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Oscar Buzz: 'American Fiction' Dominates Nominations

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Discover the story behind the Oscar nominations for 'American Fiction' and the talented individuals involved in this cultural satire.

The Oscars are abuzz with excitement as 'American Fiction' sweeps nominations, garnering attention for its thought-provoking cultural satire. Jeffrey Wright, a veteran actor finally recognized for his role in this groundbreaking film, expresses heartfelt emotions post his Best Actor nomination. Laura Karpman, the composer, also receives her first Oscar nod for her moving musical score. Cord Jefferson's screenplay prowess earns two nominations, showcasing a diverse range of Black stories in Hollywood's spotlight. The film's success lies in its ability to balance satire and humanity, resonating with audiences around the world.

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Jeffrey Wright on his first Oscar nod for 'American Fiction' (Los Angeles Times)

A deeply respected actor's actor for decades, Wright has finally earned his first Academy Award nomination as an author in the cultural satire 'American ...

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'American Fiction' Composer Laura Karpman On Oscar Nomination ... (Deadline)

Composer Laura Karpman talks about her first Oscar nomination for American Fiction and scoring "tragedy and deeply felt emotions."

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Jeffrey Wright on His Oscar Nomination for 'American Fiction' (The New York Times)

The veteran actor is going to celebrate his first Oscar nomination, for best actor for “American Fiction,” by driving his daughter back to college.

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Oscar Nominee Cord Jefferson on His Two Nods for 'American ... (Hollywood Reporter)

Nominated for best picture and best adapted screenplay, Jefferson hopes the film's total of four nods will open the door to a wider variety of Black stories ...

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Jeffrey Wright Gets Emotional After Oscar Nom for 'American Fiction ... (Extra)

American Fiction” star Jeffrey Wright chatted with “Extra's” Mona Kosar Abdi just hours after receiving a Best Actor Oscar nomination!

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Tucson director's film 'American Fiction' gets 5 Oscar nominations (Arizona Daily Star)

Tucson native and Canyon Del Oro grad Cord Jefferson got an Oscar nomination for his screenplay for "American Fiction," which also snagged best actor and ...

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These Best Picture Nominees—Including 'The Zone Of Interest' And ... (Forbes)

The Best Picture lineup at the upcoming Academy Awards will pit two summer box-office smashes, “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer,” against a slew of films with more ...

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'American Fiction', 'Poor Things' & 'Zone Of Interest' To Reap Oscar ... (Deadline)

'American Fiction', 'Poor Things' and ' Zone of Interest' Are the few Oscar Best Picture nominees seeing a box office boost from Oscar nominations.

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The Batman Actor Jeffrey Wright Has Heartwarming Reaction to ... (CBR)

Jeffrey Wright, who played Jim Gordon in 2022's The Batman, had a heartwarming reaction to his first Best Leading Man Academy Award nomination. The actor played ...

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A Streaming Guide to American Fiction (ELLE.com)

The film “American Fiction” is based off of the 2001 novel “Erasure” by Percival Everett.

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Where To Watch American Fiction: Showtimes & Streaming Status (Screen Rant)

American Fiction has been nominated for five Oscars, and with many movie fans now wanting to watch the film, here's where you can find it.

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How to watch American Fiction right now (digitalspy.com)

Jeffrey Wright's new movie American Fiction is one of the Best Pictures nominees at the Oscars 2024, so here's how you can watch it.

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Review: “American Fiction” presents a refreshing blend of satire and ... (The Rice Thresher)

If you've been watching movies these few years, you've probably seen Jeffrey Wright. He was Commissioner Gordon in “The Batman,” reprised his role alongside ...

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'American Fiction' Composer Laura Karpman On Oscar Nomination ... (Yahoo News Australia)

Composer Laura Karpman received her first Oscar nomination on Tuesday for Amazon MGM Studios' American Fiction in Music (Original Score).

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'American Fiction', 'Poor Things' & 'Zone Of Interest' To Reap Oscar ... (Yahoo News Australia)

It's been going on for a while, and it's been even worse post-pandemic, but the Oscar halo effect for Best Picture nominees has diminished greatly.

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Movie Review: 'American Fiction' - Catholic Review (The Catholic Review)

In his feature debut, "American Fiction" (Amazon MGM), writer-director Cord Jefferson pulls off an impressive balancing act. In adapting Percival Everett's ...

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If the part isn't right, Tracee Ellis Ross says 'turn it into what you want ... (NPR)

When it comes to Black women, Hollywood is "limited in its thinking" Ross says — so here's how she makes her roles her own.

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'American Fiction' balances satire and humanity (Miscellany News)

The film, set between Los Angeles and a Massachusetts beach house, follows Thelonious “Monk” Ellison (Jeffrey Wright), a brilliant yet frustrated novelist ...

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THE TALK | Tracee Ellis Ross Reacts To 'American Fiction' Oscar ... (Radio Facts)

THE TALK | Tracee Ellis Ross Reacts to 'American Fiction' Oscar Noms; Maddie Ziegler Talks 'Fitting In'; Having 'intimacy coordinator' on Set (1/23). January ...

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