2023 has been a great year for films. We have seen most of the AA nominated movies and can't recall a year when the writing has been as good. This is especially true of "American Fiction" which we streamed last night. Coming off the mesmerizing, Holocaust masterpiece, "The Zone of Interest" which we saw the night before, and the remarkable "Oppenheimer", which we saw for the second time two nights ago, AF provided a respite from the devastating reality of the darkest side of humanity. While ostensibly making a social commentary on the White perspective of Black culture, Cord Jefferson writes a funny, satirical piece brought to life with a perfectly cast troupe of professionals equally adept at comedy and drama. I can't remember the last time we laughed so hard watching a film. "The Holdovers" was bittersweet and had its humorous moments, but the undertones were more somber. It was great seeing Leslie Uggums in a supporting role. The entire cast was superb. I frankly don't have enough superlatives for Wright and Brown. I hope they make many more movies together. Who knew that Jeffrey Wright is so brilliant at comedy. I am glad they were both nominated in their respective categories. But I think they will have to wait for another time. I believe those Oppenheimer boys have it in the bag and deservedly so.