Hip Hop Movie Club

May 15 2024
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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, podcaster and filmmaker. Upcoming Hip Hop Movie Club events: Aug 16 - House Party screening and talkback, SteelStacks, Bethlehem PA. More information coming soon! More events to be announced! Subscribe to our newsletter and get updated on events: https://hiphopmovieclub.substack.com/

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

May 15 2024 28 mins  
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 u

Rebel without a Pause: Chuck D at Northampton Community College

May 09 2024 69 mins  
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

HHMC Rewind: Breakin'

May 01 2024 25 mins  
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! Mentio

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

Apr 17 2024 34 mins  
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 s

Is Do the Right Thing as vital and important as ever? (Rebroadcast)

Apr 11 2024 64 mins  
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

Krush Groovin', Body Movin': Krush Groove screening/live talkback at SteelStacks

Apr 04 2024 14 mins  
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

The far-reaching impact of Run-DMC on Hip Hop and pop culture (Kings from Queens: The Run-DMC Story)

Mar 27 2024 45 mins  
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 respo

Rebroadcast: Krush Groove

Mar 20 2024 51 mins  
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.,

"You got the Juice now!" (Juice screening and live talkback at SteelStacks)

Mar 15 2024 13 mins  
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

Another Word for Paradise (with Serious Rap Sh*t's John Morrison and Josh Leidy)

Mar 06 2024 55 mins  
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 YouTubeTop