Saltburn & Salt Acid Fat Heat

Welcome back to Bad Dads Film Review! Today's episode is a seasonal journey, a seaside escapade, and a culinary exploration all rolled into one. We're starting with our top 5 favourite seasons in cinema, taking a detour to the charming town of Saltburn, and wrapping up with a dive into the flavoursome world of Salt Fat Acid Heat.

Top 5 Seasons in Cinema:

1. Spring - "Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter... and Spring" (2003): This beautiful film uses the cyclical nature of the seasons to tell profound stories of human life, reflecting the passage of time and the lessons learned along the way.
2. Summer - "The Endless Summer" (1966): An iconic surf documentary that follows two surfers on a global quest to find the perfect wave, capturing the essence of summer and adventure.
3. Autumn - "When Harry Met Sally" (1989): The autumnal scenes of New York City provide a picturesque backdrop to this classic romantic comedy, enhancing the film’s themes of change and maturity.
4. Winter - "The Revenant" (2015): Winter's harshness is palpable in this survival drama, where the icy landscapes are both breathtakingly beautiful and brutally challenging.
5. All Seasons - "Forrest Gump" (1994): Forrest's life story moves through the seasons of his life, with the changing scenery reflecting his journey from a young boy to a seasoned adult.

Buckle up, podcast listeners, for a cinematic ride that's equal parts posh and psychotic. We're diving into "Saltburn," the darkly comedic brainchild of Emerald Fennell, the filmmaker who brought us the unforgettable (and slightly terrifying) "Promising Young Woman."

This time, Fennell takes us to the hallowed halls of Oxford University, where we meet Oliver Quick. Oliver's about as out of place as a rogue Crocs sandal in a Savile Row suit. But fear not, for a knight in shining bespoke armour appears – well, more like a charming aristocrat named Felix Catton.

Felix, dripping in privilege and charisma, offers Oliver a summer getaway he can't refuse: an invitation to Saltburn, the sprawling estate overflowing with Felix's equally eccentric family. Imagine "The Grand Budapest Hotel" if it took a very wrong turn down Downton Abbey Lane.

Oliver jumps at the chance to escape his dorm room ramen existence. But what starts out as a posh poolside dream quickly descends into a hilarious, horrifying mess. Think "Weekend at Bernie's" meets "The Talented Mr. Ripley," with a healthy dose of Evelyn Waugh thrown in for good measure.

Shifting from the cinematic to the culinary, Salt Fat Acid Heat is a fascinating docuseries hosted by chef and food writer Samin Nosrat. Based on her bestselling book, the series explores these four fundamental elements of cooking to uncover how they can be used to enhance flavour and create culinary delights. Nosrat's journey takes viewers around the world, from the sea salt of Japan to the olive groves of Italy, making it a mouth watering exploration of global cuisine. We were of course really only interested in the salt content

Whether you’re a film aficionado, a seaside explorer, or a culinary enthusiast, today’s episode offers a rich palette

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