"The Menu" - The Deeper Layers You Missed
Description
In this episode, we break down The Menu (2022) — a darkly funny, deeply disturbing satire that skewers elitism, art, and obsession. We discuss Ralph Fiennes' chilling performance as Chef Slowik, Anya Taylor-Joy's grounded perspective as Margot, and how the movie blends horror and comedy to make a brutal statement about the culture of perfection and privilege.
We analyze the symbolism behind each course, the tension that builds throughout the film, and how The Menu uses its setting to explore control, creativity, and the cost of art. Whether you laughed, squirmed, or left hungry for more, this is one of the most brilliantly twisted movies of the decade — and we're breaking down exactly why it works so well.
Chapters:
00:00 What happened to good short movies?
3:25 What you notice on second watch
7:12 Where the idea for the movie came from
9:54 Why did Margot survive?
18:16 The Seven Deadly Sins
21:22 Why Tyler made the biggest mistake
24:02 You just love to hate these characters
38:29 The chef is fair in his evil plan
43:22 Our official rating & final thoughts
47:23 Cue the music
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