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Link Time - Jennifer Lopez Will Return to American Idol

BuzzSugar — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 13:35:14 PDT

Jennifer Lopez signs on for another season of American Idol - Zap2It
Bruce Willis is in talks to star in the G.I. Joe sequel - /Film
Find out which late night show has been canceled - Aol TV
Tyler Perry may get his own network - The Hollywood Reporter
See how the Footloose remake has updated the original '80s soundtrack - Moviefone
Check out pics of new Two and a Half Men star Ashton Kutcher - Rotten Tomatoes
Can you identify the Sesame Street celebrity guest stars? - LilSugar
The World War Z release date has been announced - Movieline
A Bewitched TV reboot is in the works - Entertainment Weekly

For Colored Girls: A Hot, Clichéd Mess

Shannon Vestal — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 09:30:00 PDT

There have been rumblings that For Colored Girls is director Tyler Perry's best work. If that's true, then I fear for what that says about his career as a filmmaker. The movie is based on the Broadway play For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow Is Enuf, which first hit the stage in 1975. Perry's adaptation is a sloppy effort, as he has foregone any sort of updating or modernization of the 35-year-old production, choosing instead to exploit timeworn clichés to portray the dramatic lives of several African American women living in New York City.

It's a shame, because Perry has many fine actresses in his cast, like Thandie Newton, Phylicia Rashad, Loretta Devine, Kerry Washington, and Whoopi Goldberg. The movie follows them over the course of a few days, as each character endures a horrific ordeal (think rape, abortion, and physical abuse). Perry is going for a powerful, extravagantly theatrical feeling, but each story plays out like an after-school special.

To read about the problems I had with For Colored Girls, just

read more. The individual skills of each actress are underutilized, except for perhaps Newton, who plays a woman so emotionally abused that she turns to promiscuity to avoid real relationships. The character is so familiar it's a stereotype, and the other personalities are even more overused. Janet Jackson plays a successful magazine editor, whose clothing, manner, and dialogue are ripped straight from The Devil Wears Prada's Miranda Priestly. Even the storytelling devices are laughably familiar; for instance, to show that a teen character is pregnant, she suddenly vomits during a dance practice. Subtle. When Perry isn't using contrived tactics to move the plot forward, he crosses lines with gratuitous violence. There's one scene so extreme (made harder to watch by the tactless way it's filmed) that I wanted to walk out of the theater. Perry seems like he's striving to make a film as weighty as Precious, but he only gets close to the realm of soap opera. It's clear that the women are supposed to be perceived as warriors, but they're really just victims. Rather than find a way to show their strength, the characters are simply put in peril. What's more, the danger they face is almost exclusively at the hands of men, who are wholly portrayed as monsters. It's another kind of stereotyping, and potentially more offensive than the way the female characters are depicted. For Colored Girls completely misses the point it's trying to make, and only succeeds in being a caricature of other, better films that have tackled the same subject matter.

Movie Preview: Tyler Perry's For Colored Girls

BuzzSugar — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 12:30:56 PDT

Tyler Perry has a reputation for formulaic films, but will he fare better working off someone else's material? In his ambitious For Colored Girls (an adaptation of the play), the director rounds up his go-to actresses (Kimberly Elise, Janet Jackson) along with a few newbies (Whoopi Goldberg, Thandie Newton) for a harrowing look at love and abuse. It's promising, though somewhat overwrought. Watch when you

Box Office: Clash of the Titans Slays the Competition

BuzzSugar — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 05:45:00 PDT

Seems that the gods are mighty hard to defeat. The remake of Clash of the Titans took charge of the weekend's box office, bringing in a hefty $61.4 million for first place. Even Tyler Perry who usually earns the top spot with his films proved to be no match. His Why Did I Get Married Too? came in second with $30.1 million.

Last week's winner How to Train Your Dragon bumped down a couple of notches to No. 3 with $29.2 million, while Miley Cyrus's The Last Song took fourth with $16.2 million. Keep in mind, however, that since The Last Song debuted on Wednesday, its actual five-day total is around $25.6 million. Finishing out the top five with $8.2 million was Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland.

Photos courtesy of Warner Brothers

Sandra, Kathryn, and More Celebrate Oscar at the Governors Ball

PopSugar — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 09:58:12 PST

The Governors Ball was the first stop for many of the winners and presenters after last night's Oscars ceremony. Best actress Sandra Bullock went from chatting about her award in the press room to the afterparty, where she shared a special moment with her supportive husband, Jesse James. Maggie Gyllenhaal didn't claim a statue for Crazy Heart, but she continued the family evening by joining her mother Naomi Foner for a bite. Barbara Streisand cuddled up to Gerard Butler, while Diane Kruger brought her Chanel gown from the red carpet to the ball.

Oprah Winfrey joined Gabourey Sidibe after her touching introduction during the best supporting actress presentation. Zoe Saldana stayed in her voluminous dress, which led the way for the evening's slitty trend. Neil Patrick Harris, meanwhile, relaxed with David Burtka after his amazing opening number. Sigourney Weaver was happy to let her hair down with Anna Kendrick despite Avatar's not winning best picture, but Kathryn Bigelow and screenwriter Mark Boal were thrilled their film The Hurt Locker took home the accolade.

To see more photos from the Governors Ball, just read more.

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Images include: Jason Bateman, Sandra Bullock, Meryl Streep, Oprah Winfrey, Tyler Perry, Mo'Nique, Jesse James, Jeremy Renner, Carey Mulligan, Zac Efron, Alec Baldwin, Christoph Waltz, Anna Kendrick, Adam Shankman, Barbara Streisand, Gerard Butler, Chris Pine, Colin Firth, Gabourey Sidibe, James Cameron, James Taylor, Jane Seymour, Wolfgang Puck, Jeff Bridges, Diane Kruger, Neil Patrick Harris, Lee Daniels, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Peter Sarsgaard, Robin Williams, Sigourney Weaver, Vera Farmiga, John Travolta, Zoe Saldana, Kathryn Bigelow, David Burtka, Naomi Foner, Mark Boal

The Men Look Red Carpet Ready For Oscar

PopSugar — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 23:51:56 PST

Bow ties were big on the red carpet this year, worn by some of Hollywood's most handsome men at the Oscars. Nominee George Clooney stepped away from his date for a solo picture while dateless presenters Ryan Reynolds, Taylor Lautner, and Jake Gyllenhaal smiled for the cameras. Click through to see all the guys looking classic in their formal wear making their way into the show!

Link Time! Mr. T Will Not Appear in the A-Team Movie

BuzzSugar — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 12:45:34 PST

Big bummer: Mr. T will not appear in the A-Team remake - MTV Movies Blog
Read here if you want some potential Lost spoilers on the new season - Watch With Kristin
Tyler Perry is touring a new stage show with his famous lady Madea - News Briefs
Check out this Michael Jackson tribute for "This Is It" by director Spike Lee - Vulture
The 12 best late-night TV music performances in 2009 (with video) - Stereogum
Singer-songwriter Vic Chestnutt dies - Rock & Roll Daily
Eva Longoria and Tony Parker cover Grease (and wear ridiculous wigs) in this video - Best Week Ever
I don't agree with all of these picks for the year's worst movies (9?!), but it's still pretty dead-on - HitFix
Guess what Amazon's biggest selling product of all time is? - GeekSugar

Casa Quickie: Mix Curtain Patterns

CasaSugar — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 11:00:42 PDT

In this scene from Tyler Perry's new movie I Can Do Bad All by Myself, I was struck by the great use of pattern in the curtains in this loft apartment. Not only are the two different patterns complementary, but the differing weights of the curtains also works out well. The more sheer curtains can be used for privacy during the day, while still letting sunlight filter in. At night, pull both sets of curtains for maximum privacy and comfort. Have you tried mixing curtain patterns at your home?

News Roundup, 9/4

BuzzSugar — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 13:30:00 PDT

U2 will join Megan Fox on the season premiere of Saturday Night Live. - Rolling Stone
Bella Thorne will have a recurring role on the next season of Big Love. - The Hollywood Reporter
Tron: Legacy will be released on Dec. 17, 2010. - Coming Soon
Tyler Perry will write, direct, and produce an adaptation of the 1975 play For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow Is Enuf. - Variety
Up in the Air, Bright Star, and Life During Wartime are among the films that will be screened at the Telluride Film Festival this weekend. - Variety
Michael Jackson was laid to rest in a private ceremony last night. - The Hollywood Reporter
Susan Boyle is already topping charts thanks to preorders for her upcoming album. - People
Big Brother brought in big ratings for CBS last night. - Zap2it

Tyler Perry Turns Act of Racism Into Trip For Inner City Kids

LilSugar — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 13:11:00 PDT

It's a shame when narrow minded people make the world an ugly place for children. Earlier this month, a private Philadelphia swim club was accused of discriminating against youngsters from an inner-city Summer camp who paid to swim at the facility. After some racist comments were made by pool patrons, the camp's check was returned and the 65 participants were told they were no longer welcome there. Parents like to believe the world is a better place for their kids, but incidents like these taint that vision.

Actor, writer and producer, Tyler Perry decided to step in and turn this negative situation into something positive for the children involved. The talent has offered to send the campers to Disney World and treat to all of the expenses - transportation, hotel, admission and food. He said:

"This is awful, and for anyone that has grown up in the inner-city, you know that one small act of kindness can change your life. I want them to know that for every act of evil that a few people will throw at you, there are millions more who will do something kind for them. This is all about the kids."

A trip to visit the Mouse sounds much better than a dip in the pool.