Larenz was so fine in this… I mean he’s fine in everything but in this he was fine fine lol

@forthenostalgia

Жыл бұрын

Hes definitely fine and he keeps getting even more handsome with age.

@Mrs.buildingblackwealth

Жыл бұрын

Lol

@Mrs.buildingblackwealth

Жыл бұрын

Damn that friend devaugh is old. Wasn't he in drum line?

@rosesarered2285

Жыл бұрын

Fine fine fine ❤

@jaymillymills

Жыл бұрын

With his short self😅

This was a 90s situationship before the term was coined lol

@Daf029

9 ай бұрын

Lol just " kicking it"

This is the 90s version of we in a relationship but we not 😂😂

@anousckabergraaf1841

10 ай бұрын

😂😅

@SimplyE_Renee

5 ай бұрын

😂😂😂 ikr. The 90’s version of “it’s complicated “ 😂

@beautifulsurprise9424

4 ай бұрын

Not really. They were really in a relationship. In the scene where they broke up he was asking her why she was tripping about him and the woman he used to date named Lisa and he told her we’re together now. Then when she said he hasn’t given her any reason to trust him then he broke up with her but they were fully in a relationship not a situationship.

@Pretty30715

26 күн бұрын

​@@beautifulsurprise9424Naw they were just kicking it and having sex the first time. When Nina came back they did get in a serious relationship. He told her " this is a destiny type thing" . At first Darius said they were just kicking it she wasn't his girl.

@beautifulsurprise9424

26 күн бұрын

@@Pretty30715 no, they were official when she moved in with him. When they broke up she had to get her stuff and give his key back. You don’t live with someone you’re just kicking it with. They started off as just kicking it yes. But after they got into it when she came to that party with Wood and they weren’t talking for a while then she called him and invited him out dancing, they then became official. Which is why he got so mad at her for not trusting him. He was like how are we going to be together if you don’t trust me?? If they were just kicking it, then her not trusting him would not even be an issue because they weren’t together. They most certainly made their relationship official and she either lived with him or spent most of her time there because when they officially broke up after Darius got so pissed off about her not being able to trust him then they broke up and she had to get all her stuff out of his house and give her key back. They were definitely official and in a relationship but it started after they went dancing at the stepper set.

What I didn't like was that neither of the two main characters seemed to be over their exes. How can you expect a relationship to work if you always have someone else in the back of your mind? I will say I liked the side characters storylines. All of Darius's friend and their little pow wows were very entertaining.

@Daf029

6 ай бұрын

To be fair Nina did say it was bad timing, but Darius low-key stalked her until she finally gave in lol

My thing was, she ran off to go be back with her ex and was mad at Darius for getting with someone then gets with his boy. SMH we can't just be mad at him. But I still loved this movie

Great review! Just a point of contention: Nina wasn't initially a smoker. From the montages we learn that she picks it up from Darius. I think this is a representation of how connected they were to each other. Ok, carry on.

@forthenostalgia

Жыл бұрын

I didn't catch that. I assumed she was always a smoker. Thanks for pointing that out ❤

@BeautyLoves88

Жыл бұрын

she actually comments on his smoking in a disparaging way @ the open mic spot when they first meet to me, because he didnt pick up any of HER habits, it showed how (as much as people contend this) biologically how women take on the “follower” role in relationships w men. ie: so many women i know who HATED sports became “sports fanatics” b/c their men who fans or taking on their men’s ways (usually their BAD habits interestingly) just an observation

@BeautyLoves88

Жыл бұрын

@@learninggrowing1361 yeah...i find it interesting when i see it happen

@sassiblaque434

4 ай бұрын

@@BeautyLoves88 This! I agree, he didn't pick up any of her habits but definitely used her as a muse and was inspired by her. All she got was a smoking habit😩

Love Jones is a staple in the Black community, and it’s funny (but not surprising) this film didn’t achieve that much success in the box office. I feel like this film is also influential because over the years I have seen films that tried to copy the romance of two artists that go through trial and tribulations. We need to discuss how Darius was low key stalking Nina in the first few minutes of the film 🚩🚩🚩

@forthenostalgia

Жыл бұрын

He was stalking her. Got her address, number, and probably her account info from that check 🚩

@Daf029

Жыл бұрын

​@@forthenostalgiaNot the account info😂😂

@CinqueMalcolm

4 ай бұрын

It's not stalking. Going after a woman you want is called being a man. If he didn't "stalk" her they would have never got together.

@high_off_glowsticks

3 ай бұрын

@@CinqueMalcolm yeah thats most definetly stalking, regardless of sex man or woman. That's a crime and if someone is stalking you in the name of "love" to put it simply it's just not meant to be.

@CinqueMalcolm

3 ай бұрын

@@high_off_glowsticks She tells him to call her and that she knows the has the number when he's leaving her apartment after showing up unexpectedly after she had already turned him down before. It's called persitence. She was feeling it too. Just like flirting is sexual harassment when the woman doesn't like you, but all good if she does, that's stalking if she wasn't feeling him, but she was. She was the one who made the first move at the poetry spot. She probably turned down dozens of men on their first try, but who ends up getting her? The alleged stalker. He knew she dug him. Women don't act in logical ways. Men who understand that, like Darius, don't accept a no when he knows she's into him even if she won't admit it.

When you said, “my 2023 ass would’ve went into the good drawer, immediately” 🤣

Being a child of the 90s I love this movie. I love Lauryn Hill's 'Sweetest thing' and Maxwell's Don't ever wonder(ascension). I wish times was still cool and deep as the 90's 😔

@brownskinbabyy2516

Жыл бұрын

The 90’s were the ish!

@leonpressley6882

Жыл бұрын

Yes yes yes I grew up in the 90s I was a young adult in this erra

@donnac.3273

4 ай бұрын

Yes and yes

They both gave toxic, delusional, and codependent.…beautiful gowns tho/great 90’s aesthetic ❤

@ObjectivelyBias

Ай бұрын

No, it was her

@BeautyLoves88

13 күн бұрын

“beautiful gowns tho” 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

"...meanwhile, you driving a vehicle of death..." took me out 😅

This is a story of how pride can cause you to miss out on your blessing. Let go of what you think you know and who you think you are

@anousckabergraaf1841

10 ай бұрын

Very interesting comment

@anousckabergraaf1841

10 ай бұрын

How would one not know who they are?

@nahariyah144K7

10 ай бұрын

@@anousckabergraaf1841 Based off of the things you do in life that affect your life

@staywinning3299

7 ай бұрын

💎💎💎

This was my favorite movie getting older but as I turned 40.. I lost interest with these toxic themes in this movie.. things I thought was cute is not anymore.. thank you for this🌹

@ajwriter5699

Жыл бұрын

THAT Part! It’s like watching my 20s and 30s on screen.

@andreaharden6086

6 ай бұрын

Yes I agree. It just seems toxic

The impression I got is that Nina did not smoke cigarettes until she started dealing with Darius.

@MelodyJ_NN

10 ай бұрын

Same

@americalove9495

7 ай бұрын

Facts.. She didn't... she picked up his habit . ❤

@SupaStar100

7 ай бұрын

@@americalove9495 Yeah it seem like that part is meant to highlight how people can wind up acting like their intimate partners.

@tiffanywaldon4875

2 ай бұрын

Exactly

My dad always tells me not to take relationship advice from my single or unhappy friends.

@donnac.3273

4 ай бұрын

Facts

@ertfgghhhh

4 ай бұрын

Not good advice. Just because a person is single does not make them without discernment

@TheNaomiChristina

3 ай бұрын

Bad advice. Relationship status doesn’t determine insight. You have to know which ppl are smart and empathetic and substantive…single or not.

@LiterallyJustMyThoughts

3 ай бұрын

@@TheNaomiChristina I agree with you. I think that I’ll follow both pieces of advice.

@GoldenGraham25

2 ай бұрын

I meeeeaaaannnn…. There’s that and taking advice from a toxic couple 🤣🤣

I never liked Darius’ group of friends. Sheila was into him, Hollywood was jealous of him and the other one was in a miserable marriage. Ed was the only one who minded the business that paid him. These two had a lot of pent up resentment for each other and it never stayed in the past because they couldn’t communicate about their feelings.

@Daf029

10 ай бұрын

Savon knew Darius was fronting about his feelings for Nina ,Savon always knew that he was lying😂that's why I liked him.

Bill Bellamy does indeed always play the same character. It's always annoying, too.

I wrote a essay on this movie, waiting to exhale, dream girls, poetic justice, and soul food 😂🤣 so far you have said the exact same stuff about soul food and this movie. I officially love this channel 💕

@forthenostalgia

Жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊. Like your profile pic. BAPs is my movie!

@parisjean4751

Жыл бұрын

@@forthenostalgia Thank you💗 so cool you recognized the movie she was in!! Many don’t 😂

@career5690

Жыл бұрын

She should make a video on Poetic Justice.

We feel the exact same . They needed better communication honesty boundaries. The 90's.

Damn you know you fine when you don't need an edge up lol

@Chitownhomestead

11 ай бұрын

I couldn't stop looking at his hairline 😮😅

@GoldenGraham25

2 ай бұрын

😂😂😂

"But what had happened? I thought y'all was 'just kickin' it.'" 😂😂

I love this story...I felt that it was realistic....there are trials and tribulations in relationships....and I appreciated this movie how it was made...the realistic friend circle...the hater lurking ...the uncertainty of Darius and Nina ....I loved it all

I also noticed that @8:48, Nina is walking on side face the street. He didn’t switch places. Most guys I know would switch places with me in case of a car got out of control it would hit him and not me. Call me crazy but there is a meme on this🤷🏾‍♀️

@bertaalvarez349

5 ай бұрын

Great observation!

@TheNaomiChristina

3 ай бұрын

This is one of those chivalry things that’s cute to me, but also unnecessary. If a car jumped a curb and hit one person, the person next to them would probably also get injured 😂 it’s always been funny to me and I chuckle to myself when a guy moves me in away from the curb

Sorry ain’t enough red flags to ruin this movie for me. 😂 #SorryNotSorry 🤷🏽‍♀️

Its a realistic love story that has stood the test of time. Too many times, folks want Hallmark type shit where everything is perfect. That's why couples fall nowadays. This was perfect over 25 years ago, and still prefect to this day.

I was a preachers kid so was definitely not allowed to watch this as a child .. but BAYBEE when i saw this on netflix i was in love! Their chemistry was insane and the unapologetic blackness of the whole movie gave me life. Your videos are honestly such a vibe. Thanks for the time you put in to make them love.. Also, can you please do the inkwell ? The five heartbeats?!? ❤

@devantejackson5085

Жыл бұрын

Or "Poetic Justice"

@Tiajones333

9 ай бұрын

Yes

So i know i’m not the target audience, but i am so glad youtube brought me here, love your narration, it is super entertaining

@forthenostalgia

Жыл бұрын

Im so glad you're here 💕 Thank you 😊

I believe it was Kendrick that said that Pride will be the death of him and you and you and me and me and you. They didn’t communicate because of pride.

@shanazblacksun7201

9 ай бұрын

Deep

Nina was very ambitious with her career, and Darius dedicated his novel to her and the poems that he was reading at the sanctuary all that is what added sparks to, their relationship!

I always wish they gave us more context as to how long Nina was gone to NY the first time.

Darius def didn’t know nothing about boundaries… omg!

“and fuCKED OLe boi”😭😭😭😭rent free

I love this critique! Very well narrated and explained. Um, yes, Nina and Darius were toxic as Flint water. Lol But the mood, soundtrack, overall vibe, sexual energy and cast chemistry hooked you in like crack. I saw this at the movies my junior year at CAU. Love Jones started some shit that year lol

Great analysis on the love portion. Looking back at a lot of 90s/2000s movies and shows, all the relationships were toxic. 😂 I was watching The Game yesterday, and where I once thought Melanie and Derwin were cute, I realized that their relationship was toxic as hell! 😂😂 Anyway back to the Love Jones one thing I did really like about this movie was how Nina wasn’t some big time photographer, we saw her in a job role that she didn’t like, and eventually got let go from. To her getting rejected, to the finally achieving success towards the end of the movie. It’s more realistic. A lot of 90s movies show the women super successful, partners are their firm, top marketing associate in their firm, etc etc. And it creates a sort of unrealistic narrative.

I also forgot to mention, the movie Premature reminds me of Love Jones mixed with Just Another Girl on the IRT.

And she tells him after they have sex, yoooo I just noticed that. Savage lol

Larenz Tate would be a good candidate to play Stevie Wonder in a biopic.

you are KILLING it, Queen! .... this is my favorite movie, even with all of the toxicity... LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Larenz and Nia together... their good times look SOOOOOOOOOOO good! 😍😍😍😍😍😍

@devantejackson5085

Жыл бұрын

💯 I hope she can do "poetic justice"soon too this year makes 30 years for it

Did you review Crooklyn yet? If not, please do 😅 Been waiting to see your reaction to Queenie flying out of that couch 🤦🏾‍♀️

her apartment is beautiful!

I’m here for all the counters. Whether it’d be fashion, red flags or what ever- I’m here for it ♥️♥️

Please Please Do "The Brothers" & "The Best Man" pt.1 NEXT!!!!! Love these videos been binge watching them like crazy now lol keep up the GOOD work!!!

@faith1614

11 ай бұрын

Yes to this

@devantejackson5085

3 ай бұрын

Double Yes!!!

First and foremost I love your commentary. It makes me want to start a movie club. I had an ex that favors Larenz Tate and when I say it's a slight challenge to watch his older roles. I really roll my eyes at how charming that man was especially in this movie. Only because I finally watched this movie after our breakup. Lol.

How did u get here nobody’s supposed to be here 😅😅😅 that line got my subscription

@forthenostalgia

Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂 Thank you for subscribing

Compared to relationships today this is not that toxic I mean they had hella problems but I think they rushed into something too fast

@devantejackson5085

Жыл бұрын

💯 It always end up like that

@shanazblacksun7201

9 ай бұрын

They playing house and he had no intention of putting a ring on it he even says it.

@G-TV_TheOneManArmy

9 ай бұрын

@@shanazblacksun7201 that's tame compared to today youthful relationships at the end they really felt for each other though

@G-TV_TheOneManArmy

7 ай бұрын

@@Daf029 you don't say 😧😯😭😄🤣 no but seriously I hear you though this is a healthy relationship compared to nowadays

He introduced nina to smoking...one of favorite movies ❤. thanks for the review 🙂

i NEVER understood why Nia Long would get with Bill Bellamy in this movie! it was messy, and petty and he not even cuter than Larenz so it makes NO sense!😡😄 still tho it's a *slightly* better love story than Brown Sugar or Love & Basketball so there's that 😂😂

@cadillacdeville5828

Жыл бұрын

What ?!! Lol, I think Love and Basketball 🏀 is way better

@ginacleveland7995

Жыл бұрын

Brown Sugar was good.....Love and Basketball sometimes gives me hives😏

@sashao.1534

8 ай бұрын

Brown Sugar was super cute. Hands down my favorite black romance movie.

@KKelly-ng1ni

4 ай бұрын

​@@cadillacdeville5828I hate that movie. So toxic.

People sleep on Bill Bellamy ❤

MY FAVORITTEEEE Movie. You already know if someone starts a conversation like that, you already know its Clipped!😂I miss these days. I was too little to watch this when it first came out. But yea, take me back 🥰

This is my favorite black romance movie. Two artistic, fun loving black people just living life. I love that for us this was just a rom com, didn't need no crazy ass stereotypes. Just two black people in love.

Oh my God, this was my moms favorite movie. I haven't watched it since I was kid because I was so burnt out on it 😂 watching this back as an adult gives me so much insight into my mom as a person, you know, outside of knowing her as my mom. It's fascinating to think about.

When Lisa calls the audio fades into the background but can still be heard and he tells her not to call anymore. Not sure if was intentionally directed that way but...

You should do Jason's Lyric and Dead Presidents!

@devantejackson5085

Жыл бұрын

Or "Poetic Justice"

@Luke-kg7vu

Жыл бұрын

The inkwell

Am I the only one that thinks this is the most overrated love story of all time????

@Chitownhomestead

11 ай бұрын

No no ur not

@okikeure7422

9 ай бұрын

Just watched this for the first time after all the years of hearing the hype.....I was shook. No way this could have been a romance movie. It was all red flags. Not people saying this is a great representation of black love. Like hell na!

Please do eve’s bayou

@forthenostalgia

Жыл бұрын

In progress 🙂

I feel like the only thing Nia did wrong was date his friend. I don't think they even kissed, but she was still wrong for that.

@Daf029

10 ай бұрын

I agree her going back to her ex to figure things out was her right cuz her and Darius weren't in a serious relationship. She was wrong for entertaining Wood though cuz she wanted to get back at Darius.

@bfields112

7 ай бұрын

She was wrong for listening to her single friend. She advised Nina to tell Darrius about her going back to be with her ex. Nina didn't want to go back to her ex. Nina really had feelings for Darrius. Instead of telling that to Darius, she decided to play games. She wanted Darrius to read her mind, instead of telling him what she wanted. She left Darius to be with an ex. What was Darrius supposed to do while she was gone and doing God know what? She came back and saw that Darrius moved on and got jealous. After taking bad advice from her single friend AGAIN, Nina decided to date a friend of Darrius. Nina played too many games. Nina listening to her single friend was the problem. They both were toxic AF

@DejuanCullens

27 күн бұрын

​@@bfields112She didn't have to tell Darius all that. She could've just said she was going to a job interview. But she wasn't his girlfriend so her going back to her ex wasn't really the issue in my opinion. They both lacked communication. Just because you like someone doesn't mean you want to be serious and Darius and Nina downplayed their relationship. They both said they were just "kicking it." "The sex was just good" . Not one time they admitted that they wanted to be serious.

Ninas character was wrong to entertain Wood...smh

2 videos back to back?! Yeeesss👏🏽

Great analysis and review 👏🏾!

@forthenostalgia

Жыл бұрын

Thank you 🤗

Oooh chile the way I clicked on this video so fast. My new favorite channel

I'm a newbie to your channel. I love, love, love your reviews/commentary. So spot on and hilarious. Looking forward to more. K.

why would you wanna be with someone you don't trust

Not "vehicle of death" 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂😂😂

@forthenostalgia

Жыл бұрын

You would've thought he was driving a Mercedes or something, talking Cash Money

@myaanolover

Жыл бұрын

Girl it gagged. I literally laughed out load. 😂

Can you review another girl from the IRT

@forthenostalgia

Жыл бұрын

Sure, I'll add it to the list. I really like that movie.

@TheAvaExperience

Жыл бұрын

Yes plz

Your channel is a gem !

I had no interest in this movie, I just didn't like it at all( really indifferent). It unfortunately didn't resonate with me, but I love ALL your commentary.

@smilealwaysnatasha3423

Жыл бұрын

Yeah I forgot how boring this movie is

@saramatthews7159

Жыл бұрын

I agree the movie was boring

Am I the only Black person who doesn't like this movie? 🤣I never understood why people hype this movie up.

@saramatthews7159

Жыл бұрын

No, you're not alone

@cuteyalexia

Жыл бұрын

I like the aesthetics of it. The cast is beautiful. Other than that, I find Darius and Nina annoying af. Especially Nina.

@dejstoney

Жыл бұрын

@@cuteyalexia yep. I knew there was something I couldn’t quite describe that I didn’t like about it. You said it perfectly and so did this video.

How did I miss gem!! Came here right after the end of the year video I know you went in on this!!

You should do the disappearing act movie next

I don't know why she has to be the one standing in the rain getting drenched, while he's bone dry.

I luv your channel I'm looking forward to seeing more 💗

Can you do a review on Save The Last Dance?

New subbie here!! Keep up with great work! Getting me through these work hours ❤❤

Gratitude. Ps Classic Movie and Soundtrack. That Lauryn Hill song is my ish.

@devantejackson5085

7 ай бұрын

And that Maxwell's Don't ever Wonder (Ascension)

I think she suggested that dont smoke because if he was clumsy with the drink, he might drop and burn himself or her with the cigarette or start a daggone fire 😂😂

Nice!!! I love your review!! Support new subscriber!! Keep up the great work!!👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

@forthenostalgia

Жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

You should do love & basketball

@devantejackson5085

Жыл бұрын

Or "Poetic Justice"

If you review tv shows. Girlfriends or One on one.

@forthenostalgia

Жыл бұрын

I eventually want to do TV shows. I dont want to do full out series but maybe popular episodes...im not sure.

5:26 😂😂 I said is that "one band one sound??" Lmao

I don’t remember that book store kiss scene at all. I remember the one when Nina saw them in the window, but not the one at 15:45. Now I have to rewatch lol

❤ your channel

@forthenostalgia

Жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊. Thanks for watching!

@Chitownhomestead

11 ай бұрын

Me 2

Not your email 😂

I still love this movie 😂 but I love the commentary/ perspective from a younger generation. Especially with the added gifs/memes throughout. Hindsight is 20/20 😂😂 I never did understand why her friend Josie suggested she link up with Wood. Messy 😂

The hater counter is hilarious 😂

I was looking for your content on this movie. Thanks

Thank you!! You are such a gem, can you turn your mic up a little? It was hard to hear after the intro 🥺 I want all the commentary 🤣Hugs from Asia 🌺 Edit: Not the " Good Drawer" sis 😭🤣🤣 I'm screaming 🤣 and I concur 😂

@forthenostalgia

Жыл бұрын

Someone else said something about the sound as well. I just played the video on different devices and it was normal to me. I'll look into it. People are crazy these days, gotta have a good drawer or two.🤣

@martinacold9255

Жыл бұрын

@@forthenostalgia Thank you for your time Sis 🌺 can't wait for the next vid! Hugs from Asia 🌺🌺

THIS IS MY FAVORITE MOVIE OF ALL TIME! I love me some Nia & Larenz babbby!

I love. Love Jones and I'm from Chicago just like the movie

they look good together nia long and larenz

Nina smokes while dating him tho...she didnt at first.

never stop making these.

@Chitownhomestead

11 ай бұрын

Never ❤

Chile this movie was a mess. 😂😂😂 haven't seen this in years. Bill Bellamy character was hatin 😂 The fact they was just "kicking it" why make it difficult? Already a fan of your channel.

Did you do how to be a player!? I’m here for all of it!!

@mahoganyangel2910

5 ай бұрын

I also wanna see you do THE WOOD!

Overall a great movie and good break. Def was some "red flags" but any flag with a Heart on it is gonna be a little red... lol.

Lisa Nicole Carson was fine as hell too!!

@forthenostalgia

Жыл бұрын

Yes, she was so gorgeous. Her and her curls 😍

@Cluv22

Жыл бұрын

@@forthenostalgia she was where my curl fetish started from. Her, Cree Summer and Rachel True. 🥰🥰🥰🥰

@crittoneida958

Жыл бұрын

@@Cluv22 not a bad curly lineup…but Lisa had them beat during the love jones years

This movie is a classic hit. Those that don't get it, DON'T GET IT

7:31 Me: I tried that love thing for the last tiiiimmeee

@MonnamiePhannPhann

Жыл бұрын

My heart saiiddd no no!

I’ve never watched this whole movie, this is a great breakdown ❤

It's crazy that I grew up in the 90's and have never seen this film. My Aunt and her then-boyfriend saw this in the theaters when it came out. She didn't like at all, so I guess that's why I've never thought about watching it.

Can you do Roll Bounce