JM — In any year before this one, no. And if the Academy hadn’t just doubled the number of Best Picture nominees from 5 to 10 this year, we wouldn’t be talking about ‘Precious’ as an Oscar contender ...

In a recent video, actress Mo’Nique opened up about her controversial role in the 2009 film Precious, explaining why she has no regrets about portraying Mary, the film’s villainous mother. Known for ...

With Tyler Perry and Oprah Winfrey as executive producers, this drama about an obese, illiterate black teen in Harlem practically guarantees some emotional uplift. But when it arrives, eventually, its ...

"Precious" is a powerful film. Let's just get that out of the way right at the top. The question then becomes: is this a good movie? Well, I guess it all depends on what your definition of "good" is. ...

TORONTO, Sept 14 (Reuters) - When it comes to generating Oscar buzz, a film like "Precious" could do far worse than having Oprah Winfrey's backing. Sign up here. America's most influential tastemaker ...

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The race for Hollywood film honors picked up pace on Tuesday when a key independent movie group unveiled Spirit Award nominees, giving dramas "Precious" and "The Last Station" ...