Director: Andrea Berloff
Notable cast: Melissa McCarthy, Tiffany Haddish, Elisabeth
Moss, Domhnall Gleeson
What does one do hot off of a writing Oscar, especially after
writing something as instantly seminal as Straight Outta Compton? Writing
and directing a female-centric period mob drama based on a DC/Vertigo comic would
not have been my first guess, personally, but I do respect the unexpected move.
Bold in its casting, The Kitchen exists as a dramatic acting showcase
for both McCarthy and Haddish, typically better known for their comedic chops.
The setting is interesting, and the concept of the story is infinitely
engaging, potentially… with so much lined up in The Kitchen’s favor, it seems
strange that it just never quite comes together.