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  • The Godfather - "Sunday Gravy"

    The Godfather - "Sunday Gravy"
    Oct 26 2026

    Jenn and Clara discuss the best ways to make Sunday gravy, various types of tomatoes, their favorite herbs for tomato sauce, and other Italian ingredients in The Godfather.

    Chapters

    0:16 Sunday gravy in The Godfather

    0:25 Content warning

    1:18 What is the one-sentence summary of the movie?

    1:30 Cast/crew

    1:58 The Coppola film dynasty

    3:17 "The Offer"

    4:12 Masculine movies

    5:01 Immigrant stories

    5:30 Movie quotes

    6:18 Clemenza's sauce (Sunday gravy)

    7:48 Filipino spaghetti

    8:30 What makes a great tomato

    10:28 DOP/AOC

    11:32 Clara's ultimate tomato sauce

    14:09 Vegetarian/vegan bolognese tips

    15:25 Symbolism of oranges

    16:32 where is Clemenza's sauce in the movie?

    18:53 Ingredient breakdown

    20:34 All about garlic

    [Ad break]

    26:30 Tomatoes!

    30:45 Freezing ingredients

    31:42 Proteins

    33:22 East Coast v. West Coast produce

    35:01 What did Jenn and Clara prepare to eat?

    37:07 Culinary terms, techniques and ingredients

    42:01 Call to action: where is the best place for red sauce?

    43:35 That's a wrap!

    Links We Mentioned

    • Marcella Hazan's Tomato Sauce from the New York Times
    • California Consumer Sue Cento
    • Showdown: Comfort Food, Chili & BBQ by Jenn de la Vega (Affiliate link)

    Sounds We Used

    • Italian Food Music by Andriih
    • Epic Transition by u_adx0915qo1
    • FX Evil Sting by v0idation
    • Italian Cafe Music by Andriih

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    45 min
  • Ratatouille - The Ratatouille

    Ratatouille - The Ratatouille
    Oct 19 2026

    Jenn and Clara discuss the specific roles in a French brigade system and what they all do through the film Ratatouille. How exactly do brigades make a kitchen run better? The pair also share the do’s and don’ts of cooking ratatouille: chunks versus thin circles, baking versus stovetop, and more. They will help you make the best ratatouille of your life. This episode is sponsored by Shut Up N' Eat.

    Chapters

    0.38 One-sentence summary of the movie

    0.47 Why we chose this scene

    1.00 Fan favorite

    3.30 Why Jenn and Clara love this movie

    4.30 High-end kitchen details

    4.54 B.F. Skinner!

    5.57 Understanding Comics

    6.45 Let's talk the French brigade system

    7.36 Women in the kitchen

    9.45 Pastry department

    10.15 Plongeur/dishwasher as the king of the kitchen

    12.00 The ratatouille!

    [AD BREAK]

    15.12 Herbs

    16.09 Where is the ratatouille in the movie?

    17.48 How to cut vegetables

    18.45 Taste memory

    19.55 Cooking for critics

    21.36 Culinary terms and techniques

    23.53 Clara tries one of the greatest wines ever made

    26.41 The joys and challenges of tasting menus for guests

    27.00 Chef toques and chef coats

    29.36 Where Clara and Jenn get French food

    30.41 Our next episode 🍝

    Links We Mention

    • Allez Celine
    • Larousse Gastronomique (Affiliate)
    • Understanding Comics (Affiliate)
    • The Ecoffier Cookbook (Affiliate)

    Sounds We Used

    • Dishes by Freesound_community
    • French Cafe Jazz Guitar Track by Moonpub
    • Calming Ambient by penguinmusic

    Guests

    Adeline Um, https://www.instagram.com/adelineum

    Casey Corn, https://linktr.ee/casey_corn

    Diego Leon, https://www.instagram.com/dandyinthebronx

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    33 min
  • Star Wars: A New Hope - The Cantina Scene

    Star Wars: A New Hope - The Cantina Scene
    Oct 12 2026
    Jenn and Clara discuss the famous cantina scene in Star Wars: A New Hope. What makes a good dive bar, home bar, and great cocktail? They share their tips and tricks for setting yourself up for success with the right wine, spirits, glassware, and tools. Plus, theories on the props and food styling for bantha milk.Chapters0.48 One sentence summary of the movie1.08 Why we chose this scene1.21 Cast, crew, & awards2.54 A pop culture phenomenon is born3.03 The concept of the summer blockbuster3.30 The real life cantina at Disneyland4.58 Effects of media consumed during childhood5.56 The cantina scene6.00 Blue bantha milk8.04 Facts and figures about the cantina9.05 Obi Wan, Luke Skywalker, and Hans Solo walk into a bar...9.30 Aliens vs, droids10.34 Why a giant tumbler?11.43 Bar glassware13.48 Home bar basics15.03 Simple syrup15.47 The Spaghett[AD BREAK]17.41 Bar tools18.53 Easy garnishes19.52 Golden ratio for cocktails20.34 Perfect cocktails21.32 Jenn and Clara's favorite cocktails22.55 Mocktails/zero proof cocktails24.22 Where is the cantina scene in the movie?26.50 Culinary terms and techniques28.54 Where is the best place for a drink?32.15 Our next episode 🐀Links We MentionedOga's Tavern menu at DisneylandLibrary Bar at Rittenhouse HotelBar Contra in ManhattanGoldie's in GreenpointDave Arnold's LinksSounds We UsedRobot Noises by Freesound_communitySpace Cantina by Luis HumanoideCash register fake by Capslok (Freesound)Bar chatter by Freesound communitySera Nova and the Celestials - Astral LoopDarth Vader breathing by Freesound community Support the show! Join our membership program.Follow The Cinema Chefs on InstagramFollow Clara Park on InstagramFollow Clara Park on LetterboxdFollow Jenn de la Vega on LetterboxdFollow Jenn de la Vega on InstagramTheme music by penguinmusic - “Paradise Island” and "Elegant Minimal "from Pixabay.Logo by Nikki NewsomeShare the show with a friend!
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    33 min
  • Crazy Rich Asians - Hawker Fare

    Crazy Rich Asians - Hawker Fare
    Oct 5 2026
    Jenn and Clara discuss the numerous Singaporean specialties in the hawker stall scene in Crazy Rich Asians, including satay, laksa, char kway teow, and the famous carrot cake. They also cover the complicated dynamics at the intersection of family, social class, and food. Chapters 0:22 Hawker cuisine in Crazy Rich Asians 0:40 One sentence summary of the movie 1:15 Cast, crew, and awards 2:53 Gold open movement 3:35 Newton Food Centre 4:50 All about satay 6:13 Allergy woes 6:2626 Chili crab! 7:47 Noodle time 8.30 Fish sauce and shrimp paste 9:04 Importance of mise en place and reading recipes 2X 9:57 All about laksa 10:45 Carrot cake in Singapore is not dessert 11:24 demographics of hawker stall workers 12:00 Where is Hawker cuisine in the movie? 14:00 "Asian spicy" [AD BREAK] 15:46 Culinary terms 18:43 Asian manners 19:40 Food is love 20:35 Our next episode 🌟 Links we mentioned: The Preservation Paradox: Singapore’s Hawker Centres as a Case Study in Cultural Food Policy by Jenny DorseyNewton Food Centre (Singapore)FDR Southeast Asian Market (Philly)The science behind ‘the breath of a wok,’ an essential ingredient in the perfect bowl of fried rice by Maggie Hiufu WongUrban Hawker (NYC)Mama Lam's laksa recipeCrazy Rich Asians, the book (Affiliate link) Sounds we used: Cash Register Kaching by DRAGON-STUDIOSizzling in a wok by Freemaster2Atlas • Malaysia by Vadim Makes Sound Support the show! Join our membership program.Follow The Cinema Chefs on InstagramFollow Clara Park on InstagramFollow Clara Park on LetterboxdFollow Jenn de la Vega on LetterboxdFollow Jenn de la Vega on InstagramTheme music by penguinmusic - “Paradise Island” and "Elegant Minimal "from Pixabay.Logo by Nikki NewsomeShare the show with a friend!
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    21 min
  • Spirited Away - The Feast

    Spirited Away - The Feast
    Sep 28 2026

    Jenn and Clara discuss the numerous dishes presented to the spirit No Face in Spirited Away, ranging from sushi to multiple fish preparations, stuffed squid, fruit, rice, desserts, and dumplings. Plus, how to enter the spirit world without upsetting anyone.

    Chapters

    0:37 One-sentence summary of the movie

    0:51 Why we chose the film

    0:55 Cast and awards

    1:22 Introduction to the Japanese spirit world

    2:17 Our changing perception of the film

    4:26 Japanese Kit Kats and Pocky

    5:17 Pigging out at the festival

    6:12 Haku gives Chihiro onigiri

    7.07 Spirits cosplaying humans

    7:54 Various foods in bathouses

    9:20 The feast for No Face

    10:13 Steamed buns

    11:48 Staff meal versus the food on the menu

    12:07 Sushi, nigiri, and maki

    13:40 Asian sweet potatoes

    15:27 Katsu

    [AD BREAK]

    17:47 Where is The Feast in the movie?

    20:00 Asian greatest hits of the kitchen

    21:15 Culinary terms and techniques

    22:22 Shokupan v. brioche

    24:12 What's in a name?

    27:48 Our next episode 🍢

    Links We Mentioned

    • Mei Lin Tip for breading katsu
    • Onigiri Cookbook (Affiliate link)

    Sounds We Used

    • Harp Japanese 80bpm by yapppy
    • Pig sound by u_asyndf203n
    • Japan Japanese Music by HitsLab
    • Wine Glass Clink by Fleuresence
    • Spa Relaxation by Atlas Audio

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    29 min
  • The Taste of Things - French Gastronomy

    The Taste of Things - French Gastronomy
    Sep 21 2026
    Jenn and Clara discuss the intense and gorgeous opening 40-minute sequence in the film, The Taste of Things, which highlights the heavy technique and ingredients in 19th-century French gastronomy. Classics like vol au vent, pot au feu, and techniques like poaching, braising, and flambe are also discussed. Chapters 0:22 French Gastronomy in The Taste of Things 0:39 One sentence summary of the movie 0:50 Fun fact 1:00 Why we chose this film 1:30 Cast, crew, and awards 2:14 Chef Pierre Gagnaire 2:59 Culinary team 4:19 Culinary Class Wars: Hollywood edition 5:06 What's in a name? 6:00 The garden 7:17 Purple carrots 8:03 Zero food waste 8:50 The props 9:45 The lunch menu 10:15 Consomme 10:35 All about poached turbot 12:13 Tourneed potatoes (any why we don't like them) 13:24 French mother sauces 14:11 Auguste Escoffier in the house! [Ad break] 16:25 Seafood vol au vent 18:30 Asparagus 19:19 Meat course 21:08 Sauce bourgignette 22.37 Baked Alaska 24:47 Where is the scene in the movie? 28:37 Culinary terms 33:14 Meal of love versus a meal of zero substance 34:12 Clara and Jenn's picks 35:58 Our next episode 🐷👻 Links We Mentioned The Dinner Plan by Patrick Willems Why Taz Skylar From Netflix's One Piece Learned To Cook In Real LifeThe Escoffier Cookbook (Affiliate link) Sounds/Music We Used Laugh (applause) track material by Unfa (Freesound)French France Music by VibeHornRegister Cha-Ching! by DRAGON-STUDIOCow bell by joachim_27 (Freesound)Ooooh Owww_mixdown by kaldark (Freesound) Support the show! Join our membership program.Follow The Cinema Chefs on InstagramFollow Clara Park on InstagramFollow Clara Park on LetterboxdFollow Jenn de la Vega on LetterboxdFollow Jenn de la Vega on InstagramTheme music by penguinmusic - “Paradise Island” and "Elegant Minimal "from Pixabay.Logo by Nikki NewsomeShare the show with a friend!
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    37 min
  • The Breakfast Club - School Lunches

    The Breakfast Club - School Lunches
    Sep 14 2026
    Jenn and Clara discuss the different lunches the teens bring to detention in The Breakfast Club and what these lunches tell us about their personal lives, who they are, and how we can improve upon what they brought. Is there a best way to make a PB & J? Is there a place for Cap’n Crunch beyond breakfast?Chapters0:19 School lunches in The Breakfast Club0:24 Content warning0:37 One-sentence summary of the movie0:52 Movie cast, crew, and awards1:22 Clara almost lived with the costume designer on the film1:58 "Don't you forget about me" becomes an instant movie classic2:20 How Pitch Perfect is connected2:58 Who these teens are via their lunches3:18 Claire's lunch5:25 Rice controversy8:00 Benefits of reheated rice 8:52 Andy's lunch9:25 What's the best cheese for turkey sandwiches?10:20 Dijonaise!11:54 Brian's lunch12:58 Best PB & J14:20 Sandwich taquitos15:00 Wonder Bread canapés[AD BREAK]17:10 Alison's lunch19:00 Cap'n Crunch as an ingredient19:54 Bender's (lack of) lunch21:00 Soda is BAD21:50 Clara's typical school lunch23:00 Jenn's typical school lunch23:43 Jenn's life in hot dogs24:35 Eric Joon Ho Kim's best peanut butter sandwich25:36 Clara's perfect lunch27:00 Jenn's perfect lunch28:15 Where is it in the movie?36:29 Culinary terms33:53 What happened to pimento?34:52 Restaurant recs from Clara and Jenn37:20 Our next episode 🇫🇷Links We MentionedIs Leftover Rice Better For You? Via DelishEffect of cooling of cooked white rice on resistant starch content and glycemic response - PubMedThe History of Sushi in America via Michelin GuideDijonnaise commercialCereal French Toast by Binging with Babish Sounds We UsedTimpani boing fail by u_ss015dykrtJazz Restaurant Cafe Music by HitsLabAlBundyX-Mexican-Turkey by Freesound_CommunityPlastic Crunch by Freesound_CommunitySoda Can Open by OxidVideos Support the show! Join our membership program.Follow The Cinema Chefs on InstagramFollow Clara Park on InstagramFollow Clara Park on LetterboxdFollow Jenn de la Vega on LetterboxdFollow Jenn de la Vega on InstagramTheme music by penguinmusic - “Paradise Island” and "Elegant Minimal "from Pixabay.Logo by Nikki NewsomeShare the show with a friend!
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    38 min
  • Parasite - Jjapaguri & Hanwoo Beef

    Parasite - Jjapaguri & Hanwoo Beef
    Sep 7 2026
    Jenn and Clara explore the hybrid noodle dish jjapaguri in Parasite and how the addition of hanwoo beef turns this cheap, quick dish into something only the wealthy can enjoy. The duo also discuss the Wagyu grading system and some culinary details lost in translation.Chapters00:52 One sentence summary of Parasite1:25 The cast1:50 Awards sweep3:00 Everyone loves Korea3:47 What is jjapaguri/chapaguri?4:26 What is Hanwoo beef?4:59 Korean Beef Rhapsody5:28 What is Wagyu beef?6:00 Meat terroir7:10 Alphanumeric meat grading system explained10:57 Hanwoo beef versus Wagyu beef12:05 Korean Airlines [Ad break]14:54 How the Kim family diet changes over time15:46 Nong Shim stock skyrockets16:48 Jaapaguri scene17:20 Do high-quality ingredients belong on cheap food?18:05 Where is jjapaguri in the movie?19:30 Jajangmyeon versus jjapaguri21:00 Korean Chinese food21:30 Does water boil faster on induction burners?22:07 Tips for making the best jjapaguri23:30 Lost in translation25:55 Culinary terms from Parasite26:19 Soju party!28:15 The significance of cut fruit29:34 Socio-economic hierarchies30:05 About the house30:28 Our recommendations32:30 Our next episode 🍱🥪Links We MentionedRamen Hacks (Members only)Hanwoo RhapsodyFood52 - What is Ramdon?Korea Pops, Seafood Soars, and More Top Trends from 2025 Summer Food ShowRaku in Las VegasSoju Party by Irene Yoo (Affiliate link)Sounds We UsedCow Mooing by u_jd81cxyq22Sting, Rimshot, Drumroll by Freesound CommunityStray Wolves by Moodmode Support the show! Join our membership program.Follow The Cinema Chefs on InstagramFollow Clara Park on InstagramFollow Clara Park on LetterboxdFollow Jenn de la Vega on LetterboxdFollow Jenn de la Vega on InstagramTheme music by penguinmusic - “Paradise Island” and "Elegant Minimal "from Pixabay.Logo by Nikki NewsomeShare the show with a friend!
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    33 min