You've got so much here, Lindsey! First of all, you have officially watched two more horror movies than I have, as I have only seen Get Out. (Although I did read and review a Native American horror novel last year, which was new to me - it's at the bottom of this post at https://louisejulig.substack.com/p/in-praise-of-doubt). Although I haven't seen The Menu, your description makes me wonder if you saw Pig, with Nicholas Cage, as I think there are some scenes that definitely sound resonant with The Menu. And yes, as a farmer's market regular (although I def still shop at Ralphs and Smart & Final) who tries to buy as much organic and free-range food as feels practical, I have many times thought about the accessibility of healthy food, especially with a mid-20's daughter in an underpaid profession whose primary driver of food purchases is cost, now that she's on her own. I appreciate the thought you bring to teasing out all the nuances in these topics :-)
Oh good! I realized after I posted the link that I think it's one of the posts for paid subscribers so if you weren't, you wouldn't be able to see it. I love her work, and have bookmarked so many of her posts.
You've got so much here, Lindsey! First of all, you have officially watched two more horror movies than I have, as I have only seen Get Out. (Although I did read and review a Native American horror novel last year, which was new to me - it's at the bottom of this post at https://louisejulig.substack.com/p/in-praise-of-doubt). Although I haven't seen The Menu, your description makes me wonder if you saw Pig, with Nicholas Cage, as I think there are some scenes that definitely sound resonant with The Menu. And yes, as a farmer's market regular (although I def still shop at Ralphs and Smart & Final) who tries to buy as much organic and free-range food as feels practical, I have many times thought about the accessibility of healthy food, especially with a mid-20's daughter in an underpaid profession whose primary driver of food purchases is cost, now that she's on her own. I appreciate the thought you bring to teasing out all the nuances in these topics :-)
I LOVED The Only Good Indians! And was also shocked that I could love a horror novel.
Apparently Nadia Bolz-Weber is into these restaurant-themed offerings as well, as I just read this this morning: https://open.substack.com/pub/thecorners/p/stuff-im-into-10f?r=29kh6&utm_medium=ios&utm_campaign=post
We read in the same circles. ;)
Oh good! I realized after I posted the link that I think it's one of the posts for paid subscribers so if you weren't, you wouldn't be able to see it. I love her work, and have bookmarked so many of her posts.