Why food and films

I chose this class for a couple of different reasons. The main reason I chose this class was because I could use it to fulfil one of the requirements for my major. Once I got into the class i then began to look for other reasons of why i joined the class. Originally i thought the class was about the fake food that is used as props during films. So i did research on food that was used in cinema. Another reason i chose this class was because i love food, so choosing this class just makes sense. In this course i am hoping to learn more about how food is incorporated within film. With that being said that means that im also learning about the different foods form around the world that are being used within the film. Im also excited about the different cultures that are involved with the food. I come from a spanish and african american and hispanic background, so growing up i have experienced a lot of food from those cultures. I want to learn more not just about the food from around the world and of other cultures but also more about the food and the cultures of the ones that i am already familiar with. Although i do not watch many food films my favorite food film is ratatouille. This film was such a good film when i used to watch it as a kid. Even now when i go back and watch it it still is such a good movie. The way they portray food in the movie is incredible. They teach the viewers that food can be more than just something you eat. It can be more than just throwing ingredients together. This film shows that food and cooking itself is an art.