It seems like overtime when the tube is turned on, someone is taking shots at your old buddy Mr. Tyler Perry. The ‘Boondocks’ wasn’t alone in breaking down a need for better programming on Tyler’s behalf. Even Martin Lawrence took shots at your Homeboy during a brief commercial and episodes for the TV One network original comedy ‘Love That Girl’, which he is the executive producer. 
We get it – from your perspective – that abuse exists and not much light is shed upon it in the Black community. Don’t you think it’s time for him to switch up his creative scope on this negative aspect of the dysfunction in the Black American home? This story has been drilled into our minds continuously to only neglect the invisible nature of the good man or woman who works hard at building a greater foundation for their family. There are good men that exist and labor for years on end. Don’t get it twisted, many similar characters that represent the hardworking commuters of any metropolitan area are represented in his work. The problem is that they live in minor roles and the spotlight is hard at work on the negative ones.
I respect Mr. Perry for his creative outlook on life’s lessons, overcoming abuse, and his business mindset. I respect that he knows what responsibility he has to take care of the personal issues (between his ears). He is doing his christian duty to service the world with good entertainment. I’m just a little too bored to witness anything else.
DON’T NEGLECT THE REST OF YOUR AUDIENCE…..
After several years of Afro-Christian Fairy Tales presented in Black Hollywood film and television mediums, how far have we come to really understanding the circumstances of our situations? Our culture exists with universal issues that impact everyone, but only with a twist – we are Black, African-American; people of colored skin; darker pigments; deeper melanin.
He divides our dysfunctions by social class.
YES, THIS TOO MAKES A MAJOR IMPACT ON HOW WE DEAL
but why is it so hard to deal with issues at hand before employing the idea of a successful life being with a rich man?
(I will get into that on a later post)
Tyler Perry draws up a cartoon of realities, mostly based in good moral, but certainly redundant. There happens to be too much of the same storyline endings.
Negative Nature of Good Morale Films (TP Style):
1. Virtuous Behavior is the only way
2. Abused Woman (Mental, Physical, Verbal)
3. Wealth and poverty should not intertwine
4. Happiness and Sex don’t mix
5. Lightskin Wins
For once can there be a plot including murder, violence, happiness, and greed and be just that? What happened to entertaining the audience who cares more about other issues involving crime, sexuality, and self empowerment – minus the whiplash brought on by bible thumping? No longer is Tyler Perry original because he lacks the originality factor. When it gets to a point of basic prediction of how the plot thickens and ends, It is a signal to move on. Why not change the scope of creativity to bring in the big bucks?
Change the current strategy of scriptwriting and production ideas. Variety may do him some good. Sure most of your bank account has been deposited from the hearts and insecurities of women and some men as well, but honestly, your originality factor is beginning to become questioned.
HOW LONG DO YOU EXPECT TO HOLD ONTO YOUR AUDIENCE?
Certainly some things are going to have to change in order for Tyler Perry to push past this typical nature of Christianity and abuse. It comes off as a crutch for his work and he wonders why Aaron McGruder took such a hard hit at his Tyler Perry’s creativity.
Much of his audience falls at the disposition of the Black Man, who is usually represented as the antagonist and counteracted by a protagonist character of the same-sex. The uplifting ingredient on film always begins with the downplay of a good man.
Yes, women should have more respect for themselves! Women should know their self-worth and what power they have, but how often has he put out a film to encourage men? Is it supposed to be a subliminal message? The young men today don’t see too many positive characters on-screen that have, more than anything, a positive outlook on life. It’s not about the money, cars, and clothes. It should be a direct function targeting the young man of today.
GabrielleMac
I think there is room for everybody. There is room for Tyler Perry films, Spike Lee films, and the like. We all have different tastes and we should have a choice of what cinema we prefer. Why everyone gets on Tyler Perry is simply the crabs in a barrel mentality. When Tyler was on the chitlin circuit making his plays, no one said a word. When his first few films came out, no one said a word. When he blew up and became a millionaire, then there was a problem. Kneegrow please. I say Tyler should do Tyler and if they don’t like it, don’t go see his films.
I haven’t seen any of his plays, only his movies. Madea I don’t care for at all. My preferences.
However, from a business standpoint, why should he change? This is like expecting McDonald’s to create a gourmet hamburger for those with a distintive palate. It’s not EVEN in the top 10 of the best burgers I have ever had. They know their niche and serve it well, by billions. If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. He will continue to hold on to the same audience that contributed to his rise.
When a man begins to cut and tailor himself to suit everybody, he whittles away to nothing. No person, business or talent can be all things to all people. Apparently Tyler Perry knows this.