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Hip Hop Movie Club

Hip Hop Movie Club

Upcoming Hip Hop Movie Club events: March 18, 2026 - SET IT OFF (1996, Queen Latifah, Vivica A. Fox, Jada Pinkett Smith) at the Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas, SteelStacks, Bethlehem PA. Save the date! More events to be announced! HHMC is brought to you by a trio of longtime hip hop fans: JB, an 80s and 90s nostalgia junkie, BooGie, a veteran DJ and graffiti artist, and DynoWright, filmmaker and multimedia designer. Buy some merch: https://meteorwright.one/shop Subscribe to our newsletter and

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51:44

House Party live Q&A with the Full Force brothers

Hip Hop Movie Club ·

2024/08/22

Bowlegged Lou, B-Fine and Paul Anthony, the brothers of the legendary Full Force crew, joined us for a screening of House Party and live talkback at SteelStacks! Watch for stories about how they got involved in the filming, how they made their performances even more memorable, and their outsized impact on the music industry!We thank Bowlegged Lou, B-Fine and Paul Anthony for gracing us with their presence, DJ ARM 18 for his dope throwback set to kick us off, LOUD Radio PA for their sponsorship, and

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00:52

Our House Party + Full Force event is Friday!

Hip Hop Movie Club ·

2024/08/14

Last call to join us on Friday August 16 at 7:30 for the first film in the Hip Hop Movie Club film series at SteelStacks - HOUSE PARTY!We are mad hyped to have FULL FORCE's B-Fine, Bowlegged Lou, and Paul Anthony, the famous bullies from House Party in the house for a special appearance and live Q&A after the screening! Be sure to get there for a throwback DJ set by our man DJ ARM 18 at 7:30 with screening to follow at 8. GET YOUR TICKETS AT THE STEELSTACKS SITE!

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18:24

Full Force, House Party and Hip Hop Worldwide

Hip Hop Movie Club ·

2024/08/10

We are mad hyped for our House Party screening event on August 16th, featuring a special appearance by the Full Force brothers B-Fine, Paul Anthony and Bowlegged Lou. Tickets are still available! We also talk about Full Force's impact on the music industry, the spread of hip hop culture – including b-boy events by our brother Jey Prime this weekend and breakdancing finally included in the Olympics.Get tickets for House Party screening and live talkback with Full ForcePrime Time Breaks VI competition

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34:34

HHMC Rewind: House Party (1990)

Hip Hop Movie Club ·

2024/08/01

Your HHMCs review the classic film "House Party" from 1990 with hip hop duo Kid 'N' Play, Martin Lawrence, Tisha Campbell, Full Force, Robin Harris, John Witherspoon and more!House Party on IMDb Where to Watch: Amazon Prime ($)"Martin" starring Martin Lawrence and Tisha Campbell, 1992-1997The classic dance battle scene (on YouTube) Dick Gregory drink commercial (on YouTube)George ClintonThe running gag of the infomercial featured the Delfonics, of whom co-founder and lead singer William Hart

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33:16

The Three Worst Hip Hop Movies

Hip Hop Movie Club ·

2024/07/26

Most Hip Hop movies, we're 'bout it 'bout it. But a few...get the gas face. Listen on to hear which three movies we think are the worst. And we know you got opinions, so tell us what you think –write us at hiphopmovieclub@gmail.com!Also check out: Join us on Friday, August 16th for our next live event: House Party screening and live talkback at SteelStacks, Bethlehem PA! Buy your tickets now!CreditsHip Hop Movie Club is produced by your HHMCs JB, BooGie, and DynoWright. Theme music by BooGie. Follow

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20:36

What IS a Hip Hop movie?

Hip Hop Movie Club ·

2024/07/17

How do we define what a Hip Hop movie is? Listen now and find out!Topics discussed:The four major elements of Hip Hop and where you should start watchingThe spectrum of Hip Hop movies, from the obvious ones at the high end to the low endMust-watch films and under-the-radar ones to check outSocial commentary, time capsules, and biopics, galore!What did we miss? Sound off in our inbox!Also check out: Join us on Friday, August 16th for our next live event: House Party screening and live talkback at

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39:08

No dreams are too small: In The Heights

Hip Hop Movie Club ·

2024/07/10

The film adaptation of In The Heights from Lin-Manuel Miranda is a joyous spectacle of singing, dancing, and asserting your dignity in small ways. Topics discussed:There are multiple elements of hip-hop culture present in the film - and the rapping is on point.Several Latin cultures are represented, showing the diversity of Washington Heights.The vocal talent is top notch and thedancing and choreography sizzle.The film weaves in serious elements that give the light and bright storytelling some

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28:42

Is "Next Friday" equally as funny as the original?

Hip Hop Movie Club ·

2024/07/04

In Next Friday, Debo, the terrifying bully, escaped prison and is out for revenge on Craig. To escape, Craig seeks refuge in the suburbs with his uncle Elroy and cousin Day-Day. However, the 'burbs' are no field day for Craig and Day-Day, as the 'Joker' brothers prove to be worthy foes. In this one, there's slightly less weed, but just as much adventure. Topics discussed:🧊 There is no Chris Tucker, but Ice Cube proves that he can carry the film as the main star. 😂 The late John Witherspoon shows

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29:29

Go back and watch the original Bad Boys!

Hip Hop Movie Club ·

2024/06/26

With Bad Boys: Ride or Die in theaters now, we went back to watch the original Bad Boys film from 1995. The Bad Boys franchise is now a billion dollar one, but it was fun to go back to before Will Smith became blockbuster box office and Michael Bay truly blew up!Topics discussed:Will Smith and Martin Lawrence have a natural and (very) bankable on-screen chemistry.Michael Bay does a solid job in his feature film directorial debut.Part of the plot line feels like it is based on a typical 'Three's

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36:13

"State Property" was brutal!

Hip Hop Movie Club ·

2024/06/19

Beanie Sigel plays wannabe drug kingpin "Beans" in this 2002 crime film from the Roc-A-Fella conglomerate. Jay-Z and several members of the State Property rap group appear in the film. You either get down or you lay down. Topics discussed:The movie is violent and brutal.There are copious amounts of nudity, and right from the jump.There is no real character development or plot line for that matter.Jay-Z's talents are wasted in this film, as his role is brief and consists mostly of mumbles.The

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30:15

Does "Fear of a Black Hat" hold up after all these...

Hip Hop Movie Club ·

2024/06/12

Fear of a Black Hat (1993) is a film satirizing some of the biggest hip hop acts of that era. It is replete with parody songs and wild shenanigans. But is it as good as the other classic hip hop parody films CB4 or Don't Be a Menace to Society While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood?Topics discussed:The movie spoofs several of the big name hip hop acts from the late 80's and early 90's.The movie is in a mockumentary format and draws some comparisons to "This is Spinal Tap."The parody songs were pretty

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34:55

Set It Off (Rebroadcast)

Hip Hop Movie Club ·

2024/06/05

Today on Hip Hop Movie Club: Set It Off, the 1996 heist movie starring Queen Latifah, Vivica A. Fox, Jada Pinkett, and Kimberly Elise that was groundbreaking –in more ways than one!Topics discussed:This is Queen Latifah's first lead role, and one of the best performances of a rapper turned actor 👑This film is also an ode to Black women friendship and sisterhood, with strong performances from the four leads to match 👩🏾We see an early instance of an LGBTQ relationship in a major motion picture, and

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39:43

Skateboarding and Hip Hop: A review of All the...

Hip Hop Movie Club ·

2024/05/29

All the Streets are Silent is a 2021 documentary which details the close connection between the vibrant subcultures of skateboarding and Hip Hop in the late 80s and into the 90s. Along the way, we see some legendary rappers in their early days on the come-up.Topics discussed:Skateboard crews in New York City helped promote and propel the culture of Hip Hop.Club Mars was a major venue for any hip hop act trying to break through into the big time.Like Club Mars, a lot of superstar rappers got early

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35:43

Is 1999's The Wood worth watching? (Spoiler alert: Yes!)

Hip Hop Movie Club ·

2024/05/23

The Wood (1999) is a coming-of-age romantic comedy which tells the tale of Roland getting cold feet on his wedding day and we are invited to a front-row seat to Ro, Slim and Mike's often awkward high school years as they bond in Inglewood, CA. Topics discussed:🎤 This is on the low end of the range of what we would define as Hip Hop movies, but the soundtrack is full of 80s and 90s jams. 😳 For men of a certain age, it's a familiar ride through the awkwardness of junior high and high school.👊🏾

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28:38

Dope (2015) is a gift for the '90s Hip Hop head

Hip Hop Movie Club ·

2024/05/15

If you're of a certain age (a.k.a. GROWN), then Rick Famuyiwa's 2015 film Dope is definitely for you. And even if you're on the younger tip, this is a great homage to what we consider the Golden Age of Hip Hop music and culture.Topics discussed:This movie's wild, not-for-the-faint-of-heart rideThe gold mine of '90s Hip Hop jamsShameik Moore: dynamic leading manRick Famuyiwa gifts us a tribute to Hip Hop culture, as he did with Brown Sugar.A powerful social message about stereotyping based on

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01:09:04

Rebel without a Pause: Chuck D at Northampton...

Hip Hop Movie Club ·

2024/05/09

Today on the show we have Andrew McIntosh (a.k.a. DJ ARM 18) and DJ Cap Cee to tell us what it was like to bring the legendary Chuck D of Public Enemy to Northampton Community College last month. Chuck D spoke for more than two hours and fielded questions from students at NCC's annual Humanities Lecture, organized by Andrew. Your HHMCs were able to meet and greet Chuck D before and after the talk, which was a thrill! Topics discussed:The process behind bringing Chuck D to NCCSelecting NCC students

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25:19

HHMC Rewind: Breakin'

Hip Hop Movie Club ·

2024/05/02

May 4, 2024 is the 40th anniversary of the theatrical release of Breakin' - the cult classic breakdance film! Here is an encore presentation of our original episode from 2022. Also check out: Rock the Bells:Oral History of Breakin'CreditsHip Hop Movie Club is produced by your HHMCs JB, BooGie, and DynoWright. Theme music by BooGie. Follow @hiphopmovieclub on Instagram! Mentioned in this episode:HHMC Rewind: Breakin'Originally released May 11, 2022.

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34:37

Set It Off is a groundbreaking film. Here's why.

Hip Hop Movie Club ·

2024/04/17

Today on Hip Hop Movie Club: Set It Off, the 1996 heist movie starring Queen Latifah, Vivica A. Fox, Jada Pinkett, and Kimberly Elise that was groundbreaking –in more ways than one! Topics discussed:This is Queen Latifah's first lead role, and one of the best performances of a rapper turned actor 👑 This film is also an ode to Black women friendship and sisterhood, with strong performances from the four leads to match 👩🏾 We see an early instance of an LGBTQ relationship in a major motion picture,

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01:04:04

Is Do the Right Thing as vital and important as ever?...

Hip Hop Movie Club ·

2024/04/11

Today we present our original 2-part episode on Do The Right Thing, the 1989 classic film by Spike Lee. (Originally released August/September 2022)As you should well know, "Fight the Power" by Public Enemy features prominently in the film, and if you're listening to this in mid-April of 2024, you should know that Chuck D from Public Enemy will be in conversation with our man DJ ARM 18, Andrew McIntosh on April 16th at Northampton Community College. Information on that event is atnorthampton.edu

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14:15

Krush Groovin', Body Movin': Krush Groove...

Hip Hop Movie Club ·

2024/04/04

Our live recording after the Krush Groove screening at SteelStacks in Bethlehem PA. Five facts plus trivia questions about the 1985 classic starring Run-DMC, Blair Underwood and a cast of thousands. Topics discussed:👑 The Brothers Simmons: Russell and Joseph a.k.a. "Run"🎞️ The real life inspiration for the Krush Groove story: Def Jam Recordings🎥 Director Michael Schultz and his long career🎭 Rising hip hop stars in the film💿 The Krush Groove soundtrack: full of great hip hop musicAlso check out:

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