Plot: What’s it about?
While television has countless cooking shows these days, not to mention a dedicated channel, before all of that happened there was Julia Child. She had a real passion for cooking and it was obvious as you watched her work, which is part of what made her so popular. As much as she loved to cook and was an expert in the field, she would make mistakes and those were shown, another unique element to her shows. She would teach generations of viewers not just how to cook, but how to appreciate cooking and the food they created. From choosing ingredients to preparation to serving suggestions, Julia Childs have her viewers the entire world of cooking on a silver platter. In this collection of episodes, you’ll have five episodes of The French Chef. A starter, two entrees, and three desserts, all taught in Child’s memorable fashion. If you have even a minor interest in cooking, you owe it to yourself to watch the master at her finest.
Video: How does it look?
The episodes are presented in full frame, as intended. The visuals here look a touch dated, which is reasonable given the age and source. The episodes are in great condition and the visuals are clean, thought a touch soft. As I said though, this is to be expected, so fans should be satisfied.
Audio: How does it sound?
The mono soundtracks included are fine, with minimal age related concerns. The shows are just Child’s vocals and little else, so audio isn’t a dynamic force here. But all of her dialogue comes through clearly, so you’ll be able to pick up on all of her tips and instructions. This disc also includes English subtitles.
Supplements: What are the extras?
This disc includes no bonus materials.