March 1st, 2024 - 3:00 pm
THE TASTE OF THINGS Opening at the Cinema Art Theater in Lewes
Opening March 1, the Rehoboth Beach Film Society’s Cinema Art Theater presents The Taste of Things, a passionate romantic drama about two middle-aged people who are in long-term relationship. The film won Best Director at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival.
Esteemed cook Eugenie (Juliette Binoche) and her boss fine gourmet Dodin (Benoît Magimel) grow fond of one another over the course of 20 years. Their romance gives rise to dishes that impress even the world's most illustrious chefs. When Dodin is faced with Eugenie's reluctance to commit, he begins to cook for her. [2023, France, 114 min, Rating: PG-13, in French with English subtitles]
Max Weiss of the Baltimore Magazine exclaims, “The Taste of Things" is not just a sensual experience for the characters, but for the viewer as well. And it goes beyond the food.
Screening times are 3 pm on Fri (Mar 1) and 5 pm on Sat (Mar 2). Admission is $9 for members, $11.50 for general audiences and $5 for students (student tickets available only at the theater box office). Purchase advance tickets online at www.rehobothfilm.com or at the Cinema Art Theater box office in Lewes, Wednesday-Sunday from 12:00 Noon to 5:00 PM.