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Movie critic Brandon Avery explains the plot of Queen and Slim, where a first date turns into a cross-country flight from the law after a self-defense shooting of a police officer. The hosts compare the project to Harriet, another Universal Pictures film, criticizing the historical accuracy and casting choices of the studio's recent output. They argue that while the creators are talented, the intended social outcomes of these films are problematic.
Critic Brandon Avery and the hosts discuss the casting of British actors Daniel Kaluuya and Jody Turner-Smith as the leads in Queen and Slim. While acknowledging Kaluuya's talent in films like Get Out and Black Panther, they express disappointment that roles centering on black American characters are not filled by American actors. They suggest that British actors may be preferred by studios because they are often cheaper or perceived differently by the Hollywood elite.
