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Thursday, February 23, 2006 12:00 AM

The new Amos 'n' Andy?

Critics hate Tyler Perry's outrageous comedies, but his black fans love them. Is Perry a stereotype-spouting minstrel -- or a smart writer and actor who knows how to connect with his audience?
By Russell Scott Smith

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  • Thursday, February 23, 2006 07:19 AM

    Didn't Like "Diary"

    I was excited to see "Diary" because I'd heard all about Tyler Perry and I really loved the Barbershop movies and have become interested in African American Cinema. But I thought the movie was all over the place. It was really, really implausible and sappy and the main character was very unsympathetic. I loved the madea character, of course, although it seems sort of like a stock character nowadays. Maybe Tyler's stuff works better on stage.

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