The war on Christmas movies
What does the awfulness of most Yule-themed movies tell us about the reality of our so-called favorite holiday?
Saturday, Dec 8, 2012 5:00 PM UTC 43Life War on Christmas, Christmas
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How should we talk about blackface?
A new book tries -- and often fails -- to untangle its complicated legacy in American popular culture
Saturday, Nov 17, 2012 9:00 PM UTCEntertainment Mad Men, Tyler Perry
Tyler Perry donates van to woman with cerebral palsy
Filmmaker Tyler Perry is giving a Georgia woman a van after hers was stolen
Wednesday, Oct 3, 2012 1:00 PM UTCNews Tyler Perry, Charity, Georgia
“South Park” eviscerates Tyler Perry and his fans
The Comedy Central cartoon takes on Madea and her self-loathing audience members
Thursday, May 5, 2011 1:24 PM UTCEntertainment South Park, Rachel Maddow
Tyler Perry vs. Spike Lee: Let’s bring the Jews into this!
The "Madea" creator lashes back at his most vocal critic and wonders why Jewish people don't get mad over "Tootsie"
Wednesday, Apr 20, 2011 8:06 PM UTC 48Entertainment Tyler Perry, Race, Religion, Movies
“For Colored Girls”: Tyler Perry’s misunderstood genius
He's been mocked and reviled by critics. His latest, "For Colored Girls," proves -- once again -- why they're wrong
Thursday, Nov 4, 2010 3:01 PM UTC 25Entertainment Tyler Perry, Film Salon, Movies
Tyler Perry’s good mission, lousy movies
"Why Did I Get Married Too?" renews an old debate: Is the hugely successful black filmmaker a hero -- or a hack?
Friday, Apr 2, 2010 2:17 AM UTC 13Entertainment Tyler Perry, Film Salon, Movies
“Precious” mettle
Mo'Nique, newcomer Gabourey Sidibe and Mariah Carey keep "Precious" from becoming a social tract
Thursday, Nov 5, 2009 1:04 AM UTC 65Entertainment Precious, Tyler Perry, Movies
“Meet the Browns”
Is it a sin to wish Tyler Perry's movies were better?
Friday, Mar 21, 2008 8:34 PM UTC 11Entertainment Tyler Perry, Movies
The funny thing about black men in dresses
Why do black comedians like Tyler Perry, Eddie Murphy and Martin Lawrence don plus-size pantyhose and parade around as their feisty grandmas?
Friday, Mar 21, 2008 11:30 AM UTC 45Entertainment Race, Tyler Perry, LGBT, Movies
The Tyler Perry juggernaut
How did an African-American playwright, nearly unknown to white America, become one of Hollywood's most successful filmmakers?
Friday, Mar 21, 2008 9:43 AM UTCEntertainment Beyond the Multiplex
Obama: Don’t pander to homophobes
In a bid for the black church vote, the candidate is about to tour South Carolina with antigay gospel singer Donnie McClurkin at his side. He doesn't need to.
Friday, Oct 26, 2007 2:15 PM UTC 61All Salon 2008 Elections, Barack Obama
The new Amos ‘n’ Andy?
Critics hate Tyler Perry's outrageous comedies, but his black fans love them. Is Perry a stereotype-spouting minstrel -- or a smart writer and actor who knows how to connect with his audience?
Thursday, Feb 23, 2006 12:00 PM UTC 27Entertainment Tyler Perry
“Diary of a Mad Black Woman”
Will Tyler Perry's religion-infused comedy spawn a completely new genre: Churchotainment?
Friday, Feb 25, 2005 9:00 PM UTCEntertainment Tyler Perry, Movies
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