Category Archive: Reviews

Aug 14

The Crossover

I love to talk about Tyler Perry. He is fascinating because there is so much to love and hate at the same damn time. I’m compelled to at least observe everything associated with him, even when I know it’s gonna be terriible. I’m drawn to it. I loathe him as an artist. But I give …

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Jul 02

BET Awards 2012 Recap

So last night was the night that we all watched BET. Each summer we are sucked into watching because it’s one of the only times we get to see all of our stars gathered together. And normally there is a performer of two that you haven’t seen in a while that makes it worth tuning …

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Mar 04

Thoughts on ‘Good Deeds’

Tyler Perry is back in the saddle. Did you miss him? If you remember my post “10 Things Tyler Perry Could Be Doing“, you know that Tyler Perry seemed to be out of theaters for longer than usual. Well now we know what he was doing: Good Deeds. I have been highly critical of Tyler …

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Nov 07

Bravo Actually Hates Black Women More than BET

Last night was “Must See TV” for black women. First, “Black Girls Rock” celebrated all our positive contributions. The awards show, which is the best thing BET produces all year, featured performances by Erykah Badu, Jill Scott, Elle Varner, Shirley Caesar, Melanie Fiona, and Mary J. Blige. I was pleased. Favorite moments included:   Nia …

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Nov 08

Thoughts After ‘For Colored Girls…’

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***SPOILERS*** Do not read if you haven’t seen the movie. Once again, Tyler Perry leaves me with mixed feelings. You can predict everything about the plot, all men are evil, etc……… but at the same time I am just so very entertained by the end. This cast is definitely his best. And I’m actually gonna …

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