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Precious: Based on the Novel PUSH by Sapphire Movie Reviews, Pictures
rottentomatoes.com — Synopsis: Lee Daniels's PRECIOUS: BASED ON THE NOVEL “PUSH” BY SAPPHIRE is a vibrant, honest and resoundingly hopeful film about the human capacity to grow and overcome. Set in Harlem in 1987, it is... Lee Daniels's PRECIOUS: BASED ON THE NOVEL “PUSH” ... (more) Precious: Based on the Novel PUSH by Sapphire Movie ...
When Push Comes to Shove — and Shove Back, Hard
nymag.com — Some readers (and a posse led by Latoya Peterson at Jezebel) are angered by my review of Precious: Based on the Novel Push by Sapphire . They believe my language reflects deep and both conscious and unconscious prejudices toward African-Americans, ... (more) When Push Comes to Shove — and Shove Back, Hard

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Movie Review: Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire (2009)
ropeofsilicon.com — Gabourey Sidibe in Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire Photo: Lionsgate For almost 90-percent of it's runtime Precious is so bleak and downright desperate you wouldn't need to explain yourself if you told me you didn't want to ... (more) Movie Review: Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by ...
'Precious' Wins Again in Chicago
'Precious' Wins Again in Chicago
getthebigpicture.net — The indie flick Precious keeps racking up impressive festival wins. You'll start seeing more about it in just a couple weeks, I'm guessing, as Lionsgate looks to win its first Best Picture Oscar since Crash . Having the names Oprah and Tyler ... (more) 'Precious' Wins Again in Chicago
Oscars' best-picture race: 12 front-runners
Oscars' best-picture race: 12 front-runners
goldderby.latimes.com — Now that "Amelia" has dropped out of the Oscar sky, fewer possibilities remain on the best-picture horizon. As I size up the top race at this point, we have 12 front-runners for the 10 spots in that category plus a few other possibilities. BEST ... (more) Oscars' best-picture race: 12 front-runners
Watch 5 Clips From 'The Box', Would You Push the Button?
bloody-disgusting.com — You are the experiment. A simple wooden box promises to deliver its owner $1 million with the press of a button. However, pressing this button will simultaneously cause the death of another human being somewhere in the world. Do you push it? Beyond ... (more) Watch 5 Clips From 'The Box', Would You Push the Button?
Trailer #2: Precious
livingincinema.com — Another day, another trailer. This one popped up at the end of last week, but I sat on it because I think we already know what to expect from Precious . Nevertheless, everywhere it plays it gets raved about and it sounds like we’ll be hearing a lot ... (more) Trailer #2: Precious
Another Trailer for Awards Favorite 'Precious'
Another Trailer for Awards Favorite 'Precious'
getthebigpicture.net — The awards website In Contention keeps a running tally of the projected Oscar front-runners and currently, the Oprah - Tyler Perry production Precious is in the field for seven Academy Awards. All the big ones are represented - Picture, Director, Lead and Supporting Actress, and ... (more) Another Trailer for Awards Favorite 'Precious'
New Mariah Carey’s “Precious” Trailer Appear Online
New Mariah Carey’s “Precious” Trailer Appear Online
moviecarpet.com — Lionsgate has debuted a second trailer for Lee Daniels’”Precious: Based on the Novel Push by Sapphire”. Movie is set in Harlem in 1987. It revolves around Precious, an overweight, illiterate sixteen-year-old African-American girl born into a life no one would want. ... (more) New Mariah Carey’s “Precious” Trailer Appear Online
Exclusive: Lee Daniels Looking To Tackle Miss Saigon
comingsoon.net — Having directed Precious: Based on the Novel "Push" by Sapphire , one of the most buzzed about movies on the festival circuit this year, the world is clearly Lee Daniels' oyster even before the movie has received its theatrical release and he's ... (more) Exclusive: Lee Daniels Looking To Tackle Miss Saigon
Yes, the Gotham Awards snubbed 'Precious'
Yes, the Gotham Awards snubbed 'Precious'
goldderby.latimes.com — It's shocking, but the Manhattan-based awards that pride themselves on being Oscar precursors that hail the best indie movies of the year just snubbed the Manhattan-based indie that's poised to be the breakout hit at the next Academy Awards: ... (more) Yes, the Gotham Awards snubbed 'Precious'
Lee Daniels planning Miss Saigon movie
Lee Daniels planning Miss Saigon movie
totalfilm.com — Lee Daniels, who is winning praise for his new film Precious: Based On The Novel Push Bt Sapphire, is mulling the idea of turning Miss Saigon into a film. While it's still to early to say if he'll commit to it as his next project, it looks like he'll have some major producing support - Paula ... (more) Lee Daniels planning Miss Saigon movie
Wagner, Daniels in "Miss Saigon" Talks
weblogs.variety.com — In what would be her first film producing project since leaving the CEO slot at United Artists in 2008, Paula Wagner is mobilizing a screen version of “Miss Saigon” as a directing vehicle for Lee Daniels. Daniels, who has drawn festival acclaim for ... (more) Wagner, Daniels in "Miss Saigon" Talks
Wagner heads to 'Saigon' with Daniels
Wagner heads to 'Saigon' with Daniels
variety.com — 'Precious' director to helm musical adaptation In what would be her first film producing project since leaving the CEO slot at United Artists in 2008, Paula Wagner is mobilizing a screen version of "Miss Saigon" as a directing vehicle for Lee Daniels. ... (more) Wagner heads to 'Saigon' with Daniels
'Precious' Director Might Make 'Miss Saigon' Musical
'Precious' Director Might Make 'Miss Saigon' Musical
getthebigpicture.net — On the heels of the positive word of mouth brewing for his upcoming Precious: Based on the Novel Push by Sapphire , producer and director Lee Daniels is in line for a major follow-up. Though nothing is official, former United Artists executive Paula Wagner wants Daniels for a big screen ... (more) 'Precious' Director Might Make 'Miss Saigon' Musical
Armchair Daily: News From the World of Movies & TV
Armchair Daily: News From the World of Movies & TV
armchaircommentary.com — SOUPY SALES DIES : Comedian Soupy Sales , famous for throwing pies at everyone--including himself--died Thursday at the age of 83. Other deaths this week: Actor Joseph Wiseman , who played Dr. No in the first James Bond film, at age 91; Vic Mizzy , who composed the "Addams Family" ... (more) Armchair Daily: News From the World of Movies & TV