Hip Hop Movie Club

Your HHMCs review the 1993 film Poetic Justice, starring Janet Jackson and Tupac Shakur. This episode of Hip Hop Movie Club answers the question: Can a young couple overcome past tragedies and re-write a brighter future for themselves?  Poetic Justice on IMDb Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Maya Angelou "Again" by Janet Jackson "Never Dreamed You'd Leave in Summer" by Stevie Wonder The Tone Loc/...

Your HHMCs review the 2006 film ATL, starring T.I., Lauren London, Evan Ross, Jackie Long, Big Boi, Mykelti Williamson, Keith David, Jason Weaver, Albert Daniels, and Tasha Smith. This episode of Hip Hop Movie Club answers the question: Can four young friends skate their way around obstacles as they plan for their future after high school? ATL on IMDb Where to Watch: Amazon Prime rental "Boss" wit...

Your HHMCs review the 2002 film Brown Sugar, starring Taye Diggs and Sanaa Latham. This episode of Hip Hop Movie Club answers the question: Just how sweet are the sugary bonds of hip hop? Brown Sugar on IMDb Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Brown Sugar trailer (YouTube) KRS-One on the difference between rap and hip hop (YouTube) Credits Hip Hop Movie Club is produced by your HHMC's: Boogie, JB and Dyn...

Your HHMCs review the 1994 film Above the Rim, starring Duane Martin, Tupac Shakur, Leon, and Marlon Wayans. This episode of Hip Hop Movie Club answers the question: How high above the rim does this film actually reach? Above the Rim on IMDb Where to Watch: Netflix A look back at ‘Above the Rim’ on its 25th anniversary (2019) from Andscape.com Death Row Records celebrates 30th anniversary with ‘Ab...

On this bonus episode of Hip Hop Movie Club, your HHMCs swap songs with the 2 Youts, J-Prince and Iceberg. The HHMC song list: "Follow the Leader" by Eric B. and Rakim "Stakes Is High" by De La Soul "Welcome to the TerrorDome " by Public Enemy (and do check out the Fear 2011 remix ) The 2 Youts song list: "Alright" by Kendrick Lamar "LUMBERJACK" by Tyler, the Creator "Runaway" by Kanye West Credit...

This is the second part of our review of Spike Lee's seminal 1989 film  Do The Right Thing . This episode of Hip Hop Movie Club answers the question "Could Sal and Mookie continue having a relationship after all that happened, or are they done?" and more! Make sure to listen to Part 1 wherever you get your podcasts. Do The Right Thing  on IMDb Where to Watch:  Peacock  | ...

Your HHMCs review the 1989 film Do The Right Thing , written and directed by Spike Lee. This episode of Hip Hop Movie Club answers the question (among many): Is this movie as vital and important as ever? Do The Right Thing on IMDb Where to Watch: Peacock | Amazon Do The Right Thing Trailer (restored, HD) "Fight the Power" music video by Public Enemy How to Be an Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi Credit...

On this bonus episode of Hip Hop Movie Club, your HHMCs took a field trip to "A Hip Hop Life: Five Decades of Music, Art and Culture, Featuring the Photography of Brother Ernie Paniccioli" at the GRAMMY Museum Experience in Newark, NJ and brought two youngsters, J. Prince and Iceberg, with them. Hear their perspectives on their experience, their view of hip hop, and its influence on today's societ...

Your HHMCs review the 1993 film CB4, starring Chris Rock, Allen Payne, and Deezer D. This episode of Hip Hop Movie Club answers the question: Can you fake it 'til you make it as a gangsta rapper? CB4 on IMDb Where to Watch: STARZ on Amazon Prime Video Mogul Season 2 (birth of southern hip hop) trailer (Gimlet Media/Spotify) Hip Hop Evolutions (Netflix) Shaq Diesel on Spotify (1...

Your HHMCs review the 1996 film Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood , starring Shawn Wayans and Marlon Wayans and directed by Paris Barclay. Message! Don't Be a Menace on IMDb Where to Watch: Roku Credits Hip Hop Movie Club is produced by your HHMC's: Boogie, JB and DynoWright! Theme music by Boogie.    Special thanks to Susan Berger, Towanda Edw...

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, 1992-1997 The classic dance battle scene (on YouTube) Dick Gregory drink commercial (on YouTube) George Clinton The r...

The HHMCs JB, Boogie and DynoWright discuss the 1987 classic Disorderlies starring The Fat Boys, Ralph Bellamy and Anthony Geary. Disorderlies on IMDb Where to Watch: Amazon Prime (rent/buy) Disorderlies trailer on YouTube The Fat Boys on AllMusic "Remembering Luke & Laura’s Record-Breaking, Controversial ‘General Hospital’ Wedding, 40 Years Later" (TVInsider.com) "Harriette Winslow" played by...

The HHMCs JB, Boogie and DynoWright discuss the 1995 classic Friday starring Ice Cube, Chris Tucker and a cast of thousands. Friday on IMDb Where to Watch: HBO Max , Amazon Prime (rent/buy) Friday Trailer Opening kitchen scene and bathroom scene (YouTube) Credits Hip Hop Movie Club is produced by your HHMC's: Boogie, JB and DynoWright! Theme music by Boogie.    Special thanks to Sus...

"Now here's a funky introduction of how nice we are!" Get to know the men behind the HHMC mics! On this bonus episode, the HHMCs Boogie, JB and DynoWright talk about their earliest hip hop memories. "Apache (Jump On It)" by Sugarhill Gang "I Left My Wallet in El Segundo" by A Tribe Called Quest "Mr. Big Stuff" by Heavy D & The Boyz "You're A Customer" by EPMD "(You Gotta) Fight for Your Right...

Your HHMCs Boogie, DynoWright and JB vibe on "the original hip hop documentary" Style Wars on Episode 5 of the Hip Hop Movie Club podcast. Style Wars official site Style Wars on IMDb Where to Watch: Roku Channel , Peacock "The Message" by Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five "Rockin' It" by the Fearless Four "Respiration" by Black Star (Mos Def and Talib Kweli) "8th Wonder" by The Sugarhill Gang...

Your HHMCs Boogie, DynoWright and JB vibe on the further adventures of Special K, Ozone and Turbo in "Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo" on the Hip Hop Movie Club podcast. Breakin' 2 on IMDb Where to Watch: Pluto TV Turbo dancing on the ceiling The infamous stunt double swap Frankie Crocker Din Daa Daa (George Kranz) Hip Hop Movie Club is produced by your HHMC's: Boogie, JB and DynoWright! Theme music...

The HHMC's JB, Boogie and DynoWright talk about Breakin', the 1984 classic breakdancing movie featuring "Shabba Doo" and "Boogaloo Shrimp". Breakin' on IMDb Where to Watch: YouTube Christopher McDonald as "Shooter McGavin" in Happy Gilmore (1996) and "Goose" in Grease 2 (1982). Bruno Falcon Honey Nut Cheerios Speed Walking with Ice T Jean-Claude Van Damme Recreates His “Kickboxer” Dance Scene on C...

Wild Style website Wild Style on IMDb Where to Watch: Crackle | IMDb TV Spraycan Art book by Henry Chalfant and James Prigoff LeeQuinones.com Wild Style soundtrack (25th anniversary edition) on Spotify Hip Hop Movie Club is produced by your HHMC's: Boogie, JB and DynoWright! Theme music by Boogie.    Special thanks to Susan Berger, Towanda Edwards, and Alice Seneres.  &nbs...

Welcome to the inaugural episode of the Hip Hop Movie Club podcast. Your HHMCs Boogie, DynoWright, and JB are discussing BEAT STREET, the 1984 classic starring Rae Dawn Chong, Guy Davis, Jon Chardiet and a who's who of early hip hop artists. Beat Street on IMDb and Pluto TV The New York City Breakers and the Rock Steady Crew "Don't Disturb This Groove" by The System "1984" ad by Apple Computer, in...

Hip Hop Movie Club is a brand new podcast where three old heads put their old heads together to vibe on some of the most memorable – or forgettable – hip hop themed movies of all time!  HHMC is brought to you by your HHMCs: JB, DynoWright and Boogie. On the Hip-Hop Movie Club Podcast, you will experience a celebration of the hip-hop genre as silver mic’s intersect with the Silver Screen. The...