American Fiction (2023)

Monk is taking a forced sabbatical from his professor position as a result of his acerbic temperament receiving one too many complaints. His newest book has been turned down by everyone who's read it, which is especially galling to Monk when he considers the exploitative "black" book of the moment. He heads to his hometown to see family and to get to work on a new book that he suspects will get the attention of the publishing houses. And wow, he's right -- his book gets a shitload of attention -- but not in the way he expected.

It's been a long time since I laughed this much in what is undeniably a very smart movie. Brilliant acting and a superb script; what a wonderful time.

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