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in Editor, InterviewsInterview: Filmmaker Cord Jefferson Chats About the Universal Appeal of ‘American Fiction’
It’s fair to say that writer/director Cord Jefferson has pulled off something pretty unique with American Fiction. He set out to make a film that worked not just as a comedy but as a family story as well. Too many other filmmakers would end up focusing on either the satire or the family dynamics. Jefferson […] More
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The Fourth Annual Awards Radar Awards (Part Two): The Ten Best Films of 2023
Ladies and gentlemen, it’s that time again! There are few things a writer in this industry looks forward to more than doing their year end Top Ten list. Even with the sort of unusual years that were the last few, I still saw well over 300 films each year, and that includes here in 2023, […] More
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Interview: Tracee Ellis Ross Talks About the Heart and Humor of ‘American Fiction’
Making an impact with a supporting role in a film is a special skill. I’ve often referenced something filmmaker Kevin Smith once said about a supporting actor or actress who can do that well. He call them “the marrow” of a movie, and I think Tracee Ellis Ross in American Fiction exemplifies that perfectly. She […] More
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Final Trailer for ‘American Fiction’ Releases
Written and directed by Cord Jefferson, the movie is now playing in select theatres before a wide expansion on January 5. More
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Film Review: ‘American Fiction’ is a Terrific Mix of Scathing Satire and Deeply Human Family Emotions
There are a lot of reasons why American Fiction has been amassing fans since it surprisingly blew the roof off of the Toronto International Film Festival this year. For me, I think the reason, above all else, is that we never get this sort of work anymore. Beyond that, even, it’s an incredibly specific yet […] More
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On the Radar… (December Edition)
The last month of 2023! Time to enjoy holiday cheer, YouTuber implosions, and get prepared for the worst and most exhausting election year of our lifetimes. We also have the last slate of this year’s feature films coming out, many of which are among the most anticipated of the entire year, and surprisingly, I’m not […] More
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Which Audience Award Winner Path Will ‘American Fiction’ Follow?
I finally got around to seeing American Fiction this week, after missing it at the Toronto International Film Festival. I’ll have a full review up for week of release later on in the year, but it’s quite good. The movie is funny, smart, and extremely well made. So, it’s now clear to me what TIFF […] More
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First Trailer for ‘American Fiction’ Releases After TIFF Premiere
The film is an adaptation of Percival Everett’s Erasure, and will release in theatres starting with limited showings on December 15. More
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‘American Fiction’ Moves Its Release Date to December
Over the weekend, Cord Jefferson‘s American Fiction took home the People’s Choice Award at the Toronto International Film Festival. As you all know, winning this Audience Award at TIFF usually brings with it major Oscar contention. As such, the studio handling the movie has opted to give it a more appropriate release date. According to […] More
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‘American Fiction’ Wins the TIFF Audience Award
The Toronto International Film Festival has come to an end. As always, TIFF wrapped up with their awards, headlined by the Audience Awards. In the Midnight Madness section, Dicks: The Musical took the top prize. As for the People’s Choice Award, it went this year to Cord Jefferson‘s American Fiction. The two runners up were […] More
