Every year there’s one Oscar category that boasts such an evident winner all season that it becomes almost morose to even speak about the subject. This year, comedienne Mo’Nique and her riveting turn as Mary Jones in Precious: Based on the Novel ‘Push’ by Sapphire joins the ranks of Heath Ledger’s Joker, Helen Mirren’s Queen Elizabeth and Charlize Theron’s Aileen Wuornos as an undeniable awards juggernaut.

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Precious, a film that critics rallied for and audiences followed suit, is a powerful film anchored by powerhouse performances in key heart-tugging scenes. At the forefront of this awards season in the acting categories are actresses Gabourey Sidibe in the title role of the downtrodden, pregnant teen and comedienne Mo’Nique as her abusive, savage mother. Read the full story

Lionsgate| USA | 110 mins

Precious is a very powerful and very disturbing film. It makes the audience truly appreciate the main necessities of life (food, clothing, education, clean living, and money) and how hard they can be to come by. Director Lee Daniels looks beyond those, showing the audience that a strong family unit will make or break a person both mentally and physically. Read the full story