Pipe dreams and fashions| B.A.P.S 1997 - 90s black movie commentary

[@OvSpP]

People say this is out of pocket for how it portrays Black women, but I think those people are just ashamed of what some woman are. It’s accurate and I know someone felt seen by this.

[@BMCKINN7]

I saw sisters like this all the time and even up to today every now and then... But that's cause I'm not outside like that anymore

[@ClumsyTrout]

I literally had a conversation about this. People have a such a skewed perception from where they come from; like their “culture” is the only thing that’s relevant. Some people choose to just exist in their own bubble instead of living realizing that there are people that exist outside of their realm of life. The reason why that movie is a top 5 IS because it’s relatable!

[@juliuscalvert3202]

I did, I had a friend who was also black but from more money and privilege. She didn't like it and never watched past the intro

[@LifestylewithAbby]

I'm from Atlanta, the personalities are very accurate. The only inaccuracy is how the men are dressed. Black men weren't dressed like this in the mid/late 90s. These men look like pimps. My dad and uncles had Polo, Tommy, and Fubu head to toe. One pants leg of jeans rolled up. Beeper on the waistline. Cap flipped to the back and kept cash pinned along the side of it, usually the beeper clip kept the cash safe in place. Other portrayals are spot on for the community in my humble opinion 🤷🏾‍♀️.

[@PrincessPowerUp]

Me

[@nicolesherman8974]

“Livin large and taking charge”. This movie will always be camp to me. The hair, nails, clothes, and the iconic characters of Nisi and Mickey ❤️.

[@usertae7306]

This movie holds a place in my heart. Mr. Blakemore passing made me cry honestly. He was an amazing man

[@lizzybethnj617]

Me too

[@janeekeaton2028]

I remember I saw this movie as a kid and wanted my hair like Nicky's (with the ponytail curls.) I went to an all black catholic elementary school and everyone loved my hair. This movie was such a fashion inspiration and a representation of the creativity of black women in the 90's. It wasn't ghetto, it was artistry.

[@MonnamiePhannPhann]

So well said! ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Chocolatecoveredredhead]

Maam that ish was ghetto as hell. Yes itvwas artistry and so is the gold teeth...

[@Ccoco8623]

Page-a-cab was giving modern day Lyft & Uber so he had the vision before his time hahaha

[@Saniqueeee]

You see how Niecys faith still got her where she wanted to be!! HAVE FAITH YALL! BLIND DELUSIONAL FAITH!!

[@SS4Luxray]

I've always appreciated how sincerely Halle has spoken about her black film roles, especially BAPS, Why Do Fools Fall in Love and Boomerang. RIP Natalie.

[@mizzjacquettaxx6974]

Strictly Business too with Tommy Davidson.

[@skyr5247]

BAPS has always been my comfort movie as a kid and I still love it to this day

[@danie8979]

He knew Lilly didn't have children. The lawyer told Halles character during the will reading.

[@soshethinks561]

11:44 Halle ate this denim look UP! Def a Fashion Killa moment for me! She truly killed this blonde the whole movie! I loved their looks as they ‘classed up’…and Natalie looked so cute and wholesome throughout❤

[@dasiah5934]

Nicki:"Not only did it get him ,up but it got him up". Micky:"up Is Up" Favorite lines

[@WithLUVBrie]

Fun fact: Karlie Redd from LHATL was in the scene for the dance auditions❤

[@krazykaye8843]

I see her! Dang, she was so pretty!

[@truthtorpedo4068]

Lord have mercy. Now, I too am wondering how old Karlie really is atp. Not that it matters, but it would seem that she's been around for a while.

[@beemocha]

@@truthtorpedo4068 she was born in 1964…allegedly

[@YourMazzter1]

​@@beemochahuhhhhh😂💀💀

[@Caramelpop86]

In her 50s now

[@VidWatcher01]

Ali came up with Uber & Lyft before there was Uber & Lyft 😅 Bro was ahead of his time

[@ChillHills]

You must have been born after Taxis and limo services were a thing…..

[@simplyjuannie5128]

So like old fashion calling a taxi to me. Even if you got a Uber or Lyft.

[@squarebear619]

​@ChillHills eh, uber and lyft you can get luxury vehicles like they had in the movies. Limos are not the same and for dmn sure not a taxi.😅

[@ChillHills]

@@squarebear619 There were also drivers on n luxury cars. This driving service has been around probably since automobiles have existed. Maybe since carriages. But the 80s was when people really wanted to be lavish. So drivers in luxury cars were available back then.

[@wintersantiago2274]

You need to get out more if you’ve never heard of taxicabs

[@simplyjuannie5128]

The Antonio character stole his explanation/lie from Coming to America 🤣🤣🤣

[@missthang5654]

I feel like Mr. Blakemore knew instantly when the girls were brought in initially and that’s why he freaked out on them. He already knew about Lilly because he’s had a lifetime of longing for her and had the resources to keep tabs on her. But he decided to play along for the rest on the movie, even telling Nisi to not say anything when he was in the hospital so he could enjoy the fantasy in his final moments. He finally passed when he discovered he could trust the girls. And when they tore up the check I think that’s when he put them in his will. They didn’t take the cheap route and were more concerned for him than his own nephew

[@parisjean4751]

3:17 being my profile picture for 3 years now😂 I live for itttttt. I always thought of Natalie Desselle and Lisa Nicole Carson from Jason’s Lyric as being, aesthetically, the 90s version of me. As a heavy set (and heavy chested) dark skin girl, I always felt Pride seeing them on screen. Love your channel ❤❤ R.I.P Nat

[@forthenostalgia]

That hairstyle was so fire on her. I see why you picked that for your profile pic.

[@powerbadpowerbad]

Natalie was-FINE-nicely shaped. RIP: Natalie,Bernie Mack & AJ Johnson.

[@parisjean4751]

@@powerbadpowerbad Absolutely. I forgot AJ Johnson passed away. RIP to him!

[@gabrielar9611]

Why does this remind me of the city girls? This movie was hilarious. I don’t think a movie like this would survive in this generation though. It might be cancelled immediately 😅 but it was all fun. I love how silly Halle was and Natalie was a legend, R.I.P.

[@ChillHills]

Not that it would be cancelled. It just wouldn’t be made very well. They’ve tried remaking 90s movies and they have all been duds.

[@alexandriahoskins8445]

I loved this movie growing up! This is one of my favorite Halle Berry movies, and it has definitely stood the test of time in terms of comedy. I still laugh out loud every time I watch it. The music too...oh, takes me back.

[@powerbadpowerbad]

I LOVE it too and my favorite Halle Berry film also. Still a-GOOD-film,wish we could get more films with a predominately black cast in todays movies besides Black Panther.

[@forthenostalgia]

One thing I forgot to mention is that special drink the girls made Mr. Blakemore...it took him UP after all 🤣

[@ArlisaSThomas]

Right on up to heaven😂

[@cherishoneal9108]

They had Natalie on point with her outfits in the movie.

[@nicolesherman8974]

Other things to add: LL Cool J’s fine ass being in this movie 🫶🏾. Fun fact: there was an original script to this movie written by Troy Beyer, but Robert Townsend wanted to rework it. She wasn’t too happy of it, and didn’t want her name to be credited as the writer for the film. I am not too keen on asking for requests, but I can’t wait until you talk about The Five Heartbeats. A classic Black film…

[@forthenostalgia]

Really?! Now I want to hunt down the original script.

[@tionak]

Troy also played Blakemore’s lawyer in the movie.

[@therealmarlonbellamy]

@@forthenostalgia Please review The Five Heartbeats!!!!

[@krazykaye8843]

They were married at the time, right? I was really little at this time but I thought I saw that they were married at one point.

[@phillinsogood]

I know this movie is super stereotypical, but cmon it’s soooo funny & entertaining. The movie also has a super sweet feeling. I miss the VHS era of movies when people weren’t trying to hard. And people actually had talent to be famous

[@powerbadpowerbad]

Yes,it is,but,I still LOVE this movie. LOL.

[@karrionnsmith]

16:27 okay but that yellow feathered fit that Mickey had on was crazzzzyyyy. Why’d she eat like that?!

[@momo382844]

That part! 🌹

[@ClumsyTrout]

Come 👏🏽 through 👏🏽 sis! 👏🏽 “Livin’ lorge and takin chorge, BIG BOIIEEE”

[@simonetoneah]

I loved this movie, the fashions, the concept, the acting! 😍💛

[@powerbadpowerbad]

Me too.Both women were looking-GOOD !!! LOL. I still laughed at certain scenes,what a nostalgic ride.

[@khingofswordz43]

I can't front when I first saw this movie back in the day. I thought this film was so corny. But as I gave it a chance I was surprised that it had a really good message. This film taught me that if you come from nothing, hustle your way to your dreams. You eventually get blessed in ways only us common folk would fantasize. It was fly how at the end both girls inherited millions from the man that knew they wasn't his late wife's "Lilly's" descendants. They may started out being 2 country girls that feed on the scam. But they both wind up caring for the older gentleman. So I liked this film now.....good job "Halle" & "Natalie" ♥️🌹♥️🌹♥️🌹♥️🌹

[@angelgregory9445]

My g-ma had a tape with this movie and a few other hood classics that I would play out during the summers I'd visit. Man I wish I had a time machine so I can go back to the 90s.

[@Jo-zi5px]

Yeah, definitely good times 💯 VHS nostalgia. I had: Don’t Be a Menace , Home Alone , Ace Ventura and the Matrix to name a few

[@gbefa939]

"Let's hope they got a prenup"🤣😹

[@ReggieMosbyJr]

Natalie Deselle was STIIIILLL FIIIIIIIIIIIINE in THIS movie hea'! And yes, she deserved

[@marissawilson4644]

Fun fact: The guy that grabbed Halle was actually A.J. Johnson in a double role.

[@KikiSoFlyy]

I will forever LOVE this movie!! This movie got me an A in high school I literally stole the restaurant hair salon concept for my business project😂😂😂 my teacher was impressed 😅

[@ohaiClemmy]

Living large and taking charge, big boiiii 😂😂😂😂 I drive my sister crazy saying that still

[@jasminejones6903]

I truly loved this movie growing up. It was one that aint come on TV often but when it did, I was glued to the screen. Rip Natalie 🖤🖤

[@Serpentqueenm22f]

Did anyone noticed that the lawyer for Mr. Blakemore was babydoll from the Five Heartbeats

[@fallenwing25]

I think halle berry said this is one of her favorite movies

[@VidWatcher01]

R.I.P. Natalie & A.J.😥💐

[@xtinaj7450]

And Bernie Mac😢

[@devantejackson5085]

And Heavy D, Martin Landau, and the Butler Manley 🙏🙏🙏🕊️🕊️🕊️

[@Lola7Falana]

Livin large and takin charge BIG BOOOYYY! I Always wanted to be a BAP

[@geraldwarren6438]

Niecy had TOTAL FAITH!!!!! Gotta admire that!!!!! I have that same Faith!!!!!!!!!❤

[@XhrisSharp]

They was the good type of ratchet. Wild but respect with hearts and had a dream.

[@LaraCazarts]

😂I have watched this movie religiously oh man 💜💜. . also... Did Ali & friend invent UBER?? 😂😅

[@tiaraw872]

That’s Karlie Redd from love & hip hop in the orange shorts waiting in the audition line

[@shaylah2725]

I love this movie & I cry at the end everytime. I just love Mr B ❤ I also love AJ & Natalie together. I cant believe theyre both gone 😕 RIP.

[@TTatitalks]

I always loved the fashion in this movie.

[@NinaBell826]

I remember being about 5-6 and always popping this moving into the VCR. One of my favorite movies growing up ❤

[@BKBaddie88]

Omg! I can’t stress enough how much I loved this movie growing up. Me and my sister watched it until the film unraveled out the tape 😂😂😭😭 this movie was for the Black Divas 🥂

[@ladyofpop1124]

Can you please do a review on Precious?? I just rewatched it again as an adult and saw that I missed out on so much..we know the fat black girl has always been a joke till the end of time! And growing up everybody just brought up the chicken scene cuz it was “funny” but there was so much more to that movie. I would love to hear your commentary and opinions as a whole but it’s so explicit so I can understand if you don’t want to make a video on it but I just wanted to comment lol. I love your videos ♥️ I discovered you about 2 months ago and I really enjoyed your content 🥰 keep up the good work! 😌

[@forthenostalgia]

Ive only seen Precious once and even that was far too much. I cant do that one. Sorry ❤

[@matxalenc8410]

​@@forthenostalgia I was reading the book. There's no way in hell I was gonna watch the movie. I was stupid enough to try and read the sequel. She died from HIV, and her son was in a group home touching kids, and prostituting himself. After I while I had to stop. What was the gain to keep reading?

[@nolipoli430]

​@@forthenostalgia can you pleeeeeeaaaasssseee do one on the players club !!!!!!!!

[@forthenostalgia]

@@nolipoli430 yes 🙂

[@nolipoli430]

@@forthenostalgia thank you! I think that movie touches on female predators which I feel doesn't get talked about a lot

[@Yppopojoj]

We don’t appreciate enough the fact that Halle Berry (Catwoman) wearing a platinum (Storm) wig appeared in a movie with Batman’s homeboy (Alfred) years before the MCU or DCU existed. Ahead of her time.

[@D415h4n34]

11:23 this big reaction DEFINITELY made the ending make more sense. He knew from jump and wrote neph out the will, likely that same day he presented the "granddaughters" love the content! (Yes I'm bingeing😅😂)

[@ashknows90]

“I said gimme ya plate !!!”

[@Sondreyah08]

I watched this so much with cousins growing up, lol😂😂

[@Jazalena]

ALI was ahead of his time basically the blueprint for Lyft/Uber Ali would be a billionaire by now lol 😂

[@forthenostalgia]

Whats your favorite line from this movie? Mine is in the intro 😁

[@agirlfromjersey]

Same!!! I don’t think any line trumps that one 😂😂😂

[@MeresankhJ]

Living large and taking charge is the motto of life 😂😂😂

[@Queendimples17]

@@MeresankhJ right! "Big booty" 😭

[@missstreet2u893]

“$10,000 where he AT!!” 😂😂😂😂

[@sierrahall1717]

"I want to take you out so you can eat, and don't have to watch other people eat!! Hell I want to eat too!" 😂🤣🤣 R.I.P AJ Johnson 💐💐💐

[@yvonnebaltimore7729]

Loved this movie growing up! I got to see it on TV a few yrs back & didn't know Robert Townsend was the director. Mr.Townsend has done a few good movies as well💐 Fashion was on point the whole film especially the restaurant scene🔥

[@j_renee]

Issac was giving the original William Cartwright 😅😂

[@niyahubbard5377]

Ever since I found your channel, I’m obsessed!! I’m already looking for your next video lmao

[@DeeDaKaang1]

This was a sub-par film that really is known more for the crazy hairstyles & wardrobe than the actual movie. Anyone who actually sits through this entire film realizes that it's really about 2 girls from the deep south trying to make it big in LA.......The thing I loved about the film is that these were 2 girls with a heart of gold.

[@brittanyjohnson8104]

Hands down one of my most favorite movies of all time! So beautifully acted out. I also tried the two ponytails hairstyle too :) Thanks for this review

[@ryoku1236]

I love this movie. I swear it has so many good quotes.

[@darkprincess1366]

This movie is a classic. Me and my sisters and cousins quote this all the time 😂💖

[@queenstarlibra]

The dance part is my favorite 😂😂😂 because Halle just knew she was fucking it up lol

[@salacioussummers]

I always thought his lawyer said, "I leave you zilch." But shit is quite effective as well! 😹😹😹

[@HelloKittyfouronesix]

I wonder if "How to be a Player" and BAPS were filmed at the same time. I mean, at least, two of the actor/actress are from the same movie and came out the same year. I loved BAPS when I saw it at the movies in '98. I lived overseas at the time, the movie theater there didn't show it until almost a year later. Good times. LOL

[@allencollins5666]

Yes Four Actors Were In Both Movies; Natalie Deselle Reid, Bernie Mac, Pierre Edwards & AJ Johnson.

[@lovelee1772]

My friends and I use to quote "hell i want to eat too"😂😂😂

[@OvSpP]

Are you gonna do a face reveal at 10k? We’d love to see the woman behind that iconic voice of yours!

[@forthenostalgia]

Yes, i need to do a live. Im an introvert through and through so im kind of nervous about it.

[@shaneecuevas7990]

Yo... I just realized Hailee's boyfriend in this movie is dude from Comedy Hype!

[@bougiebohemian5393]

Yes, Pierre is a comedian in his own right. He’s been around for a long time.

[@TTatitalks]

Not Pierre from how to be a player also in this movie😂😊

[@elishaharris2191]

I am so happy you did this movie!!!!! It is one of my favorite movies ever!

[@Cosmoshairco]

They were sweaty because they fought at the audition. Remember Niecy said the girl accused her of hitting her with her hair.

[@julianhudson9843]

I remember seeing this in the theater when it came out. Summer of 97. I forgot Bernie Mac was in this! 💯🥳😎👍😉

[@martinacold9255]

Thank you sis!! This a fave❤ Hugs from Asia 🌺 That bidet was on a 100😅 even Korean toilets have chill😂😂

[@forthenostalgia]

🤣🤣🤣 That bidet was gonna tear something up...

[@martinacold9255]

@@forthenostalgia 😭😂😂🌺

[@martinacold9255]

I did see it as MR.(🤣) Getting angry when first introduced, he was embarrassed: you bought these fine ladies here and I'm in my bathrobe 😭 cut to the next scene and he's wearing an Ascot and is so fresh and clean 🤣🤣 Sis, check out The Disorderlies with the Fat boys! Same premise and they take his old ass to dance club in a wheelchair.

[@martinacold9255]

They hooked up the lawyers hair at the end 😭😂😂 Sis is now representing them 🤣

[@La_br00tal_mija]

Girl I am so glad I found your channel. Not enough females in the vintage movie review game. I’m inspired

[@darklovely2431]

Babyyy Aj in that record store, GET IT!, GET IT! 😂 You know dre left death row, manley like "Whatttt" just as lost 😂

[@lifeoftkae6817]

I look forward to your reviews every week. BAPS is one of my favorite movies!!!❤

[@tamarra14]

I loved this movie as a kid. As an adult, I cry at the limo after the club scene, Mr. Blakemore dying, and the women getting their dreams at the end.

[@NoName-jc9yc]

Man everybody dead in this movie.. Natalie Reid, her bf in the movie Anthony Johnson, the rich man Martin Landau, and their boss at the diner Bernie Mac. RIP.

[@bringitover18]

I live for your uploads!! Thank you 🫶🏾

[@liljay3006]

6:36 did ya notice that was karlie redd from love and hip hop the one in the black shirt and orange shorts

[@forthenostalgia]

Yes!! Her hair looked so good.

[@career5690]

Karlie Redd looks like she’s in her twenties here.

[@fallenwing25]

You be right on time with these! Thank you!!!

[@spadegirl12]

Sis, another perfect video!! I hope this means you're going to do The Five Heartbeats soon, since we got Leon and Troy Byer or Baby Doll! I definitely didn't know her real name without Google 😂.

[@ssoomee]

I'm deadass cackling because the butler was Francis Urquhart from the original House of Cards 💀

[@angelaholmes8888]

I absolutely love watching this film when I was a kid 💚💚💚

[@leav4g]

Mr. Blakemore is Martin Landau, a great actor. I was surprised and elated that he did this movie. I teared up too😢❤

[@therealmarlonbellamy]

I have not watched this movie in forever. Majority of the cast were in How To Be A Player as well.

[@Beauty777_]

Halle Berry looked so good with that blonde

[@tuckerj456]

So good

[@JealousyIsADisease]

It’s giving Kim k before Kim k !💯💯

[@hereiam1041]

Congrats on 10k girl! Whoot whoot 🎉 🥰! Okay, now to watch the video.

[@marissawilson4644]

One of my favorite movies, especially as a black girl from Decatur!!!

[@mbalenhlebuthelezi3198]

I loved and still love BAPS.. not everything gotta be deep . Sometimes, mindless entertainment and laughs are all thats needed.. its good for the soul

[@tiffanymcdaniels5652]

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@januarysmuse]

So glad I found your page!! I’m bingeing!!!!

[@aquariusbeauty210]

Thanks for posting. I needed this today.

[@forthenostalgia]

You are so welcome 😊

[@MichaelSpikes-pv6kl]

I really appreciate watching this excellent review video

[@leav4g]

I remember HB either just got divorced or broke up with someone and Robert Townsend convinced her to do this and lifted her spirits ❤❤

[@carlynnserrano2664]

❤I can watch this over and over

[@MeresankhJ]

I can’t wait to get home and watch this sis. I’m on my final exam and I’m exhausted with all This studying so I need something to relax to

[@forthenostalgia]

Good luck on your exam!!! You got this.

[@BMCKINN7]

I've never seen this movie, gotta find it. That said, I've absolutely seen styles like the ones they had on the plane, in person 😅

[@treadlightlyorelse849]

This My Movie 😂😂

[@cosmicbrownie333]

New subbie! Every time I see a vid of yours I'm like a toddler sitting criss cross applesauce like it's storytime LOL I just loved this movie as a kid and all the fashions! The butler was my fav character lol

[@jpage813]

Omg, this is one of my favorite movies of all time! Like if someone held a gun to my head and made me recite one movie to save my life, this would be it!

[@vintagehippie89]

You should do a tv series "The Wire" greatest show ever lol love the videos 💕

[@shaesdivinetarot]

I loved this movie so much growing up. Aesthetically pleasing and great to watch

[@nay-un8rl]

this is one of my favorite movies!!!