 07:00 - 1 hour - 59.1 MBEp. 34 Let's get back to basics with Jon Favreau's 2014 film Chef. Sophie & Mitch talk about the odd structure of this movie, the heart-warming (albeit cheesy) male bonding moments, and how to write flawed, but redeemable characters. Also the food is looks just so...so tasty. Make sure to follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook to keep up with news, to join the discussion about food, and to check out all of our personal recipes - like Mitch's Tuna Helper Melt! Music Credits:...
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007)
November 03, 2018 06:00 - 1 hour - 79.6 MBEp. 33 2018 is so spooky that we had to do one more, so we watched the horror musical: Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007). We explain the history behind the Broadway show, Sondheim, and the long process to getting this on film. We talk the pros & cons of adaptation and how a story about eating people can become so darn popular. Make sure to follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook to keep up with news, to join the discussion about food, and to check out all of...
The Stuff (1985)
October 27, 2018 06:00 - 1 hour - 81.5 MBEp. 32 Halloween is here & you need something to watch: you need The Stuff (1985). In a world consumed by consumption, a malicious food product is taking over & our heroes have to save the day! We try to figure out how these characters got to where they were; we discuss all the different ways the filmmakers made the Stuff; we try and get to the heart of this spectacular cult classic. If you'd like to know more about the film, check out this Ryan Lambie article! Make sure to follo...
Delicatessen (1991)
October 20, 2018 06:00 - 58 minutes - 53.9 MBEp. 31 This week Sophie & Mitch watched the cult French film Delicatessen (1991). Ho-boy what a movie: an apartment building full of weirdos atop a butcher shop after some sort of apocalypse. It's super odd, super French, and super fun. If you need more strangeness this Halloween, this is the movie for you. Make sure to follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook to keep up with news, to join the discussion about food, and to check out all of our personal recipes - or to see how we...
Matango: Attack of the Mushroom People (1963)
October 13, 2018 06:00 - 55 minutes - 50.8 MBEp. 30 The horror continues with 1963's Matango: Attack of the Mushroom People! Sophie & Mitch recount their experience watching this hidden gem from Godzilla & Toho legend Ishiro Honda! We discuss all the atmospheric spookiness of this forbidden island movie, the real life scariness of mushrooms, and the machinations of a cephalopod/fungi alliance. Make sure to follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook to keep up with news, to join the discussion about food, and to check out al...
Attack of the Killer Tomatoes (1978)
October 06, 2018 06:00 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MBEp. 29 It's October, so we're doing spooky food movies, starting with the classic Attack of the Killer Tomatoes (1978). Sophie & Mitch talk all about the highs and lows of this movie, the baffling logic of how these tomatoes function, as well as level of zaniness this film reaches at points. So travel with us as we try to explain what, why, and how these killer tomatoes attack. Make sure to follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook to keep up with news, to join the discussion abo...
Iceland Gastrotourism
September 29, 2018 06:00 - 1 hour - 70.6 MBEp. 28 Sophie and Mitch went to Iceland and ate food; now they're gonna talk about it. We travelled across the world just to try different foods, so join us as we recount our mouths' journey to Reykjavik and beyond! We talk about our different experiences at restaurants around the city; we talk about the intertwining of travel & eating; from protein-rich yogurt to British-style fish & chips to cheese pizzas & wieners, we've got it covered. We also talk about how Mitch ate the fermented ...
Good Mythical Morning
September 22, 2018 06:00 - 59 minutes - 54.8 MBEp. 27 We've been binging the YouTube channel Good Mythical Morning, so let's talk about that. Two cute Southern boys Rhett & Link have a 'morning show' that focuses mainly on them trying weird foods, playing food games/challenges, and trying to guess what's being put into their mouths whilst blindfolded. Sophie & Mitch talk about what makes this channel so incredibly watchable and how they think they'd do with some of these inventive food challenges. Make sure to follow us on Twitte...
Chef's Table: Dan Barber
September 15, 2018 06:00 - 56 minutes - 52.1 MBEp. 26 Sophie brings the heat as she, and Mitch, delve into what's so infuriating about Dan Barber, the focus of Chef's Table Vol.1 Ep.2. We discuss the contradicting dichotomy of being abusive - yet focused on sustainability, we talk about what it means to be a truly model modern chef, and we break down the vagueness of American cuisine. Make sure to follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook to keep up with news, to join the discussion about food, and to check out all of our per...
Zumbo's Just Desserts p.2
September 08, 2018 06:00 - 1 hour - 78.2 MBEp. 25 This is the second episode for the one that started it all! Sophie & Mitch continue into season 1 of Zumbo's Just Desserts! We go over our thoughts on the second half of season one: the newer focus on detail, the increased difficulty, and how likely it is that Ali's going to murder everyone in the studio! We also discuss what we would have done for each challenge & what we think about a season two. Make sure to follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook to keep up with news...
Zumbo's Just Desserts p.1
September 01, 2018 06:00 - 1 hour - 100 MBEp. 24 This is the one that started it all! Sophie & Mitch break open season 1 of the 2016 Netflix series Zumbo's Just Desserts! We go over our thoughts on the first half of season one: the characters, the format, the quirky editing, and so much more! We pitch our Sweet Sensations to various degrees of success! We also make our predictions for the second half of the season & who will go home with the win! Make sure to follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook to keep up with news...
Like Water for Chocolate (1992)
August 25, 2018 06:00 - 1 hour - 70.6 MBEp. 23 Thanks to our listeners for suggesting the 1992 Mexican film Como Agua Para Chocolate, or as we'll be referring to it, Like Water for Chocolate. In this episode we'll be talking about the differences between breasts & boobies, food idioms, and all the ways in which a traditional family drama can be heightened - so much - with just a little bit of magical food (and probably some witches). Make sure to follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook to keep up with news, to join t...
Chocolat (2000)
August 18, 2018 06:00 - 1 hour - 64.3 MBEp. 22 Magic realism or chocolate witchcraft? That's the biggest question we have about 2000's Chocolat. We debate how we would use our chocolate powers, if we were wandering coco-shamans. We discuss how the film differs from the source novel (and how that's a good thing). We talk about all the wonderful performances from so many actors in this tasty film. Make sure to follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook to keep up with news, to join the discussion about food, and to check ...
Super Size Me (2004)
August 11, 2018 06:00 - 1 hour - 80.8 MBEp. 21 Just like McDonald's french fries, this movie did not age well. It's Morgan Spurlock's 2004 film: Super Size Me. We talk about how much has changed in 14 years since this film's release; we talk about our own backgrounds with fast food & McDonald's; we also talk about how a movie's legacy can be better than the movie itself. Make sure to follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook to keep up with news, to join the discussion about food, and to check out all of our personal r...
Sausage Party (2016)
August 04, 2018 06:00 - 1 hour - 86.1 MBEp. 20 What happens when food is alive? We checked out 2016's Sausage Party to find out and it's...very adult-orientated. Sophie & Mitch talk about cartoon food, compartmentalized sentience, and the politics of orgies. We also cover the 2018 Pixar short Bao. Sufficed to say this is a full-sized episode. Make sure to follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook to keep up with news, to join the discussion about food, and to check out all of our personal recipes - like Mitch's Hummus!...
Willy Wonka/Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (1971/2005)
July 28, 2018 06:00 - 1 hour - 94.4 MBEp. 19 A DOUBLE-FEATURE!? Yep. A really one-sided double-feature featuring 1971's beloved film Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory and the 2005 one Charlie & the Chocolate Factory. First we watched the '71 film, then we talked about it; then we watched the '05 one for Sophie's first time, and then we had to talk about it. Luckily we've both come to a better understanding to what made Willy Wonka such a classic. And the less said about Charlie the better. Make sure to follow us on ...
No Reservations (2007)
July 21, 2018 06:00 - 49 minutes - 45.3 MBEp. 18 We watched 2007's No Reservations and it was not what we expected. Journey with us through this dramatic romantic-comedy based off a German romantic drama film called Mostly Martha (2001). Catherine Zeta-Jones, Aaron Eckhart, and Abigail Breslin star in a story about a stuck-in-her-ways chef, her new niece/daughter, and the Owen Wilson-ish guy who brings them together; also: Zeta-Jones' sister is super dead & a child deals with the crushing realities of mortality. Clearly some th...