The upcoming film adaptation of 'The Color Purple' is creating a buzz with its leading ladies, Fantasia Barrino, Oprah Winfrey, Taraji P. Henson, and Danielle Brooks, gracing the cover of The Hollywood Reporter. The film is set to release on Christmas Day. Critics have praised the film as 'rousing, moving, toe-tapping, emotional, rich, and satisfying,' and have commended the cast for their performance that brings a new heart to the familiar story. Danielle Brooks has been awarded Best Supporting Actress at the Black Film Critics Circle Awards for her role in the film. Furthermore, a 'The Color Purple Virtual Town Hall' is scheduled for December 20th, hosted by Oprah Winfrey with special guests, with an RSVP available. In parallel, 'Maestro,' a biopic chronicling the life of legendary composer and conductor Leonard Bernstein, is also receiving attention. The film, which has been released on Netflix, is described as a compelling and respectful account of Bernstein's musical genius, including his 1983 opera 'A Quiet Place'.
Finished the movie...! I think it works. Amazing musical effort and representation. The script is good, the editing is good, and I buy the human element. Refreshing, a throwback to the era of good movies. Unexpected - but wow. #MaestroMovie https://t.co/173sizpYFP
#Maestro Review: "The film is expertly cast, down to the smallest roles, and made with enormous care and attention in every craft department" https://t.co/K0LntpHWMj
#ad | @SunValleyFilm and Warner Brothers present "The Color Purple" on December 28th at the SVFF Winter Screening Series in Sun Valley, Idaho. Photo Courtesy Warner Bros. Pictures. https://t.co/lM55aGdrsI https://t.co/YCFP0OpGt2
Danielle Brooks wins Best Supporting Actress for ‘THE COLOR PURPLE’ at the Black Film Critics Circle Awards. https://t.co/ms7QIozzQG
Sterling K. Brown wins Best Supporting Actor for ‘AMERICAN FICTION’ at the Black Film Critics Circle Awards. https://t.co/5Ax1mze2gO
Y’all, I attended a screening of ‘The Color Purple�� at the @nmaahc hosted by the one and only @oprah! Grateful for the opportunity to celebrate the strength and beauty of our stories with the @TheBlackCaucus. https://t.co/LYehT1TzT1
Y’all I attended a screening of ‘The Color Purple’ at the @nmaahc hosted by the one and only @oprah! Grateful for the opportunity to celebrate the strength and beauty of our stories with the @congressionalblackcaucus. https://t.co/sbftlDuUQ5
With Netflix's 'Maestro' release, musicians remember Leonard Bernstein's time in Indiana. We grow music here. Story by @DomenicaReports https://t.co/bi6O3DiHWG
Saw "Maestro" last night. It's a compelling musician biopic of Leonard Bernstein, and despite grim personal details, a respectful account of his musical genius. I'm only now remembering that I was actually at the premier in Houston of his 1983 opera, A Quiet Place. I recall that…
It's Roll Call Time!!! Join us on Wed., Dec 20, at 8 pm EST for a special, LIVE, conversation with Oprah Winfrey and special guests for The Color Purple Virtual Town Hall. RSVP at https://t.co/DbNikjBqMn @Oprah @TheColorPurple https://t.co/aM6kJfvpRz
"It's surreal to see your own family portrayed on screen and ourselves, too," Jamie Bernstein says of "Maestro," a new film chronicling the life of her dad, legendary composer and conductor Leonard Bernstein. https://t.co/B76ZDRLpBO
"Here it is alternately rousing, moving, toe tapping, emotional, rich, and satisfying. It also helps to have a cast that not only knocks it out of the park , but brings new heart to something we only thought we knew so well." #TheColorPurple review: https://t.co/TnbJPXcQjU
In #TheColorPurple, Fantasia Barrino, Danielle Brooks, and Taraji P. Henson get the job done. Read @rilaws’s full review: https://t.co/BeefRnsy7D https://t.co/VxGxz9tsPh
We cannot get enough of ‘The Color Purple’ cast 💜 The leading ladies of the film, Fantasia Barrino, Oprah Winfrey, Taraji P. Henson and Danielle Brooks, look stunning on the cover of The Hollywood Reporter! The film hits theaters on Christmas Day, will you be in attendance? 🤨 https://t.co/3EUfkkuIXU