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Why Oprah won't hurt "Precious"'s Oscar chances.
Thu, Oct 22 2009 12:36 PM

A few reasons why the upcoming "Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire" is a lock for a Best Picture Oscar nomination, not to mention a likely box office sleeper hit: 1. There are ten best picture slots open this year. It can't not get a nod after winning both the Sundance audience and jury prizes. 2. It's a melodrama that doesn't... Read More...

by IFC.com - Indie Eye

Filed under: Awards, Oscars 2009, Tyler Perry, Oprah Winfrey, Lee Daniels, Precious

One from the heart for Lee Daniels.
Thu, Oct 1 2009 9:35 PM

"Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire" is, in theory, the miserable story of the titular 300-pound teenage girl (Gabby Sidibe), who's raped into having two children by her dad and abused by her mother (Mo'Nique) until she meets an inspirational teacher (Paula Patton) who changes her life. In practice, the New York Film Festival's... Read More...

by IFC.com - Indie Eye

Filed under: Festivals, Tyler Perry, New York Film Festival 2009, NYFF, Oprah Winfrey, Monster's Ball, Vittorio de Sica, Lee Daniels, The Woodsman, Two Women, Precious