PUSH: BASED ON THE NOVEL BY SAPPHIRE

Honeykiss1974 · #1 02-25-2009, 09:51 AM

During the 'Madea Goes To Jail" previews, there was one for a movie called 'Push" that looked REALLY good! So after searching the 'net, I dug up this info (apparently it took Sundance by storm!)

With sheer audacity and utter authenticity, director Lee Daniels tackles Push: Based on the Novel by Sapphire and creates an unforgettable film that sets a new standard for cinema of its kind. Precious Jones (Gabourey Sidibe) is a high-school girl with nothing working in her favor. She is pregnant with her father’s child—for the second time.

http://festival.sundance.org/2009/fi...el_by_sapphire

This looks to be a good movie so I was thinking about checking out the book myself. Has anyone else read the book?

9dstpm · #2 02-25-2009, 11:07 AM

I have! It was a little hard to get through because Precious is semi-illiterate and she's writing this for a GED class that she's taking. But it is a good book although it is very sad and kinda hard to stomach when you read about what has been done to her. I can't wait to see the movie though! I will be seeing it during my "me-time" which is when The Baby's at daycare and The Teenager is at school.

Senusret I · #3 02-25-2009, 11:10 AM

Push is an excellent novel which is reminiscent of The Color Purple.

But hold the sauce:

CAST
Gabourey Sidibe, Paula Patton, Mo’Nique, Mariah Carey, Sherri Shepherd, Lenny Kravitz

I AM SO THERE!!!!! Where can I see this???

DrPhil · #4 02-25-2009, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Senusret I

Push is an excellent novel which is reminiscent of The Color Purple.

But hold the sauce:

CAST
Gabourey Sidibe, Paula Patton, Mo’Nique, Mariah Carey, Sherri Shepherd, Lenny Kravitz

I AM SO THERE!!!!! Where can I see this???

Lenny is the hotness.

I heard ALL of the cast did an excellent job and that Carey and Kravitz were REALLY GOOD.

OneTimeSBX · #5 02-25-2009, 11:18 AM

does anyone know where to find the trailer/preview for this? i cant seem to find one anywhere and im intrigued...

DrPhil · #6 02-25-2009, 11:21 AM

trailer: http://festival.sundance.org/2009/videos/6554088001

blog about it: http://www.blackvoices.com/blogs/2009/01/0...sh-at-sundance/

DrPhil · #7 02-25-2009, 11:24 AM

I am reminded of how miserable this woman's life was. I know there are people who are troubled from every angle. It's sad.

I won't read the book but I will try to see this movie.

OneTimeSBX · #8 02-25-2009, 11:29 AM

thx Dr Phil!

as the self-appointed VP of the CryBaby Club, i wonder how im going to get thru watching it lol! i can already tell its gonna be one of "those" movies, the type that rocks u to your core and leaves you in thought...

MexicanMami0286 · #9 02-25-2009, 11:34 AM

PUSH is an excellent novel.

I read it every so often. I think the first time I read it, I was in maybe the 6th grade. (I was reading way too mature content for my age). I even read it in French a couple years ago.

I'd recommend reading. It is horrifying, touching, disturbing, and beautiful.

And I am very excited about the movie version. I have been waiting for this adaption for years.

*quick aside* Speaking of movie adaptations, whatever happened to THE COLDEST WINTER EVER? I've been looking forward to that for years too!

OneTimeSBX · #10 02-25-2009, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by MexicanMami0286

*quick aside* Speaking of movie adaptations, whatever happened to THE COLDEST WINTER EVER? I've been looking forward to that for years too!

*adding to your aside* TCWE? in my top threefavorite books easily...that book is in shreds in my bathroom. i must have taken about a hundred baths with it! i just flip to a page and start reading...lol!

that being said, im looking for another really good novel to replace it, so im gonna look into getting PUSH this week...

nikki1920 · #11 02-25-2009, 12:00 PM

I do the same thing with the Twilight Series. I'm so lame.. lol.

Did he say Lenny Kravitz?! Easily the sexiest black man in music will be on the screen??!!! Sen, we may have to fight over him.

another GC movie night? (since NA didnt quite happen, lol!)

DrPhil · #12 02-25-2009, 12:02 PM

Lenny told me to tell you hussies to back off.

Yep.

I won.

Senusret I · #13 02-25-2009, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by nikki1920

I do the same thing with the Twilight Series. I'm so lame.. lol.

Did he say Lenny Kravitz?! Easily the sexiest black man in music will be on the screen??!!! Sen, we may have to fight over him.

another GC movie night? (since NA didnt quite happen, lol!)

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Originally Posted by DrPhil

Lenny told me to tell you hussies to back off.

Yep.

I won.

I need for both of you to watch Kill Bill, 1 and 2.

If, after watching these movies, you still feel that you can fight me over Lenny Kravitz and win, well then, I'll be waiting for you.

DrPhil · #14 02-25-2009, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Senusret I

I need for both of you to watch Kill Bill, 1 and 2.

If, after watching these movies, you still feel that you can fight me over Lenny Kravitz and win, well then, I'll be waiting for you.

This is a Hottie Terrorist Threat over the internet and you have been reported.

Senusret I · #15 02-25-2009, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by DrPhil

This is a Hottie Terrorist Threat over the internet and you have been reported.

You have chosen to engage me....

In all seriousness, I feel like I stopped liking Sapphire after she decided to stop being a Lesbian. Did I make that up?