Tyler Perry

Lolo Jones compares Trayvon Martin witness to Tyler Perry’s Madea

The Olympian, known for her gaffes, makes a derogatory comment under the guise of a joke

Prachi Gupta Friday, Jun 28, 2013 5:58 PM UTC
Entertainment Lolo Jones, Tyler Perry, madea

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?

Andrew O'Hehir Saturday, Dec 8, 2012 5:00 PM UTC 43
Life War on Christmas, Christmas

How should we talk about blackface?

A new book tries -- and often fails -- to untangle its complicated legacy in American popular culture

John Cline, LA Review of Books Saturday, Nov 17, 2012 9:00 PM UTC
Entertainment 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

Associated Press Wednesday, Oct 3, 2012 1:00 PM UTC
News 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

Drew Grant Thursday, May 5, 2011 1:24 PM UTC
Entertainment 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"

Drew Grant Wednesday, Apr 20, 2011 8:06 PM UTC 48
Entertainment 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

Matt Zoller Seitz Thursday, Nov 4, 2010 3:01 PM UTC 25
Entertainment 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?

Latoya Peterson Friday, Apr 2, 2010 2:17 AM UTC 13
Entertainment Tyler Perry, Film Salon, Movies

“Precious” mettle

Mo'Nique, newcomer Gabourey Sidibe and Mariah Carey keep "Precious" from becoming a social tract

Stephanie Zacharek Thursday, Nov 5, 2009 1:04 AM UTC 65
Entertainment Precious, Tyler Perry, Movies

“Meet the Browns”

Is it a sin to wish Tyler Perry's movies were better?

Stephanie Zacharek Friday, Mar 21, 2008 8:34 PM UTC 11
Entertainment 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?

James Hannaham Friday, Mar 21, 2008 11:30 AM UTC 45
Entertainment 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?

Andrew O'Hehir Friday, Mar 21, 2008 9:43 AM UTC
Entertainment 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.

James Hannaham Friday, Oct 26, 2007 2:15 PM UTC 61
All 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?

Russell Scott Smith Thursday, Feb 23, 2006 12:00 PM UTC 27
Entertainment Tyler Perry

“Diary of a Mad Black Woman”

Will Tyler Perry's religion-infused comedy spawn a completely new genre: Churchotainment?

Stephanie Zacharek Friday, Feb 25, 2005 9:00 PM UTC
Entertainment Tyler Perry, Movies

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