Let Him Cook Now (I Said Let Him Cook)

13 films, ranked on my own star ratings by Arwin Edward Bagaslao. Updated 2026-06-27.

A curated feast of films where the kitchen turns into a battlefield, chefs become warriors, and food is either art, obsession, or straight-up psychological warfare. ...plus 3 more. View the full list on Letterboxd .

1. 1
   Burnt (2015)

   ★★★★★
2. 2
   The Founder (2016)

   ★★★★★
3. 3
   Ratatouille (2007)

   ★★★★½
4. 4
   Chef (2014)

   ★★★★½

   For a chef, Jon Favreau looks too soft, thoughtful, and tender.

5. 5
   Fresh (2022)

   ★★★★
6. 6
   The Platform (2019)

   ★★★★
7. 7
   The Menu (2022)

   ★★★½

   I’m going to eat a cheeseburger after this.

8. 8
   Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005)

   ★★★½
9. 9
   Apex (2026)

   ★★★

   127 Hours x Fresh x Send Help x Wild. The film started off with the Troll Wall not looking that convincing, especially compared to something like Everest (2015), but it…

10. 10
    Voicemails for Isabelle (2026)

    ★★★

    Zoey Deutch's Jill looks like a mix of Cobie Smulders, Lily Collins, Daisy Ridley, and Natalie Portman.

11. 11
    Delicious (2025)

    ★★½

    Magaling mang manipulate si Teodora. Ramdam mo kung gaano siya ka calculated at ka smooth sa pag control ng situation.

12. 12
    Julie & Julia (2009)

    ★★

    I experience this as a relatable story about creative persistence and passion, where the emotional core connects with me more than the performances.

13. 13
    Saccharine (2026)

    ★½

    Obsession... but make it food. The film is very atmospheric.