A black novelist tired being told what a “Black” writer must write rebels by concocting a novel full of stereotypes which, to his surprise and dismay, becomes a best seller.
American Fiction (2023)
The Gospel According to Edith Bunker
This article appeared in the CHRISTIAN CENTURY on March 27, 1974. I recently wrote about Henry Fonda quoting from it for “The Best of All in the Family,” which celebrated the 100th episode of the series. This is included in the DVD set of the Fifth Season of All in the Family, on disk 2, …
Bros (2022)
Directed by Nicholas Stoller and written by Nicholas Stoller and Billy Eichner, Bros is the first gay romantic comedy from a major studio featuring an entirely LGBTQ principal cast to be released widely. Unfortunately it drew in less than half its production cost during its opening weekend, despite many glowing reviews. It really is as …
Don’t Look Up (2021)
A satire on misinformation tells how the President & media don’t take seriously the ‘ warning of scientists that a comet will destroy Earth.
Happiness (1998)
Todd Solondz reveals the darkness of several suburbanites in these interlocking stories of people desperately seeking happiness just beyond their reach.