American Fiction

[Anonymous]

We just saw American Fiction and really enjoyed it. Post BLM satire about stereotypical and flat ways that black Americans are depicted in novels.

Anyone what did others think?

[Anonymous]

It's definitely on my list but these days I usually wait to see it streaming.

[Anonymous]

I can't wait to see this - it's not playing near us yet unfortunately!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I can't wait to see this - it's not playing near us yet unfortunately!

Where are you located?

[Anonymous]

I saw this yesterday with my 24 yo son and we loved it.

Satire was amazing, the caricature of stereotypes was spot on, depending on who you are, you as the watcher become part of the story.

I frickin love Isa Rae and Cord Jefferson.

If you like this you should watch the series Atlanta.

Best movie (along with Oppenheimer and Barbie)

[Anonymous]

I enjoyed it!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I saw this yesterday with my 24 yo son and we loved it.

Satire was amazing, the caricature of stereotypes was spot on, depending on who you are, you as the watcher become part of the story.

I frickin love Isa Rae and Cord Jefferson.

If you like this you should watch the series Atlanta.

Best movie (along with Oppenheimer and Barbie)

OP - thanks for rec and will check out Atlanta.


Yes we loved those two other movies also for different reasons.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I can't wait to see this - it's not playing near us yet unfortunately!

Where are you located?

Florida

[Anonymous]

I’m in MC MD and the closest location I could see yesterday was Georgetown. Wonder why there’s not a wider distribution?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I’m in MC MD and the closest location I could see yesterday was Georgetown. Wonder why there’s not a wider distribution?

It's playing at the Avalon. That's likely closer to you than Georgetown

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I’m in MC MD and the closest location I could see yesterday was Georgetown. Wonder why there’s not a wider distribution?

OP - good question.

We saw it at Avalon Theater on Connecticut, as did our friends, but it deserves to be played at more mainstream venues also.

[Anonymous]

Is there something in it to offend everyone? That’s what makes a good satire.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Is there something in it to offend everyone? That’s what makes a good satire.

There may be but for me a good satire explores social complexities in funny ways that highlight ironies and absurdities - this delivers.

I know people who are both die hard liberals and anti woke conservatives who enjoyed this movie.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I’m in MC MD and the closest location I could see yesterday was Georgetown. Wonder why there’s not a wider distribution?

OP - good question.

We saw it at Avalon Theater on Connecticut, as did our friends, but it deserves to be played at more mainstream venues also.

In DC it is apparently also showing at other less mainstream venues:

Alamo Drafthouse DC

Landmark E Street Cinema

Angelika Film Center & Cafe at Mosaic

[Anonymous]

It's odd to me that it's not more widely distributed in DC. It's a cultural/political commentary that's being bandied as a front runner for best picture and has wide distribution in other major cities.