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Terrence J AND Will Packer COVER "BE" Magazine & DISH On "Think Like A Man" + Nia Long & Larenz Tate REFLECT On "Love Jones"

 
Dapper fellas Will Packer & Terrence J, both gearing up for their upcoming Think Like A Man film, are celebrating their style on the new double cover of BE Entertained Magazine.   See their covers inside, plus what Nia Long, Larenz Tate and Isaiah Washington had to say about their classic film Love Jones......
 
 
In the latest issue of BE magazine, (which releases nationwide on April 20th), Terrence & Will both discuss the impact the Think Like A Man film has made on their perspective careers.  They showcase just how BOSS they both are, getting fly from head to toe and draped in grown man attire.  
 

In the article, Terrence J says,

"This movie is a laugh fest, with so many good moments in it. It'll also get you to think; there are certain topics that are discussed in Steve Harvey's book, like opening doors for young ladies, young ladies waiting BEfore they have sex...it deals with all of these issues, so hopefully it'll get some good dialogue and conversation going. I want everyone to feel proud about the movie, hopefully think a little more about relationships, and to have a lot of fun & laugh."

And Will jokingly adds,

"Terrence is horrible...I'm just going to tell you. Terrence J showed up late, he didn't know his lines, he's really not much BEtter than AJ. 106 has BEen downhill ever since. [laughs hysterically] Terrence J is my man! He's a great kid, he's like a brother to me. He came in to the table reading with all of his lines memorized and just to give you some perspective, nobody does that..."  

Check out the trailer for the movie below, also starring Gabby Union, Michael Ealy, Taraji P. Henson, Meagan Good, Chris Brown, Kevin Hart and plenty more:

 

And in classic flicks.....

Nia Long, Larenz Tate and Isaiah Washington talked to ESSENCE.com about the 15th anniversary of one of our fave films of all times, Love Jones.  Here are the highlights:

On the film’s impact:
LONG: I think Love Jones showed Black love in a way that we hadn’t seen on film in a very long time, specifically our generation of young people. It wasn’t the typical romantic comedy where it was about the jokes. I think the comedy was appreciated through the real-life situations. I also think it was pretty – the way it was shot, the lighting, the vibe of the movie was just very sexy and very cutting-edge. I think the film came out before its time, and I feel really lucky to be a part of something that has continued to resonate with people through all these years.

TATE: I realized the impact when I would be walking somewhere and someone would be like, "Love Jones!" I still meet women who say, "That’s in my DVD collection." I would talk to Nia, and she’d say, "That movie makes people go crazy." I also knew it was serious when brothers would come and say "Love Jones, man, that movie really helped me." It’s gotten so big that people do poetry Love Jones celebrations every single year, like Trekkies celebrate Star Trek.

WASHINGTON: I think, based on the soundtrack, everyone wanted to see this movie with us in it… There was no film like that. We hadn’t had Best Man yet or Jumping the Broom. Those films couldn’t have happened without Love Jones. I feel good about that. We opened the door to a film where African-Americans were on screen and they weren’t killing each other.

Their favorite scenes:
LONG: The scene in the rain where Darius and Nina have their last kiss. It was so cold outside. I didn’t expect for the rain to be that cold, because it was movie rain. But then it really rained. So we had a combination of warm and cold rain. I went back into my trailer and I literally wrapped myself with plastic bags to try to stay warm. There was a big argument about that scene because everyone was like, "Black women don’t like to get their hair wet, and this is unrealistic." That’s not true. We can be in the moment. We’re not that concerned about our hair.

On the possibility of a sequel:
LONG: There’s talk about it. Larenz and I, if we do it, we’re going to do it right, and we’re gonna do it together. It’s a classic film and it has to be handled as such. And if these two characters can grow in a realistic way and we can do the film in a way that still gives people the feeling of "Wow, there’s still movies about Black love."

Are you feeling a possible Love Jones sequel?  Read the rest over at ESSENCE.
 
Photos via Jason Setiawan/Allen Cooley

 

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I love you Terrence, and it

I love you Terrence, and it does my heart good to see you succeed in the way that you are. Stay strong and stay handsome.
Preacher's picture

Sing it with me

Sing it with me ya'll----- Love jones, I got a love jones For you......... Whoo! That was my jam!!! The song & the movie. Man, after that I started going to poetry readings (erm, until I noticed the poetic bruthas tended to be broke bruthas, but I digress). This was the first movie where I could relate to the characters: they weren't ballers or gang-bangers, but all the folks in between; & they were funny & smart & afrocentric & creative & real. I question whether they could make a remake. Part of the movie's charm came from it being a low-budget (in Hollywood terms) independent film. But, I would love to see Nia & Larenz' chemistry again---that was hot!
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acaslida's picture

will packer??? never heard of

will packer??? never heard of him. all this hype about this movie, i hope its decent
Anonymous's picture

Another magazine that I've

Another magazine that I've never heard of. **rolls eyes**
OhNo!'s picture

You mad because YOU dont know

You mad because YOU dont know magazines?
Anonymous's picture

LIKE

LIKE
Anonymous's picture

Will ain't a good father, was

Will ain't a good father, was always suspected gay at Florida A&M. What do Steve Harvey and Will Packer have in common? Both fell in love with two of Memphis biggest hoes! Marjorie Bridges Woods Harvey (Memphis Cocaine Queen) fucked every dope boy in town Heather Hayslett (Will new live in girlfriend Grizzlies players ran trains on her) Can't forget about how Penny said she would sick his dick all night. Steve marries Memphis biggest hoe and try to turn her into a housewife and Will moves Memphis second biggest hoe and her son to the ATL. Even though she would tell her girls Kathy and others she thought old boy was bisexual. It's a money thing. Can't wait to see the magazine to see if old boy looks like the ATL downlow brother.
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anna's picture

OMG I would LOVE a sequel!!!!

OMG I would LOVE a sequel!!!!
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Will Packer is a handsome man

Will Packer is a handsome man and a great father. I just wish he would put aside his womanizing ways! #ugh
Anonymous's picture

Terrance J has really grown

Terrance J has really grown on me!! So handsome!! Ms Nia Long is beautiful!!!
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Asing's picture

I can most def do a Love

I can most def do a Love Jones sequel. Love, love, love that movie.
IHeartDY's picture

Favorite love story of all

Favorite love story of all times. Could not have picked two better people as lead role. Larenz Tate, man oh man....
Jae's picture

Yes Larenz with those sexy

Yes Larenz with those sexy eyes!!! Terrence looks handsome!
Happy Lady's picture

Love Jones is one of my all

Love Jones is one of my all time favs. Nia & Larenz chemistry was amazing! Love these 2 & def would be excited for a sequel!!!!
Anonymous's picture

Love Jones is a classic. I'm

Love Jones is a classic. I'm not one to watch movies over and over but I've seen Love Jones a million times. Can't wait for Think Like a Man, hopefully the movie is better than the book because I wasn't all that impressed with the book.
Tiny's picture

I cant believe its already

I cant believe its already been 15 yrs for Love Jones, Nia still looks the same. Still 1 of the best movies I've ever watched, cant wait for a follow up. Enough talk about ALALTLAM, just bring the on the movie already.
Realist's picture

Can't wait to see Think Like

Can't wait to see Think Like A Man. www.derrickduffie.com
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Love Jones is indeed a

Love Jones is indeed a classic love movie and Nia Long is absolutely beautiful.
Taj's picture

MR. TATE NEEDS A HAT!

MR. TATE NEEDS A HAT! TERRENCE TRIES TO HARD AND IT'S NOT WORKING FOR ME!
Anonymous's picture

I'm Female, 22, and just this

I'm Female, 22, and just this Christmas had a brief encounter with a mature man. It was wonderful. We met via internet dating on this site: ---[Mi XedM A TCHing. C óM ]-It's where black white sing-les looking for someone to enjoy their lifestyle with. Come in and stay a while. Complete your profile. Post a message, a picture of yourself and check out the photo galleries. Give it a try, you will find someone you like here - ;) a good way to meet like-minded people, and he actually approached me first. It just so happens I like black man and he likes whtie woman around my age. We had an amazing day and later on he joined me at a hotel. It was like a fantasy come true. Amazing company, amazing sex too and a really warm and loving man. He will turn 36 this month, and my goodness what a connection we had that day. ????Admires????????Admires???? You could meet her/him at *** --- m'i'x'ed M'A'T'C'H' i n 'g '_c(0)m---
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DAMN Nia Long is

DAMN Nia Long is GORGEOUS!!!!!
Brandon's picture

Fifteen years, WOW!!!! I

Fifteen years, WOW!!!! I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE that movie! They both look FAB!
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