'Precious' wins 3 Golden Globe nominations

LOL its a golden globe who cares. probably a handout due to white guilt anyway, not earned. btw way to qualify the award lol "The Globe Globes are one of the most prestigious awards in Hollywood and often considered an indicator of the Academy Awards"

Not impressed by yet another movie with the black man as the villain and the women suffering and in this case a violent nut being cruel to her child, same old sterotype, new actors. And, like the Color Purple with the same plot, it won't win.

All of the actors in this movie gave outstanding performances. For those who are being nominated for various awards and all involved, I wish them continued success with other projects. Monique raised the bar on this one with her performance.

well deserved! What a great movie. I suspect the first two commenters didn't even see the movie since the villain was the MOTHER and the movie did not dump on men. Both parents were trash and Lenny Kravitz played a very positive, compassionate and supportive male role inthe movie. By the way, the Color Purple did win many awards, Marvella.

You are correct CMoney, but, it didn't win the main ones, if I recall, "Out of Africa" won best film that year, and, one of the women Margaret Avery took out an ad to try and get a win or nomination, don't recall exactly. My point was that the awards shows only seem to like the dark side of any AA theme movie, but, I guess that's what sells. I guess I'm old school and want something positive to get nominations for awards, not taking away from what all accounts say about Monique and Gabby.

Come take care of Mommy...Precious. Monique was lying in bed moaning. Tell me this movie wasn't anything but porn? Golden Globes? Everyone associated with this movie should be required to donate 1 million dollars to the NAACP for putting out such trash. All women are "Precious" when they don't fight back or tell anyone?

I guess I may one of the few people in Black America that have yet to see PRECIOUS and have not yet been motivated to do so. I am not sure yet what it about this one that has yet to move me.

THIS MOVIE IS ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC & Resonates so deeply with any single human being! The emotional force of the movie transcends any race - I think that its hugely important & it deals with abuse,rape,incest- (the ongoing) huge illiteracy problems and poverty of many people in a candid yet sensitive way...I was moved to tears. The performances given by all the cast are phenomenal! SIMPLY PHENOMENAL. Mo'nique & Gabby for Best Actress noms at the Oscars at least!! WATCH THIS FILM IF ITS THE LAST THING U DO!

Marvella, I think your absolutely right. If this movie was about two black people loving one another or a rages to riches story, this movie would be an after thought. The subject matter alone was a big turn-off for me personally. Tyler Perrys' movies are usually ballanced, there usually is alot of love in his films. I think Oprah really need to focus on love between a black man and woman when it comes to films, what a RADICAL IDEA. I probable will never view this movie due to subject matter, way outta left field for most Black Americans.

I have a very different opinion than all who have posted yet. I actually did go to see the film, and I feel that it serves a "certain" purpose. I do not for one minute believe that this film was produced for mainstream America; therefore, mainstream America is going to have a very biased perspective about this film (whether they've watched it or not.....and from some whom I see have posted haven't even taken the time to do so.) I feel that Oprah and Tyler had a specific purpose for backing this film and I get it. Once again, I'm not "everyone else" so I can't speak for them; however, I can relate and have a more profound understanding of what those two may have had in mind when they agreed to produce this film. I enjoyed it, and am confident that many others in America have been inspired by and motivated by this piece of art. Kudos to all of the actors, and I too wish them all the best in their endeavors. Happy holidays everyone. :)

I was introduced to "Black Pornography" through the book Howard Street. I know it when I see it and "Precious" is porn. As for the performances in this movie, you can't make a silk purse from a sow's ear. Some of you may disagree if you watched the movie "Monster" win Oscars. It doesn't matter how ugly you make Black actors get, the message of this movie is not mainstream or an adequate reflection of our culture. It's porn and because it was done by Oprah Winfrey it makes it even worse. She has a school for girl that could be "Precious." The message tells them "They are so Precious if they don't fight back or tell someone." They are selling "Precious" as a success. How wrong could they be?

James,

I saw the movie and thought it was well done -- definitely took you there in terms of telling the story. Monique's performance blew me away. She put her foot in it and walked all around with that role. Gabby was good too. If this film gets any awards during Oscar season, Monique definitely deserves to be among the recipients. She was imminently believeable and really showed her acting chops.

Regarding the subject matter of the film, though the storytelling was very well done, I confess I am sorta kinda tired of this story insofar as bringing black peoples lives to the big screen. I realize the story reflects truth, but it put me in the mind of The Color Purple all over again. That said, I take nothing away from this movie. It was well done and I believe worth seeing.

I was intrigued by your post. What do you think Tyler and Oprah had in mind when they decided to back this film?

Does anybody still give a damn about the Golden Globes? And as ususal, it's in the same catagories. BIG WHOOP!!!

Hi Robin. :) Thank you so very much for taking the time to read my post and consider it. I have to say that my perspective is that Oprah and Tyler were aiming to reach a certain demographic of people in America....Black, white, asian or any other race of people who inhabit this country. I was moved by this film because it was quite reflective of a situation that I myself experienced. I am now a college graduate, teacher, business owner, musician and many more characteristics of a being worthy of all things good and fruitful because I was determined to break through. My story, as well as Gabby's, has been told before, I do realize this. However, the story does continue to repeat itself for others who are in the same situation that Gabby and I were once in. They need inspiration too. They need something profound that they can see, feel, hear and experience that makes them feel the truth of their resilience. I believe this was the goal of both Oprah and Tyler when they decided to back this film. Your thoughts?

If Jerry Lee Lewis put out a movie promoting the sexual exploitation of little girls would we be giving him Oscar consideration? Wake up Black people...this movie is porn with a purpose.

I just saw "Precious" and I must say, although I have never been a fan of OPrah supported films, this film is the exception. This film broke my heart and not with melodrama but with authenticity. The entire film was perfect. The horror of what took place is not about race; it is about this horrible sickness of our society - of selfishness, sloth, and greed. Also, it is very much about resurrection. What makes this film different is that the horror was presented gently. Also, the tension that the director (and why the hell didn't he get nominated for a GG???)created was outstanding. When was society going to reach out and help? What a fitting metaphor for the ills of a so called caring society. If Monique doesn't win best supporting actor at both the GGs and the Ac.Awards, I am done with them. Also Mariah Carey was outstanding.

Hi Margie. I'm glad you liked the film, but now let's be a bit more critical in the thought process. Do you remeber Monique moaning and her line, "Come take care of Mommy Precious?" Was this porn or not? Now think of Oprah showing this movie to her school for girls? Did she inject the thought of lesbianism into the school? In making such a statement, does this change your view about Oprah and or her motivations for sharing this porn? I feel the message was all about Precious and her silence. This girl was big enough to fight back and she didn't resist. Her silence in the film was "Our Public Disgrace." Monique proved she could be a monster...so what! This movie was not an accurate portrayal of any mainstream culture. It was porn with a hidden purpose. Am I wrong or do you just want to defend Oprah?

One of the best movies I have seen in along time. I was skeptical that it would a beat up the black man movie which I would have appreciated. Instead I saw before me well developed characters with strengths and weaknesses. Far more developed then the one sided comedy characters which we have to encounter in Black Theater. This movie had a soul and you will appreciate it if you have one too.

Do u think being abused and fighting Back or not has to do with ur physicality?? Wow now that a statement.. The fact is this happens. And sheltering pp about it is ridiculious.. It doesn't make it PORN... That's insane, but your entitled to your opinion..when you r sexually abused.. Its about power over that person.. Mentally, emotionally.. This isn't porn. Its a sad reality..

Do u think being abused and fighting Back or not has to do with ur physicality?? Wow now that a statement.. The fact is this happens. And sheltering pp about it is ridiculious.. It doesn't make it PORN... That's insane, but your entitled to your opinion..when you r sexually abused.. Its about power over that person.. Mentally, emotionally.. This isn't porn. Its a sad reality..

Cecil, I don't believe you understand that this is something that is happening to little girls everywhere, children are abused not just by their fathers but also by their mothers. I comend the makers of this movie for bringing this matter to the fore front. You can be in denial all you want, call it porn, if that's your choice, but the truth is, this is really happening in our world. So instead of focusing on "porn" think about all the little girls in the world who are going through this. You have let us know all the negatives you feel, now find some positive in the film, I would really like to hear them, because their are some.

Although the movie was about an extremely negative aspect of life, it was realistic and showcased the excellent acting abilities of everyone involved, especially Monique. I didn't see it as bashing black males, because I saw blacks in both positive and negative roles. The male nurse portrayed in the movie was notable as a positive force in Precious's life. Gaboury Sidbe was extremely convincing as a browbeaten girl who ended up getting out of an unbearable situation with the help of caring adults. Her ultimate rejection of her abusive mother is a reflection of what can happen to an abusive parent when the child becomes an adult or otherwise becomes independent.

Dag, we are our worst enemy. The movie Precious resonated with all cultures. It so happened to be told about a young black girl. The movie moved so many. How many of you know someone who has been a vicitm of incest and child abuse. Why do always have to equate color to every damn thing. Take inventory in your lives and see. Many of the women and men in all of our circles have been abused that is why we are so dysfunctional. Wounded, Rejected and emotionally depleted. We must face our DEMONS and heal. Wake Up!!! We have a problem ...it goes back to Willie Lynch...We continue to do it to ourselves by self loathing and sweeping everything under the rug. This movie deserves it recognition. Stop criticizing our own and support. My God so many of you people were PRECIOUS yourselves and don't wanna face it. I applaud Tyler Perry and Oprah Winfrey. Sapphire did a great thing. Monique played the part. The movie was excellent period. Stop criticizing and see if you can Help A Precious in your community.

Wake up and face our demons? That's a bunch of crap. If we put our demons on the big screen for all to see we will be blamed for all of the demons in culture. That's the Black Plight. Precious was not a reflection of a Black problem it's the Human condition we'd like to eliminate. If someone used this story as an excuse to eliminate the problem, we'd be up in arms. The movie stank like that Ohio Killer's home. Monique's performance was way too realistic to be called acting. Victims of abuse can't put their worst visions on mainstreet expecting an Academy Award. No Precious is porn. You can't be silent thinking your life will be "Golden" or "White" because you didn't tell on evil. What a sad message to share as Oprah? This site is also using censorship in evil ways. Let these comment through. Do you want to be fair or defend the indefensible? We'll see or not.

Cecil Jones,

You say, "Monique's performance was way too realistic to be called acting."

That has got to be the most ridiculous critique of an actors performance that I have ever heard. That's the goal of acting to make it appear realistic and believeable. You think Monique is that kind of monster in real life (with her own children) so she wasn't really acting? Come on now. You need to just give Monique her props for bringing that character to life.

If you see a monster and use it to portray one that isn't acting it's venting. I said much more, but someone decided it was better to censor than to permit me to make the point using "Hannibal Lecter" and "Jeffrey Dahmer."

Cecil Jones,

Venting? That makes even less sense than your other comment attempting to deride the performance because it was too realistic.

I think the portrayal was so real it may have taken some people to a place they were not ready to go. It was indeed hauntingly realistic. I hope Monique wins the Oscar she deserves for that performance.

@ James I agree with your post. Interestingly, many of you have forgotten to mention that Oprah Winfrey was sexually abused by her uncle as a child and felt she was dark = ugly. She's spoken about this a lot and I think this is why she wanted to produce Precious. She saw herself as 'Precious'.

Cecil Jones,

Let me also add this regarding your comments about Precious' silence and Precious being big enough to fight back.

True enough the girl was fat, but you must remember the story is about a young girl who had been sexually and mentally abused most likely all her life by the two people in the world she is suppose to be able to trust -- and as a child, the two people she is totally dependent upon for basic needs (e.g., food, clothes, shelter). There's not a whole lot a child can do to fight an adult. That's part of the reason these type of predators pick on children -- they can't defend themselves.

Moreover, you can't inflict that kind of psychological damage on a child for years and years without affecting their spirit, their will and basic belief that they have any power to fight. You might respond the same way if someone had spent a lifetime beating and bullying all the fight out of you. We see when Precious got old enough and strong enough (I mean emotionally and mentally strong enough) to stand-up for herself and fight back she got out and got away from her mother and dad.

Robin, just think about how much time you are wasting trying to convert me into your church promoting "Victimhood?" Girl, no matter what age a woman is their mouths must be free to speak truth to power. This hidden message "You are so Precious when you remain silent" is the reason I ranted about this terrible movie being shared by people with histories of abuse and neglect. Oprah has a school for girls and she cannot send this message of silence to them. Yes, Precious did come forward but way too late to be shared as a success. As for Monique's performance which comes first "The Chicken or the Egg?" If the abuse is what you enjoy digesting does it really matter if like chicken or scrambled eggs? The performance is not good for you. It's like cholesterol clogging your brain. See the abuse Robin and understand why I hate this film especially as something uplifting for the Black community. It's porn.

Cecil, I think your right. These Black Millionares are asleep. And some of them are hurting bad. Most of Tyler Perrys' Movies are positive and full of Black Love. The timing of this movie release was way off, it should have been a Summer movie. Besides sending the wrong image of single black females to the world. These kinds of movies tell the black actress unless you totally degrate yourself,Hollywood won't take you seriously. I think, Mo'nique is a find actress; but, she was basically playing herself. Gregarious,abrassive and off the hook comments are her M.O. I do however, see her still as a possible great actress she could easily play Madame C.J.Walker or Ida B.Wells. There are many knowned and unkowned heros in the Black Community who are long forgotten when we want to spotlight and inspire we really should think hard about what behaviors we want immulated. Tousaint L'Oveerture,conquered french,spanish&english armies. Paul Robeson, All-American Colleagate,had 15 letters,Actor,Singer,Sportsman and Activist he should be a God. There are many Black greats whose stories have never been told when we stupe low to show case ourselves for a piece of metal,glass or trouphe' we do ourselves and the larger community a great injustice.

There's a huge black population out there with all types of talents. Perhaps we spend too much time relying on those who made it and not enough time nurturing and looking at the talent at the grass roots levels. Tyler and Oprah didn't always have money nor did John Singleton and Spike Lee. Again, if you are dissatisfied with the progress, start your own production companies and distribute your own movies. Very simple formula: the desire, the will, find away.

Basically, we all have God given gifts that should be nurtured and my gift isn't in creating a movie production company. I've been called so many names in this community. I've been ridiculed for my opinions. I've been praised for my work behind the scenes. My gift is in commentary. We need to think critically about our race and our collective future. I'm doing what I'm supposed to be doing, but I'm not getting paid. Keep doing the work and the body of work will speak volumes. Equal opportunity is a world where what we do and say can be "Googled." Capitalism demands someday that all things of value be exploited, stolen and or destroyed. Don't forget it was the "Little People" who got President Obama elected and "The Crybaby" was person of the Decade. Tears on my pillow?

Cecil Jones,

If nothing else you are consistent. Your comments continue to be practically nonsensical. How you came away from this movie seeing a "hidden" message that it's precious to remain silent in the face of sexual abuse is puzzling. Any such message was definitely hidden because it wasn't there. Oprah Winfrey has spent a good deal of her career trying to empower children to tell a trustworthy adult if they are ever touched inappropriately. Now you think she's promoting a movie that says it's precious to remain silent in the face of sexual abuse. That makes no sense Cecil.

Moreover, I'm inclined to conclude that you lack knowledge concerning child sexual abuse and children in general. Little girls from toddlers to teenagers are sexually abused. Without the intervention of a caring adult it is not reasonable to expect a 4 year old, a 9 year old or even in most instances a 13 year old to speak truth to power as you say in a case of child sexual abuse especially if the child is being abused by a parent.

By the by, IMO it's never a waste of time to attempt to share knowledge or to attempt to enlighten. For the record I'm not trying to convert you to anything. I'm offering you an opportunity to broadend your perspective -- to open your mind. That's my purpose in reading what other have to say and sharing my own thoughts on internet blogs. It's an opportunity for me to gain something as a reader and share something as a writer.

Now who is speaking "Nonsense" Robin. Not all girls are abused. Not all girls are afraid to scream rape and get help. How could I see through the vail and expose that stupid message? This isn't Oprah's first rodeo. Has she ever said a good thing about any man? The fact that she has a school for girls and there were allegations of abuse in that school makes this almost criminal or a cry for help. You are so Precious when you are silent is the theme of the movie. It was about all the mistakes that happened because she didn't have the courage to speak up. The nightmare continues and I didn't touch on the secondary themes that the answer to all Black problems is being White.

In light of Sen. Reid's comments about race, where do I go to get my apology for Precious if it wins any Golden Globes? This was the most racist porn I've ever seen on the big screen. We are going to reward this effort with applause? It's far more offensive than anything Harry said. It's less than what Sen. Trent Lott said about the Dixiecrats. Precious is porn.

It's Dr. Martin Luther King's Birthday weekend, Haiti has been leveled, Harry Reid is being Daschled, and Precious sits pearched to win awards for it's ugly portrayal of Black life? The GOP must be doing the jig on the Dream and the legacy of MLK. Everyone Black doesn't want the race to advance. We certainly are not putting our best forward in the push for equality. We are stuck on "Negro Dialect" awarding the worst examples of parenting we have to offer. Shame on us.

This movie was amazing, and contrary to the first comment on this page from the Sports Guy, the accolades have nothing to do with white guilt and have everything to do with artistry at its best. Watch it on a day when you're feeling sorry for yourself and it'll smarten you up bigtime! You'd think a sports guy would have some insight into a winning spirit and overcoming obstacles. Must be a watcher, not a doer.

WTF! - How do people similar to Bernaldo Bicoy - who is a twice convicted child sex offender make bail? This animal lied and faked himself as a attorney and business investor consultant to win trust of adolescents. Out of all people, the govern releases him out on bail! Damn streets of Lake Forest are now dangerous. How can I petition?

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I dont think a lot of you realize that this movie IS reality for a lot of people out there. This goes on in childerens life everyday! Open your eyes and help do something about it! This movie aint AVATAR.. Its real life.. So sad

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