Celebs hit up the 2009 New York Film Festival’s screening of ‘Precious’ at Alice Tully Hall over the weekend. The film has been the buzz for months now and is expected to be released in limited theaters on November 6th. Peep some photos below.
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I cannot WAIT to see this movie.
MCC and Nick looks great! xxxxxxxxxx
angel, is mary j a part of the film? I think its the second time I see her with the cast!
monique might be busy with her own show,
this movie is gonna be good, I will recommand it to my friends
they look good, gabourey needs to lose a lil weight it can be hard but its for her own health, be big and healthy.
I see Mariah is still dressing like $2 hooker. Gabourey Sidibe looks a hot..hot…mess! Omg! Paula’s ensemble looks cheap and tacky…where’s Monique?
Sherri..there is something off about her…like she has a skinny face w/ huge boobs..very odd build..ewww & smh
between this & “good hair”
2009 should be a good year for black cinema
SMH@Mariah…Miss lady will forever be young @ heart…cant even hate on her because when I reach her age Imma still be doin me as well ..lol
Love Robert Deniro and the fact he has impeccable taste in women
This movie I just have such a great feeling about it. Ive been missing me a really good BLACK STAR movie for a very long time. The young lady that is playing PRECIOUS reminds me of this girl I read about in a book by Mary Monroe called “God Dont Like Ugly”….that would have been a great movie as well.
@ 3. I think she recorded a song for the soundtrack.
I am so looking forward to this movie.
Mary looking great as always. Paula I love the dress. It looks good on you! ! !
this movie should be good. but i hate when things are overrated or get a lot of buzz/Hype..it really dulls the movie down.
but yeah that precious girl looks very uncomfortable.
paula is cute…until u get to the shoes
but from the ankle up, i LOVES it
if its anything like the book… i think Mariah is only in the movie for a hot second llooking forward to the movie tho
I heard Monique wont promote the movie because she wants more money! If you notice she hasn’t been at any of the premeires.
Mary has a couple of songs, including the title song, on the movie soundtrack. That is why she has been at a few of the premieres. Can’t go wrong with friends like Oprah and Tyler Perry. Get that $ Mary!
thx angel!
yes I heard monique is smellin herself too much these days hopin its not true though
Lenny and his daughter look more like boyfriend/girlfriend then father/daughter. He looks so young. sexy self.
#6
God Don’t Like Ugly would also be a TERRIFIC Movie.
I can’t get through these previews without wanting to cry.
I do plan on seeing the movie. We all need to release some tears from time to time as it is cleanising. I noticed that during Tyler’s “I Can Do Bad All By Myself”. Once I started crying, it went from sad to happy tears. LOL
I know it’s all off the subject, but it’s true. LOL
Dont talk about Gabourey Sidibe y’all know she is facially challenged…..I heard a lot of bad talk about Monique too….I wouldn’t doubt it though….she always did have a “bite” with her comedy. And I hated when she talked about skinny women, because she went right out and lost weight. Hater.
Mary recorded the theme song for the movie called “I Can See In Color.” It plays during a pivotal scene in the movie. It’s also considered to be a possible contender for Best Song at the Oscars. She wrote it with music by Raphael Saadiq.
I wanna see this movie! Go Nick and Mariah!!!
Despite the disturbing subject matter, I’m still going to check the movie out opening weekend. Dang, does Lenny age at all? Mary is always gorgeous. I am upset with Gabourey’s purple Grimace outfit. She’s not a bad looking girl and Oprah could’ve volunteered her stylist to give this young lady a better form fitted & colored dress to wear.
OK, so the obvious has to be said…is that girl gonna lose weight now?
What is the excuse to remain fat at this point?
oooookaaaaay…here we go again with Oprah promoting this garbage.
Her favourite topics to feed the back masses under the guise of ‘inspiration’ and ‘exposing ills’.
hmmmmm lets see……lets see….
Incest caused by the evil black man ——- check.
More evil black males that are out to just rape the black woman and child —-check.
The sick and twisted disfuctional black family —– check.
The poor lil black female child that overcomes it all —– check.
And i from what i’ve heard the black female mother is also some kind of predator.
Gee Oprah has really outdone herself this time *snickers*
Its such a TRAGEDY that quite a number of young (especially women) will go out and read/watch this crap. Such a tragedy.
So much for Mariah pregnancy rumors, although she could be in early stages.
I wish Mo’nique would reconsider promoting the movie. I heard her role in the movie was spectacular and possible an Oscar nominee but I understand he stand.
I really hope the rumors about Monique being a “diva” about not promoting this movie because I think this role will definitely elevate her to mainstream. People need to stop judging Gabby on her weight since none of us know her to talk trash. She seems like a nice young lady from what Ive seen so thats what matters, not how much she weighs. Cant wait for this movie to drop.
Yes I def will be trying to go see this.
I don’t know who she is but that Chyna girl is very attractive but she loses points for the dress made out of furniture upholstery.
That’s all…
This movie should be good.
precious looks ABSOLUTELY, POSITIVELY, DREADFUL! however, i cannot wait to see the movie.
@22 SETIAN. It’s not promoting, it’s exposing. The issues addressed in the film are ones that plague many families. But these issues aren’t often addressed; they are swept under the rug only to manifest in very troubling ways that affect not only the persons directly involved, but the community at large. That’s what makes a film like this important.
If you want to see fantasy, may I suggest “Where The Wild Things are.” It may be more on your level.
CL im surprised yall didnt mention Monique not promoting this movie.
People are giving her such a hard time. They forget that Monique has been hustling and banking for years, acting like this movie will make or break her. Monique could do stand up and still be paid out the a$$. Ill be checking out her show on BET
Zoe Kravitz looks like her mother Lisa Bonet.
We’re looking forward to the movie “Precious”
The Kravtiz look great I love them!
I just watched that movie with Lisa Bonet and Will Smith Enemy of State last night!
I can’t wait to see this movie!
I like Paula Patton look
Monique is busy with her new late night show.
I heard Monique isn’t doing any press for the film because she want’s to be paid for the promotion since she was barely paid for the film. That since Oprah and Tyler Perry are distributing the film she feels they can afford to pay for her services. I really hope that’s not true because stuff like that can overshadow her perfomance and ultimately ruin her chances of winning any awards come award season and definitly ruin her Oscar chances.
one word (gastric band) for the whale in purple ohh and lips sewn together to stop further eating.
Is that the HAMBUGERLER?!
Is that the HAMBUGERLER?!!
OOPS!! I mean Grimace!!!
Is that Grimace!?!?!!!
lol
Can’t wait to see the movie. Where is Bootz in her mama Monique needs a reality check. She may have lost a few pounds but she still a big woman to. But i guess when people lose a few pounds in get a couple of checks they get the big head. M. Carey look like she is afraid for Nick to breath like someone else may snatch him. She seems to be way more into him then him her. She still looks older then him know matter how fine she is. lol
Saw the movie at a film festival last nite it was great! Mo should definetely be nominated for an Oscar. She clowned!
I’m going to check this movie out and I’m curious to see how Monique does in a dramatic role. On another note I’ve finally noticed a flaw in the beautiful Paula Patton, in the pic with Mary I noticed an ever so small blemish on her right knee,(you really have to search hard for it) so in my book she’s not a 10 just a 9.9 lol
IN LIMITED theaters??? hope it come to ohio
LMAO – Some of yall are mean….
Paula – I think she looks good.
@6 I agree that God dont like Ugly would be a good book… Along with the whole Black Girl Lost series of books.
I cant wait to see the movie…
@bout the star actress in the purple she has a GREAT personality… The found the perfect actress to play the part of precious.
NEW YORK POST – MONIQUE IS NOT A NICE PERSON
Breakout star Mo’Nique isn’t considered that “precious” by executives at Lionsgate, which produced her forthcoming film. In fact, as first reported by showbiz411.com, the 41-year-old comedian’s bad attitude and shameless demands for money may jeopardize her chance for Oscar glory – all this before the highly anticipated movie opens on Nov. 6.
The star was MIA Saturday night at the New York Film Festival premiere of the buzzworthy flick “Precious.” She also allegedly ditched her promotional duties during the Toronto Film Festival when she was denied a $100,000 appearance fee.
“That money didn’t even include hair and makeup costs. She also demanded that her glam squad fly first class,” sniped an incredulous industry source. “Apparently, she’s ignorant as to how the Hollywood system works.”
According to our snitch, exasperated studio chiefs suggested that executive producer Oprah Winfrey get involved to deflate Mo’Nique’s substantial ego, but even O couldn’t stop the actress from seeing green.
“Mo’Nique said she signed on to do this film for a small amount of money. She said she didn’t care about ‘no Oscar’ – all that mattered was ‘those Benjamins!’ Because Oprah and Tyler Perry are backing the film, she feels as though there should be a budget to pay for her promotional duties,” the source explains.
But the star’s attitude is starting to work against her. Winfrey and Tyler have reportedly instructed Lionsgate to put their promotional machine behind fellow stars Mariah Carey and Gabby Sidibe for the Oscar race. Those two are adept at playing the game; both turned up in New York and Toronto to push the film for free (although Carey, left, was 30 minutes late to Saturday’s Alice Tully Hall premiere and entered to boos from the audience in response to her tardiness).
“When people say, ‘You care more about money than winning an Oscar,’ well, what does an Oscar mean? An Oscar means more work when you win it, and that means more money!” retorts Mo’Nique in response to the allegations. “I couldn’t eat that Oscar. Everybody needs money, baby. That’s how we survive, right?”
Reps for Winfrey, Tyler and Lionsgate declined to comment, but the film’s director, Lee Daniels, was quick to say, “Mo’Nique is not a diva. She puts her soul into whatever she does. I love her very much.”
He does add, however, that “doing the press is hard for her because she’s in the moment.”
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IF MO’NIQUE IS BUSY WITH HER SHOW, WHO CARES
MARIAH CAREY IS THE BIGGEST SELLING FEMALE IN HISTORY AND SHE STILL MAKES TIME TO PROMOTE THIS MOVIE AND HER CD.
MO’NIQUE IS GONNA LOSE RESPECT IN THE INDUSTRY FOR THIS MESS
Hell Naw!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Lenny Kravitz be looking alil suspect with that photo! I mean why the hell is he holding his daughters hand like that? I know they blood and all, but they looking like they be practicing incest or something. LOL
You know that aint a good look man. SMH
Black people need to fix up, they getting more and more like white people and it aint a good look man.
Lenny & Zoe would make a cute couple!!!! LOL!!
Gabourey could have worn something more flattering. Also, she should wear her hair in its natural state..like a short fro. Sistas…when you were wigs and weaves that are bone straight.. ain’t nobody that damn stupid to think its your hair.
I HATE fake hair
Lenny & Zoe would make a cute couple!!!! LOL!!
Gabourey could have worn something more flattering. Also, she should wear her hair in its natural state..like a short fro. Sistas…when you were wigs and weaves that are bone straight.. ain’t nobody that damn stupid to think its your hair.
I HATE fake hair
Mariah Carey dresses and acts like that because she is under programming known as “MK-ULTRA Monarch programming”, as most celebrity singers are. I initially thought that Nick Cannon was her cabin boy, but now it’s becoming more and more obvious that he is her handler and has knowledge of certain keywords to access her alter-egoes. It makes sense now because he came up through Nickelodeon, which like Disney, is a breeding ground for Monarch children.
Paula is beautiful.
Enough with the fat jokes. You never know you could end up fat one day. We don’t know if this girl has health issues or what, but cracking jokes, don’t uplift- SUCKERS!!!! I do NOT like the purple mess they gave her to put on. very unflattering. plus she all shiny….need to fire that stylist asap. Her nails are not done….disgrace.
She has a cute face, but vein, classless people will never see that….CHUMPS!!! Only thing I hope, is that she loses some weight, because it’s not healthy being fat. I will c the movie. You Go girls- Gabby and Monique!!!!!!!!
I am too pissed at the Gabourey’s stylist they could have dressed her up much better than that , shit she is one of the main characters. It looks atrocious between her breast and that should be covered up. She needs a stylist asap, but I am sure after the movie they will be jumping to get at her. Good luck can not wait to see the movie, they should be doing a movie from Coldest Winter Ever or Midnight by Sister Souljah.
@JUDAH, what r u talking about? What are Monarch children?
SMH @ JUDAH
“I initially thought that Nick Cannon was her cabin boy, but now it’s becoming more and more obvious that he is her handler and has knowledge of certain keywords to access her alter-egoes.”
WTF LMA0
Some people have a little too much time on their hands.
FYI Judah it’s spelled. “Alter Egos” the plural spelling of Ego is not spelled “egoes” it’s egos.
SMH.
I hope you don’t think you’re dropping knowledge in this room Judah because you just type nonsense and try to pass that off as gibberish. Please learn how to master syntax and then maybe people won’t laugh at you so hard. You clearly missed your spelling programing course when you were in grad school.
@ JENNIFERKNOWSBEST
Please elaborate on that last sentence.
@WhatsGoinOn
“MK-ULTRA Monarch programming” is the CIA’s mind control program in which it was found that certain chromosomal traits and characteristics are passed down from parent to child genetically. It was based on the study of the monarch butterfly. It goes back to the Nazis, who themselves got it from their studies in the occult and the Egyptian Book of the Dead. The basic premise is to create alter-egoes within the mind of children by subjecting them to extreme physical, sexual, and psychological trauma from infancy upward. In order to deal with what they are subjected to, the child creates “alters”, which can be called up by their “handlers” through keywords and phrases. For example, Michael Jackson’s “handler” was Joe Jackson (who worked with the CIA to create a supergroup), and later Uri Geller. If you have knowledge of certain phrases, you can literally make these people do whatever you want them to do because they are under mind control. It’s clear that Nick Cannon is Mariah’s “handler”, Jermaine Dupri was Janet Jackson’s, Ice-T is Coco’s, etc.
Sometimes, these stars break their programming, and it manifests itself as “mental breakdowns, excessive tattooing, plastic surgery, etc. That’s why Mariah Carey went through her ordeal a few years ago, or why Britney Spears had her issues a couple of years ago….Lindsay Lohan etc. Notice that many of these celebrities venerate the butterfly, tattoo it on their bodies, use it as imagery in their jewelry, movies, or album covers etc. It’s a very deep topic. Channels like Nickelodeon and Disney are breeding grounds for Monarch children who are tortured and then trained to be mechanical “stars” through methods such as shock therapy and sexual abuse. That’s why all those child stars are b*sexual.
lenny… lenny… LENNY!!! him and zoe are so cute. love that they’re so close