The Color Purple

February 7, 1986 - With Danny Glover, Whoopi Goldberg, Oprah Winfrey, Margaret Avery. A tale spanning forty years in the life of Celie, an African-American woman living in the South who survives incredible abuse and bigotry.

1 week ago - He stated that "I can see its flaws more easily than when I named it the best film of 1985, but I can also understand why it moved me so deeply, and why the greatness of some films depends not on their perfection or logic, but on their heart." In 2019, actress and singer Cynthia Erivo, who played ...

2 weeks ago - Pete Hammond, reviewing the film for Deadline Hollywood, reports that although "Spielberg’s version still resonates", the direction of Bazawule "brings a unique vision that makes this version stand on its own as an authentic and valuable addition to The Color Purple legacy", appreciating the photography of Dan Laustsen, which "gives a vision of the early 20th century South rarely seen in films depicting the period, particularly Black lives". Katie Walsh of Los Angeles Times described the director's approach as "modern, while paying homage to the traditions of Broadway musicals", while the cast "takes your breath away", praising Barrino for her "stunning performance as Celie, holding the emotional center over decades" and Brooks, who "steals the whole movie, [...] She brings fire, humor and grit to a character who undergoes a dramatic, tragic arc".

December 23, 2023 - Steven Spielberg's film adaptation of Alice Walker's "The Color Purple" was released in 1985. The movie starred Whoopi Goldberg as Celie, Oprah Winfrey as Sofia, and Margaret Avery as Shug. Here's what the cast has been up to since the movie ...

December 21, 2023 - Based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning Alice Walker novel of the same name, the film was directed by Steven Spielberg and starred Whoopi Goldberg, Danny Glover, Margaret Avery and Oprah Winfrey.

November 27, 2023 - The film is led by Broadway Color Purple alums Fantasia Barrino as Celie and Danielle Brooks as Sophia, along with Grammy winners Jon Batiste as Grady and Ciara as Adult Nettie, Taraji P.

This film follows the life of Celie, a young black girl growing up in the early 1900's. The first time we see Celie, she is 14 - and pregnant - by her father.

December 24, 2023 - Since then, she has released several ... role of Celie on Broadway, replacing the original cast member LaChanze. This marks the feature film debut of both Barrino and Mpasi. Originally, a writer, Mpasi, recently wrote on the Paramount+ series Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies. Taraji P. Henson as Shug Avery on the poster for The Color PurpleImage via Warner ...

The Color Purple (1985) - Whoopi Goldberg as Celie

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February 15, 2024 - The film's ending has a few revelations and we break down the biggest ones. ... A stunned Celie, played by Fantasia Barrino, sitting in a car next to Mary Agnes, played by H.E.R, in The Color Purple 2023

January 3, 2024 - Fantasia Barrino as Celie wears pearls and looks at the camera in The Color Purple Warner Bros. Fantasia Barrino takes on the lead role of Celie Harris-Johnson. Celie is an impoverished young Black girl whose devout religious faith and sense ...

December 24, 2023 - Here's how the new movie's cast compares to that of Steven Spielberg's 1985 film adaptation of "The Color Purple." Left: Whoopi Goldberg as Celie in the 1985 version of "The Color Purple." Right: Fantasia Barrino as Celie in the 2023 version ...

December 25, 2023 - The supporting cast is filled with talent and surprises. David Allen Grier appears as Reverend Avery, Shug's estranged dad. Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor (ORIGIN) appears in flashbacks as Celie's Mama.

OLLA MOKHTAR campus editor ... – check. The current version is a remake of the 1985 version. This version stars Fantasia Barrino (Celie), Taraji P. Henson (Shug Avery) and Colman Domingo (Mister.)...

December 15, 2023 - Here’s a look at the talents who have breathed life into Alice Walker’s opus, then and now: Celie is the heart of The Color Purple, and Goldberg’s portrayal of her in the 1985 film was devastating and revelatory.

October 11, 2023 - Here is the full cast list of the 2023 film 'The Color Purple': Fantasia Barrino as Celie Harris-Johnson · Phylicia Pearl Mpasi as young Celie · Taraji P. Henson as Shug Avery · Danielle Brooks as Sofia · Colman Domingo as Albert "Mister" ...

January 3, 2024 - The original film adaptation of The Color Purple had a legendary ensemble cast, including Whoopi Goldberg as Celie, Danny Glover as Mister, Rae Dawn Chong as Squeak, Lawrence Fishburne as Swain, and, of course, Oprah as Sofia.