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Love & Basketball (Blu-ray) (2000)
In 1981 in L.A., Monica moves in next door to Quincy. They're 11, and both want to play in the NBA, just like Quincy's dad...Director: Gina Prince-Bythewood
OVERALL: Draw-
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Commentaries:Audio commentary with writer/director Gina Prince-Bythewood and actor Sanaa Lathan (2000)
Audio commentary with writer/director Gina Prince-Bythewood, editor Terilyn A. Shropshire, and composer Terence Blanchard (with isolated score, in Dolby Digital 2.0) (2000) -
Extras:"Playing for Your Heart: The Making of Love & Basketball" 2021 documentary (38:06)
"Editing Love & Basketball" 2021 featurette (16:24)
"Athletes and Artists and Love & Basketball" 2021 conversation with Prince-Bythewood, WNBA legend and Hall of Famer Sheryl Swoopes, and writer-producer-actor Lena Waithe (22:19)
Deleted scenes (with optional audio commentary by Gina Prince-Bythewood and Terilyn A. Shropshire) (8:02)
Audition tape excerpts (9:26)
Short Films
- "Stitches" (1991) (31:15)
- "Progress" (1997) (2:51)
- Introduction by Gina Prince-Bythewood (3:58)
Trailer (2:32) -
Subtitles:English HoH
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Includes an essay by author Roxane Gay.
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Commentaries:Audio commentary with writer/director Gina Prince-Bythewood and actor Sanaa Lathan (2000)
Audio commentary with writer/director Gina Prince-Bythewood, editor Terilyn A. Shropshire, and composer Terence Blanchard (with isolated score, in Dolby Digital 2.0) (2000) -
Extras:"Playing for Your Heart: The Making of Love & Basketball" 2021 documentary (38:06)
"Editing Love & Basketball" 2021 featurette (16:24)
"Athletes and Artists and Love & Basketball" 2021 conversation with Prince-Bythewood, WNBA legend and Hall of Famer Sheryl Swoopes, and writer-producer-actor Lena Waithe (22:19)
Deleted scenes (with optional audio commentary by Gina Prince-Bythewood and Terilyn A. Shropshire) (8:02)
Audition tape excerpts (9:26)
Short Films
- "Stitches" (1991) (31:15)
- "Progress" (1997) (2:51)
- Introduction by Gina Prince-Bythewood (3:58)
Trailer (2:32) -
Subtitles:English HoH
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Includes an essay by author Roxane Gay.
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Commentaries:Audio commentary with writer/director Gina Prince-Bythewood and actor Sanaa Lathan
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Extras:"Breaking the Glass Ceiling: The Rise and Acceptance of Women Competitors" documentary (36:50)
Deleted Scenes (5:57)
Outtakes (3:04)
Audition Tapes (10:06)
Storyboards (7:20)
"Dance Tonight" music video performed by Lucy Pearl (3:50)
Theatrical Trailer (2:27) -
Subtitles:English HoH, French and Spanish
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Aspect Ratio:1.78:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
Spanish Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Extras are 480i.
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Commentaries:Audio commentary with writer/director Gina Prince-Bythewood and actor Sanaa Lathan (2000)
Audio commentary with writer/director Gina Prince-Bythewood, editor Terilyn A. Shropshire, and composer Terence Blanchard (with isolated score, in Dolby Digital 2.0) (2000) -
Extras:"Playing for Your Heart: The Making of Love & Basketball" 2021 documentary (38:06)
"Editing Love & Basketball" 2021 featurette (16:24)
"Athletes and Artists and Love & Basketball" 2021 conversation with Prince-Bythewood, WNBA legend and Hall of Famer Sheryl Swoopes, and writer-producer-actor Lena Waithe (22:19)
Deleted scenes (with optional audio commentary by Gina Prince-Bythewood and Terilyn A. Shropshire) (8:02)
Audition tape excerpts (9:26)
Short Films
- "Stitches" (1991) (31:15)
- "Progress" (1997) (2:51)
- Introduction by Gina Prince-Bythewood (3:58)
Trailer (2:32) -
Subtitles:English HoH
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Includes an essay by author Roxane Gay.
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OVERALL: Draw
The US New Line release has the theatrical cut with an exclusive documentary and music video.
The Criterion releases have the director's cut and some additional extras but lack the "Breaking the Glass Ceiling" documentary and music video.
The director's cut adds the following footage:
・12:27-12:40: Vintage footage of Magic Johnson after a victory being sprayed with champagne, plays just before the "Second Quarter" title card.
・47:05-47:22: Vintage footage of Magic Johnson receiving the 1989 MVP award, plays just before the "Third Quarter" title card.
・83:25-83:42: Vintage press conference footage with Magic Johnson, plays just before the "Fourth Quarter" title card.
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CUTS:
- Blu-ray A America- Criterion Collection - No cuts - Director's Cut (125:42).
- Blu-ray A Canada- Criterion Collection - No cuts - Director's Cut (125:42).
- Blu-ray ALL America- New Line Home Entertainment - No cuts - Theatrical Cut (124:45).
- Blu-ray B United Kingdom- Criterion Collection - No cuts - Director's Cut (125:42).
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Comparison added by Samuel_Scott on 08/02/15
Comparison last updated by James-Masaki_Ryan on 24/02/22UPDATE LOG:
08/02/15: Initial entry.
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11/12/20: Updated title.
20/09/21: Added Criterion x3.
20/02/22: Updated Criterions, cut statuses.
24/02/22: Notes on director's cut.
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