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Los Angeles art exhibitions: the best shows to see in January 2025

Read our pick of the best Los Angeles art exhibitions to see this month, from Cyberpunk at the Museum of Motion Pictures to a celebration of Brian DeGraw at James Fuentes

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The Color Purple review – off-note musical take on Alice Walker’s novel

Director Blitz Bazawule turns the Pulitzer prize-winning saga of rape and racism into a nostalgic, tonally jarring song and dance spectacle

The Guardian - UK

The Color Purple movie review: Blitz Bazawule infuses this dark story with light at every turn

Though it is replete with suffering, this musical movie of Alice Waters' story has a shining thread of hope stitched through it

Evening Standard

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Making her own "The Color Purple" legacy

Salon talks to the star about bringing her Sofia to the screen, the power of Walker, and diversifying her career

Salon

Oprah Reveals Why She Didn’t Appear In The Color Purple Remake, And It Makes Sense

Oprah Winfrey explains why she didn't have a cameo in the new The Color Purple.

Cinemablend

The latest adaptation of The Color Purple fails its lead character

The Oscar-tipped new hit movie based on Alice Walker’s award-winning novel is frustratingly coy about the queerness of its protaganist

The Guardian - US

Why Whoopi Goldberg’s The Color Purple Cameo Was ‘The Perfect Part’ For Her According To The Screenwriter

Whoopi Goldberg had a cameo in the new adaptation of The Color Purple, and the screenwriter explained why it was "the perfect part" for her.

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Is There Beef Between Oprah And The Ladies On The View? What's Reportedly Going On As Rumors Swirl

Did Oprah snub Whoopi and Co.? Here's why sources are claiming The View hosts are 'pissed' at the mogul.

Cinemablend

‘I’m Still Very New’: Halle Bailey Auditioned For The Color Purple While Filming The Little Mermaid, Credits Her Sister Chlöe For Helping Her Through Role

Halle Bailey shares how The Little Mermaid led into The Color Purple and the personal ties the new movie musical has to her.

Cinemablend

The Color Purple Returns: A Grand Musical with Bold Imagination

Get ready for the grand, magical reimagination of The Color Purple! Join the phenomenal cast as they bring Alice Walker's iconic story to life on the big s...

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Naturi Naughton's Unforgettable Experience at 'The Color Purple' Screening

Naturi Naughton shares her admiration for 'The Color Purple' cast and director. Meeting Oprah and witnessing talented friends perform was exceptional.

Marie Claire

The 10 Biggest Surprises and Snubs from the Golden Globe Nominations

After a major organizational shake-up, the Globes showed this year would be business as usual.

The Independent UK

Colman Domingo's time is now

Colman Domingo has a commanding physical presence, an expressive face and soulful eyes

Cinemablend

The Color Purple Has Screened, See What People Are Saying About The Remake Of The Iconic Musical

The Color Purple, starring Fantasia Barrino and Danielle Brooks has screened, and people are taking to social media with their first responses.

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Oprah says Fantasia’s own trauma from abuse was healed by ‘The Color Purple,’ calls film ‘a revival for joy’

Oprah Winfrey is singing the praises of Fantasia Barrino, one of the stars of the upcoming movie musical “The Color Purple” — a new take on the Broadway hit based on Alice Walker’s 1982 novel of the same name.

Evening Standard

People can’t get over the new trailer for The Color Purple, starring Halle Bailey

38 years later, Blitz Bazawule reimagines the beloved story of Celie Harris Johnson

Total Film

The Color Purple trailer features first look at the epic musical retelling of a classic

Producer Oprah Winfrey and director Blitz Bazawule unveil the first look at the new adaptation of the award-winning musical

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