Precious, in Select Theaters Nov. 6

Retrocool · 11-05-2009, 06:52 PM

YouTube - 'Precious' Trailer HD

YouTube - PRECIOUS - Trailer 2 (Life)

YouTube- Sapphire: From 'Push' to 'Precious'

www.weareallprecious.com

I'm really looking forward to seeing this one. It looks intense.

clairebear · 11-06-2009, 12:53 PM

Wow, I had never seen that poster before. It is very powerful. I definitely plan to see this movie when it comes out.

CaliforniaAdventurer · 11-06-2009, 01:17 PM

This movie will probably get a lot of critical acclaim.

Oprah Winfrey on Precious: Don't Expect to "Enjoy" It

Today 10:27 AM PST by Marc Malkin

Director Lee Daniels insists he never thought that his new movie, Precious, would have much success.
In fact, he never even thought it would be released in theaters.

"I thought it was going to go straight to DVD," Daniels told me last night at Precious' AFI Fest 2009 presented by Audi premiere in Hollywood. "I mean, who was going to want to see a movie about an obese black girl learning how to read?"
But then he got a call from Oprah Winfrey…

"I was winning my second award at Sundance and the phone rang," Daniels said. "It was Oprah. I knew then I was not going to DVD."
Winfrey and Tyler Perry immediately signed on as executive producers of the film, which centers on an illiterate 16-year-old Harlem girl (played by newcomer and now awards-season favorite Gabourey Sidibe) who gives birth to two children fathered by her own father.

"I called to say, 'I have to do whatever I can to help promote this movie,'" said Winfrey, who received a standing ovation last night when Lee introduced her in the theater with, "Mama is in the house!"

"When I finished this movie, I said, 'It split me open,'" Winfrey said. "You are in for an experience...I don't know if the word is enjoy, but you will appreciate this experience."

Also at the premiere were castmembers Mo'Nique, Paula Patton, Mariah Carey, Sherri Shepherd and Sidibe, along with Will Smith, Sidney Poitier, Paula Abdul, Star Jones, Mary J. Blige, Forest Whitaker, Olivia Wilde and singer Robin Thicke.

Daniels said he has another project in the works with Ms. Winfrey. "I'm writing something for her," he said, quickly adding, "But I'm not allowed to talk about it."

Mouse princess · 11-06-2009, 01:27 PM

I saw a clip of this and I want to see it. But from what I read this morning- the reviews were good, but said it might have been a bit too much. Still a movie to see, but that it would have been better if it was toned down a bit. Also, I believe it is just running on a limited showing for only about 2 weeks. Which means since I have 2 young kids I doubt than that I will get a chance to see this in the theatre and will wait until it comes out on DVD.

sunnygirl · 11-06-2009, 01:37 PM

I saw a preview and read several articles praising this film. My 15 year old daughter wants to see it, and we may go together. I don't anticipate it being a pleasant film to watch, but from what I understand it's supposed to really be inspirational.

Flickering Bulb · 11-07-2009, 12:39 AM

i think the poster is definitely beautiful. such great graphic design : D

astrologic · 11-07-2009, 12:43 AM

The trailer really had me intrigued. Not sure if I'll see it or not, however.

Retrocool · 11-08-2009, 06:31 PM

Some reviews:

Precious :: rogerebert.com :: Reviews

The Audacity of 'Precious' - NYTimes.com

'Precious' is raw and painful but poignant - USATODAY.com

'Precious' cuts deep -- latimes.com

cinemadaily | 'Precious' Polarizes - indieWIRE

'Precious' Review: Too Powerful for Tears - TIME

'Precious': Has the Black Ghetto Changed? | Newsweek Movies | Newsweek.com

Review: 'Precious' displays power of film - CNN.com

Precious : Review : Rolling Stone

'Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire' Film Review - BV on Movies

Pushing Precious: Don?t Hate the Players, Hate the Game | The Defenders Online

Shadow And Act Shadow And Act “Precious” Reviews Round-Up!

Magenta Panther · 11-12-2009, 11:05 AM

This is exactly the kind of movie I avoid. I leave it to the art house mavens.

Crazy Larry · 11-12-2009, 12:48 PM

A friend of mine saw it a few days ago and liked it. But, he did say it was not for the squeamish.

He did say the performances where excellent.

I'm not sure if I'm going to see it though, still on the fence about it.

cositaluvsmickey · 11-12-2009, 01:40 PM

I want to read the book before I see it. I heard the book has a lot more graphic scenes then in the moive.

11-06-2009, 12:53 PM	#2
clairebear Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 650	Re: Precious, in Select Theaters Nov. 6 Wow, I had never seen that poster before. It is very powerful. I definitely plan to see this movie when it comes out.

11-06-2009, 01:17 PM	#3
CaliforniaAdventurer Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 22,314	Re: Precious, in Select Theaters Nov. 6 This movie will probably get a lot of critical acclaim. *Oprah Winfrey on Precious: Don't Expect to "Enjoy" It* Today 10:27 AM PST by Marc Malkin Director Lee Daniels insists he never thought that his new movie, Precious, would have much success. In fact, he never even thought it would be released in theaters. "I thought it was going to go straight to DVD," Daniels told me last night at Precious' AFI Fest 2009 presented by Audi premiere in Hollywood. "I mean, who was going to want to see a movie about an obese black girl learning how to read?" But then he got a call from Oprah Winfrey… "I was winning my second award at Sundance and the phone rang," Daniels said. "It was Oprah. I knew then I was not going to DVD." Winfrey and Tyler Perry immediately signed on as executive producers of the film, which centers on an illiterate 16-year-old Harlem girl (played by newcomer and now awards-season favorite Gabourey Sidibe) who gives birth to two children fathered by her own father. "I called to say, 'I have to do whatever I can to help promote this movie,'" said Winfrey, who received a standing ovation last night when Lee introduced her in the theater with, "Mama is in the house!" "When I finished this movie, I said, 'It split me open,'" Winfrey said. "You are in for an experience...I don't know if the word is enjoy, but you will appreciate this experience." Also at the premiere were castmembers Mo'Nique, Paula Patton, Mariah Carey, Sherri Shepherd and Sidibe, along with Will Smith, Sidney Poitier, Paula Abdul, Star Jones, Mary J. Blige, Forest Whitaker, Olivia Wilde and singer Robin Thicke. Daniels said he has another project in the works with Ms. Winfrey. "I'm writing something for her," he said, quickly adding, "But I'm not allowed to talk about it."

11-06-2009, 01:27 PM	#4
Mouse princess Is it Spring yet? Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: in the cold Posts: 10,351 Blog Entries: 2	Re: Precious, in Select Theaters Nov. 6 I saw a clip of this and I want to see it. But from what I read this morning- the reviews were good, but said it might have been a bit too much. Still a movie to see, but that it would have been better if it was toned down a bit. Also, I believe it is just running on a limited showing for only about 2 weeks. Which means since I have 2 young kids I doubt than that I will get a chance to see this in the theatre and will wait until it comes out on DVD. __________________ Fratsor Sister - Delta Mu Chi Alpha ΔΜΧΑ

11-06-2009, 01:37 PM	#5
sunnygirl finding my way back Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: lost Posts: 20,228 Blog Entries: 67	Re: Precious, in Select Theaters Nov. 6 I saw a preview and read several articles praising this film. My 15 year old daughter wants to see it, and we may go together. I don't anticipate it being a pleasant film to watch, but from what I understand it's supposed to really be inspirational. __________________ You're gonna drown in the mess you've made With your self inflicted hate You turn your back on the friends you'd lose When they don't follow all your rules But people are what they want to be They're not lemmings to the sea Maybe it's time that you looked at yourself Stop blaming life on someone else

11-07-2009, 12:39 AM	#6
Flickering Bulb keh! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: So. CA Posts: 448	Re: Precious, in Select Theaters Nov. 6 i think the poster is definitely beautiful. such great graphic design : D

11-07-2009, 12:43 AM	#7
astrologic keeper of the awesome Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: the University of Kansas Posts: 3,690 Blog Entries: 8	Re: Precious, in Select Theaters Nov. 6 The trailer really had me intrigued. Not sure if I'll see it or not, however. __________________ this post brought to you by a little faith, trust & pixie dust!

11-08-2009, 06:31 PM	#8
Retrocool The Iger Sanction Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Along the Magic Highway, USA Posts: 886	Re: Precious, in Select Theaters Nov. 6 Some reviews: Precious :: rogerebert.com :: Reviews The Audacity of 'Precious' - NYTimes.com 'Precious' is raw and painful but poignant - USATODAY.com 'Precious' cuts deep -- latimes.com cinemadaily \| 'Precious' Polarizes - indieWIRE 'Precious' Review: Too Powerful for Tears - TIME 'Precious': Has the Black Ghetto Changed? \| Newsweek Movies \| Newsweek.com Review: 'Precious' displays power of film - CNN.com Precious : Review : Rolling Stone 'Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire' Film Review - BV on Movies Pushing Precious: Don?t Hate the Players, Hate the Game \| The Defenders Online Shadow And Act Shadow And Act “Precious” Reviews Round-Up! __________________ Television is a medium because anything well done is rare. - Fred Allen The amount of poverty and suffering required for the emergence of a Rockefeller, and the amount of depravity that the accumulation of a fortune of such magnitude entails, are left out of the picture, and it is not always possible to make the people in general see this.- Ernesto 'Che' Guevara Look to the name Walt Disney for the finest in family entertainment!

11-12-2009, 11:05 AM	#9
Magenta Panther Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 243	Re: Precious, in Select Theaters Nov. 6 This is exactly the kind of movie I avoid. I leave it to the art house mavens.

11-12-2009, 12:48 PM	#10
Crazy Larry My prices are INSANE! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Beautiful Downtown Los Angeles Posts: 437	Re: Precious, in Select Theaters Nov. 6 A friend of mine saw it a few days ago and liked it. But, he did say it was not for the squeamish. He did say the performances where excellent. I'm not sure if I'm going to see it though, still on the fence about it. __________________ Are you in the market for a used spaceship? I got'em all. I got Rockets, Saucers, Thrusters, and Boosters. I've got Photon Drives, Nutrino Drives. All right here under one roof! I've got Explorers, Scouts, Vangaurds, Redstones, Saturns, Titans, Imports, Exports, Alien Ships! All with LOW, LOW, mileage and ready to blast off the lot! Crazy Larry loves ya! ......Hurry up before they lock me up!

11-12-2009, 01:40 PM	#11
cositaluvsmickey Believer in fantasy Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Up in the clouds somewhere Posts: 4,827 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Precious, in Select Theaters Nov. 6 I want to read the book before I see it. I heard the book has a lot more graphic scenes then in the moive. __________________ "Your dead if you aim only for kids. Adults are only kids grown up, anyway." Walt Disney

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