American Fiction

[Anonymous]

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

Yes

[Anonymous]

I thought this was one of the best movies I have ever seen. It was laugh out loud funny, touchingly sad, incredibly witty, and very smart. Satire at its absolute best. I was just blown away by all of it!

[Anonymous]

We saw it over the weekend at the AFI Silver in Silver Spring. Excellent movie.

[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?

This is not surprising. The studio made that call and decided not to spend money on wider Distribution. Its supply and demand.Movie theaters want to fill seats and sell candy They prioritize movies that have spent a lot on advertising and marketing and will sell more tickets.

From the movies perspective…. Not sure who produced but Production studios have partnership with larger theaters - regal and AMC.. Independent films usually need a limited release to build buzz then do a wider release. They have demographic and box office data from VARIOUS and know where their audience is. If they release it initially in 1000 theaters and not enough attended then it would “bomb”, which is worse.

Personally, this sounds like I’m the demographic and I never heard of it. :)

[Anonymous]

Same poster

Just noticed this was an older thread. It’s 1/15 and I never heard of it and this thread only has a few responses. FWIW Seems like the film Made a good call not releasing it widely.

[Anonymous]

We took our teenagers over the holidays and it was a hit. I wasn't sure how it might end and I really liked the way they wrapped things up. All the actors were great. I might have made the writing a bit sharper - it was a satire but not super biting.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We took our teenagers over the holidays and it was a hit. I wasn't sure how it might end and I really liked the way they wrapped things up. All the actors were great. I might have made the writing a bit sharper - it was a satire but not super biting.

Really? "They worked hard on the Third Reich, so..." I thought it was perfectly biting.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Same poster

Just noticed this was an older thread. It’s 1/15 and I never heard of it and this thread only has a few responses. FWIW Seems like the film Made a good call not releasing it widely.

Totally disagree

97% audience approval on rotten tomatoes
(Critics 93%)

It is brilliant and highly relevant social satire

[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?

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

American Fiction is still showing at the Avalon in Chevy Chase (just over border on Connecticut)

Avalon
https://prod5.agileticketing.net/websales/pages/info.aspx?evtinfo=355408~6c8c0697-5bfe-46a4-9ff7-3b01a44d6e6f&showing=334140&


And at Landmark Bethesda Row

https://www.landmarktheatres.com/movies/316372-american-fiction/?theater=X06C1

TODAY, JAN 16
3:30 PM
4:30 PM
7:15 PM

And in Silver Spring …


Especially Considering the other junk on at mainstream cinemas at moment, the film makers did not do a good job with the film distribution. Audiences have generally had very positive reviews …

[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?

Its at AMC at Montgomery Mall - that's where we saw it. It was fantastic.

[Anonymous]

I did not love it. Was clever and had some great moments but not sure the back story was as good as it should have been….

[Anonymous]

Was better than a lot of movies I have seen recently.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote: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?

Loved it! Wonderful movie. Would like a sequel.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

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?

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

American Fiction is still showing at the Avalon in Chevy Chase (just over border on Connecticut)

Avalon
https://prod5.agileticketing.net/websales/pages/info.aspx?evtinfo=355408~6c8c0697-5bfe-46a4-9ff7-3b01a44d6e6f&showing=334140&


And at Landmark Bethesda Row

https://www.landmarktheatres.com/movies/316372-american-fiction/?theater=X06C1

TODAY, JAN 16
3:30 PM
4:30 PM
7:15 PM

And in Silver Spring …


Especially Considering the other junk on at mainstream cinemas at moment, the film makers did not do a good job with the film distribution. Audiences have generally had very positive reviews …

I saw it at the AFI Silver Spring, Saturday night. There were maybe 10 of us in the large theater #1.

[Anonymous]

Just noting that American Fiction star Jeffrey Wright is from DC and went to St. Albans.