So the much talked about film “Precious” finally opens in select cities today (then rolls out across the country over the next couple of weeks). I’m sure a lot of folks are probably saying finally because this flick has been hyped since January when it premiered at Sundance and blew those in attendance away. That is  certainly a long lead time but I’m here to say that the film definitely lives up to all the hype. Read the full story

While many of you are debating whether you’ll actually make it to the theater to see “Precious” next week (umm, take a couple of big girl pill and see it!), the women who plays the title role is already picking up awards for her performance. Gabourey “Gabby” Sidibe who plays the illiterate, obese, pregnant, abused teen in the film adapation of “Push” by Sapphire, won The New Hollywood Award at The Hollywood Awards Ceremony last night. Many believe that the Hollywood Awards are a precursor for what’s to come (yes, I’m talking Golden Globes and Oscar) when the full-fledged awards seasons gets in swing early next year. Read the full story

Singer, poet and author Sapphire had another amazing moment this weekend when the film adaptation of her book “Push” premiered at The New York Film Festival. There’s no doubt that director Lee Daniels deserves accolades for the work he’s done on “Precious” but if this sister hadn’t written such a riveting and heartbreaking book there would be nothing to celebrate.

If you’ve already read Push, the debut novel by Sapphire you won’t soon forget it. (If not, you should read the book now!). It’s the haunting tale of Claireece Precious Jones, an overweight, undereducated, abused black girl trying to survive. And the author, a poet, has written it just the way she talks (which will take some time to decipher). The reason you should read the book now is to get ready for the movie which should make its way to a theater near you sometime later this year. Read the full story