“You can’t decide whether you want me to be a boy or man.” In this week’s episode, we dissect How Stella Got Her Groove Back, a film released on August 14, 1998, starring Angela Bassett and Taye Diggs. Join us as we discuss age gaps, “Jamaican” accents, “desperate American women”, half wigs, author intent, losing your best friend, EMT duties, vacation flings, and more!

Notable Mentions + References in This Episode:

90 Day Fiancé 

Annie (1984)

The Song of the Uncaged Birds (The Guardian)

Author Terry McMillan interview on "How Stella Got Her Groove Back" (1996) 

Terry McMillan on Getting to Happy

Terry McMillan & Ex Fight on 'Oprah'

Everything is Interrupted

Up, Up, and Away (Episode 023)

Madea's Family Reunion (Episode 088)

Flashdance (Episode 102)

The Parent Trap (Episode 144)

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