RatatouilleWhy A Rat? Why pick a rat, of all creatures, to be the “little chef”? To bring significance to how the little ingredients can make dishes
RawBound by Love and Torn by Flesh – The consumption of human meat becomes a metaphor for sexual awakening and self-understanding.
Red SorghumWine and Blood: Carnality and Brutality in "Red Sorghum" – The vitality of life and bloody violence of death are expressed with red sorghum
Requiem for a DreamMeals of a Game Show Star – Sara's addiction to food is exposed when she is selected to be in a game show.
Rinko's RestaurantThe Restaurant of Wishes – Rinko has fallen on hard times and is on a journey of healing and self-discovery through her restaurant.
The RoadCare to Share? - The humanity and love between a father and son is shown through their sharing of food in an apocalyptic wasteland.
Romantics AnonymousHiding Behind Chocolate – Cripplingly shy Angelique and Jean-Ren find a connection in their shared passion for chocolate.