Film Threat Reviews 'The Taste of Things': A Feature Presentation
“The Taste of Things” focuses on 1885 French cuisine as a powerful metaphor for life and love. The story revolves around the kitchen of the famous and acclaimed gourmet Dodin Bouffant (Benoît Magimel) and his beloved cook Eugénie (Juliette Binoche). Eugenie has been cooking for Dodan for her 20 years, and the passion and discipline required to achieve top-notch results ensures rapport in the kitchen. A strong understanding of the requirements of culinary excellence aroused deep feelings between the two. They are also lovers, combining sexual hedonism with gastronomic adventure.
After decades of building an unassailable top-notch restaurant dining experience, they have achieved a rare relationship based on mutual respect and adoration resulting from their culinary success. Doudin and Eugenie have a devoted following of raving foodie fans. A small group of well-heeled gentlemen come often to dine and invest in Dodin’s endeavors. They also keep him apprised of new trends in cooking and rising stars among the local chef aspirants. Dodin takes on young women as cooks in training, and they work with Eugenie to learn her expertise to become the next generation in culinary excellence.
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Dodin seems to have it all. He’s a hugely successful gourmet and restaurateur, a wealthy and respected celebrity, and it’s hard to imagine him wanting anything more. He is doing great, but his heart longs to marry Eugenie. He asked many times, but she refused, knowing that changing roles from respected chef to gourmet guru to “wife” would be a demotion. Eugenie is his equal in the kitchen, and although she has freedom and some agency in mastering the kitchen, she fears that she will lose that if she marries him. she is worried Despite her reluctance to marry, her love for him has not diminished in the slightest, and over the years the two have maintained a perfect balance in their worldly ups and downs. One day, when she’s not feeling well, he realizes what it will take to convince her that marriage won’t change the dynamic between them, so he reverses her roles and decides to marry her. Start cooking for her. Life catches up to these happy lovers just like everyone else, but they live a charmed life while enjoying the rewards of hard work.