"Babette's Feast" (1987)
Description
Travis and Annie take in the salty air of a remote village and sit down with a group of pious individuals to sample the gourmet delicacies of an Oscar-winner.
Show Notes:
In this episode, Travis and Annie, our adventurous cinephiles, set the table for "Let the Movie Speak," focusing on their gourmet approach to reviewing films from different decades. They express a hearty appetite for their upcoming 1960s series and encourage listeners to join the feast. They share recent movie-watching experiences, with Annie savoring "In the Name of the Rose" and Travis indulging in a second helping of "Payback" (this time the Director's Cut). The duo then serves up a rich discussion on "Babette's Feast," exploring its themes, characters, and cultural significance. They dissect the film's impact, historical context, and the exquisite artistry of French cuisine depicted. The episode concludes with a tantalizing anticipation for the final course in their dinner party series.