Came across this article from CNN this afternoon describing the success of director Tyler Perry. His latest Why Did I Get Married, Too? grossed $29 million (US) in America this weekend. It's a shame it's so hard to find a theatre within an hour's drive that will play his movies, I think it's incredibly interesting how a man is making films that are geared towards women and is doing it so well. While he may have that "built-in audience" who will see anything he makes just because his name is on it, that's not as bad as it sounds. Having a loyal following means you can get your next movie made with less risk. And and the more "women's" movies that are made, the more that can be made in the future, perhaps some by women, and be taken seriously. Until then, keep your eye on Tyler Perry, he may surprise you.
CNN article by Breeanna Hare, special to CNN
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What's amazing about Tyler Perry is the fact that he is a writer, producer, director AND actor (though he does not act in all of his movies). A rare talent such as this should be celebrated and he deserves all the success that he receives and then some.
It is a complete and utter shame that in this day and age, Tyler Perry's genre of movies is not released worldwide. I have yet to see one of his movies in theatres simply because they are not show in our area.
As Christine mentioned, Tyler Perry is a quite skilled at making films geared towards women. And although it is fantastic that he has that following that will see anything that he creates, I think that it is important for the world to see the magic that Tyler Perry creates each time he makes a film.
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