Calling this a love story was WILD! How Stella Got Her Groove Back 1998 Movie Recap Commentary

This "love story" was WRONG ....and unrealistic!
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[@haileyshannon7548]

A gay foreign man marries a rich older American woman and she writes a movie about it and she doesn’t realize he’s only doing to get citizenship, that’s a movie within itself

[@maryfields877]

Right? I’m waiting for that one!

[@user-be7tc2bd6e]

WOW.I didn't know that. LOL. Sneaky people NEVER reveal their true intentions,but,eventually you'll find out about it.

[@jdhstyles]

Riiiiiight......just dumb

[@Fran-px1oh]

Goodness, knows she ,at her age, should've known better! And this host! Sounds she would do the same stupid thing again, silly dummy.

[@justicestyles]

Big dummy and if you pay attention she’s lowkey bashing American black men

[@Nia-or1yk]

it would’ve been a little better if winston was in his mid to late 20s. everyone in the movie who was questioning the age gap had every right to cause 40 and 20? 🥴 chile….

[@miyagriffin9673]

Exactly since the brain don't fully develop until 25 if he were closer to 30 it would feel and look like she's dating an adult but a 20 year old is fresh out of highschool fresh out of childhood isn't all the way there yet mentally and still need a lot of life to experience it seemed like she just became a mother of 2 instead of she has a new man.

[@1_star_reviews]

Exactly!! 😂😂😂

[@tiffanygotgame]

Two grown adults I don’t see the issue

[@tiffanygotgame]

@@miyagriffin9673outta high school at 20 ? & Ur childhood ends at 18. A 20 year old college grad is grown asf.

[@miyagriffin9673]

@@tiffanygotgame Do you know how to read or is your comprehensive skills just weak? 20 is two years out of high school and childhood but still very fresh out and starting fresh into adulthood you're still trying to learn about yourself and the world around you while mentally still developing that's the whole entire point i was trying to make as to why dating a 40 year old at that age is so awkward cause they share nothing in common besides they're adults by law.

[@theorderofthebees7308]

Whoopi and Angela have wonderful chemistry they should do another film together

[@ishathompson8439]

💯

[@reyjenetapia2957]

Ikh

[@Carebearlaine]

Agreed

[@elisee9935]

PEOPLE!!! Your holiday crush is NOT marriage material!!!!!

[@WilliamsPinch]

Ever 😂 especially one in need of a Green Card lol.

[@keekeelion]

​@@WilliamsPinch facts😂

[@sparklefairy34]

@@WilliamsPinchunless that holiday crush pays good money to marry me, I don’t see myself ever doing so.

[@squarebear619]

Just watched a psychiatrist talking about this and why Rose and Jack from Titanic would have never worked if they both made it.🥴

[@agluv7360]

right just watch 90 day fiancé

[@whydyn953]

They should have done a sequel to this called “How Stella Got Her Sense Back.” I think that would have saved a lot of women from falling for the same trap the author did.

[@niabelizaire3596]

That would’ve been a good ass sequel 💯

[@TheJCMlove]

Wait 'til you go visit Jamaica and have a fairly handsome smooth telling you--- how beautiful you are--- if you're not already walking in sense... let me tell you

[@TheJCMlove]

Smooth handsome *24 years old*

[@whydyn953]

@@niabelizaire3596 yup it really would have. I think quite a few women have lived that exact sequel

[@whydyn953]

@@TheJCMlove I know someone personally who fell for that. It’s a damn shame how many women fall for it.

[@shannynmartin3157]

Tell me why I could tell the husband was gay just from the clip from the Oprah interview 🤭 Poor Terry

[@zammymynakersnackstbmoth]

We all could. I was practically a child and I was like "Ummmm....🤔... yeah."

[@KKelly-ng1ni]

Terry McMillan had a party to introduce him and the editor of Sister 2 Sister magazine said everyone could tell... except Terry.

[@vyxenthemua]

​@@zammymynakersnackstbmoth YES!!!!

[@MauvaisetBourgeoise]

@@KKelly-ng1ni lmao

[@AdrienneMoore-rr9xi]

Exactly 💯 Terry McMillan gaydar was way off or she refused to see it😂

[@SaraitheBennu]

The knockin Da boot with police sirens are killing me 😂😂😂

[@therealmarlonbellamy]

🤣🤣🤣

[@tracielynn2480]

I thought I was tripping😭💀

[@martinacold9255]

everytime sis😂😂😂🌺

[@whydyn953]

Deadass need a police siren because the real Winston was committing romance fraud and emotional embezzlement the entire time

[@LoveableNiki]

I laugh EVERY TIME! 🤣🤣🤣

[@jonathanpatterson4558]

Rip to Suzanne Douglass.

[@PrettyPrincess9609]

I’m dating a Carribean man and my advice is to NEVER marry a Carribean man who isn’t living in America. That man most likely is looking for a green card. If you want a Carribean man, date a Carribean man who has his citizenship and has been living in America for years before he met you like I did. Enjoy yourself when you travel but don’t marry him.

[@LaFlor718]

It really depends. My fam is from the Caribbean and Latin America and ofc there are men looking for a green card and they have tons of finesse with it. However if let’s say I take an American friend to Trinidad, I can help to vet the men who flirt. The old heads still know everyone in the community and can tell you which families have the means, which don’t etc. As a general rule of thumb when I go to a new country, I go with people who are from there or very familiar with the country. Women wouldn’t get scammed by Caribbean and Latin lovers as easily if they move with locals and don’t try to get with resort employees. Just a little food for thought and congrats on finding love!

[@lilred6686]

Did u realize that Winston mother was her sister from What's Love Got To Do With It 😂

[@ishathompson8439]

Oh snap I had no idea

[@lizzybethnj617]

You’re right. OMG

[@maryfields877]

I’ve seen both movies numerous times and never really realized it, lol.

[@kendragreene5953]

Yessss

[@78MsShortcake]

Aileen!!

[@TF-gf3fs]

That fact that Terri McMillan's real life plot twist was more interesting than the movie her book was based on was wild.😂

[@bfields112]

The original passport bro 😂😂😂

[@forthenostalgia]

Chile 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@availanila]

The original peepee bro was a black woman! 😂😂

[@Melanificent]

😂 Also 90 day fiance...

[@vegaskullkid4503]

Brooother! 🤣🤣

[@AdrienneMoore-rr9xi]

😂😂😂😂 FACTS

[@TokyoCaliLove]

Mr.Diggs was actually 27 when filming this. And Auntie Angie was really 40 crazy

[@TokyoCaliLove]

@@Djsertraline you know that had to make it more dramatic

[@justicestyles]

Been fine before then … still fine

[@jasmyionsellers6755]

Ang is literally ageless

[@TheREALQueenJay]

Not Mr. and Auntie💀 what is the logic behind these titles? 😂😂😂

[@TokyoCaliLove]

@@TheREALQueenJay I’m sure it’s other things you could be doing other than asking me why these; respectable people have theses titles

[@cadillacdeville5828]

On a side 🎵🎶 note - It's in the contract that Angela's arms are ALWAYS on point! She also ALWAYS looks GREAT!

[@teribarker1021]

That’s because those arms are on a dude. 🙄

[@shakhira.]

“And to make his mother feel better, he offers to make her this burnt ass breakfast” Girl! 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@cadillacdeville5828]

I passed my EXAM! I was legit crying 😂 thinking i was going to fail 😞

[@COURTNEYVCK]

Congratulations!! 🎉

[@cadillacdeville5828]

​@@COURTNEYVCKThankyou very very much

[@_Ridethemaverick]

Congratulations!!!🎊🎈🎉🍾.

[@forthenostalgia]

Congrats!!!!!

[@Not_Always]

I wonder if they should've written the gay subtext into this, considering the author's husband for whom she found her "groove" turned out to be gay and seeking a path to US citizenship.

[@forthenostalgia]

He didnt come out until years after the movie I believe.

[@Not_Always]

@@forthenostalgia I know, it is just funny in hindsight after having heard this man talk and how he looked that she had no idea he was gay. Taye Diggs her husband was NOT lol

[@HillaryMaxineChilds]

@@Not_Alwaysright lol I could tell dude was gay like flaming lol he didn’t even seem remorseful on Oprah. My mom had all the Terry McMillan books and was in a book club too lol they use to read all her books

[@zammymynakersnackstbmoth]

I thought it was weird when I saw it. Couldn't they AT LEAST make him 25 and her 37?

[@Not_Always]

@@HillaryMaxineChilds exactly!!!

[@ashtynbritt7889]

PLEASE do the Family That Preys! 😭💓

[@forthenostalgia]

It's on the list. Being that it's highly requested, I have to do it soon

[@theorderofthebees7308]

Oh my yes!!!!

[@jusiyaindia]

Yess!

[@tube58911985]

The slap heard round the world was in that movie 😂

[@JECZ23]

​@@tube58911985nahh. That slap title goes to Angela Bassett in Waiting to Exhale. She gave that white grl the slap from the depths of all eternity...during a business meeting at that!😂😂

[@cadillacdeville5828]

Another tid bit, I always thought that Whoopie had the prettiest dark skin. So relatable every time she is on screen ❤.

[@nana8135]

❤

[@Alecexo]

Taye’s Jamaican accent was hilariously terrible 😂😂😂

[@lacecocoa6272]

Angela Bassett is such a beautiful black woman. I swear she is gorgeous.

[@tshidi129]

She's super fine in this film

[@LaFlor718]

Beautiful woman in general. She has the natural beauty that transcends every race and culture.

[@imjustsaying364]

I did a book event with Terry McMillan in NYC. It was so clear her husband was gay. It was the 1990’s and he was wearing more foundation than Terry and eyeliner. As he was not a rock and roll artist it was very suspicious at the time…

[@marquan1976]

22:09 It's not a real family get-together unless someone is told to "STFU" at least once.

[@esjay-rh7wx]

I can't remember seeing double counters being used during a review before, but if anyone deserves two Killa counters posted at the same time it's Angela Bassett 🤩

[@availanila]

My mother, sister and I watched it on one of our Saturday movie nights while my dad travelled for work (he was in Sudan those days working with the UN to separate South Sudan from Sudan). We all hollered at the nude scene and found it silly but loved Whoopi Goldberg in it. Till this day you just have to say "How Stella Got Her Groove Back" and we laugh our butts off.

[@mellodees3663]

Tbh all these real life stories of these 30 -40yo men getting 20yo wives. Its novel to see the opposite but I like how loving the relationship is.

[@GoldenRainbow1987]

I think that's really what made it such a big deal at the time. We usually see this happen the opposite way and rarely loving. For it to happen this way and for a black woman. But of course, with more modern eyes, her final thoughts were on point.

[@smilealwaysnatasha3423]

Plus women mature faster than men . So he might be 20 something but probably mentally still have the mindset of a teenager tbh

[@mellodees3663]

@@smilealwaysnatasha3423 I personally don't like to think that "girls mature faster" I think that girls and women are socialized and forced to accept more responsibility for themselves and the people around them. This makes boys free from taking responsibility for their own actions until later in life.

[@iammar1159]

@@smilealwaysnatasha3423 They be 50 yrs old and still have the mental capacity of teenagers.

[@ninjanibba4259]

@@smilealwaysnatasha3423that whole women mature faster than men bs is old news debunked There is no evidence nor support of that nonsense, it’s indefensible

[@aaw14]

I cannot stand the Fake Patois Accent, it is unrealistic. I did not realize that was Terry McMillian ex husband in the movie.

[@keekeelion]

I know right, its so criiiiinge🙈

[@AnAdorableWombat1]

It's called acting!

[@1_star_reviews]

Accents are very rarely accurate in movies.

[@iammar1159]

@@1_star_reviews American actors suck at doing non-American accents, but it seems like non-American actors seem to be really good at doing American accents.

[@career5690]

Americans can’t really speak real patios.

[@Breeeee03]

My mom let me watch this with her when it first came out. She and her girlfriends thought this movie was so cute and I remember thinking eww, this movie is weird. 😂

[@AtlChica883]

Im currently 40 and this is ridiculous! I can’t imagine identifying with a 24 year old. I have a child, a 44 year old husband and there’s absolutely nothing a young man could do for me except lay some pipe and go home.

[@tshidi129]

Should've kept it at that, should've been just a nice fling where he pipes her down just right. But nothing serious... The whole idea of her being in a serious relationship with him was desperate as hell

[@laurawithers5152]

So is nobody going to talk about how the son Quincy is played by the same kid that was in the Disney movie Up Up And Away with Robert Townsend about a black superhero family and he played the kid that was the only one in his family that didn't have superpowers. That was actually a good movie and it's very very underrated. #JusticeforRobertTownsend

[@squarebear619]

I think he was in Gridiron Gang as well.

[@rahbeeuh]

Nah I peeped that. Up Up and Away is one of my favorite DCOMs.

[@rahbeeuh]

@@Djsertraline It's on Disney Plus

[@lrs1519]

I remember the night that movie premiered. I watched it all weekend long. And then when Disney plus came out I watched it again and it was just as good! Robert Townsend makes some great movies man.

[@deej9]

Iconic movie🤗🤗🤗

[@SableDevon]

The bartender saying your happy to see your mom is hilarious they look the same age if not younger.😂

[@tlfsag88]

I just watched How Stella Got Her Groove Back last night on Hulu to prepare for this review. I remember bits and pieces of this movie. Although Angela was cut throat, she truly made the most sense out of anyone. Being with someone significantly younger than you will not work out very well. Love was definitely blind in this movie. Even Winston’s mother was right. Technically, Stella was right that Winston wasn’t a baby anymore but in a way, he had immature tendencies. Very good review! And congratulations on 30K subscribers! As for next week’s review, all I’m going to say is the initials TI! Guessed it immediately.

[@forthenostalgia]

Thank you! ☺

[@tlfsag88]

@@forthenostalgia You’re welcome ☺️

[@rahbeeuh]

​@@tlfsag88I read your comment about Angela at that point in the review. I'm always amazed when that happens 😅

[@rahbeeuh]

Ooh I just figured it out!!

[@tlfsag88]

@@rahbeeuh Sorry for the late reply. Hope you watched the new recap.

[@PassiveAgressive319]

This was based on Terry McMillans love life which backfired spectacularly. How can you look her husband and NOT think he was gay😅😅😅

[@rebeccahansborough3817]

As someone who used to be obsessed with the YT channel cinemasins I truly think you are who they want to be, you provide criticism without being incredibly nitpicky, love your channel girl ♥️

[@TG5455]

I 💯 agree with that statement. 😊

[@HopelessDreamersClub]

Same. CinemaSins lost their way

[@skiwlz]

Whoo boy! Taye Diggs and that JaFakian accent 🤭 Alright, I got my popcorn and earplugs, let's go 😎

[@db6881]

Why America fail at just hiring people from the actual countries is beyond me.

[@TheREALQueenJay]

I hate when he plays black roles💀 (Malibu's Most Wanted) 😂😂😂😂

[@BlakeGildaphish76]

"Whycome you not actin' pissed?" took me OUT! 😆 i had a Waiting To Exhale flashback. 😆🤣

[@ShonnysLab1995]

Aside from the love story being ridiculous and inappropriate. Angela & Taye were looking good in this movie.

[@AnAdorableWombat1]

I totally agree. Angela is stunning and Taye is just fine, omg

[@contrarian9999]

Why is it only inappropriate when the woman is older. 🙄 Men do this and worse irl all the time and it's considered normal.

[@Gemini053]

@@contrarian9999I’m pretty sure they didn’t mean it in that sense. There’s nothing wrong with older women being with younger me but the age gap was too big. He’s 20 and she’s 40. A lot ppl agree that this story could’ve been better if Taye’s character was 27.

[@buckyjr710]

That H Town segway is undefeated

[@LLCoolCooper]

Stella could still have a baby. She’s not too old.

[@Hains22]

I feel like I'm living through a heart-wrenching movie watching Stella's life. It's a reflection of our own lives, making me realize that we're not getting any younger.

[@MississippiKaijuMusic]

Nah baby Suzanne was broke working at Frenchie's chicken in Jason's Lyric.🤣

[@coraliecadet90]

Girl you should do “disappearing acts” starring Sanna Latham and Wesley Snipes when I tell you that movie is a mess chile 😅

[@maryfields877]

Oh, that movie was depressing. It made ME feel trapped!

[@jacqlynmanu8713]

a HOT ass mess!!!

[@Hi_Tamera]

A whole mess!! I did a reaction video to the whole movie. Black struggle love at its finest

[@PassiveAgressive319]

That was my first Terry McMillan book

[@saramatthews7159]

Definitely black struggle love...that fool couldn't even afford a divorce or pass his GED...smh

[@angelvasquez1592]

You should do save the last dance next

[@pixigirl999]

I cannot believe when I was younger I thought her dancing was good. I am so embarrassed for my young self.

[@forthenostalgia]

Giving nothing but shoulders 😂

[@cadillacdeville5828]

​@@forthenostalgia Right, they thought it was EVERYTHING 😅. Soundtrack was good though 😊

[@Knight622ny]

I thought about that too lol

[@ChavareayJackson]

​@@forthenostalgia Can you Do Who's The Men

[@marcelrobinson]

Angela Bassett was perfect for this role. She was a gorgeous 40 years old woman at the time

[@pysq8]

Even in the facial mask❤

[@1_star_reviews]

She’s gorgeous still. I watched American Horror Story just because she’s a main character. I’ll watch any movie she’s in even if it’s just for 10 minutes. My absolute favorite movie star.

[@therealmarlonbellamy]

I cannot wait. Can we please get a review on Jason’s Lyric next?

[@forthenostalgia]

Its not next but Ill be doing it soon. Another one of your requests is up next though...

[@therealmarlonbellamy]

@@forthenostalgia Thank you. Can i take a guest at my request?

[@forthenostalgia]

Sure!

[@therealmarlonbellamy]

@@forthenostalgia It’s a hidden gem 💎 which is The Inkwell.

[@GoldenRainbow1987]

@@therealmarlonbellamy Omg I didn't get it from the stills at first, but then was scrolling through the comments and saw yours, and I bet it's that lol. It was one of my lesser faves, but I did love Jada and Lawrenz in it, but it def goes with the theme of inappropriate "Love affairs".

[@martinacold9255]

❤ why does it look like Regina wig is turned around like Dreamgirls this whole movie 😅 I just want to twist it🤦🏾‍♀️

[@La_br00tal_mija]

I am LOVING the lil pop up video blips. Truly for the nostalgia

[@ledajiahill-boyd578]

I love how the woman who played Bassett's sister in What's Love Got To Do With It played Diggs mom in this😊

[@chellez29]

Girl! Every tine you play that H-Town drop😂😂😂

[@gazellehelene5380]

I knew it was How Stella Got Her Groove Back!! I read the book but I have yet to see the full movie. The guy's description in the book was nothing like Taye Diggs but now that I see her husband, I realize that she based his description on him. It's sad how their relationship ended in real life, but I have to say the book was romantic and believable. Also, Taye's Jamaican accent was...something. Wonderful video as always!!😀

[@nicolesherman8974]

As someone who recently read the book, what the book lacked made up for in the film. I really like how Whoopi was there for the almost half the movie before being k!lled off. Her comedic timing along with Taye Diggs made this film enjoyable, for me at least. How Stella Got her Groove Back for me is well casted and this movie is underrated in Angela Bassett’s filmography. I’m not really a huge fan of the age gap troupe in movies and books. The age gap troupe in books is a little cringe whenever they described a s*xual encounter become it can come off as being predatory 😬.

[@forthenostalgia]

I've just started reading the book and I was disappointed that Delilah wasn't in there because that was the main reason I wanted to read the book. I loved her character and their friendship. It's a great movie but the age gap is weird.

[@clown-cult96]

I’m so glad we’re having more of these conversations around the normalisation and romanticising of inappropriate age gaps, and not just with older men and young women. You don’t see the reverse very often but it’s still definitely something that should be discussed and I’m glad that you did cuz I still see way too many people out here being foolish about it. Even if both parties are adults and no one is preyed upon, there’s still no guarantee that this relationship will work, be healthy or have equal power dynamics and room for growth. These are all things that are very important.

[@contrarian9999]

Yet... I'm already considered old and past my prime at 26 to men. Funny how there's a bigger deal when the woman is older.

[@everyonesopinionisdumb]

​@@contrarian9999lol no man considers a 26yr old past her prime love.

[@clown-cult96]

@@contrarian9999I’ve yet to think of one time where it’s been seen as worse if the woman is older. Also, on a very serious note…if it helps at all, 30’s, 40’s and even 50’s are seen more and more as “being in your prime” these days. Don’t let anyone make you feel like you’re out of time or you need to rush.

[@shaemiller5112]

Girl you should do the best man and the brothers I’m definitely interested on knowing yo final thoughts on them because girl yo final be hitting every point LOVE IT ❤️

[@Knight622ny]

She said she couldn't do cause of some Peacock bullshit

[@forthenostalgia]

Yep. It's under NBC Universal and they love to block content. They are very strict. @@Knight622ny

[@shaemiller5112]

Oh lawd that's messed up even for the brothers ahhh man 😢

[@sugaray7435]

The welcome to Jamaica ladies will always remind me of the time I spent in the Bahamas, those men were constantly asking us “ do you need a bodyguard “ 😂😂

[@atlboo98]

Angela Bassett and Suzanne Douglas look like real life sisters. They favor each other so much.

[@NatureBoyMickFlair]

When the "Knockin da boots" drop. Gets me every time 😂

[@Thrashaholic1988]

The Inkwell!! Please do either Showgirls(1995) or 187(1997) next. A recap of those two movies recaps would be wild af!

[@LisaFrank39]

Especially inkwell. The fact people gloss over Lorenzo Tate's character losing his v card to that grown woman.

[@Thrashaholic1988]

@@LisaFrank39 I believe that movie was the visual clue, sweetheart

[@Serenitie3]

​@@LisaFrank39 he was a kid!? I thought he was 18/19 not that it's any better but legal.

[@esjay-rh7wx]

I was in my late 20's when I saw this movie in the theater, and I didn't like the ending. I loved the cast and watching Taye's fine self on the big screen, but I just didn't (and still don't) buy Stella and Winston as happily ever after. Their age difference was just too big; heck in my late 20's I wasn't keen on dating 20-year-old dudes! I think Stella and Winston should have had a little fling thing that they could rekindle for a few trips and then call it quits.

[@ParisFinley]

I remember the first time I saw this movie, back in '98 on VHS. I thought it was sooo long and drawn out 😂. Never really cared much for the movie, but I loved the supporting cast, especially Regina King. Fun fact, Suzanne Douglas was the sister of my basketball coach in high school. She came to visit one day and my coach told Suzanne all of my business, being late, bad grades, bruh...😂🤦🏿‍♀️! Also, also...I how you acknowledge when these characters hair and outfits be on point ❤!

[@nataliapola6988]

Quincy is the dream son every mother would love to have. ❤ 🥰

[@Catsaresupreme]

Please do Acrimony next I wanna hear your final thoughts on that one 😊

[@La_br00tal_mija]

Yessss I’m here for this one. Taraji was beautifully unhinged

[@_Ridethemaverick]

Yes! I still have mixed feelings about that movie🫠

[@MauvaisetBourgeoise]

@@_Ridethemaverick that movie was a mess and I think it really hurt Taraji's earning power in Hollywood, but I would love a review on it.

[@_Ridethemaverick]

@@MauvaisetBourgeoise I think any TP productions hurt the actors pay potential. TP is where you go when you’re towards the end of your career, imo. But yes, the movie was a mess🤣🤣

[@collettedaniels3884]

How did Taraji get back on the boat? 🤔

[@WilliamsPinch]

Terry McMillan was delusional and desperate, and wrote Stella in a similar fashion. Age gap relationships are often Opportunistic & Predatory… But middle-aged women thought it was giving 🥴

[@tshidi129]

Yeah... She was desperate

[@ariahcarrie9829]

🤣🤣🤣

[@trika91]

I think why this movie was so popular back in the day was because it was seen like a fantasy for older/middle aged women, being desired by a younger man. Pretty much the same mid-life crisis stunt older/middle aged men pull in getting with younger women (or in some cases, girls) just to feel young and desirable again (it’s an ego boost and dopamine hit). I also believe it was praised (at the time) because it was a role reversal of what most older men do, have older women feel validated in being able to do the same.

[@LonelyLoner215]

Did you really have to include the sirens? 😂😂😂 As a 24 year old I would have EASILY folded if a 40 year old looked like that. I like older women and it's not like I want kids.

[@contrarian9999]

I thought all men want the youngest women possible.

[@gwenj8179]

Please do jumping the broom 🧹 🙏🏾

[@Hersheychocolate12]

I watched a Love Jones and the bs ending where basically she’s doing all the apologizing and pouring her heart out. While he was the one who stepped out randomly. I often don’t see these older romance movies like this as romantic. Cool vibes but the men usually are… written … like trash but angels

[@ARenae-vo4ch]

The Inkwell. I haven't seen that movie in years. I can't wait to see your review.

[@theorderofthebees7308]

The inkwell was an awesome movie

[@ARenae-vo4ch]

@@theorderofthebees7308 Yes and funny.

[@xci_radio2211]

It was a really dope review

[@AnAdorableWombat1]

Suzanne Douglass was absolutely stunning. Those cheekbones. May she RIP😢 He went to Blockbuster for Booty Call and Lion King 😂 that's something I'd do

[@nana8135]

❤

[@j.t.7671]

His "Jamaican" accent just sends me every time

[@MazeDaGr8]

This movie actually helped me out a bit with my last relationship because a number of years back, I was dating this woman who was older than me and I didn't know what to expect so i watched this & i found it entertainingn Angela Bassett is Great always. However, i like Taye Diggs but that Jamaica accent they had him doing........ ehhhhh 🥴🙉

[@user-hc2tu7ul7j]

STRANGE DAYS starring Angela Bassett NEEDS be talked about! Underrated AF. female led, female directed Y2K cyber punk classic

[@morganvauls1868]

Terry, baby how did you not know? He was giving. Like the little snippet played and I thought "why yall getting excited he's not looking for you" And then you went and told me who he was! Oooh chile.

[@jaleesacarr4963]

I hate that whoopi Goldberges character died 😢 She was the best part of the movie for me 😊

[@DreMo521_]

The Jamaican accent from Taye was horrendous

[@GoddesssofMind]

Suzzanne and Angela always looked like they could be sisters

[@squarebear619]

What's crazy about cradle robbing Terri and how she got her groove back is that everyone else knew babyboy was Sashay Shante but not her. 🥴💀

[@Carebearlaine]

I love Angela and Regina in every single role. They are incredible.

[@V4Vonnie]

Glad to see i guessed correctly! When you said it turned to real life, i just remember the Oprah episode gurl.

[@theorderofthebees7308]

That Oprah episode is classic

[@themostbeautifulisraw4561]

I hate that ppl were calling Terry bitter! She has every right to be upset about what happened to her.

[@ccannon1]

You don’t have to make a relationship out of everything. Just have some fun and go

[@christianataylor8926]

Ya know, now that I’m looking at this review, I’m realizing how Stella and Terry from Soul Food are alike. Siblings disrespecting their boundaries, somebody always with their hands out. At least Stella nipped stuff in the bud without being passive aggressive like Terry.

[@MrBeautiful2908]

Please do Something New. You always give marvelous recaps

[@christinechrist2890]

Before February is over boomerang needs a review

[@tsingletary6311]

OMG! Those wigs on Stella's sisters were as bad as Diggs' accent! 🤣🤣🤣

[@jojo-dy2er]

i just subscribed and i am IN LOVEEEE with your channel!! so excited to see this one!! waiting patiently for the premiere 🤭💖💖💖

[@forthenostalgia]

Thank you ☺

[@jackkay2058]

I agree with your final thoughts. My mom told me about this movie and the first thing I pointed out was the questionable age gap. Someone who is 40 and someone who is 20 are at two different points of living. I'm in my early 20s and i definitely haven't experienced all that life has to offer. The age gap is definitely weird.

[@szacntrl]

Exactly but people think that because they’re grown that it’s not weird.

[@LaRossaSelvaggia]

Uh, I married a man who is 17 years younger than I. We celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary next month. Our 4 children will be present at our reception.

[@szacntrl]

Yeah…umm that’s crazy.

[@chery4]

The actors Taye and Angela were 12 years apart not 20 lol

[@marieantoinette8250]

I watched this for the first time maybe a year ago I'm in my 30s now and I'm glad I watched with adult eyes cause what no ma'am

[@tmoneymama9480]

Right! It hits so differently watching this in my 30's!

[@Angel-cm2lp]

The shoulder dance always reminds me of Tina Turner 😂❤What's Love Gotta Do With It

[@lionelluva]

Listen … Ms. Angela was absolutely stunning in this movie! I don’t remember the whole movie but I do wish Winston was a bit older though.

[@staceylloyd9505]

The best part of my Sundays! ❤

[@QueenTip87]

Whoopi and Regina were EVERYTHING in this movie. Delilah was definitely my favorite character. I remember reading the book before there was a movie and Delilah was already passed away when Stella went to Jamaica. So it was really cool to see their dynamic and friendship in the movie. 💯✨😌👌🏾

[@Alecexo]

I can’t wait until you reach 100k subscribers!! Can you do collateral with Jamie foxx at some point?

[@TrikelaJones]

may i say, Angela bassett, suzzanne douglass, whoopi goldberg and Regina king was gorgeous in this movie😊❤❤

[@feliciasmith-hv2kj]

I'm guessing but is your next recap The Inkwell!! OHHHHHHH N LOVED your recap!!!!! Always thought this movie was weird bc of the age gap .....but Taye n Angela with his smile n her everything was great to look at lol

[@sgriffiths0280]

Unpopular opinion: I think Whoopi is so pretty and her skin in 2024 is still flawless 🥰

[@forthenostalgia]

She's gorgeous! I dont know why people are negative about her looks.

[@nicoleraheem1195]

Because dark skin blacks were ridiculed and considered to be the ugliest of all brown people in the 90s.😢​@@forthenostalgia

[@pamelapride2199]

She is beautiful

[@saramatthews7159]

I'v never understood why people made negative remarks about Whoopi's looks. I've always though she was a beautiful woman.

[@christianataylor8926]

You’ve done soooo many of my favorites as I am a Black 90s/cult classic film head. To see you do Sprung solidified you as one of my favorites because so many people haven’t seen that film and I loved it as a kid lmao. Imma throw in The Wood in as it’s one of my all time faves! Honorable mention: New Jack City and House Party.

[@SuperLee1219]

I was in this situation when this movie came out....I was 17 she was 44.....for 7 years she had 3 kids,2 older than me....I cannot make this shit up!!!

[@ninjanibba4259]

You were sexually abused, I hope you realize that

[@ghinalikki]

That is wrong abusive and I’m sorry that happened to you

[@mercyhouse1]

Did she love you abd vice versa

[@SuperLee1219]

@@mercyhouse1 yes but at the time I didn't care I guess...

[@NathiM03]

Before passport bros, there was the OG passport babe- Stella. 😂😂😂

[@o13sweetboy]

The Jamaican accents are awfully unbearable.

[@deej9]

Not Taye diggs being in a movie with the real Richard Lawson😂😂Also, the woman that played Winston mom was Angela Bassett sister in “What’s love got to do with it” I’ve never seen this movie but this was a lot.