Review of How Stella Got Her Groove Back (1998) by C.l. W — 22 Nov 2007

Taye Diggs...Angela Basset? Need I say more?

This review of How Stella Got Her Groove Back (1998) was written by C.l. W on 22 Nov 2007.

How Stella Got Her Groove Back has generally received positive reviews.

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