Fast Food Nation, the Richard Linkletter directed movie kinda sorta based on the best-selling book by Eric Schlosser that will challenge your love of the almighty burger forever, premieres tomorrow night at Cannes.

The film was referred to as “Coyote” during its filming in Texas so they could use actual fast food joints as sets. And finding info on the project is like tracking down a tick on a Newfoundland’s ass. The only thing known for sure: this flick is no documentary, it’s a fictionalized thriller. Oh…Kay… And shockingly, it’s being distributed by Fox Searchlight. But it’s already got the caloric crowd’s panties in a twist. I read in the Wall Street Journal:

[M]ore than a dozen trade groups representing producers of beef, potatoes, milk and snacks, along with restaurant groups, are fighting back with a media campaign to counter what one groups contends is the “indigestible propaganda” [Nation author Eric] Schlosser is spreading. […]

There’s a trade group for snacks???? If there’s a trade group for snacks, there’s a hierarchy of snacks. You know the Twinkie is totally a bottom. And the Little Debbies are the boss of everyone. Tssst. Fuckin’ Fancy Cakes®.

That’s rich that the snacks and beef people would accuse Schlosser with such a word as “indigestible.” Maybe those who live in diverticulitis-afflicted intestines should not throw….ummm…