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Precious, A Brilliant, Brutal FilmBrian Zak, Sipa Press / AP Photo Among Oprah’s Favorite ThingsC.J. LaFrance / Getty Images We Are All Precious Sibide Breaks ThroughAnne Marie Fox / Lionsgate Going Kravitz' WayAnne Marie Fox / Lionsgate Shepherd Brings a New ViewC.J. LaFrance / Getty Images A Stripped Mariah ShinesLionsgate No Sophomore Slump for DanielsJohn Spellman / Retna Ltd. Patton’s CompassionAnne Marie Fox / Lionsgate Perry Trades Madea for PreciousC.J. LaFrance / Getty Images Making a Monster of Mo’NiqueAnne Marie Fox / Lionsgate Performance of a LifetimeLionsgate