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10/23/17

Movie Trailer: Taraji P. Henson Stars In Tyler Perry's 'Acrimony'

Celebrity Bug 10/23/2017 0

Golden Globe-winning actress Taraji P. Henson reunites with her 'I Can Do Bad All By Myself' collaborator Tyler Perry in the forthcoming thriller 'Acrimony', which co-stars Lyriq Bent and is set to hit theaters on March 30th.

In the film, Henson stars as Melina, a faithful wife tired of standing by her devious husband is enraged when it becomes clear she has been betrayed. Watch the trailer beneath:

Movie Trailer: 'Tyler Perry’s Temptation'

Vanessa Williams

Celebrity Bug 12/28/2012 0

Lionsgate has released the trailer to Tyler Perry's new film 'Temptation: Confessions of a Marriage Counselor', which is set for release on March 29th, 2013.

A bold exploration of the intrigue and perils of infidelity, the film is a compelling story that dives straight into the heart of obsessive passion. "It’s about a woman who starts to get restless in her relationship and her choice to be with another man has a huge effect on the rest of her life," explains Perry. "She goes on a journey, in her career and in her marriage, and she ends up in a very different place than she expected." Trailer beneath:

Tyler Perry Beefs Up For 'Men's Health'

Tyler Perry

Celebrity Bug 10/25/2012 0

Tyler Perry takes a dramatic and serious turn in his latest film 'Alex Cross', which raked in $11.4 million over the weekend, and on the November issue of Men's Health, the multifaceted star shows off his slimmer and healthier frame.

In the new magazine (currently on stands), Perry talks about training for the title role, his 30-pound weight loss and why he is enjoying the freedom that his wealth affords him. View quotes and another shot from the health publication beneath:

On the Confidence Being In-Shape Give Him:
"I walk into a room with a lot more confidence. All my life I've tried to hide my height. I was taller than everybody else and stood out, so I would slouch and try to hide it. But with what I've been able to do with my body, I'm owning it. I'm standing up when I walk into a room."

On the Freedom His Wealth Brings:
"I've worked my entire life to get to this place. The first 28 years of my life, it was hell and misery. Now I can do whatever I want. I don't want any drama; I don't want to argue; I don't want to answer to anybody. I've worked too hard to get here, and I'm loving this freedom."

TYLER PERRY ROLLS OUT 'GOOD DEEDS' TRAILER

Tyler Perry

Celebrity Bug 12/15/2011 0

Multifaceted star Tyler Perry has just unveiled the trailer for his upcoming movie 'Good Deeds', co-starring Gabrielle Union, Thandie Newton and many more.

In the film, Perry stars as Wesley Deeds. One day, Wesley does a good deed for Lindsey (Newton), a single mother, and it enlivens a connection that threatens to change his relationship with his fiancée, Natalie (Union) and the way he sees life.

Peep the theatrical trailer for the movie, due in theaters on February 24th, below:

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10/22/11

KIM KARDASHIAN BOOKS NEW TYLER PERRY FILM

Tyler Perry

Celebrity Bug 10/22/2011 0

Beautiful star Kim Kardashian has signed on to co-star in the new Tyler Perry feature film 'The Marriage Counselor', which is based on his 2008 stage play.

In the film, which is slated to begin shooting on October 26th, Jurnee Smollett plays the lead character Judith and Kardashian will play Judith's co-worker Ava, who supports her as she deals with complicated affairs in her own personal life.

TYLER PERRY OPENS UP TO 'EBONY'

Tyler Perry

Celebrity Bug 7/13/2011 0

Filmmaker Tyler Perry covers the August issue of Ebony, where he opens up about his mother, respecting Spike Lee and almost becoming a daddy.

'MADEA'S BIG HAPPY FAMILY': TRAILER

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Celebrity Bug 2/27/2011 0

Here is the first trailer to be released from 'Madea's Big Happy Family', the latest film from Tyler Perry, which is set for release on April 22nd.

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11/2/10

'FOR COLORED GIRLS': CAST ON 'ESSENCE'

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Celebrity Bug 11/02/2010 0

The women and men of 'For Colored Girls', based on the award-winning play by Ntozake Shange, pose for the December 2010 issue of Essence.

'FOR COLORED GIRLS' [MOVIE TRAILER]

Tyler Perry

Celebrity Bug 9/15/2010 0

Watch the official theatrical trailer for 'For Colored Girls', a film, which hits theaters in November and was adapted for the screen by Tyler Perry.

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9/10/10

'FOR COLORED GIRLS' POSTERS REVEALED

Tyler Perry

Celebrity Bug 9/10/2010 0

Here are the official movie posters for the Tyler Perry-directed adaptation of 'For Colored Girls', originally a play by Ntozake Shange, which has been moved up to November 5th to qualify for the Academy Awards.

(Pictured Above: Janet Jackson, Thandie Newton, Kerry Washington, Anika N. Rose, Phylicia Rashad, Loretta Devine, Kimberly Elise and Academy Award-winning actress Whoopi Goldberg.)

JANET JACKSON CHATS ON 'OPRAH'

Tyler Perry

Celebrity Bug 4/03/2010 0

Iconic entertainer Janet Jackson stopped by 'The Oprah Winfrey Show' to talk about the death of Michael Jackson and how it was the vehicle for her performance in 'Why Did I Get Married Too?'.

REVIEW: 'WHY DID I GET MARRIED TOO?'

Tyler Perry

Celebrity Bug 4/03/2010 0

SYNOPSIS & DEVELOPMENT

Gathering for their annual couples retreat, where they ask the question 'Why Did I Get Married?', four couples take a trip to the Bahamas, where the problems and secrets within their marriages are revealed and brought to the light.

For Terry (Tyler Perry) and Dianne (Sharon Leal), this means facing the hurdle of the emotional affair that she is having with a co-worker, while Angela (Tasha Smith) struggles with trusting her husband Marcus (Michael Jai White), a task that is only heighten by his refusal to provide her with the password to his phone.

Affected by the move from Colorado to Atlanta, as well as, a new baby, Troy (Lamman Rucker) and Shelia (Jill Scott) are conquering the burden of managing their finances, and Troy begins to question his manhood and place the blame on his wife for not being able to find a job. Matters are only made worse for the couple when her ex-husband Mike (Richard T. Jones), who is battling cancer, crashes the trip and aims to win back the woman he lost.

Like most Perry productions, these are issues that you can safely assume will eventually work themselves out and end happily, but when Patricia (Janet Jackson) and Gavin (Malik Yoba), who always have the solution for everyone else, use the getaway to announce they are getting a divorce, the two are embroiled a messy divorce that comes to a destructive conclusion.

PERFORMANCES

The film's strongest asset comes into play with the cast, who are completely believable as group of friends. In fact, the interaction shared between them feels so genuine, that you are taken back to similar gatherings with your friends.

Still, the obvious highlight is Janet Jackson, who turns in an emotionally-charged performance that surprises you in more ways than one. Filmed in the months surrounding her brother's death, you feel her pain and grief pouring through the screen, a feat that not only touches your heart, but also makes you realize that you may have given Jackson less credit than she deserved as an actress.

Tasha Smith, who plays Angela and was an immense delight in the first feature, is quite the opposite in this film as she becomes nothing more than a continuation of the stereotypical black woman that she played in the first film.

It's not the fact that Perry places a character of this magnitude in every one of his productions or the lack of growth displayed within her character that are the issues here, but rather the fact that none of her jokes seem natural and that it all comes across as Smith grabbing for laughs as oppose to them being handed to her.

Aside from that, Perry is also unbelievable as Terry, given his delivery in movies where he plays any character other than his alter-ego Madea, always seems to take a path reminiscent of the gun-shooting diva.

DIRECTION & VISUAL

Directed by Perry, who has directed all of his films expect 'Diary of a Mad Black Woman', he struggles with making transitions and things don't flow as smoothly as they would if he invested in a director with the proper experience.

He deserves credit for shouldering so many duties (actor, writer, producer and director), but by delivering such mediocre performances with each task, one has to point out that maybe Perry should limit the number of caps he wears.

FINAL VERDICT

With the original film in 2007, Perry delivered what still stands as his best work, the script and characters were well-developed, and it relied less on his wild writing antics and more on trying to get its point across.

Here, however, Perry erases all of the personal growth the characters acquired throughout the first feature and they relapse back into their old patterns, only to leave the audience feeling cheated, which is the consistent result of his films.

Ending with a cliffhanger that leads you to believe a third film may surface, he plays it safe and even when he tries to stir the pot, it's a move that you already saw coming and to put it simply, 'Married Too' is worth watching for one reason only, the incredible performance supplied by Janet Jackson.

3 out of 5

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JANET JACKSON PROMOTES 'MARRIED'

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Celebrity Bug 3/22/2010 0

Janet Jackson, who is gearing up to shoot a video for "Nothing", continued her promotional efforts for 'Why Did I Get Married Too?' by appearing on 'The Today Show' with Tyler Perry and another press junket interview.

'WHY DID I GET MARRIED TOO?' [POSTER]

Tyler Perry

Celebrity Bug 2/18/2010 0

Peep the official movie poster for 'Why Did I Get Married Too?', the sequel to the 2007 blockbuster that stars Janet Jackson.

As previously reported, Janet Jackson recorded the film's theme entitled "Nothing", with Jermaine Dupri and Bryan-Michael Cox.

'WHY DID I GET MARRIED TOO?' [THEATRICAL TRAILER]

Tyler Perry

Celebrity Bug 2/03/2010 0

Tyler Perry reteams with Janet Jackson and the original cast in 'Why Did I Get Married Too?', the sequel to his 2007 blockbuster.

'WHY DID I GET MARRIED TOO?' [TEASER TRAILER]

Tyler Perry

Celebrity Bug 11/18/2009 0

Here's the teaser trailer for Tyler Perry's 'Why Did I Get Married Too?', the sequel to the original 2007 hit. Janet Jackson, Jill Scott and the hilarious Tasha Smith ("You Got it from Walter") return to reprise their roles.

'I Can Do Bad All By Myself' Trailer

Tyler Perry

Celebrity Bug 7/22/2009 0

Check out the official trailer for Tyler Perry's forthcoming movie, I Can Do Bad All By Myself, which hits theaters on September 11th and stars Taraji P. Henson and Adam Rodriquez.

Looks like a winner. The actress recently joined the drama Kung Fu Kid, which stars Will Smith's son Jaden Smith.

'Precious' Trailer

Tyler Perry

Celebrity Bug 5/13/2009 0

Monique, along with newcomer Gabourey Sidibe, Paula Patton, Mariah Carey and Lenny Kravitz, star in 'Precious', the story of Claireece Precious Jones, who endures unimaginable hardships in her young life. Abused by her mother, raped by her father, she grows up poor, angry, illiterate, fat, unloved and generally unnoticed. So what better way to learn about her than through her own, halting dialect.

Based on the novel 'Push' by Sapphire, the film is already garnishing early Oscar buzz and has collected the Grand Jury and Audience awards at Sundance. Additionally, the film is being presented by Oprah Winfrey and Tyler Perry.

The Lionsgate film opens in theaters on November 6th.

Mary J. Blige Joins Tyler Perry's 'I Can Do Bad All By Myself'

Tyler Perry

Celebrity Bug 3/20/2009 0

Mary J. Blige has signed on to star alongside Taraji P. Henson in "I Can Do Bad All by Myself," Tyler Perry's upcoming film for Lionsgate.

The movie, which based on his play of the same name, is set for a nationwide release on September 11.

Blige, will portray a nightclub manager and singer, who is a good friend to Henson's character. Perry's signature character Madea will be featured in the film.

Lensing is taking place at the Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta.

Movie Review: 'Madea Goes To Jail'

Tyler Perry

Celebrity Bug 2/26/2009 0

At long last, Madea returns to the big screen in Tyler Perry's Madea Goes To Jail. This time America's favorite irreverent, pistol-packin' grandmomma is raising hell behind bars and lobbying for her freedom...Hallelujer!

After a high-speed freeway chase puts Madea in front of the judge, her reprieve is short-lived as anger management issues get the best of her and land her in jail. A gleeful Joe couldn't be happier at Madea's misfortune. But Madea's eccentric family members the Browns rally behind her, lending their special "country" brand of support.

Meanwhile, Assistant District Attorney Joshua Hardaway is on the fast track to career success. But Hardaway lands a case too personal to handle - defending young prostitute and former drug addict Candace Washington and asks his fiancée and fellow ADA Linda Holmes to fill in on his behalf. When Candace ends up in jail, Madea befriends the young woman, protecting her in a "motherly" way as only Madea can.

Storyline:

After a hard child life in the ghetto, Assistant District Attorney Joshua Hardaway (Derek Luke) finally seems to have everything in place. He's successful at his job and engaged to his beautiful co-worker Linda (Ion Overman). Even he couldn't have assumed that his lifelong friend Candy's appearance would not only make him reevaluate his relationship, but his life all together.

Struggling from a life of addiction and prostitution Candy (Keshia Knight Pulliam) reemerges in court and out of a sense of guilt and obligation for what happened in college, Josh stands by her to lend a helping hand. A task that doesn't sit well with his fiancee Linda and prompts her to get dirty in the handling of Candy's case, which you know will come back to haunt before the movie comes to an end.

In the mean time, Madea, as always, has once again found herself on the wrong side of the law, after the destruction of a lady's car in a K-Mart parking lot, puts her back in front of the judge, after catching a break at the beginning of the movie. Unfortunately, this time she's out of chances and forced to take a vacation behind bars.

The problem with the storyline is Perry wants the story to be intense, comedic, and heartfelt, at the same time, which is something his writing skills just aren't capable of doing. At least not, at this point in his career. The story also doesn't put enough emphasis on the star, Madea, instead writing her off as nothing more than a supporting role, to make room for Josh and Candy, which leaves you feeling shortchanged.

That said, failure surfaces the most in Perry's ability to keep you guessing, because from Candy's past incident to how the ending would unfold is never truly a mystery. Its predictable and you know the answers to everything before he ever gives them to you. As always, the fairy tale ending never ceases to be left out in a Tyler Perry film, which not only insult the audience's intelligence, but his writing skills as well.

Acting:

The acting is just what you've come to expect from a Perry production, which can range from good to terribly bad. Derek Luke and Viola Davis, have both given better performance, but in their defense, they've also had better material to work with. Tyler Perry, as Madea, Joe, and Bryan is just what you want him to be, while Keshia Knight Pulliam seems to have lost all natural acting ability since her Cosby days, and David Mann and Tamela Mann, continue to be their usual annoying selves. Luckily, Brown and Cora's screen time is limited.

Direction & Visual:

Aside from writing and staring in the production, Tyler Perry was also the main man behind the camera and he does a solid job. Sadly, he doesn't keep up the progression from The Family That Preys until now.

Overall:

The film has its ups and down and the good, bad, and ugly parts are all included. On a positive note, Perry does continue his trend of lining his movies with a life lessons, this one being forgiveness.

That said, when it comes to his movies, it's not a question of which of Perry's seven films is best, as Why Did I Get Married?, The Family That Preys, and Daddy's Little Girls, remain atop that list and trust me its not a conscience that Madea's relevance doesn't take place in either.

2 out of 5

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