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Netflixable? Phylicia, Seraya and Tyler riff on The Book of Ruth — “Ruth & Boaz”

The Biblical “Book of Ruth” was the inspiration for “Ruth & Boaz,” a modern, semi-faith-based romantic melodrama from the fantasy factory that is Tyler Perry Studios. Ruth isn’t a widow who bonds with her widowed mother in law, meeting the … Continue reading

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Netflixable? Tyler Perry’s Back in Drag for “Madea’s Destination Wedding”

You just know that what few conditions Netflix probably had in the big fat contract it gave the prolific Tyler Perry, one of them was “Give us a Madea movie every now and then.” Because even if his hilariously outspoken … Continue reading

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Netflixable? Taraji and Tyler Perry Grab that “Straw” that Breaks a Single Mom’s Back

Tyler Perry built his reputation as a champion of Black womanhood. He’s told mostly women’s stories, showcased actresses both famous and obscure and spared no makeup or hairstyling expense for his shiny soap operas and low comedies with a message. … Continue reading

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Netflixable? Black Women serve in WWII — “The Six Triple Eight”

The only all-Black Women’s Army Corps united to serve in World War II n Europe is fondly remembered in Tyler Perry’s “The Six Triple Eight,” a polished, sentimental and old fashioned picture that points out to the culture at large … Continue reading

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