Oh So "Precious"

This is definitly a chick flick.

However, its a gritty movie that deserves to be seen by the strong and silent type just as well as all the rest. Word of caution: don't go there if you are looking for something cheery and lighthearted.

Oprah produced it so that means it will have something like, "oh you should...." and "we need to...." kind of pontification which was for sure there but not as bad as it usually is in Spike Lee movies. Most all of that is subtle and under the covers. (no pun intended)

There is no pun and there is no humor but if you laughed while watching Pulp Fiction you might laugh at some situations in this movie too. The "funny" is more situational and unintentional than otherwise.

The story of precious may resonate with thousands. Worse still, and unfortunately, some people maybe reliving some part of their lives while watching this movie. The flashbacks and flash forwards are all too real and add that special character to the movie that will make it worth your while.

The story of a young girl that has seen it all and done it all in short span of time what most others do in a lifetime.

The movie initially came off as stuffy and the ending was just blah ending for something that has so much going on throughout the entire movie but more you think about it more it grows on you and you start to see the point of bringing these issue in the fore. Tormented women that have nowhere to go. How many people in our midst are in this situation but we don't know about it. OK, that was crazy question! Bonus: You get to see Mariah Carey sans all the Makeup. Some girls have to do a lot, don't they. Some bonus.

Thank you Oprah.

On a scale of 1-5 and 5 being the best, this movie gets 4-1/2. Make it your first choice except if you are on a first date.

You Can Kiss Their A$$ Now - Again

They just got done with the Golden Globe Awards. Here comes the Screen Guild Awards. This all in anticipation of the big awards: The Oscars which will be sometimes in March. Lot of kissing A$$ going on within an industry that keeps everything on the inside. The whole movie industry is insidious and feeds on its own. Hundred years and the same set of people are making millions without having to pay a dime in taxes. Ever heard of any movie making any money other than what it takes in at the box office?

Have you ever wondered what are all those names that you see rolling by at the start of any movie. Yes, they are a ponzi scheme to keep the profits on the inside. The age old cliche: You scratch my back and I'll scratch yours. From the accountants to distribution to delivery and transportation, all done by the people on the inside. How did Slum dog millionaire won any awards last year is anybody's guess. Perhaps it's just as well so that they can have at least one example to show any critic. Just one.

Last 50 or so years have seen one holocaust related movie after another win the awards of one kind or another. If its not about something j3wish then it will not win the award. Casablanca to modern day Reader, all are prime examples of a sure formula for winning at the Oscars.
Can anybody enter the movie business and legitimately compete?

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