Movie Review: Precious (Based on the Novel 'PUSH' by Sapphire)

Oprah, Tyler Perry, Mo'Nique, Mariah Carey, Paula Patton
This movie has been stamped with the seal of approval from all the of powerful urban movers and shakers. Since the moment Oprah raved about it on her show earlier in the year, many movie goers waited with anticipation for Precious to hit theatres. The creators had many intrigued with the appeal of providing a movie that portrayed African-Americans in pivotal roles, since The Color Purple or Beloved. The movie Precious has stepped up and done a fantastic job at doing just that!

PRECIOUS is based on the novel ‘PUSH’ by Sapphire and is described by Lionsgate as "vibrant, honest and resoundingly hopeful film about the human capacity to grow and overcome."

Set in Harlem in 1987, it is the story of Claireece “Precious” Jones (Gabourey Sidibe), a sixteen-year-old African-American girl born into a life no one would want.

Viewing the movie after reading the intense novel, it was confirmed that reading the book first would be more of an emotional experience in order to truly grasp the plight of the main character. Although supporting actress, Mo'Nique, was phenomenal in carrying the plight of the main characters struggles, a sense of connection with some of the characters became quite hard. However, if it was the creator, Lee Daniels, and author, Sapphire, intent to make you feel compelled to appreciate your life, love, and faith then this movie deserves an award.

Queen and Common: Just Wright

Miss Flair girl herself, Queen Latifah and Chicago's own - in all of his sexiness - Common are set to star in a film together opposite Paula Patton (Idlewild), Miss Clair Huxtable, Phylicia Rashaad and Foxy Brown Pam Grier.





The romantic comedy, Just Wright, is about a physical therapist that falls for a basketball player she is helping to recover from a career-threatening injury. The 2 rapper/actors as been spotted on the set in NYC. The film is directed by Sanaa Hamri look out for it to hit theaters in 2010.

Flair TV Movie Picks: Favela Rising

If you decide to spend a cold, Winter night at home instead of going out, I highly recommend renting the movie Favela Rising.




Favela Rising is a Brazilian documentary from 2006 that is set in one of the most dangerous slums in Rio de Janeiro. The documentary follows Anderson Sa, a man whose experiences growing up in the dangeous favelas caused him to create the band AfroReggae. AfroReggae, however, is not your typical band. Besides creating world-famous music, the band teaches young kids hip-hop music, the rhythms of the streets, and Afro-Brazilian dance. By introducing these highly at-risk youth to the powerful influences of music, the kids are bound in an influential, positive brotherhood, before they have the chance to be recruited into the gangs that fill the Brazilian favela's streets with drugs, violence and death. This is an incredibly powerful and interesting story about one man's ability to make a difference, and all of our abilities to overcome even the most challenging obstacles.