Picture this: it’s a cold, rainy Valentine’s night and you and your loved one want to stay in and make the most of a quiet evening at home. When planning your activities for the night (no, not that) consider Hollywood’s unmatched ability to tap into the very essence of love. By popping in one of our favorite black romantic classics, there’s no telling where the night might lead.
Jason’s Lyric (1994):
Who said love was easy? In fact, love is courage. When Jason (Allen Payne) finally finds love with Lyric (Jada Pinkett Smith), all isn’t well and the two don’t necessarily live happily ever after. But despite their tumultuous surroundings, a beautiful love story is born.
Love Jones (1997):
Pure sexiness at its best, Darius Lovehall (Larenz Tate) and Nina Mosley (Nia Long) discover the truth behind real love and sex. In the end, the two realize that sometimes the pieces just need to be put together — just like a jigsaw puzzle.
Love & Basketball (2000):
True love endures all. The popular and handsome Quincy (Omar Epps) and the introverted Monica (Sanaa Lathan) are childhood friends who later cross paths as adults. The two B-ballers soon realize that some things are just meant to be. The final score cannot be changed.
Baby Boy (2001):
A ghetto love story that everyone can relate to — at least on some level. Jody (Tyrese Gibson) and Yvette (Taraji Henson) fight hard to hold onto love, without really knowing if it even really exists. Through fights, arguments and third-party interference, the couple learns the true strength of their bond.
Brown Sugar (2002):
With hip-hop providing the backdrop for this evolving love story, Dre (Taye Diggs) and Syd (Sanaa Lathan) find out that they have much more in common than just their love of old-school rhymes.
