Foodies is a satirical web television series written and directed by Japhy Grant.[1] The first episode appeared on March 9, 2011.[2]
Plot
editThe series revolves around a weekly dinner club which, with the exception of Porter (Sean Hankinson), is very new to the food world. Complicating matters is the fact that not only is Porter's fiancée, Moose (Carlee Avers), in the dining club, but also her old flame, the bombastic and culinarily talented Danny Domenica (Daniel Franzese).[3] While on the surface it may appear to be a straightforward sitcom, John Sheehan of the Seattle Weekly praises the show for "doing something to deflate the egos and take a hammer to the pretensions of the foodie microcosm".[4]
Development
editWithin a 60-day period, Grant's pitch for Foodies was selected to be part of the New York University alumni script showcase, three episodes were written, pre-production, principal photography and post-production were all completed.[5]
Cast
editPorter - Sean Hankinson
Danny Domenica - Daniel Franzese
Moose - Carlee Avers
Tom - Jeffery Self
Iliza - Anne Lane
Chloe - Drew Droege
References
edit- ^ Brion, Raphael (25 February 2011). "Foodies Web Series to Mock Smug 'Culinary Enthusiasts'". Eater. Retrieved 7 April 2011.
- ^ Sterling, Colin (9 March 2011). "'Foodies' Premiere: Web Series To Ridicule Snooty Gastronomes". The Huffington Post. Retrieved 6 April 2011.
- ^ Trachta, Ali. "Snark is a Dish Best Served Cold: Foodies Premieres Today (Watch Here)". LA Weekly. Archived from the original on 12 March 2011. Retrieved 7 April 2011.
- ^ Sheehan, John. "Foodies: A New Show to Mock Everything You Hold Dear". Seattle Weekly. Archived from the original on 1 March 2011. Retrieved 7 April 2011.
- ^ Hustvedt, Marc. "'Foodies' Riffs on the Modern American Food Geek". tubefilter. Archived from the original on 27 March 2011. Retrieved 7 April 2011.