Much has been written about Mark Mylod’s The Menu (our review), starring Ralph Fiennes, Anya Taylor-Joy, Hong Chau, and Nicholas Hoult. Its cultural impact has truly been deep, as food lovers (like me) recreate the iconic cheeseburger and fries from the film while others note the possible influence it has had on the industry, with globally renowned chef René Redzepi deciding to close NOMA (again). Plus, it’s one of those films that seems to have made most critics’ “best of 2022” lists. Meaning that the discourse is just ramping up as we head into awards season. But one thing that feels like it’s been missed by most critics is the deeper meaning and theme of the film that lie beyond the obvious fine dining themes.