‘The Taste of Things’ and a Lovingly Prepared Meal
In a kitchen pas de deux, two cooks turn a feast into a meditation on time, longing and the seasons.
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‘The Taste of Things’ and the Transcendence of a French Meal
“The Taste of Things” is the latest movie to luxuriate in France’s gourmand tradition, a safe way of attracting audiences outside the country.
‘Between Two Worlds’ Review: Juliette Binoche Goes Undercover
In this social-justice drama, the French actress plays an investigative journalist who poses as a cleaner to expose worker exploitation.
‘Winter Boy’ Review: Lost and Found
In this French drama about a teenager grappling with grief, a winning cast rises above a heavy-handed script.