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‘The Taste of Things’: Dining as Art and Science

This haute-cuisine period drama stumbles but ultimately clears the finish line.
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‘The Taste of Things’: Dining as Art and Science
Dodin (Benoît Magimel) and Eugénie (Juliette Binoche), in “The Taste of Things.” Gaumont
Michael Clark
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NR | 2h 15m | Drama, Romance, Food, Cooking, Gastronomy | 15 December 2023 (France)

The connection between romance and dining is as old as humanity itself, yet it is surprising how relatively few feature films blend them equally.

Michael Clark
Michael Clark
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Originally from the nation's capital, Michael Clark has provided film content to over 30 print and online media outlets. He co-founded the Atlanta Film Critics Circle in 2017 and is a weekly contributor to the Shannon Burke Show on FloridaManRadio.com. Since 1995, Clark has written over 5,000 movie reviews and film-related articles. He favors dark comedy, thrillers, and documentaries.
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