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Thursday, May 1, 2008
Tyler Perry is on Time’s list of world’s 100 most influential
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
What does Tyler Perry have in common with President Bush, the Dalai Lama, Rupert Murdoch, Russia’s Vladimir Putin, China’s Hu Jintao and presidential candidates Barak Obama, Hillary Clinton and John McCain?
In Time magazine’s estimation: world influence.
Atlanta’s premier movie mogul is among the nearly 30 artists and entertainers named Thursday to Time’s list of the world’s 100 most influential people. Also making the list: teen singer Miley Cyrus, George Clooney, Mariah Carey, filmmakers Joel and Ethan Coen, Hollywood comedy guru Judd Apatow and TV finance adviser Suze Orman. Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, Oprah Winfrey and Mia Farrow were cited in the list as “heroes and pioneers” for global goodwill.
Actor Rockmond Dunbar, who recently completed filming of “Tyler Perry’s The Family That Preys” in Atlanta for this fall and who is directing and co-starring in his own “Pastor Brown” now filming in Decatur, said Perry has been a huge inspiration for African-Americans.
“He’s really stepped out of the box,” Dunbar said. “He’s all about ‘Hey, let’s do it. Let’s tell a good story. Let’s uplift our people. Let’s uplift humanity. Let’s entertain.’ And when Hollywood said there’s no market for that, he just broke it. He said, ‘Yes there is and I’ll show you where.’”
Once homeless and so poor he had to live in his car, the 38-year-old Perry is known for inspirational stories and donning drag to play the crotchety, foul-mouthed signature character, Madea, in his hit films and stage plays.
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What’s a busy intersection without a traffic light?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
What’s a busy intersection without a traffic light?
Well, at this specific juncture in India it appears it’s every driver for himself.
Enjoy!
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‘Iron Man’? Yes! ‘Made of Honor’? No!
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Here’s my indubitable list of what matters most about new movies this weekend:
What I like about “Iron Man”:
Robert Downey Jr. is spot on treading the difficult waters of simultaneously being arrogant, witty and charming.
The action sequences are intensely focused, pulling the viewer into the scene. Explosions (especially the first one in the first firefight) are perfectly timed.
Co-stars Jeff Bridges, Gwyneth Paltrow and Terrence Howard deliver strong support to Downey.
The film’s two hours and change feel like a full meal.
What I don’t like about “Made of Honor”:
There’s not one witty line in the entire film.
It generates cheap laughs from pratfalls.
While I watched the movie I kept thinking, “That reminds me of ‘My Best Friend’s Wedding,’” “That reminds me of ‘Bachelor Party,’” “That reminds me of ‘Picture Perfect,’” etc.
What? Misogyny is charming? Is that true?
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