Food is definitely a character in this 90’s indie film.
My buddy Ben Verschoor and I analyze this movie through the lens of food.
The 1996 indie film "Big Night" is examined through the lens of food.
The movie revolves around two brothers who own an Italian restaurant that's failing. Primo, the chef, wants to stick to traditional recipes, while Secondo, the restaurant manager, wants to experiment and do marketing. The film raises questions about life, art, and money. The opening shows the brothers' relationship perfectly, and the movie feels very real. There are plenty of food porn scenes, and the pasta-making scene is incredible. The movie explores the value of authentic food, and Pascal, a character in the movie, offers some interesting advice on how to succeed in the restaurant business. The movie's ending is bittersweet, and it leaves the viewers wondering what happened to the brothers.
Big Night movie’s final scene
The final scene with the omelet is top notch film making. It’s so simple but powerful.
614 feast podcast Film Feast
I normally have delicious discussions with the best restauranteurs in Columbus, Ohio, foodies, and friends. I wanted to combine my love of food and film. So, occasionally, I’ll have my friends on to discuss the food in movies. Food is frequently the character in a movie. Food is very often subtly important to movies and tv shows. This podcast is available on my website, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.