Cinema Seminar

Cinema Seminar: A Gourmet Film Experience

Make Wednesday Matinee Day! 

This semester, Professor Dan Jatovsky will present three films that feature restaurants, cooking, and eating. What an enticing theme!

Here’s the menu: 

The Discreet Charms of the Bourgeoisie (1972)
In this satire, an upper-middle-class sextet sits down to a dinner that is continually delayed, their attempts to eat thwarted by events both actual and imagined, including terrorist attacks, military maneuvers, and ghostly apparitions. This movie was the winner of the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film.

Life is Sweet (1990)
Delving into the lives of a working-class family in London, this film offers an honest portrayal of their daily struggles and triumphs with a unique blend of humor and heart. Through genuine moments and unconventional humor, it explores the complexities of familial relationships and the ups and downs of life.

Soul Kitchen (2009)
A young restaurant owner in Hamburg, Germany, navigates many challenges to keep his business running, encountering a series of comedic mishaps along the way. Through its eccentric characters and genuine moments, the film explores themes of food, friendship, and self-discovery.

Dan will introduce the film with commentary, we’ll screen it together, and then he’ll lead the discussion following the film. Even if you’ve seen the movie, watching it together and discussing it with an expert makes for a richer experience. Join us for 3 delicious mornings at the movies.

3 Wednesdays 11/6, 11/13, 11/20, 10:30 am-1 pm, $12 Member/$15 Public per film, all 3 $30 Member/$40 Public