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The Color Purple

John Stark

You must be adventurous, as I did not specify which version this review would be for. Is this the multi-Oscar nominated 80’s classic directed by Steven Spielberg that helped push forward the acting career of Oprah Winfrey, as well as help Whoopi Goldberg be taken seriously as a dramatic actress? or, is this a review of the 2023 musical adaptation brought to life with songs from the Broadway award winning musical that only managed one Oscar nomination for Danielle Brooks? Why can’t it be both? In fact, this is kind of a review of both films. The Colors Purples, or … Continue reading The Color Purple

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Forbes 2013 100 Most Powerful Women- The Hollywooders

John Stark

Forbes released the list of the 100 most powerful women, and some names popped up from Hollywood. Oprah Winfrey, Ellen DeGeneres, Angelina Jolie, Sofia Vergara, Amy Pascal (Sony), Lady Gaga, Anne Sweeney (Disney/ABC), Shakira, Diane Sawyer, JK Rowling, and Beyonce Knowles all made the cut. I’m a little surprised about Sofia and Shakira, but most lists like this are always semi-arbitrary. Here’s the full list: Angela Merkel, Chancellor, Germany Dilma Rousseff, President, Brazil Melinda Gates, Cochair, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Michelle Obama, First Lady, United States Hillary Clinton, Personality, Philanthropist Sheryl Sandberg, COO, Facebook Christine Lagarde, Managing Director, International … Continue reading Forbes 2013 100 Most Powerful Women- The Hollywooders