#BlackLove: Movies To Watch This Valentine’s Day

February is married to the celebration of Black history, and Black love is the true essence of beauty. It serves as motivation. These titles reflect what type of love is possible despite the hurdles that may be on the pathway toward true bliss. Here are five films one can watch while cuddling up in a blanket and devouring a box of chocolates.

A Thin Line Between Love & Hate (1996)

The story of Darnell Wright (Martin Lawrence), a fine ambitious ladies’ man who finds himself being stalked by one of his deranged lovers; Brandi (Lynn Whitfield), a successful, but deadly businesswoman. This is a lovers-to-enemies romance.

Dope (2015)

Life quickly changes for Malcolm (Shameik Moore), a geek living and surviving in a gang-affiliated neighborhood, when he gets invited to an underground party in Los Angeles. The decision to attend leads him and his two best friends, Jib (Tony Revolori) and Diggy (Kiersey Clemons), on a wild adventure that results in Malcolm finding a spark of love with Nakia (Zoe Kravitz). A wild goose chase adventure of hidden love.

Love Jones (1997)

A handsome young poet, Darius (Larenz Tate), starts dating Nina (Nia Long), a talented, beautiful photographer. Wondering if this is real love or just a fling, Nina sets out to test the relationship, and the feelings of Darius and the true nature of their relationship begin.

Queen & Slim (2019)

When an online meet-up turns into a couple’s first date, an unexpected turn leads to a police officer pulling over the newly acquainted couple – Queen (Jodie Turner-Smith) and Slim (Daniel Kaluuya) for a minor traffic violation that quickly turns into a flee the scene tragedy. This shows a ride-or-die, Bonnie and Clyde, run for romance.

Jumping The Broom (2011)

A typical tale of Romeo and Juliet, minus the poison. Two families that come from very different upbringings are all gathered for one weekend for the soon-to-be-married couple Sabrina (Paula Patton) and Jason (Laz Alonso). The mixed family dynamics are the perfect recipe for disaster. Downtown meets uptown, and they both get a taste of their own doings. A fight and trial for love, against all odds or in it to win.

Written by Ahmaine Canada