________ Based on the Novel by Sapphire

Sundance sensation 'That Movie Based on the Novel by Sapphire' has a poster just in times for Cannes (pictured left) and a trailer, too. So, I'm guessing it sticks with its new title Precious. As you may recall, this film about an obese illiterate teen mom dumped its former title Push due to that 'Chris Evans has super powers' vehicle called Push (the confusion previously joked about here). I don't think they should have worried about that comparison. Who will even remember that Push existed by the time Precious arrives? Even the Push DVD might be in bargain bins by then.

The Precious movie trailer suggests lots of physical and emotional battering for pregnant teenager "Precious" but the poster brings sexual abuse immediately to mind. It's that menacingly large spidery hand shattering the body from the crotch. Yikes.

The title also conjures up icky feelings. "Precious" comes with its own movie connotations: slimy Gollum and Buffalo Bill, too, even slimier...

It puts the lotion on its skin. It does this whenever it's told

I wish that the Precious title didn't make me think about Gollum and his ring or Buffalo Bill and his doggie because doesn't this new movie look fantastic?

What? You didn't click on the Precious trailer yet. Go now, go. We've already heard the plentiful Oscar buzz for MoNique for Best Supporting Actress.

<--- Even Mariah Carey appears to have stumbled accidentally and headfirst into a thick patch of acting skill. Watch your step Mariah or we'll forget about Glitter.

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P.S. Here's Gabourey 'Gabby' Sidibe's audition for the movie if you haven't seen it.


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