1. 10. Love & Basketball
Why the panel loved it: a movie about
the importance of friendship in
developing any romantic relationship
was highlighted in this film. There was
also very real chemistry between
SanaaLathan and Omar Epps who
dated shortly after filming the movie.

2. 9. Twilight (the series)
Why the panel loved it:
Twilight the series has
become the Romeo and
Juliet of the 21st Century.
The films have crossed
cultural and generational
barriers and tell the story of
a love that transcends
backgrounds.

3. 8. Rome & Juliet (modern
version)
Why the panel loved it: this
modern version helped younger
audiences connect with a classic.

4. 7. Pride & Prejudice (modern
version)
Why the panel loved it: a classic
love story that reminds us that
love goes beyond socio-
economic background.

5. 6. Love Jones
Why the panel loved it: filmed in
the 90’s Love Jones was one of
the few African American love
movies at the time. It allowed
Black audiences around the
nation to relate to the characters
and also ushered in a new wave
of Black cinema.

6. 5. Pretty Woman
Why the panel loved it: Juliet
Roberts and her megawatt smile
make you fall in love with her
character. You want to cheer for
her. The movie shows that
everyone is deserving of love.

7. 4. Ghost
Why the panel loved it: creating
this list would havebeen
incomplete without putting this
touching love story on here. A
man so in love with his wife he
refuses to crossing into the
afterlife.

8. 3. Titanic
Why the panel loved it: the
movie not only displayed
amazing chemistry while
throwing a bit of history, it did a
good job of showing that love
doesn’t end at death.

9. 2. P.S. I Love You
Why the panel loved it: the first
five minutes of the film grip you,
pull you in with the reality that
sometimes spouses die. But, the
film moves beyond dealing with
the process of grieving by adding
an element of romance.

10. 1. The Notebook
Why the panel loved it: to start
one word—Ryan Gosling. The
Notebook being loosely based on
a true story highlights one of the
greatest calls and challenges in
love and marriage—
commitment. The movie showed
that the vows “until death do us
part” are not antiquated.