'Think Like A Man' and the legacy of 'Love Jones'
By Stephanie Goldberg, CNN
(CNN) - It's been 15 years since Darius and Nina fell in love after that pivotal poetry reading in Chicago, but fans of "Love Jones" are still talking about the pair's epic romance.
A highbrow, dramatic love story between two young African-Americans, "Love Jones" grossed a mere $12 million at the domestic box office in 1997, but it has an enduring cult following that can certainly be attributed to the film's authenticity.
One month after "Love Jones' " 15th anniversary, however, "Think Like A Man" earned more than $39 million domestically in its first week. Featuring a predominantly African-American ensemble cast, the film adaptation of Steve Harvey's best-selling nonfiction book, raises a frequent question: Is Hollywood finally ready to support more movies featuring African-American love?
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We gotta talk to people face to face. They cant control our conversations.....yet.
@racesmhtye agreed the main media is createing race wars to help obama with the Election. he owns the media.
Its not "the blacks" doing this. Trust me. Blacks and Whites love each other. The media is trying so hard to convince us otherwise.