Oldboy and Consuming Vengeance by Hien Le

Food as a Catalyst – As an old woman and her daughter-in-law try to survive in war-torn Japan, food plays an important role.

A Perversion of Hospitality – Bong Joon-ho’s Korean thriller is a commentary on interclass dynamics.

The Sinister Role of Food in Parasite, by Olivia Stoll

The Comfort of Food ~ For lonely space travelers Jim and Aurora, food expresses their anchor to humanity and their care for eachother.

Poisonous Meals and Toxic Relationships – Alma uses poisonous mushrooms to heal her relationship with domineering Reynolds.

Mix and Mash: A Fresh Take on Thanksgiving – April learns life lessons as she tries to impress her dying mother with a Thanksgiving feast.

Desire and Servitude in Portrait of a Lady on Fire, by Maggie Dunn

Capitalism, Greed, Inequality: The Platform, by Emily Shih

Pretty Woman, Ugly Truth – Food, eating and appearance illustrate the class divide between Vivian and Edward's worlds.

Meals of Oppression – Social differences and uncomfortable tensions are conveyed in the dining scenes.

The Beauty of a Working Woman - Tiana's hard work, skill and ambition to cook win her the heart of a Prince.