Good Food
Food in film, takeout, tortillas
Food plays a starring role in some stellar movies from last year. Good Food looks back on conversations with the filmmakers of “The Farewell,” “The Biggest Little Farm,” and “Honeyland.”
By Evan Kleiman • • 56m ListenFood plays a starring role in some stellar movies from last year. Good Food looks back on conversations with the filmmakers of “The Farewell,” “The Biggest Little Farm,” and “Honeyland.” In each film, food brings people together in ways that words can’t. Also, Los Angeles Times restaurant critics give updates on takeout they’re ordering during the pandemic. Plus, where to get California-grown heritage grain tortillas and pasta.
In this episode
5 storiesFood plays a subtle role in Lulu Wang’s film ‘The Farewell’
Throughout Lulu Wang’s movie " The Farewell ," a Chinese family gathers around the dinner table. They’ve come together for a wedding banquet, though it’s a ruse.
Read the story12 min‘The Biggest Little Farm’ reveals challenges of sustainable farming
Nearly a decade ago, John and Molly Chester were evicted from their Santa Monica apartment. They packed up their life and set out to become sustainable farmers at a defunct avocado ranch in the foothills of Ventura County.
Read the story12 minThe documentary ‘Honeyland’ captures a story of resilience
The star of the documentary “ Honeyland ” is Haditze, a woman living in a remote settlement in the Macedonian mountains with her elderly mother. To help them survive, she cultivates honey from wild bees.
Read the story10 minHow to review a restaurant in the time of COVID-19?
It’s been over two months since sit-down service at restaurants was put on hold due to coronavirus.
Read the story14 minMaking tortillas and pasta from California-grown heritage corn
Market correspondent Gillian Ferguson catches up with Sherry Mandel of the Tehachapi Heritage Grain Project . They’ve spent the last three years growing the perfect corn to make tortillas.
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