Hip Hop Movie Club

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' Credits Hip Hop Movie Club is produced by your HHMCs JB, BooGie, and DynoWright. Theme music by BooGie. Follow @hiphopmovieclub on Instagram! Mentioned in this e...

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...

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 McI...

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 🎭...

Today on Hip Hop Movie Club: Kings from Queens: The Run-DMC Story. A new 3-part documentary series on Peacock chronicling the rise and dominance of the Hip Hop powerhouse that we know and love as Run-DMC. We see the origin story, the apex, the struggles, and the undeniable legacy left by this dynamic trio.   Topics discussed: This documentary shows why Run-DMC is most responsible for int...

Ahead of our Krush Groove screening/live talkback at SteelStacks in Bethlehem PA on March 27, here is our original episode on the 1985 classic! Free tickets are still available if you go to steelstacks.org . (And join us on April 16 at Northampton Community College, Our original show notes: Your HHMCs review the 1985 film Krush Groove, starring Sheila E., Blair Underwood, Run-D.M.C., The Fat Boys,...

Our live recording after the Juice screening at SteelStacks in Bethlehem PA. Five facts plus trivia questions about the 1992 classic starring Tupac Shakur and Omar Epps. Topics discussed: 🎞️ Tupac's filmography 🎥 Director Ernest Dickerson's work with Spike Lee 🎭 Cameos of rising hip hop stars in the film 💿 The Juice soundtrack: full of great hip hop music 🎥 The original ending that was filmed...

What makes India a burgeoning hot spot for hip hop? HHMC is joined by the hosts of the Serious Rap Shit podcast John Morrison and Josh Leidy to find out. John and Josh are the filmmakers behind the "Another Word for Paradise" film - a documentary following Indian American rapper and best-selling author Lush Life on tour in his homeland. Watch Another Word for Paradise on YouTube Topics discussed:...

Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse is an animated superhero film featuring Miles Morales as he becomes the new Spider-Man and joins forces with other Spider-People from various parallel universes to save his universe from the madman Kingpin. Topics discussed: Into the Spider-Verse is a feast for the eyes with some sweet animation. The movie features multiple elements of hip-hop. Miles Morales is in...

On Feb. 28, we are back at Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas at SteelStacks in Bethlehem, PA, for a screening of the 1992 classic Juice and a live podcast recording/Q&A/talkback ! DJ ARM 18 will be on hand for a special DJ set too. Tickets are free! To get ready for this fantastic evening, here is our original episode on Juice from 2022. The screening and talkback are presented by the Northampton C...

The Underdoggs (with two g's) is the story of Jaycen "Two Js" Jennings (Snoop Dogg), a former NFL superstar wide receiver who is sentenced to community service. He decides to coach a rough-and-tumble ragtag youth football team as a means to regain his popularity and post-playing career opportunities.    Topics discussed: Snoop Dogg's likability and humor  Whether...

Hip Hop Movie Club and Andrew "DJ ARM 18" McIntosh discuss last week's magical ArtsQuest event celebrating Wild Style at SteelStacks in Bethlehem PA . It was a blessing to be in the building for this action-packed night that featured: a screening of Wild Style (1982) a panel discussion with director Charlie Ahearn, Grandmaster Caz of the Cold Crush Brothers, and GrandMixer DXT a DJ set by DXT a pe...

In this episode of Hip Hop Movie Club, we discuss the 2010 rom-com Just Wright, starring Queen Latifah and Common. We explore five key takeaways from the film, including Queen Latifah's talent as a rapper-turned-actor. Also check out: Stuart Scott's cultural prominence Credits: Hip Hop Movie Club is produced by your HHMCs JB, BooGie, and DynoWright. Theme music by BooGie. Follow @hiphopmovieclub o...

Ahead of next week's screening of Wild Style at Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas at SteelStacks in Bethlehem, PA, here is our episode from 2022 on "hip hop's first film". This screening will include a Q&A panel discussion with director Charlie Ahearn, Grandmaster Caz of Cold Crush, and Grandmixer DXT. After the screening, stay for a unique DJ performance by DXT and a powerhouse hip hop show by the...

Marcus Greer was a quiet kid growing up in Queens facing many challenges including an absentee father and a drug dealing mother, whose life was tragically cut short. Leading the life of drug dealing and violent crime puts Marcus in peril himself and within moments from death. Today on Hip Hop Movie Club: Will Marcus in fact Get Rich or Die Tryin' ? Topics discussed: Marcus's upbringing and influen...

A pimp with a song in his heart. Is there any other kind? But can DJay get "Whoop That Trick" onto a demo tape for the world to hear? Today on Hip Hop Movie Club: Hustle & Flow . Topics discussed: Is this story believable? DJay's endearing qualities Intense scenes Favorite characters DJay's rapping style Terrence Howard's career Soundtrack and songs Bring this funky flick back or leave it in t...

The Watts riots of 1965 lay destruction in its wake. Fast forward to the early 90's, and the urban youth of South Central L.A. are still trying to find their way. Broken homes, gang violence, and the drug game dot the 'hood. Caine Lawson finds himself embroiled in the turmoil, having grown up with little means and the child of a dealer and addict. Will Caine break the cycle or remain a menace to h...

It's the Holiday Season, so hippity hop and hoppity hip, and don't forget to wear your best drip! Yo Yo Yo! Merry Christmas! We have a special holiday treat for the HHMC listeners and viewers. Is Dashing Through the Snow Ludacris-ly good? Or just aight? Dashing Through The Snow at Disney+ Dashing Through The Snow on IMDB Credits Hip Hop Movie Club is produced by your HHMC's: Boogie, JB and DynoWri...

Jeff Cole realizes his dream of becoming an undercover cop. Working his way up the ranks is one thing, but he now faces the challenge of his life when called upon to infiltrate and bring down the kingpin known as God! No, not that one, the one played by LL Cool J! In this episode, we'll answer the question: How deep do you need to get in to take down God? In Too Deep on IMDB In Too Deep on Pluto T...

Biz Markie was the "Clown Prince of Hip Hop". He paved his own way in the industry and in turn, opened doors for future legends. He was like a big kid and larger than life. Even in death, nobody beats the Biz. (Nobody Beats the Biz!) But what was the late, great Biz Markie really like?  All Up in the Biz on IMDb Where to Watch: Showtime Credits Hip Hop Movie Club is produced by your HHMC...

Women were just as much innovators of hip hop as men...but for 50 years, they haven't had received their due, or their story told as it should. Until now. Today on the show, we are joined by Djenaba Figueroa of "Freestyle with Djenaba" and we discuss Episodes 2-3-4 of Ladies First: A Story of Women in Hip-Hop , a limited series on Netflix.  Ladies First on IMDB Freestyle with Djenaba Credits...

Women were just as much innovators of hip hop as men...but for 50 years, they haven't had received their due, or their story told as it should. Until now. Today on the show, we discuss Episode 1 of Ladies First: A Story of Women in Hip-Hop, a limited series on Netflix.  In this episode, we'll answer the question: who are the true OG women in hip hop?  Ladies First on IMDb Ladies First on...

He was a kid from the Bay Area with a difficult relationship with his mother. And while most kids could relate to that kind of situation, only one kid was the multitalented and charismatic son of Afeni Shakur, a controversial leader in the Black Panther Party. Episode 5 of the documentary series “Dear Mama: The Saga of Afeni and Tupac Shakur” explores Tupac's last night on Earth, his murder and it...

He was a kid from the Bay Area with a difficult relationship with his mother. And while most kids could relate to that kind of situation, only one kid was the multitalented and charismatic son of Afeni Shakur, a controversial leader in the Black Panther Party. Episode 4 of the documentary series “Dear Mama: The Saga of Afeni and Tupac Shakur” explores his incarceration and its impact on his art an...

Content warning:  There are two very brief references about suicide in this episode, at about 14 minutes and 23 minutes. Please take care as you listen. In the United States, help is available if you call or text 988. For more information, visit 988lifeline.org . He was a kid from the Bay Area with a difficult relationship with his mother. And while most kids could relate to that kind of situ...