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Reply #30 posted 09/13/09 5:05pm

PricelessHo

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Timmy84 said:



Remember when she did that to Mariah? Mariah was like "girl please..." lol


and had the nerve to go on tv a 100 years later and say i forgive her lol

good thing mariah faxed a statement to the programme the very next day lol
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Reply #31 posted 09/13/09 5:14pm

Cinnie

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Cinnie said:



You never heard of Bros? lol


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It's okay if you haven't actually, I was laughing because I remembered Bros
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Reply #32 posted 09/13/09 5:16pm

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PricelessHo said:

Timmy84 said:



Remember when she did that to Mariah? Mariah was like "girl please..." lol


and had the nerve to go on tv a 100 years later and say i forgive her lol

good thing mariah faxed a statement to the programme the very next day lol


For real. lol
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Reply #33 posted 09/13/09 5:19pm

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God i hate oprah
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Reply #34 posted 09/13/09 5:24pm

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PricelessHo said:

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Mariah has had this fake grin on for too many years now. lol
"When Michael Jackson is just singing and dancing, you just think this is an astonishing talent. And he has had this astounding talent all his life, but we want him to be floored as well. We really don´t like the idea that he could have it all."
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Reply #35 posted 09/14/09 1:41pm

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mcw00 said:

paisleypark4 said:



Because it is a positive film that doesnt degrade or stereotype anyone. Plus is has a very good storyline.


Respectfully, Id respond that this is open to interpretation. From my understanding, the film centers around an obese abused teenage black girl in the ghetto, with two out of wedlock children , who is trying to collect welfare. That seems chock full of stereotypes. Yes, I know there is more back story of abuse etc. but it strikes me as a film that paints black communities with a whole host of pathologies. As there are so few films with positive or even average perspectives on black communities, I find these types of representations concerning and tiresome.


So all you took from the storyline is the negative aspect? Thats goes to show not everyone should be a film critic. If you take only the negative how are you supposed to reach a defenite predicate to reach a positive?



Well and then there is Tyler Perry who always shows his actors in a nice homestyle (Why did I Get Married), positive messages (The Family That Preys), but I guess that's "not good enough" for some black folks to this day....and I don't think anything ever will be to them. disbelief
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Reply #36 posted 09/14/09 1:50pm

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Hope Mariah keeps the dark hair. Not liking Mary as a blonde. Too bad MoNique couldn’t be there.
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Reply #37 posted 09/14/09 2:02pm

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Loving Mariah's look

http://www.mariahdaily.co...conf/7.jpg
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Reply #38 posted 09/14/09 11:58pm

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paisleypark4 said:

mcw00 said:



Respectfully, Id respond that this is open to interpretation. From my understanding, the film centers around an obese abused teenage black girl in the ghetto, with two out of wedlock children , who is trying to collect welfare. That seems chock full of stereotypes. Yes, I know there is more back story of abuse etc. but it strikes me as a film that paints black communities with a whole host of pathologies. As there are so few films with positive or even average perspectives on black communities, I find these types of representations concerning and tiresome.


So all you took from the storyline is the negative aspect? Thats goes to show not everyone should be a film critic. If you take only the negative how are you supposed to reach a defenite predicate to reach a positive?

Is this based on Sapphire's novel "Push?"



Well and then there is Tyler Perry who always shows his actors in a nice homestyle (Why did I Get Married), positive messages (The Family That Preys), but I guess that's "not good enough" for some black folks to this day....and I don't think anything ever will be to them. disbelief
rainbow

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literal people scare me
out there trying to rid the world of its poetry
while getting it wrong fundamentally
down at the church of "look, it says right here, see!" - ani difranco
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Reply #39 posted 09/14/09 11:59pm

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Is this movie based on Sapphire's novel "Push?"
rainbow

"...literal people are scary, man
literal people scare me
out there trying to rid the world of its poetry
while getting it wrong fundamentally
down at the church of "look, it says right here, see!" - ani difranco
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Reply #40 posted 09/14/09 11:59pm

Harlepolis

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Is this movie based on Sapphire's novel "Push?"


Yes nod
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Reply #41 posted 09/15/09 12:02am

Alej

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Mariah's hair <3
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Reply #42 posted 09/15/09 12:12am

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Why is Mary there and Monique isn't? And when did this altercation happen between Mary and Xtina and why does Mary hate Twitter?
"Lack of home training crosses all boundaries."
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Reply #43 posted 09/15/09 12:17am

Harlepolis

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Why is Mary there and Monique isn't? And when did this altercation happen between Mary and Xtina and why does Mary hate Twitter?


She recorded a theme song for the movie titled I See Colors(Or I see in colors).
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Reply #44 posted 09/16/09 6:45pm

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Harlepolis said:

TheResistor said:

Is this movie based on Sapphire's novel "Push?"


Yes nod


Oh my! This was a tough book. Brilliant but not an easy read. Why, the first page alone still haunts me. I'm curious about the film now.
rainbow

"...literal people are scary, man
literal people scare me
out there trying to rid the world of its poetry
while getting it wrong fundamentally
down at the church of "look, it says right here, see!" - ani difranco
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Reply #45 posted 09/16/09 11:34pm

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PricelessHo said:



love I love Mariah's natural look. I wish she would do this more often.

typing
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Reply #46 posted 09/17/09 3:08am

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TheResistor said:

Harlepolis said:



Yes nod


Oh my! This was a tough book. Brilliant but not an easy read. Why, the first page alone still haunts me. I'm curious about the film now.


That's hot.
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Reply #47 posted 09/17/09 11:38am

missmad

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PricelessHo said:



spit

now i see why aguilera hasn't replied back lol


She should've known better than to stuck her hand over to Mary's mouth to kiss it disbelief BIIIIIG mistake lol



wow this really happened?
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Reply #48 posted 09/17/09 11:52am

missmad

728huey said:

PricelessHo said:



love I love Mariah's natural look. I wish she would do this more often.

typing



nod it is gooooorgeous
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Reply #49 posted 09/17/09 2:26pm

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728huey said:

PricelessHo said:



love I love Mariah's natural look. I wish she would do this more often.

typing



Seriously, she hasn't looked this good in years! Both hair and clothes are better! Did she get a new stylist or hit by a brick?
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Reply #50 posted 09/17/09 7:09pm

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these are so 1990 love




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Reply #51 posted 09/17/09 7:24pm

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mcw00 said:

paisleypark4 said:



Because it is a positive film that doesnt degrade or stereotype anyone. Plus is has a very good storyline.


Respectfully, Id respond that this is open to interpretation. From my understanding, the film centers around an obese abused teenage black girl in the ghetto, with two out of wedlock children , who is trying to collect welfare. That seems chock full of stereotypes. Yes, I know there is more back story of abuse etc. but it strikes me as a film that paints black communities with a whole host of pathologies. As there are so few films with positive or even average perspectives on black communities, I find these types of representations concerning and tiresome.


Oh for the love of Christ confused

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Reply #52 posted 09/17/09 7:27pm

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Can someone please tell me what happened with Xtina and Mary?
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Reply #53 posted 09/18/09 4:49am

missmad

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Can someone please tell me what happened with Xtina and Mary?



I wanna know 2!
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Reply #54 posted 09/18/09 7:24pm

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^ From what I know, Christina showed up uninvited to one of Mariah's parties. Mariah claims Christina was not behaving "properly" and kicked her out lol

Then Christina said she was very disappointed when she met Mariah because she wasn't all that nice and she mentioned THE breakdown lol So Mariah got all

lol
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Reply #55 posted 09/18/09 7:25pm

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Reply #56 posted 09/18/09 7:51pm

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I'm really looking forward to this film. The book was excellent! I'm not one to usually compare books to films, as film has to change a lot as a visual medium but I'll really have to watch with eyes open for one big change. One of the really striking things about the book was Precious changing her view of others and being less judgmental. Her teacher, Miss Rain, was a butch lesbian. Naturally, in Hollywood, that translates to...



I'm sure I'll still enjoy the film, but I wish they hadn't gone for that change.
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Reply #57 posted 09/18/09 10:49pm

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PricelessHo said:

mimi07 said:

where's monique


she was a no show at the cannes festival too. i wonder if she has a fear of flying or some medical condition that prevents her from travelling.

i would've loved seeing her there since she's been getting incredible reviews and an oscar buzz for her role.

Monique had a radio show that ended a few months ago. It wasn't half bad, either. She was crying when it went off the air but the worst part was that they cut her off before the actual end of the show! That kind of sucked
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Reply #58 posted 09/18/09 11:48pm

Harlepolis

Mo'Nique is already actin' a FOOL rolleyes

precious’ Actress Mo’nique: Show Me The Money

Everyone connected to the extraordinary Lee Daniels film, “Precious,” will breathe a sigh of relief today when actress Mo’Nique appears on the “Today” show.
Rumors have been swirling for some time that the actress-comedienne, highly touted for a Best Supporting Actress nomination, has been demanding payments for personal appearances to promote the movie.
One source close to the production insists that Mo’Nique asked for $100,000 at one point to show up with the rest of the cast. The last time she did any publicity for the film, which is about to be released, was last January at the Sundance Film Festival.
Apparently, too, Mo’Nique’s demands have been communicated abroad, too. Foreign distributors have also balked at her demands.
At Lionsgate, a spokesperson insists this isn’t true. “Mo’Nique is doing the ‘Today’ show for us, she’s coming to the New York Film Festival. She had scheduling conflicts for Cannes and Toronto, but she did come to the Sundance festival. We’re not paying her to do anything.” Calls to Mo’Nique’s publicist have never been returned.
The weird thing is, this seems to be an open secret. Everyone connected to “Precious” knows about it. On Sunday, the whole cast showed up in Toronto for a party at the Royal Ontario Museum and a premiere at Roy Thomson Hall. Mariah Carey, Gabby Sidibe, Sherry Shephard, and Paula Patton were all in attendance. Only Mo’Nique and Lenny Kravitz — who’s touring and recording — were absent.
This is really a shame, too. The 41-year-old actress and comedienne, whose real name is Monique Imes, has been one of the hardest working women in show business all her life. She currently hosts a talk show out of Atlanta on BET, and has made countless TV appearances. Her work in “Precious” as Mary, the main character’s abusive mother, is revelatory. Her whole career could change overnight.
Meantime, Mariah Carey continues to be a good sport about “Precious.” She will do a live concert at 10 a.m. from Central Park this Friday for “Oprah.” Winfrey added her name to the film, along with Tyler Perry, after it debuted in Sundance to give it higher visibility. But Carey has been plugging away for a while on it, even recording a song for the movie. Alas, Winfrey pal Mary J. Blige got the title song honors. Mariah is non-plussed by the whole episode. “I’m going to use it for something really good,” she told me, putting a positive spin on the matter.
P.S. Mo’Nique’s not the only no -show in the “Precious” crowd. Oprah Winfrey totally skipped the lavish “Precious” party at the Royal Ontario Museum over the weekend. She limited her appearances to a private dinner (sponsored by Entertainment Weekly, so they got access), a public press conference, and the screening of the film. But Museum partygoers who expected her got zilch, even though Winfrey had been advertised. Soon they’re going to call this movie, “Precious and Few.”
But let’s hope it all works out. “Precious” is one of the best movies of the year, hands down, and everyone in it gives can’t-miss performances.
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