The food movie is a genre that inspires nostalgia, longing, and hunger (both metaphorical and literal). There’s an unspoken sexiness about so many of the films we’re talking about today, as they’re often deeply sensual and highlight the idea of cooking as a “love language.” But it’s not all subtle eroticism, there’s also a deep human connection on display –parents and kids reconnecting, sibling rivalries, friendship dynamics put to the test, and abiding friendship.