American Fiction

I loved this movie. It was simple yet complex in some ways dealing with issues like; selling out your values and the guilt in doing it, white people’s privilege and their stereotypical concepts of black people, homosexuality especially with the black father, and having to take care of an aging parent a with debilitating illness. There was a lot of laugh-out-loud humor though and some pertinent one-liners. I loved Tracy Ellis Ross’s character. Too bad it was a cameo as was Sterling K Brown’s, who was hilarious and tender. Since watching him on This Is Us he has mastered the craft of making a tender moment bring one to tears. Jeffrey Wright is always good, he’s an excellent actor. I didn’t think that Sterling or Jeffrey’s performance is Oscar-worthy but my opinion does not take away from their very good performances

Sex Education

I just finished binge-watching the fourth and final season of this British show on Netflix. I’m not sure I like some of the choices made for some of the characters in this season. This is the most unpredictable, over-the-top, funny, with interesting lead characters and original script and ideas from this British production. I loved some of the back stories of the leading and supporting characters. You really got a chance to know why these people are the way they are after knowing about their backgrounds.

I did find it hard to believe that these high school kids were as progressive in this rural country town. They deal with topics like; trans kids, disability, homophobia, sexism, racism. One black character Eric always wore make up to school and was totally outrageous. That said I found his character to be delicious if over-the-top. Gillian Anderson from the X-files and The Crown is excellent in it, giving an award winning performance as usual. I give this show four stars because it stands alone and is unlike anything out there that I’m aware of.