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Yahoo
6 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
‘Chef's Table: Legends': David Gelb and Brian McGinn reflect on a decade of redefining culinary storytelling
David Gelb and Brian McGinn revolutionized food storytelling with their Netflix series Chef's Table, launched in 2015. Inspired by Gelb's critically acclaimed 2011 documentary Jiro Dreams of Sushi, Chef's Table has spent the past decade shining a spotlight on the world's most exceptional chefs. Beyond its core seasons, the series has expanded into unique breakout installments dedicated to barbecue, pizza, and noodles. This evolution continues with Chef's Table: Legends, a 2025 spin-off series that debuted on April 28. The four-part series honors a select group of iconic chefs whose pioneering work and global influence have reshaped modern gastronomy. "Brian selected the chefs for the bulk of it — especially the Legends season," Gelb tells Gold Derby. "Brian is so steeped in chef lore. He knows every chef, every story. When it came to picking out legends he had a very specific agenda. We wanted to do something that was bigger than just being a successful chef." More from GoldDerby 'The worst has already happened, so now I have everything to gain': Meagan Good on love, loss, and empowering women in 'Forever' 'Eureka Day' playwright Jonathan Spector talks vaccine debates, vicious comment sections, and 'the failure of a utopia' Breakout star Owen Cooper admits 'Adolescence' was 'very out of my comfort zone' McGinn elaborates further: "When we first started casting the show 10 years ago, we were looking for that intersection of passion and a way of looking at the world that overlapped with the style of food they were making. The way things have evolved over 10 years ... we kind of understood that there's a lot of inspiration that chefs can teach all of us about how to live our lives even if we don't cook. It has to do with overcoming adversity, finding your voice — universal things that we all face in our lives." Selecting the legends for this season was no small feat. Gelb and McGinn share how they grappled with the gravity of the choice, carefully narrowing their focus to four chefs whose impact transcends borders. "We started thinking about legacy," McGinn notes. "What do these people leave behind?" The final lineup includes Jamie Oliver, José Andrés, Thomas Keller, and Alice Waters. Each chef symbolizes a transformative movement in gastronomy. "Jamie Oliver made food accessible and advocated for people to eat higher quality ingredients in the U.K.," McGinn says. "José Andrés is changing the world right as we speak with World Central Kitchen and providing for people in their darkest hour. Thomas Keller is probably the most important fine dining chef in American history. Alice Waters, for our generation in particular, was the single voice that introduced us to the farm-to-table movement." Three directors brought these stories to life, each preserving the cinematic essence that defines Chef's Table. McGinn helmed the episode on Jamie Oliver, Gelb directed Alice Waters' installment, and Clay Jeter was brought in to craft the narratives of José Andrés and Thomas Keller. "We're not teaching you how to cook," Gelb emphasizes. "The idea is to have a human story about why they cook. That's the secret sauce of it. We wanted to bring in different directors that all have a special power — there are certain things that make a Chef's Table episode. It's the philosophy of letting the chef tell their story, finding the imagery, the sounds, and the feelings that take you into their perspective." McGinn credits their "incredible" team of craftspeople for the show's signature style. "The core of that group are the cinematographers, the editors, and the story teams that have been with us since the very beginning," he says. "When you start as a cinematographer on Chef's Table you've often been an assistant cameraperson before — or shot additional photography for an episode. That shared DNA in the photography and crafts standpoint gets handed down from one production team to the next." "The same thing happens in post," he continues. "Our editors that have been with us since the beginning — and cycle in and out of seasons — everyone has this institutional knowledge. We have this incredible group of people who haven't left the show for 10 years. That's an incredibly rare thing. Part of it is we're all friends. It's not a bad job to go to the best restaurants in the world and hang out with your friends for two weeks. The other thing is that it's so incredibly rewarding to keep pushing the boundaries." Gelb also notes how Netflix's unwavering support gave them the resources to redefine unscripted television. "The ability to shoot with prime lenses with cinema cameras — these things were not done in unscripted before," he says. "We are so lucky that Netflix believes so much in what we are trying to do. Nobody else was willing to take this pitch. The idea that Netflix would take a swing on a show like this — and the fact that we would even get to be here for 10 years and have an institution — together we're able to make some really special things." All episodes of Chef's Table are currently streaming on Netflix. This article and video are presented by Netflix. Best of GoldDerby 'The worst has already happened, so now I have everything to gain': Meagan Good on love, loss, and empowering women in 'Forever' 'The Better Sister': Jessica Biel and Elizabeth Banks on their 'fun partnership' and the 'satisfying' killer reveal The Making of 'Beast Games': Behind the scenes of Prime Video's record-breaking competition series Click here to read the full article.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
TV Documentary panel: ‘Brats,' ‘Chef's Table,' and ‘Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band'
Gold Derby recently gathered together four top TV documentary filmmakers to discuss their passion for nonfiction storytelling, the art of translating someone else's life to the screen, and what films and TV shows inspired them to embark on careers in Hollywood. Joining our Meet the Experts: TV Documentary and Nonfiction roundtable panel are Brats director Andrew McCarthy, Chef's Table directors David Gelb and Brian McGinn, and Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band director Thom Zimny. Watch the full roundtable above. Click each person's name to watch an individual discussion. More from GoldDerby 'Big Mouth' says goodbye: cast and creators talk sex ed, celebrity crushes, and what's next Breakout star Owen Cooper admits 'Adolescence' was 'very out of my comfort zone' 'It's just an overwhelming wall of terror': Amanda Marsalis on directing 'The Pitt's' mass casualty episode "You just don't know what the hell is going to happen," says McCarthy, reflecting on the unpredictable nature of documentary filmmaking. He emphasizes the importance of adapting to unfolding realities. "I thought I would know where I wanted to go. Then, being able to see what is actually happening versus what I wanted to have happen — things were most successful when I was able to recognize that and pivot." McCarthy compares the documentary process to narrative filmmaking: "In narrative, you're running out of time, so you have to throw out your shot list and do it as a oner or something. In documentary, it was [finding the truth] and following that, but also bringing it back to the story you know you want to tell. There are a lot of interesting rabbit holes that have nothing to do with the story you're telling." Both Gelb and McGinn started out as aspiring fiction filmmakers. "When we started making Chef's Table, it was the beginning of this era where a cinematic approach — not that different from the narrative universe — could be brought to these subjects that are right outside our door," McGinn says. "One of the great parts of documentary filmmaking is how much you can learn as a filmmaker about yourself and about how other creative people operate. Inspirational role models exist in all walks of life and everyone has something to offer." Echoing McGinn's sentiments, Gelb shares the unique approach Chef's Table takes with its subjects: "Each episode is a life lesson. We've often found that the chefs don't actually know what the lesson is. We sort of disarm them with this four or five hour interview process. Through that, it becomes like a therapy session. There has to be a purpose behind what we're doing, and the chefs are searching for that as well. That synthesis is really meaningful. Every director on the show forms a bond with the chefs they're working with. We've been through this emotional journey together. That's what sets our show apart — the ability to go so deep, build that relationship, and then reflect it on the screen." For Zimny, his journey into documentary filmmaking — particularly projects focused on music — was influenced by his dyslexia and a deep connection to music. "Andrew mentioned letting go of the idea of control, and [Gelb] mentioned five-hour interviews. I relate deeply to that. You're unpacking things, you're in the moment. In the cutting room you're hoping you're not going to have this moment of, 'What did I get?' In the moment, it's five hours of association, being present, and listening." Zimny's background as an editor played a key role in shaping his filmmaking style. "I started as an editor. That was my deep connection with the musical rhythms of both language and cutting — and then just having a true love of music history." After sharing reflections on their creative processes, the filmmakers exchanged questions and complimented each other's work. They then revealed which TV shows or movies inspired them to become filmmakers. "Gilligan's Island," McCarthy quickly remarks. "I used to watch when I was a little kid and then I would go outside and pretend that there were cameras everywhere. My life was a television show. I remember being in my front yard thinking, 'There's a camera behind that tree over there.' It didn't last long, but it was certainly a moment a lightbulb went off." McGinn cites Apocalypse Now as the movie that first inspired him to make him films, but says Errol Morris influenced both him and Gelb the most as documentarians: "Fast, Cheap, & Out of Control and later Tabloid, because I love the way that people, through interview, almost by accident, would reveal the truth about themselves in his films." Gelb says Star Wars also had a huge impact on him, perhaps more so because of the toys associated with the film than the movie itself. "You could make up your own stories in your own little off-shoots and act them out," he explains. Zimny reveals he was obsessed with classic "Warner Bros. noir" films like Angels With Dirty Faces. "It had a narrative of good and bad," he explains. "I took my cassette player, recorded it against the TV, and would rewind it and listen, and listen — I was editing it in my mind's eye. That was the start of believing in a narrative so much that you feel like you're dropping into it. I was living in my own movie." Brats is streaming on Disney+ and Hulu. Chef's Table is streaming on Netflix. Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band is streaming on Disney+ and Hulu. This article and videos are presented by Disney, Hulu, and Netflix. Best of GoldDerby 'The worst has already happened, so now I have everything to gain': Meagan Good on love, loss, and empowering women in 'Forever' 'The Better Sister': Jessica Biel and Elizabeth Banks on their 'fun partnership' and the 'satisfying' killer reveal The Making of 'Beast Games': Behind the scenes of Prime Video's record-breaking competition series Click here to read the full article.
Time of India
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Chugging from couture? Australian MP bids parliament a farewell with a classic Aussie 'Shoey'
Western Australia MP Kyle McGinn bid farewell to Parliament on May 21, 2025, with an iconic Aussie 'shoey,' downing beer from his sneaker. McGinn toasted his career with the unconventional act, earning applause from the chamber. In his parting speech, he expressed gratitude and stayed true to himself, thanking constituents for two fantastic terms before the memorable send-off. In true-blue Aussie fashion, Western Australia MP Kyle McGinn signed off from parliamentary life not with a dry speech, but with a soaked sneaker. On his final day in Parliament, May 21, 2025, McGinn took the floor one last time and took a swig straight from his shoe. Yes, you read that right. The outgoing MP raised a toast to his career with a frothy 'shoey', the country's most unapologetically bizarre drinking tradition. 'There was only one way to do it,' he declared, cracking open a can, pouring it into his well-worn sneaker, and downing it to thunderous applause from the chamber. For the uninitiated, the 'shoey' is a time-honoured Australian ritual: you pour your beer into a shoe, preferably one you've just taken off, and chug it. Why? Because why not. It's messy, celebratory, and deeply embedded in the nation's sporting and political culture. And yes, the soggy shoe goes right back on after. Rules are rules. McGinn's farewell performance joins an elite shoey hall of fame that includes Formula 1 star Daniel Ricciardo (who arguably made the shoey globally famous), Sir Patrick Stewart, Jimmy Fallon, and even Hugh Grant, who all dared to swap their glass for a sneaker in the name of tradition. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo But McGinn wasn't just clowning around. In his parting speech, he reflected on his political journey with heartfelt gratitude and typical irreverence. 'Members, love me or hate me, I haven't changed who I am,' he said. 'I thought long and hard about how to finish this speech. There was only one way to do it.' He ended with a nod to his constituents in the Goldfields and across Western Australia: 'I'm used to getting told off, so we might as well get this over and done with. To the members and constituents across WA, thank you for two fantastic terms. Cheers!' Cue: beer, shoe, sip, legacy sealed. A politician who didn't just talk the Aussie talk, but shoey-ed the Aussie shoey. A true send-off with suds and soul. One step to a healthier you—join Times Health+ Yoga and feel the change
Hindustan Times
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Australian MP pours beer in his sneaker; know all about drinking beer from shoe ‘shoey' tradition
A video of Australian MP Kyle McGinn downing a beer from his sneaker, known as a 'shoey', has gone viral. This quirky farewell took place during his final day in the Western Australia Parliament on May 21, 2025. McGinn quipped, 'There was only one way to do it,' before cracking open a beer, filling his shoe, and chugging it to cheers from fellow MPs. The 'shoey' is an Australian tradition where people drink beer from a shoe, often during celebrations. As per the reports, after the drink is finished, the wet shoe is given back to the person to wear. McGinn joins other famous figures like Daniel Ricciardo, Patrick Stewart, Jimmy Fallon, and Hugh Grant in embracing this odd custom
Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Aston Villa's next step revealed after referee mistake impacts Champions League fate
Aston Villa will make an official complaint to the Premier League after Thomas Bramall's refereeing blunder at Old Trafford. In the 74th minute, Morgan Rogers prodded the ball against Altay Bayındır's hand before putting it into the empty net, but because Bramall blew his whistle before the goal, VAR could not intervene. Villa's complaint is about the fact that Bramall is one of the lesser experienced referees in the league, rather than the decision itself. READ MORE: John Townley's Aston Villa player ratings vs Man Utd as scandalous decision impacts Champions League fate READ MORE: Paul Merson rages after Aston Villa goal controversially disallowed vs Man United - 'no chance' 'I think he is a young referee who has progressed very quickly,' captain McGinn said after full-time. 'Maybe we could look at having more experienced referees. I don't know. It's just an incredible decision and makes today even worse than it should be." Villa, who played with 10 men in the second half, then went on to concede twice and lose the game 2-0. A point would have been good enough for Villa to make it into the top five and return to the Champions League after Newcastle United lost 1-0 at home to Everton. Explaining why Rogers' goal didn't stand, the Premier League said: "The referee's call was a free kick to Manchester United with Bayindir deemed to be in control of the ball before Rogers gained possession. "The whistle was blown by the referee before the ball entered the goal, therefore the incident was not reviewable by the VAR." Every day, the BirminghamLive football desk strive to deliver all manner of news, features and transfer-related stories as a part of our overall package of Aston Villa content. Our dedicated reporter John Townley - who you can follow on X by clicking here - follows Villa home and away and offers you comprehensive coverage from matchdays, press conferences and everything that happens in between. So much happens day to day and sometimes you can struggle to keep on top of the very latest updates as and when they occur - that's why we have produced a daily newsletter which you can sign up to, for free, and which means you'll have a round-up of the key stories land in your email inbox. Sign up to the Villa newsletter here. You can also get all your favourite content from BirminghamLive's Villa team on WhatsApp. Click here to sign up for breaking updates about the biggest stories in and around the club. If you prefer reading our Villa stories on your phone, consider downloading the BirminghamLive app, in which you can personalise the content you see by selecting Villa as one of your designated topics. You can get it from Apple here and for Android here. Our weekly Aston Villa podcast, Claret And Blue, is also available to watch and listen on all major streaming services. You can subscribe to the YouTube channel here, while you can access the podcast on Spotify here and via Apple here.
