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Dates: during 2000-2009
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...film delivers exactly what its title promises. The titular “mad black woman” is divorced by her philandering husband, (literally) kicked out of their palatial home, and forced to resume residence with her psychotic grandmother Madea. Just as it seems things can get no worse, they get a little better: an improbably handsome and sensitive factory worker becomes enamored of her and initiates a cautious courtship...

Author: By Bernard L. Parham, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Mad 'Diary' Fans Denounce Critics | 3/18/2005 | See Source »

When Diary’s critics do become engaged, the tone borders on malevolence, most of which is directed against the grandmother Madea character. Perry acts the part himself—in drag—with such reckless abandon he makes Robin Williams’ Mrs. Doubtfire appear a model of subtlety and restraint. During the course of the film, Madea brandishes a pistol, vandalizes a mansion with a chainsaw, and smokes copious amounts of marijuana...

Author: By Bernard L. Parham, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Mad 'Diary' Fans Denounce Critics | 3/18/2005 | See Source »

Maryland, however, added an additional run in the seventh off a solo home run from Madea...

Author: By Brian E. Fallon, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Softball Happy to Return Home After Tough Road Trip | 4/3/2000 | See Source »

...Terrapins (20-17) got to Harvard starter Thoke early, scoring five runs in the first two innings. The Maryland onslaught was highlighted by a two-run double off the bat of senior designated hitter Cortney Madea in the top of the second...

Author: By Brian E. Fallon, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Softball Happy to Return Home After Tough Road Trip | 4/3/2000 | See Source »

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