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American Fiction, Three Women and Curb: what’s new to streaming in Australia in February

Plus Terence Malick’s 2011 epic, a moving Ukrainian series, and rapper Vince Staples’ autofictional caper

The Guardian - AU · Feb 1, 2024

American Fiction review – entertaining comedy collision of race, class and envy

This enjoyable meta-level adaptation of Percival Everett’s 2001 novel Erasure tackles black-victimhood stereotypes, showcasing Jeffrey Wright and Issa Rae as rival writers

The Guardian - UK · Jan 31, 2024

American Fiction review: "Jeffrey Wright shines in the fiendishly smart comedy-drama"

Total Film · Jan 29, 2024

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Jeffrey Wright on finally being up for the best actor Oscar: ‘I was frustrated, but I’m not frustrated now’

As Thelonious ‘Monk’ Ellison in American Fiction, Wright is finally in the running for a best actor Oscar – while also challenging mainstream presentations of Black life

The Guardian - UK · Jan 25, 2024

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Discover the potential Oscar winners and frontrunners in various categories, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actor. Get insights into the c...

American Fiction reframes Black success

The Cord Jefferson comedy-drama changes the conversation around media expectations and race

Salon · Dec 21, 2023

Doctor Sleep And Gerald's Game's Henry Thomas Discusses His Impressive History In Stephen King Adaptations

Henry Thomas has more Stephen King adaptation credits than any actor, and we discussed all of them with him in a recent interview.

Cinemablend · Dec 21, 2023

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Emmy-winning writer Cord Jefferson's debut film, American Fiction, creating Oscar buzz

Discover the fascinating journey of Emmy Award-winning writer and first-time director Cord Jefferson and his groundbreaking film, American Fiction, explori...

First-time director Cord Jefferson receives Oscar buzz for American Fiction!

Get ready for a mind-blowing cinematic experience with the new movie American Fiction. Emmy-winning writer Cord Jefferson's directorial debut is creating O...

‘American Fiction’: Jeffrey Wright ably takes the lead in timely satire of literary world

In a richly layered performance, the actor plays a prof who writes an outlandish novel he thinks is a joke but publishers think is a masterpiece.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 19, 2023

Jeffrey Wright Dazzles in Spectrum of Roles in 2023

Explore the diverse roles Jeffrey Wright has navigated in his versatile acting career. From powerful leaders to everyday folks, Wright's tale captivates.

How to watch American Fiction

Jeffrey Wright stars in American Fiction, a comedy that is garnering great reviews and nominations. Here's how to watch it right now.

WhatToWatch · Dec 14, 2023

Movie Review: Jeffrey Wright is brilliant in the smart and funny satire ‘American Fiction’

Jeffrey Wright’s Thelonious “Monk” Ellison is a classic frustrated artist in “American Fiction.”

The Independent UK · Dec 13, 2023

5 great movies that you can watch right now, including Leave the World Behind

Here are 5 great movies that you can watch this week.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 12, 2023

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WEKU · Dec 12, 2023

Advice from a critic: Read 'Erasure' before seeing 'American Fiction'

With the first Percival Everett-inspired screen adaptation American Fiction coming to theaters starting on Dec. 15, we're taking a moment to revisit his provocative and affecting satirical novel.

The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2023

'Past Lives,' 'May December' and 'American Fiction' lead Spirit Award nominations

Celine Song’s “Past Lives,” Todd Haynes’ “May December” and Cord Jefferson’s “American Fiction” got a leading five nominations, including best feature, from the Film Independent Spirit Awards

The Guardian - UK · Sep 18, 2023

Literary satire American Fiction takes Toronto film festival’s top award

Cord Jefferson’s story of a novelist (Jeffrey Wright) grappling with the publishing industry’s expectations of black writers is now practically guaranteed serious Oscar consideration

The Independent UK · Sep 17, 2023

'American Fiction' wins People's Choice award at Toronto Film Festival

Cord Jefferson’s “American Fiction,” a biting satire starring Jeffery Wright as a disillusioned academic, has won the People’s Choice Award at the Toronto International Film Festival, a much-watched bellwether in the Oscar race

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The Independent UK · Sep 10, 2023

Cord Jefferson's insightful satire of race and media, 'American Fiction,' lights up TIFF

Few films have broken out like Cord Jefferson's “American Fiction” has at the Toronto International Film Festival."

The Guardian - US · Sep 10, 2023

American Fiction review – incisive literary satire takes no prisoners

Jeffrey Wright leads a note-perfect cast as an author pandering to a white appetite for Black trauma in an impressive debut from Cord Jefferson

The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2023

Film festival season carries on in Toronto, despite a star-power outage

When SAG-AFTRA announced a strike this summer, Cameron Bailey, the longtime chief executive of the Toronto International Film Festival, dusted off his COVID-19 playbook

Salon · Nov 25, 2019

"Watchmen" trolls heroic whiteness

Damon Lindelof's take on history meets up with that of the comic books' to tell a true American hero origin story

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