Love Jones (1997)

[yoloswegmaster420]

Steeped in the bohemian cool of Chicago’s 1990s Black creative scene, love jones—the smart, sexy, and stylish debut feature of writer-director Theodore Witcher—is a love story for anyone who has ever wondered: How do I know when I’ve found the one? Larenz Tate and Nia Long have magnetism and chemistry to burn as the striving, artistically talented twentysomethings—he’s a poet, she’s a photographer—who spark over their love of literature and jazz, but whose mutual reluctance to commit to a relationship leaves them both navigating an emotional minefield of confusion, jealousy, and regrets. Velvety cinematography; an unforgettable, eclectic soundtrack; sophisticated dialogue; and refreshingly low-key, naturalistic performances by an ensemble cast that also includes Isaiah Washington, Lisa Nicole Carson, Bill Bellamy, Bernadette Speakes, and Leonard Roberts come together in an intoxicating, seductively moody romance that engages both the heart and the mind.

New 4K digital restoration, supervised by director Theodore Witcher, with 5.1 surround DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack
New interview with Witcher and film scholar Racquel J. Gates
New interview with music scholars Mark Anthony Neal and Shana L. Redmond on the soundtrack
Panel discussion featuring Witcher and members of the cast and crew
Trailer
English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
PLUS: An essay by critic Danielle A. Jackson

[Scottie]

March 29, 2022

https://www.criterion.com/films/31501-love-jones

[KeithPartridge]

Day 1 for me. One of my all time favorites. I also love the soundtrack.

[4Dblu]

AWEsome, Love this movie. Yes, the Soundtrack is Crazy Good.
Day 1

[Christopher Hall]

Haven't seen this one, but I'm definitely picking it up. Nia Long (and Lisa Nicole Carson) in the Criterion Collection? You kiddin' me?!

[bootsy]

Originally Posted by 4Dblu

AWEsome, Love this movie. Yes, the Soundtrack is Crazy Good.
Day 1

Especially the Maxwell song.

[MifuneFan]

I love the cover art. It's simple, but the colors, the composition, and the lighting really draws you in.

[angdavkev]

OMG! My favo movie gets a well deserved upgrade! In Europe this movie was never released so I only had the region 1 dvd. Can't wait!

[Usure]

l see you Criterion.

[MuffySimba]

I've always hated LJ, but congratulations to the many fans of the movie. Now, if only SF and WTE were next.

[Nightman04]

Originally Posted by MuffySimba

I've always hated LJ, but congratulations to the many fans of the movie. Now, if only SF and WTE were next.

SF and WTE? Enlighten me.

[McCrutchy]

Originally Posted by MuffySimba

I've always hated LJ, but congratulations to the many fans of the movie. Now, if only SF and WTE were next.

Originally Posted by Nightman04

SF and WTE? Enlighten me.

They mean Soul Food (1997) and Waiting to Exhale (1995).

to add to those, I also want How Stella Got Her Groove Back (1998) for more Angela Bassett.

[MuffySimba]

Originally Posted by Nightman04

SF and WTE? Enlighten me.

Soul Food and Waiting to Exhale.

[acroyear2]

C'mon everybody knows SF is Soul Food and WTE is Waiting to Exhale.

I'm still hoping for Criterion to add DP, or at least WLGTDWI.

[jkoffman]

Originally Posted by muffysimba

i've always hated lj, but congratulations to the many fans of the movie. Now, if only sf and wte were next.

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[Batmon77]

Copped.....looks and sounds great.

Can add this to my DVD and my prized VHS bootleg w/ the audience responses.

[Batmon77]

Damn.....the extras are excellent!!!