Good morning. Earlier this week, it was reported that an Anthony Bourdain biopic—starring the The Holdovers' Dominic Sessa and directed by Blackberry's Matt Johnson—is underway. Per Bourdain's most passionate, most online fans, the project's a mistake: It comes too soon after his passing, it's unnecessary, and, well, Tony himself would have hated it.
I've spent the last few days pondering how much the final complaint—He would have hated it—matters. I've come to the following conclusion: It doesn't. If you're concerned with Bourdain's opinion of the film, you're being empathetic towards someone you didn't personally know all that well. Which, based on his work, seems like all he would've wanted.
If this news has compelled you to reacquaint yourself with the late chef's work, here are some evergreen articles from our site that capture his charm.
I Drove the Anthony Bourdain Food Trail & Fell in Love With New Jersey
Anthony Bourdain on the State of Food Writing
How Anthony Bourdain Inspired Us to Travel, Write & Eat
