Cinema Judge

"American Fiction" PodcastExplore the laughter-laced critique of racial stereotypes in media with "American Fiction," as we charter Cord Jefferson's directorial seas and Jeffrey Wright's "What If? The Sandman, Westworld" acting prowess. Feel the pulse of identity, culture, and race articulated with a satirical bent, examining the fine line creators tread between authenticity and societal pressures. Our robust conversation brings to light not just the film's thematic brilliance but the buzz that surrounds its potential to sweep awards for its direction and performances. With insights from the cast, we peel back the layers of a narrative that invites black creators to the table without the menu of stereotypes.Cord Jefferson's kinship with the premise of "Erasure" and its protagonist, Monk unravels in our heart-to-heart. As we converse with Percival Everett, the original novel's voice, we tackle the artist's dilemma of conforming to cultural s