138. Movie Review: American Fiction, Dan Schneider Lawsuit, and Furiosa Trailer

Episode 17 of the Our Taste Is Trash podcast, hosted by Our Taste is Trash, titled "138. Movie Review: American Fiction, Dan Schneider Lawsuit, and Furiosa Trailer" was published on May 6, 2024 and runs 72 minutes.

May 6, 2024 ·72m · Our Taste Is Trash

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In this episode of Our Taste is Trash, hosts Josh and Jade dive deep into the layers of "American Fiction," the acclaimed black comedy-drama that's been making waves since its release. Directed by Cord Jefferson and featuring a stellar cast including Jeffrey Wright, Tracee Ellis Ross, Issa Rae, and Sterling K. Brown. The hosts explore the film's premise, following the journey of Thelonious "Monk" Ellison, a novelist-professor whose satirical take on stereotypical "Black" literature unexpectedly catapults him to fame and scrutiny. But the episode doesn't stop there. Josh and Jade also weigh in on the latest industry news, from Dan Schneider's lawsuit against "Quiet on the Set" to the trailer release of "Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga." Tune in to Our Taste is Trash for a thought-provoking discussion on "American Fiction".

Episode Description

In this episode of Our Taste is Trash, hosts Josh and Jade dive deep into the layers of "American Fiction," the acclaimed black comedy-drama that's been making waves since its release. Directed by Cord Jefferson and featuring a stellar cast including Jeffrey Wright, Tracee Ellis Ross, Issa Rae, and Sterling K. Brown. The hosts explore the film's premise, following the journey of Thelonious "Monk" Ellison, a novelist-professor whose satirical take on stereotypical "Black" literature unexpectedly catapults him to fame and scrutiny. But the episode doesn't stop there. Josh and Jade also weigh in on the latest industry news, from Dan Schneider's lawsuit against "Quiet on the Set" to the trailer release of "Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga." Tune in to Our Taste is Trash for a thought-provoking discussion on "American Fiction".

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