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Erin Farrar of Allied Faith and Family asked me to post a review of the newest Madea movie, which I am excited to offer. Tyler Perry has done it again in the latest of the Madea movies, "Madea's Witness Protection." The beloved wise-cracking African-American grandma is again making her presence known on the big screen. Played by the ever prolific and talented Tyler Perry himself, Madea opens her home to a family on the run from the Mob. Comic genius Eugene Levy plays the CFO of a New York investment house who is framed and accused of defrauding churches and charities. The boisterous "real-life" household of Madea forces his family and hers to learn some invaluable lessons. George Needleman, a high level CFO in New York City, is accused of spearheading a Ponzi scheme involving the mob. This forces his family into the witness protection program. Madea's house down south with her brother, Joe and nephew Brian is a place that absolutely no one will think to look for them.
While not necessarily intended to be Christian films, most Madea movies usually feature a distinctive Judeo-Christian worldview. "Madea's Witness Protection" takes a positive approach to the very touchy issues of race relations and shows how the average person can overcome racial bigotry by cultivating compassion and understanding. The character of Madea in Tyler Perry movies embodies a number of other themes, including: a funny ironical teaching experience for living "The Golden Rule" within the family, letting go of excessive materials, and offering comical, yet still effective, alternatives for dealing with anger. Madea helps to answer the question-Does God "punish us" for our sins? Well, maybe not exactly, but then Madea's not God nor does she claim to be. Other reinforcing moral qualities teach to welcome strangers, respect elders, and honor parents, again done in that fun-loving, clever way that only Madea can deliver. Although Madea's character may reflect some irony with her Christian charity, she does show a more contentious side to conviction by not being too self serving at times. Perry has said in various interviews that he pulled from the various personalities in his own family to create his alter ego, Madea. However, he confesses that his childhood was difficult. "I was quiet and always felt out of place my entire life. We grew up poor, but somehow I always knew that I could have a better life. No one around me believed that. I ended up keeping all my dreams to myself because whenever I'd share them with people they'd end up tearing them apart." Yet even with all the emotional despair he suffered as a child, Tyler Perry is still able to create humorous characters like Madea who has developed into a beloved character with a fan base all her own. "Madea's Witness Protection" is due for release on June, 29 with a PG rating. As an American comedy-drama film directed, written, and produced by Tyler Perry, this will be the fourteenth film in Perry's film franchise, and the seventh in the Madea franchise."Madea's Witness Protection" is the fourth Tyler Perry film not adapted from a play alongside The Family That Preys, Daddy's Little Girls, and Good Deeds. I am pleased to present to you the Film Companion for Tyler Perry’s MADEA’S WITNESS PROTECTION! Here is the link that can be shared with others on facebook, twitter or as a pdf attachment to an email: http://bit.ly/MywFEz
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Me having a blast at my book table and chatting it up with other authors in the book sale room.
Vickie Moss (L) and Londa Hayden (R) with the winner of the Southern Writers Magazine Online Version One Year Subscription.
The Southern Christian Writers Conference was a great success this year. There were many new authors on hand to network with and get to know. One of my favorite sessions was one led by Lurlene McDaniel, "A novel way to construct your novel." Unfortunately, the keynote speaker, Gilbert Morris, came down ill and was unable to attend. Austin Boyd was happy to step in as a last minute replacement and did a fine job. There was one publisher represented. Andrea Mullins with New Hope Publishing spoke frankly about the expectations of a publisher and exactly what it will take to get taken seriously as a debut writers.
Another remarkable young woman, who is only about 16 or 17 years old, started her own magazine. "Real Girl" targets teen girls to encourage them to seek out the inner beauty of God in their hearts. This is the first Christian teen girl magazine that I know that concentrates on that specific area. It was good to finally meet fellow Southern Writers Magazine, Editor-at-Large, Vicki Moss, who offered good advice in her presentation on how to write for kids Magazines. There were other writers from the Memphis area I did know, but we did meet each other and exchanged contact information. I was able to attend this conference with two other ladies from my writers group. All in all, we each came away with a bag or in some cases a plastic tub full of goodies, enough books to read for at least 6 months, and tons of ideas exploding in our heads. Photos provided by: Vicki Moss  With the Internet age upon us, writers now have more free and low cost ways than ever to market and promote their published books. Some obvious tactics include the use of Twitter and Facebook as well as starting your own Blog. Book widgets, badges, and other tools also make it easier than ever for a writer to promote themsleves online absolutely FREE.
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