Emeril Lagasse Movies
When it comes to the topic of celebrity chefs, the name Emeril Lagasse is bound to come up -- and most likely sooner rather than later. Perhaps the most beloved and prolific kitchen wizard ever to grace the small screen, Lagasse inherited his love of cooking from his mother while growing up in Fall River, MA, and honed his talents in the kitchen with an extended stint in a Portuguese bakery as a teen. An accomplished drummer who was offered a full scholarship to the New England Conservatory of Music after graduating from high school, Lagasse instead chose to pursue a career as a chef by enrolling in the prestigious Johnson and Wales University. Later, after traveling to France and perfecting the art of French cuisine, the worldly Lagasse returned stateside and worked in restaurants in New York, Boston, and Philadelphia. While the experience in those cities was invaluable to his growth as a world-class chef, it was his seven years spent at the legendary Commander's Palace in New Orleans that truly propelled Lagasse's career to the next level. In the following years, he would become the chef-proprietor of numerous restaurants all across the United States.While anyone who tasted Lagasse's creative and flavorful dishes would eagerly spread the word to friends and loved ones, it was his association with The Food Network that transformed him into a national icon while simultaneously making the fledgling network a small-screen sensation for food aficionados everywhere. Lagasse's numerous cookbooks frequently flew off the shelves as quickly as they could be stocked, and in September 2002, the star chef founded the Emeril Lagasse Foundation -- an organization devoted to supporting programs that nurture developmental and educational opportunities for youth. Lagasse's colorful personality and ease before the camera have made him a regular fixture of television talk shows, with his own programs Emeril, The Essence of Emeril, and Emeril Live earning him multiple Emmy nominations and prompting countless aspiring chefs to test their proficiency in the kitchen. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
After being summoned back to the Mouse House by Pixar founder John Lasseter in 2006, Alladin and Treasure Planet directors Ron Clements and John Musker join forces once again for this traditionally animated 2-D fantasy for the entire family, set in New Orleans. Former Dreamgirl Anika Noni Rose will voice the lead character Tiana, Disney's first African-American heroine in their long heritage of fairy tale animated features. Also in the voice cast is Keith David, lending his baritone chords to the film's villain, Dr. Facilier. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Anika Noni Rose, Bruno Campos, (more)
A woman learns to love life when she finds out she won't be around long in this comedy. Georgia Byrd (Queen Latifah) lives in New Orleans, where she works in the cookware department of an upscale gourmet supply shop. While Georgia carries a torch for Sean (LL Cool J), one of her co-workers, she doesn't have the nerve to tell him, and despite her estimable skills in the kitchen, she lives frugally and doesn't put her talent to use. Georgia's good friend Rochelle (Jane Adams) often tells her that life is short and she needs to live a little, but she doesn't pay her much mind until a visit to the doctor reveals that Georgia has a very rare medical condition, and only has three weeks to live. Throwing caution to the wind, Georgia cashes out her life savings and heads to Europe for a last bit of revelry. She checks into a four-star hotel, trades her drab clothes for haute couture, finds herself flirting with a handsome and powerful politician (Giancarlo Esposito), convinces the head of a cooking supplies firm (Timothy Hutton) that she's a high-powered executive from a rival company, and makes friends with a four-star chef (Gérard Depardieu). But when Sean learns the truth about Georgia's condition, he sets out to find her before their chance at romance has passed. Directed by Wayne Wang, Last Holiday is a remake of a 1950 British comedy, which starred Alec Guinness as a salesman with a few weeks to live. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Queen Latifah, LL Cool J, (more)
- 2001
Master chef Emeril Lagasse, the garrulous star of one of cable TV's most popular cooking shows, played "himself" in this eponymously titled NBC sitcom. The story lines revolved around the behind-the-scenes intrigues attending Emeril's weekly TV series and his clashes with his virtually all-female production staff: producer Cassandra Gilman (Lisa Ann Walter), stage manager Melva LeBlanc (Sherri Shepard), and fussy food stylist B.D. Benson (Carrie Preston). Further yocks were generated by Emeril's domestic travails with his agent, Jerry McKenney (Robert Urich), and his funky teenaged son, James (James Laffety), who worked as an intern on the TV show. Lagasse's trademarked catch phrase "Bam!" was not unexpectedly hauled out at the slightest provocation, usually when the writing failed to come up to the usual standards of executive producers Harry Thomason and Linda Bloodworth-Thomason. Its scheduled September 18, 2001, debut date was postponed by news coverage of the World Trade Center tragedy, and Emeril finally emerged from the oven on September 25, 2001. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Emeril Lagasse, Mary Page Keller, (more)
- 2001
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Children are introduced to the fun of cooking in this production starring Elmo, the cute, brightly colored, lovable character from Sesame Street. Elmo has set himself to the task of learning how to cook, so he and his friends decide to call on the Genie of the Magic Cookbook for help and guidance. Super-chef Emeril and Broadway performer Heather Headley also contribute their knowledge, skills, and talent, as they follow an amusing recipe and Elmo's wish is granted. ~ Alice Duncan, All Movie Guide
