Thursday, May 27, 2010 4:29PM - By Krystal Clark
After her subdued performance in Precious, we thought Mariah Carey was ready and willing to do whatever she had to for us to forget her “masterpiece” Glitter. Her next positive step would have been Tyler Perry’s upcoming feature film For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow is Enuf. It’s the first movie he’ll direct that’s based on someone else’s material and the cast he’s acquired is filled with legends from both the film and music world, but unfortunately Carey will no longer be a part of it.
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Monday, October 26, 2009 12:22PM - By Krystal Clark
A new trailer has been released for the critically acclaimed film, Precious: Based on the Novel “Push” by Sapphire. The drama has gained momentum as an early awards season contender thanks to its various screenings on the festival circuit. It stars newcomer Gabourey Sidibe, Mo’Nique, Paula Patton, Lenny Kravitz, and Mariah Carey. It’s directed by Lee Daniels and produced by Oprah Winfrey and Tyler Perry.
Check out the latest trailer for this power piece called, Precious…
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Monday, September 21, 2009 1:43PM - By craigsternberg
The top award winner at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival was the Oprah Winfrey produced Precious: Based on the Novel Push by Sapphire. Precious took home the festival’s “People’s Choice Award” that Best Picture Oscar winner Slumdog Millionare earned last year. Critics have praised the movie throughout its run in various festivals and the movie is gaining major Oscar buzz.
The film’s story revolves around an illiterate girl named Precious and her struggles throughout her everyday life. The film is a brutally honest portrayal of the young woman’s perseverance over the most inhumane obstacles.
Check out what people are saying about the indie darling, Precious…
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Friday, May 15, 2009 1:15PM - By Mali Elfman
How the hell did that happen? Well according to a report out of the Cannes Film Festival by Rotten Tomatoes, Helen Mirren was originally supposed to play the social worker in the Precious, but the Director, Lee Daniel, decided that he wanted Mariah Carey instead. Something tells me that someone got confused along they way.
Check out what he told RT at the premiere for his film below…
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