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40 years of 'The Color Purple' backlash
The latest film adaptation of "The Color Purple" came out on Dec. 25. And in a kind of cultural déjà vu, a new breed of detractors have been up in arms, just as critics of "The Color Purple ...
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After Not Being Cast In "The Color Purple" Film Adaptation, Cynthia Erivo Hinted At Tension With The Filmmakers
Cynthia's performance was highly acclaimed. She won a Tony in 2016, and she also won an Emmy and a Grammy for her work. It's ...
Jennifer Hudson, Cynthia Erivo Reunite for ‘The Color Purple' Duet
Nearly 10 years after Jennifer Hudson and Cynthia Erivo co-starred in the Broadway production of The Color Purple, the ...
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Cynthia Erivo Hinted At Tension With "The Color Purple" Filmmakers
You probably remember that a film adaptation of The Color Purple — specifically, the smash Broadway musical that was based on ...
‘The World According to Allee Willis’ Draws a Connection Between ‘Friends’ and ‘The Color Purple’
Exclusive: Magnolia Pictures' 'The World According to Allee Willis' shows how hard fought it was for her to become 'The Color ...
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‘The Color Purple’s’ Fatima Robinson and Parris Goebel Lead World Choreography Award Winners
Fatima Robinson (“The Color Purple”) and Parris Goebel (“Super Bowl LVII Halftime Show”) took home top honors at the World Choreography Awards. The awards were handed out on Sunday night ...
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Movies to watch in December, from 'Wonka' to 'The Color Purple'
The Color Purple' (Dec. 25) "American Idol" winner Fantasia Barrino might be seeing the color gold this awards season. She takes on her first major movie role in "The Color Purple," a film version ...
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Hiding The Music In ‘Mean Girls,’ ‘Wonka’ And 'The Color Purple' Is A Missed Opportunity
The Color Purple's trailer, though revealing a snippet of musicality, downplays its Broadway roots. I think studios need to ask themselves: Are they willing to jeopardize long-term loyalty for a ...