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Our Love, written by Al Hazan, performed by the Starr sisters
In the heart of a bustling Times Square kitchen, dreams and despair collide as each staff member pursues the elusive American dream… Transported from 1950s London to a contemporary restaurant in downtown New York, Arnold Wesker’s play ”The Kitchen”; shows that his subject still possesses vitality and relevance despite the passage of nearly seventy years.
Meanwhile, one of the chefs, Pedro, tries to convince his waitress girlfriend not to abort their child
The main plot points have changed, but the overall theme remains the same, as overworked restaurant staff go through their daily routine to put food on the table for demanding customers. At the beginning of 'La Cocina' $800 is missing from the cash register, leading to an internal investigation that causes additional stress for employees.
The script’s self-indulgent running time of 140 minutes proves to be the project’s weakest link
Many of the workers are immigrants and the atmosphere is rough, dirty, cruel and combative. Black-and-white cinematography, lavish direction and stunning acting capture these elements in a fantastic stage of filmmaking pyrotechnics that leaves one speechless in awe.
It’s a shame, because there’s so much to admire here
A few scenes go on too long – an interlude between lunch and dinner drags a bit – and although Raul Briones' delivers a stunning performance, Pedro’s theatrics grow tiring some time before the end. From Alien: Romulus to Road House, take a look back at some of our favorite posters from 2024.