For the second time in a few weeks, a movie with an explicit scene of ... couple in the unexpectedly absorbing and attractive Love and Basketball are not children, but teenagers: youngsters ...

Love And Basketball is an endearing if soapy drama ... Despite a certain naivety, the movie is likeable because of its affection for its characters and a refreshingly sane set of values.

As they grow into adulthood, they fall in love, but they also share another all-consuming passion: basketball. They eventually follow separate career paths though high school and college ...

And yet, the movie wisely keeps the focus squarely ... heartfelt love stories ("Love and Basketball," "Beyond the Lights"), historical dramas ("The Secret Life of Bees"), and gritty action flicks ...

filmmakers love basketball, too — many turn to the game as inspiration for their craft. Let’s count down some of the best basketball movies of all time to watch in between games. For many ...