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Why are authors expected to be ‘authentic’?

The recent Oscar-winning movie American Fiction – an adaptation of Percival Everett’s novel Erasure by screenwriter and director Cord Jefferson – is a scathing look at the racial stereotyping prevalent in the publishing industry.

The Conversation

Lily Gladstone, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, 485 others invited to join film academy

Actors Lily Gladstone, Da’Vine Joy Randolph and Catherine O’Hara and filmmakers Cord Jefferson, Boots Riley and S

The Independent UK

What’s Lost in the Quest for Black Authenticity

The media’s appetite for “gritty” Black stories turns misery into entertainment

The Walrus

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Gwyneth Paltrow Discusses Challenges Of Big Budget Superhero Movies

Gwyneth Paltrow discusses challenges in big-budget superhero movies and the balance between mass appeal and artistic integrity in the evolving film industry.

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How to watch 'American Fiction' — stream the Oscar-winning Jeffrey Wright movie online

Jeffrey Wright stars in Cord Jefferson's sharp-witted comment on minority-ethnic storytelling, and here's how to watch "American Fiction" no matter where you are in the world.

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Usher Honored With 2024 NAACP Image Award President's Award

Discover the diverse talent celebrated at the 2024 NAACP Image Awards, honoring outstanding achievements in film, television, and music.

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Percival Everett gives Mark Twain's classic story about Huck a new voice in 'James'

Prolific writer Percival Everett often skewers different corners of American society. His latest novel James is written from the point of view of the character Jim, from Mark Twain's Huckleberry Finn.

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Omega Timepieces Steal The Spotlight At Star-Studded Oscars Ceremony

Discover how Omega watches stole the show at the Oscars, adorning stars like Cord Jefferson, Cillian Murphy, and Da'Vine Joy Randolph with luxury timepieces.

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The 96th Oscars was a good time

With a dog in the audience, an Oscar for "Godzilla," and a naked anniversary, what's not to celebrate?

Salon

Oscars 2024: A night of 'Oppenheimer,' quiet protest, and Ryan Gosling just being Ken

For a night with relatively few surprises but some very enjoyable winners, it was a solid show that honored an awful lot of good movies, and movies that drew significant audiences.

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Nolan's 'Oppenheimer' wins best picture at the Oscars

“Oppenheimer,” a solemn three-hour biopic that became an unlikely billion-dollar box-office sensation, was crowned best picture at a 96th Academy Awards that doubled as a coronation for Christopher Nolan.

France 24

Cord Jefferson's 'American Fiction' Wins USC Libraries Script Award

Discover the winners and nominees at the USC Libraries Script Awards, celebrating excellence in film and TV adaptations.

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Why American Fiction should win the best picture Oscar

Jeffrey Wright is in a role of a lifetime as a frustrated Black professor driven to write a cliche-riddled crime saga – and makes universal his struggle to be seen and heard

The Guardian - UK

Jeffrey Wright Delivers Emotional Acceptance Speech At Film Independent Awards

Actor Jeffrey Wright's moving acceptance speech at the 2024 Film Independent Spirit Awards for his role in 'American Fiction'.

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Oscars 2024: best picture nominees – reviews, awards and where to watch

The overall Academy Award nominations for each of the 10 best picture films, along with the Guardian’s reviews, interviews and notable prizes earned so far

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American Fiction: A Breakthrough In Cinematic Storytelling And Representation

American Fiction producer praises Cord Jefferson's debut film based on Percival Everett's novel Erasure, highlighting its critical acclaim and original sto...

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AAFCA Celebrates Black Excellence In Film Industry With Prestigious Awards

The 15th AAFCA awards celebrate Black representation in cinema, honoring films and performers for their outstanding contributions.

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'Oppenheimer' wins 7 prizes, including best picture, at British Academy Film Awards

Atom bomb epic Oppenheimer won seven prizes, including best picture, director and actor, at the 77th British Academy Film Awards on Sunday, cementing its front-runner status for the Oscars next month.

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France 24

‘Oppenheimer’ sweeps BAFTAs, winning best film, director, actor awards

Atom bomb epic “Oppenheimer” won seven prizes, including best picture, director and actor, at the 77th British Academy Film Awards on Sunday, cementing its front-runner status for the Oscars next month.

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Sterling K. Brown reveals comedic side in American Fiction.

Sterling K. Brown shines in the film American Fiction as a recently outed gay man dealing with grief. Brown's comedic talents add depth to the character.

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Scarlett Johansson to star in new limited series adaptation

Emmy winner Cord Jefferson and acclaimed writer John Wells join Scarlett Johansson in the Amazon Prime Video limited series adaptation of Just Cause, based...

Evening Standard

American Fiction Review: in skewering stereotypes this biting satire holds a mirror up to its audience

A superb send up of the depiction of the black experience in popular culture

The Guardian - AU

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 - UK

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

Total Film

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

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