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La Cucina (2008)

La Cucina (2008)
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A small group of amateur cooks and kitchen guests discover exactly why some refer to the kitchen as the "heart of the house" in director Allison Hebble's intimate drama. As the heat of the afternoon gives way to a pleasantly mild summer evening, thirty year-old Lily Ireland (Christima Hendrix) begins preparing Insalata Caprese for her much-older love interest - a Spanish born photo journalist named Michael (Jaoquim de Almeida). Meanwhile, in a nearby apartment, Chris (Oz Perkins) watches nervously as his pregnant wife Shelly (Leisha Hailey) struggles to make the perfect lasagna. When the dish proves inedible and Chris orders a pizza, hormonal Shelly tearfully seeks solace in the company of her best friend Jude (Rachel Hunter). Despite knowing well that her lover Celia (Clare Carey) won't make it home in time for dinner, Jude passionately assembles an elaborate Italian meal that is destined to become leftovers before it is even cooked. In another part of town, as filmmaker Celia works on a movie scene featuring an elaborate kitchen set-up, the famished crew hungrily devours pizza just out of camera range. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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Starring:
Rachel HunterJoaquim de Almeida, (more)
Director(s):
Zed B. StarkovichAllison Hebble, (more)
Format(s):
DVD
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Synopsis of La Cucina

A small group of amateur cooks and kitchen guests discover exactly why some refer to the kitchen as the "heart of the house" in director Allison Hebble's intimate drama. As the heat of the afternoon gives way to a pleasantly mild summer evening, thirty year-old Lily Ireland (Christima Hendrix) begins preparing Insalata Caprese for her much-older love interest - a Spanish born photo journalist named Michael (Jaoquim de Almeida). Meanwhile, in a nearby apartment, Chris (Oz Perkins) watches nervously as his pregnant wife Shelly (Leisha Hailey) struggles to make the perfect lasagna. When the dish proves inedible and Chris orders a pizza, hormonal Shelly tearfully seeks solace in the company of her best friend Jude (Rachel Hunter). Despite knowing well that her lover Celia (Clare Carey) won't make it home in time for dinner, Jude passionately assembles an elaborate Italian meal that is destined to become leftovers before it is even cooked. In another part of town, as filmmaker Celia works on a movie scene featuring an elaborate kitchen set-up, the famished crew hungrily devours pizza just out of camera range. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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Director(s):
Allison HebbleZed B. Starkovich
Categories:
Drama
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Dawn S.

Wow. Talk about exploring relationships over food & wine! I saw it on Showtime this past weekend & will definitely be purchasing a copy. I loved it, but make sure you have food on hand! This movie makes you really hungry! It is a visually beautiful movie and the relationship exploration gives you something to talk & think about.

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Tobias H.

Just came across this movie on Showtime! I'm more of an action/ big budget movie guy, but this movie has a great cast. I have seen Joaquim de Almeida in a lot of action films & he played a great leading man/love interest in this film. Great acting and enjoyed seeing him in a change of character. Must have Italian food/appetizers while watching!

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Angelica S.

Surprising. This takes the audience back to true independent filmmaking - in a good way. It gives the audience a lot to think about without hitting your over the head. It's light and deep all at once. Joaquim de Almeida is a wonderful romantic lead. Christina Hendricks is beautiful in a more down to earth and natural character than she is in Mad Men. Who knew Rachel Hunter was such a good actress - she's wonderful. And Leisha Hailey is great. I hope to see her more movies like this one. I suggest this film for the thirty something crowd.

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