Category Archive: Film

1. Watch: Jennifer Hudson And Terrence Howard In “Winnie” Trailer

   November 16, 2010 1:10 pm Leave a Comment

   The much talked about and somewhat controversial film Winnie, based on the lives of Winnie and Nelson Mandela, is nearing its theater debut and a trailer for the movie has been released. Winnie stars singer and Academy Award winner Jennifer Hudson as Winnie Mandela and Oscar nominee Terrence Howard as Nelson Mandela. The movie traces the life of Winnie before her marriage to Mandela, their relationship, and her experiences in apartheid South Africa while her husband was serving a life long jail sentence. Watch the trailer for Winnie above and look for it to be released in early 2011.

2. Review: Tyler Perry’s “For Colored Girls”

   November 10, 2010 6:11 pm Leave a Comment

   

   Right on the heels of Black Girls Rock, I had to prepare myself to see Tyler Perry‘s adaptation of For Colored Girls. Why? Because I’m not too good watching pain inflicted on women or children; I can feel it through the screen. In this movie there is a lot of crying, inner suffering, and poignant moments.

   Janet Jackson convinced and inspired me. She’s an artist/actress; please refer to her as such from here on in. She has proven that if you work hard at anything, all you can do is get better at it.

   So instead of giving away the movie for those of you who haven’t seen it, here is a list of my observations:

   There is so much self-hate in our community.

   There is so much misunderstanding. (more…)

3. Movies: “For Colored Girls” Comes In Number 3 At Box Office

   November 8, 2010 10:46 am Leave a Comment

   

   Tyler Perry‘s highly anticipated film, For Colored Girls, took the number three spot at this weekend’s box office. The film, which is Perry’s first Rated R venture, took in $20 million and came in behind Megamind ($47 million) and Due Date ($35 million). For Colored Girls is only the third drama this year to break the $20 million mark.

   Previously: Photos: The Women And Men Of “For Colored Girls” Cover Essence

4. Photos: The Women And Men Of “For Colored Girls” Cover Essence

   November 3, 2010 4:36 pm Leave a Comment

   

   For Colored Girls, the movie adaptation of the critically acclaimed play of a similar name (written by Ntozake Shange), will be in theaters this Friday, November 5. The star studded cast of the film and director Tyler Perry took to the double covers of Essence magazine’s December issue.

   In the above photo, L to R: Thandie Newton, Whoopi Goldberg, Kimberly Elise, Tessa Thompson, Phylicia Rashad, Anika Noni Rose, Janet Jackson, Kerry Washington, and Lorretta Devine. And in the male cast photo below… (more…)