A racy, zesty, irreverent and absorbing book with broad mainstream appeal, mcmillans third novel after mama and disappearing acts tells the stories of four 30ish black women bound together in. Savannah has since married but decides to divorce her husband and be single again at the age of fiftyone. Lela rochon, loretta devine, dennis haysbert, michael beach, gregory hines, donald faison, and mykelti williamson rounded out. So when i found a week ago there was a sequel, i was ecstatic. I am not sure how you get far in this work without a discussion of what it. Sep 06, 2010 200 videos play all popular videos waiting to exhale waiting to exhale topic waiting to exhale savannah goes ham on her mother duration. In 1992, when terry mcmillan published her witty novel about a quartet of ladies looking for love often in all the wrong places, it was groundbreaking because savannah, bernadine, robin and gloria were careerminded thirty. Waiting to exhale moves ahead sans whitney houston. Savannah, gloria, bernadine and robin are still looking for lasting love, peace of mind and happiness. An exuberant return to the four unforgettable heroines of waiting to exhalethe novel that changed african american fiction forever. In this case, however, staying tuned into the characters and plot became a real challenge. Self love and friendship are some pretty big themes throughout the book and i feel as if having the pov of the. It was a huge success, remaining on the new york times best seller list for several months.
Liked the women in waiting to exhale, to which this book makes a sequel. With whitney houston, angela bassett, loretta devine, lela rochon. Waiting to exhale made its debut in 1995, grossed 65 million dollars, and was nominated for several grammys. The novel picks up 15 years after waiting to exhale ends. That we arent aware of how much we take it for grantedas if itll always be hereand. Chatting with, mcmillan confessed that no progress has been seriously made since the 1995 original. Sonja marie and i gave my love to you waiting to exhale soundtrack by certified sounds. For real love will be waiting at home waiting to exhale soundtrack by certified sounds. Waiting to exhale author terry mcmillan speaks to cnns fredricka whitfield about her new book, getting to happy. A waiting to exhale party can include favors directly related to the movie, or any trinket you think your single, female friends may enjoy. Fans have been waiting 20 years to see the women of waiting to exhale reunite on screen, but the death of whitney houston in 2011 put those plans on hold. The numbers are a testimony that this movie caused a stir among african american women. Waiting to exhale sequel is dead in the water says terry. Hollywood execs might have been surprised by the movies runaway success, but we weren.
Waiting to exhale sequel will carry on without whitney. Savannah has since married but decides to divorce her husband and be single again at the age of 51. In 1995, waiting to exhale was an instant hit, opening at no. Mcmillan decided to write the sequel after her divorce from jonathan plummer, the inspiration for how stella got her groove back.
Although there are plenty of four friends books, savannah, bernadine, gloria and robin have a special place in our psyche. In 1992, when terry mcmillan published her witty novel about a quartet of ladies looking for. Golden globe winner angela bassett talked to huffpost black voices about her most recent hit movie olympus has fallen and also revealed the status of the waiting to exhale sequel and her thoughts on the continuation of whitney houstons savannah character. Among the reasons cited was whitney houstons unexpected death in 2012. But for those who have already read the previous book, enjoy. When costar whitney houston died, everything changed. Sep 06, 2017 waiting to exhale 15 movie clip bernie burns johns clothes 1995 hd duration. Find out which you are on the movies 20th anniversary. They are all now in their 50s at their own midlife crossroads. Waiting to exhale is the story of four black women savannah jackson, bernadine harris, robin stokes, and gloria matthews residing in phoenix, arizona, in 1991. But after whitney houstons death, the sequel stalled and there have been no real updates since. Terry mcmillans waiting to exhale was more than just a bestselling novelits publication was a watershed moment in literary history. The novel follows the lives of four africanamerican friends in phoenix, arizona in 2005.
Getting to happy is the sequel to waiting to exhale by author terry mcmillan. Reggie griffin all night long waiting to exhale soundtrack by certified sounds. Stay up to date with the latest trends that matter to you most. Waiting to exhale sequel is dead in the water says. The women are savvy enough to manage every element of their lives, except finding fulfillment in. Bruce bruce granddaddy vs uncle stand up comedy 2 of 2. No news on casting yet, but as a refresher, the four women of the 1995 forrest whitakerdirected movie were played by whitney houston, angela bassett, loretta devine, and lela rachon. Setting up a plan for a waiting to exhale party our. Theres a major update on the waiting to exhale sequel. Getting to happy waiting to exhale book 2 kindle edition by. Fox executives are moving forward with plans to make a sequel to the 1995 movie waiting to exhale despite the death of the films star, whitney houston. An anthology of contemporary africanamerican fiction. Waiting to exhale is a story about four black women who are good friends. Self love and friendship are some pretty big themes throughout the book andmore the book would be completely different if told from the pov of their men.
Mar 25, 2016 when it comes to the long discussed sequel to waiting to exhale, there is an obvious issue. Why lela rochon would never do a waiting to exhale sequel. Jun 19, 20 explore mmmorris3s board waiting to exhale. Getting to happy waiting to exhale book 2 and millions of other books are. Well accept a waiting to exhale sequel under one condition. Love will be waiting at home waiting to exhale soundtrack by certified sounds. With relations between africanamerican men and women in the spotlight as never before, here comes mcmillans report from the front. Waiting to exhale sequel in the works, loretta devine says. While angela reveals that producer are still working on a. Starring whitney houston, angela bassett, loretta devine, lela. Waiting to exhale tells the story of four collegeeducated, middleclass black women who rely on one another to overcome a number of personal and professional crises. The four women get together frequently to provide support, and to listen to each other vent about life and love.
According to angela bassett, our favorite female right of passage film waiting to exhale, is getting a sequel. He stays away from the indian casinos and usually dreads these conventions when theyre in vegas. All hopes for a big screen sequel to terry mcmillans waiting to exhale have been squashed by the author herself. The film was adapted from the 1992 novel of the same name by terry mcmillan. This was evidenced by the movie, waiting to exhale an adaptation from terry mcmillans best selling book in 1992 randolph, 1993. The four are in their mid to late 30s, middleclass women making. While angela reveals that producer are still working on a script, she is in good faith. Facebook made it possible for us to satisfy our curiosity about all the reallife pals we havent seen in ages. Getting to happy centers on the four women of waiting to exhale 15 years later. Based on terry mcmillans novel, this film follows four very different africanamerican women and their relationships with the male gender. A cute movie i saw when i was a bit too young and just rewatched. When it comes to the long discussed sequel to waiting to exhale, there is an obvious issue. Waiting to exhale sequel will carry on without whitney houston.
Waiting to exhale 15 movie clip bernie burns johns clothes 1995 hd duration. Literally every woman and her mama have become familiar with the lives of savannah, bernadine, robin and gloria, and i did also, but through the movie version which i love. Based on a 1992 terry mcmillan novel, the movie follows four friends, played by lela. Mar 24, 2016 fans have been waiting 20 years to see the women of waiting to exhale reunite on screen, but the death of whitney houston in 2011 put those plans on hold. I recommend you read it first or you might get lost in this one. Feb 14, 2012 the waiting to exhale sequel is going forward, despite whitney houstons sudden death. However, i have never read the book the film is based off of. The women, who are all in their 30s, support each other through personal and professional challenges and successes. Waiting to exhale was such a smash that fox brought rights to the sequel.
The novel picks up fifteen years after waiting to exhale ends. I dont think she would want it to perish, said fox 2000 president elizabeth gabler who. Waiting to exhale is one of those books i should have read years ago. A waiting to exhale sequel has been rumored for years, but with whitney houstons passing it seemed like the idea was bound to go with her. Aug 6, 20 explore berthalunds board waiting to exhale. Is this waiting to exhale sequel ever coming out or what. Bernadine is on much better terms with her first exhusband john than with her second exhusband james who turned out to be a con artist. Houstons voice and celebrity made her such a key component of the film. I liked the characters but there was a bit sloppy stories that were a little.
I liked the characters but there was a bit sloppy stories that were a. The novel follows the lives of four africanamerican friends in phoenix, arizona in. Exhale was on track to begin production on a sequel by 2012 when the fellow actresses got. Whitney houston returns to acting chops in waiting to. See more ideas about whitney houston, loretta devine, celebrities. Shanna how could you call her baby by molly2002red.
The waiting to exhale sequel is going forward, despite whitney houstons sudden death. Terry mcmillans waiting to exhale was more than just a bestselling novelits publication was a. Waiting to exhale by terry mcmillan, paperback barnes. Now, when i first read waiting to exhale around 15 years ago i loved it.
The story takes place fifteen years later and the now middleaged friends. A racy, zesty, irreverent and absorbing book with broad mainstream appeal, mcmillans third novel after mama and disappearing acts tells the stories of four 30ish black women bound together in warm. In 1992, when terry mcmillan published her witty novel about a quartet of ladies looking for love often in all the wrong places, it was groundbreaking because savannah, bernadine, robin and gloria were careerminded thirtysomething black. Apr 22, 2011 anyway, in this age of tyler perry megahits, even he cant match just how broad of a hit waiting to exhale was back in 1995. A copy of the book or movie is a nice memento of the evening or give your guests things that will help her pamper herself such as nail polish, bath oils or salts or a scented candle. I want to read the book because im curious to see how different it is from the film. May 28, 1992 waiting to exhale is one of those books i should have read years ago. Before carrie, samantha, miranda, and charlotte, there was savannah, bernadine, gloria, and robin. When the men in their lives prove less than reliable, savannah, bernadine, gloria, and robin find new. See more ideas about terry mcmillan, loretta devine and whitney houston pictures.
Mar 27, 20 according to angela bassett, our favorite female right of passage film waiting to exhale, is getting a sequel. Its been over 15 years since waiting to exhale hit movie theaters and it looks like the return of whitney houston to the big screen will be well worth its wait. What happened to the waiting to exhale film sequel. She achieved much national attention with her third book, waiting to exhale. Anyway, in this age of tyler perry megahits, even he cant match just how broad of a hit waiting to exhale was back in 1995. In 1992, when mcmillan introduced us to them, wed rarely seen the experiences of successful, thirtysomething black women reflected in the popular culture. Also, she revealed which historical figure she hopes to portray one day. Tiera denise the book would be completely different if told from the pov of their men. Waiting to exhale is a 1995 american romance film directed by forest whitaker in his feature film directorial debut and starring whitney houston and angela bassett.