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Grad student Adam is writing a thesis on the n-word. In an attempt to do good research, he goes to rap battles to observe. Soon he's no longer an observer, but a newcomer battle rapper with bars of his own. Quickly, he makes a name for himself and the stakes get higher with each line. And in the heat of battle, he has some decisions to make about his love, his friends, and even his life.

🤔 Is this a believable story?

🎤 The rap battles and the dozens

🥊 The rap battle competitors

👧🏼 What about Maya, Adam's girlfriend?

🫣 Some tough, maybe over the line, insults

Ⓜ️ Similarities between Adam and B-Rabbit of 8 Mile

Our interview with the legendary Craig G on his behind-the-scenes role on 8 Mile

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Don't hate...perpetuate!

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Last Holiday follows Georgia Byrd, played by Queen Latifah, a shy, hardworking department store clerk who discovers she has a terminal illness and decides to spend her remaining days living life to the fullest. Trading her modest routine for a luxurious European adventure, she embraces fine dining, daring adventures, and inspires others around her to rethink their priorities. Packed with heart, humor, and Queen Latifah’s infectious charm, it’s a feel-good story about living boldly and savoring every moment.

👑 All hail the Queen, again

🙌🏾 Live your best life

💡 Know what you want

🐶 Underdog energy

1️⃣ A real one, on screen

Our episodes on

🏀 Just Wright

💵 Set It Off

🚔 In Too Deep

🦘 The film and TV career of LL Cool J

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Don't hate...decorate!

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A fun and inspirational LEGO® movie about the creativity and career of Pharrell Williams!

🧱 What better way to tell the story of Pharrell Williams' vivid life than through LEGO bricks?

🤩 He has produced and written so many great songs, you could easily forget just how many!

📈 How Pharrell overcame adversity is a good lesson for all.

Leaving the Theater with Ronald Young Jr. (a former guest on the show)

Don't hate...be great!

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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 Conan O'Brien

Variety: Adolfo ‘Shabba Doo’ Quinones, Star of ‘Breakin’,’ Dies at 65

Lionel Richie: "All Night Long (All Night)"

Chaka Khan: "I Feel For You"

The Lockers

Boogaloo Shrimp Documentary

Paula Abdul: "Opposites Attract"

Wikipedia: "Solid Gold"

The Solid Gold Dancers (1980 - 1986) A montage of all the dancers that appeared on the show

Three 6 Mafia performing at the Oscars

Rock the Bells: Oral History of Breakin'

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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

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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 which we accidentally referenced Orson Welles instead of George Orwell 🤪

Guy Davis, blues guitarist

The classic breakdance battle at the Roxy

"Highs and Lows with Liv and Rose" podcast

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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 HHMC’s will bring a fresh take on movies that are themed around hip-hop culture and/or feature hip-hop artists. Come along on this def journey!

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De La Soul joins forces with the Teen Titans to save their legendary music from a space monster!

3️⃣ The episode pays tribute to the legendary De La Soul as a fun and influential hip-hop trio.

🥊 There is a major theme around the group's lengthy battle with Tommy Boy Records for the rights to their own music.

🥚 Multiple Easter eggs in the episode will delight De La Soul fans.

A clip from the episode

"Eye Know" on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert:

Don't hate...animate!

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In honor of our upcoming screening of Boyz n the Hood in 4K on November 13 at SteelStacks, we are taking a close look at the film and TV career of Ice Cube.

🎞️ Ice Cube is more versatile as an actor than you might realize. 

🎭 Even as his acting career has evolved in surprising ways, he has stayed true and authentic to himself. 

🏀 His career also evolved to include founding the Big 3, a basketball league with former NBA players, and other entrepreneurial projects.  

Our original episodes on Boyz n the Hood, Friday and Next Friday.

Don't hate...motivate!

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In honor of LL Cool J's new album The FORCE, we profiled The GOAT's film and television career.

🎞️ He has a more broad TV and film resume than you realize.

🛟 He is too popular with audiences to die, therefore you don't see that in his work.

🎤 He has become an ambassador for hip hop as well as mentor figure in both music and the entertainment industry at large.

Our episode on In Too Deep (1999), starring LL Cool J and Omar Epps.

Don't hate...punctuate!

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Today on the show, our interview with the legendary Craig G of the Juice Crew, who had a pivotal role in the making of the Eminem film 8 Mile.

We welcomed him to the Hip Hop Movie Club show for a conversation on 8 Mile, his own experiences rapping and battling other MC's, and more. We showed this exclusive video interview of the legendary Craig G of the Juice Crew after our screening of 8 Mile at SteelStacks.

He has a new single out "The Okey Doke" now on all streaming platforms, and a new album dropping November 1st called "The World Is Cooked". Check all of that out at his Spotify page.

Our original episode on 8 Mile

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Will B-Rabbit take his one shot - his one opportunity - to seize everything he ever wanted in one moment?

You can see for yourself on the big screen at the Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas at SteelStacks in Bethlehem this Thursday Sept 19 at 7:30pm.

But wait, there's more: we will have a throwback DJ set from DJ ARM 18, a special performance from the Lehigh Valley's own Mac Vill and Maxamilly, and an exclusive video interview with Craig G of the legendary Juice Crew, who wrote the rhymes for and coached the rappers on-set who battled Eminem!

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Enjoy this encore presentation of our original episode on 8 Mile.

Kid is now in college, backed by a scholarship provided by his community, which has rallied around him following the untimely death of Pops. But that scholarship and his status as a student is in jeopardy, can he and Play save the day with a Pajama Jammie Jam?!

Topics discussed:

2️⃣ This sequel doesn't reach the bar set by the original, but it did give us the Pajama Jammie Jam.

🪦 The absence of John Witherspoon and the late Robin Harris (other than for flashbacks) leave a huge void in this film.

🎤 Queen Latifah brings a conscious element and shows off her rapping chops as Zora.

🕺🏻 Kid N Play's dancing and rapping are on display yet again, but we were left wanting more.

💿 The movie's soundtrack features some great old school classics, many of which aren't on the soundtrack album.

Our original episode on House Party

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Don't hate...pulsate!

Both are important Hip Hop films, but is one more relevant to today's times than the other? The HHMCs discuss!

Our original episode on Do the Right Thing

Our original episode on Boyz N the Hood

How much are the homes in the Boyz N the Hood 'hood today? (TikTok)

Come watch 8 Mile with us! Get tickets for our next screening at SteelStacks in Bethlehem PA, on Sept. 19.

Don't hate...educate!

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 Anthony DeSanctis and his team from ArtsQuest for all their collaboration on our new Hip Hop Movie Club Film Series!

Next screening: 8 Mile on Thursday, September 19. Tickets available now!

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.

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Happy holidays to all! Here is an rebroadcast of our 2022 episode on The Hip Hop Nutcracker.

As we've said previously, rest in power to Stephen "tWitch" Boss.

If you or someone you know has a mental illness, is struggling emotionally, or has concerns about their mental health, there are ways to get help: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/find-help

If you're in a crisis, call or text 988 to speak to a trained crisis counselor. And check in on your friends and family. 

Stephen 'tWitch' Boss' death and Black men's mental health during the holidays (USA Today)

On this bonus episode of Hip Hop Movie Club, your HHMCs review The Hip Hop Nutcracker, a Disney+ special.

The Hip Hop Nutcracker on IMDB

Christmas Rappin' by Kurtis Blow

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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 Force 

Prime Time Breaks VI competition info

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 running gag of the infomercial featured the Delfonics, of whom co-founder and lead singer William Hart recently passed away

The 2022 reboot of "House Party" with Jacob Lattimore originally scheduled for release on July 28 has been removed from the HBO Max schedule. (h/t Screen Rant) was finally released in 2023.

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Remember: don't hate, participate!

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House Party screening on August 16 with special appearance by Full Force

Join us at Hip-Hop Movie Club's next Live Event: A screening of the original House Party movie starring Kid N Play, and we'll have a special appearance by the Full Force crew, in-person for a live Q&A. Friday night August 16th at 7:30PM at the Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas at SteelStacks in Bethlehem, PA! Come for a throwback DJ Set, Full Force, the movie and some prize giveaways. Get your tickets now at Steelstacks.org

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!

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Don't hate...marinate!

How do we define what a Hip Hop movie is? Listen now and find out!

• The four major elements of Hip Hop and where you should start watching
• The spectrum of Hip Hop movies, from the obvious ones at the high end to the low end
• Must-watch films and under-the-radar ones to check out
• Social commentary, time capsules, and biopics, galore!
• What did we miss? Sound off in our inbox!

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Don't hate...calibrate!

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.

• 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 the dancing and choreography sizzle. 
• The film weaves in serious elements that give the light and bright storytelling some drama and weight. 
• There are multiple story lines, all tied towards a common theme of realizing dreams.   

Our episode on Hamilton

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Don't hate...radiate!

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8 Mile Promo at SteelStacks

The next installment of our Hip Hop Movie Club film series at SteelStacks in Bethlehem is 8 Mile! Come out to the Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas on Thursday, September 19th at 6:45pm, for a throwback DJ set by ARM 18, a special live performance by Allentown's own Mac Vill, 8 Mile on the big screen, and an exclusive video interview with Craig G of the legendary Juice Crew. Tickets at SteelStacks.org.

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.

• 🧊 There is no Chris Tucker, but Ice Cube proves that he can carry the film as the main star.
• 😂 The late John Witherspoon shows off his signature ridiculous humor!
• 🃏 Jacob Vargas as Big Joker is a hoot.
• 🚲 We wanted more Debo, but at least he drives the plot line.
• 💿 The soundtrack features some prominent hip-hop artists, and is punctuated by the memorable "You Can Do It" by Ice Cube, Mack 10 and Ms. Toi.

Murk Avenue's "I Found Ice Cube's Good Day"

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Don't hate...contemplate!

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!

• 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 Company' misunderstanding. 
• The movie is lower on the scale of hip hop movies but we still consider it a hip hop movie. 
• Will Smith's career as an A-list blockbuster actor started with this film. 

Michael Bay directed many music videos at the beginning of his career, including two for Vanilla Ice: Play That Funky Music and I Love You.

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Don't hate...operate!

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.

• 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 soundtrack may be the sole highlight of this film, and just barely. 

Norm MacDonald's bit on Hot Property from "Star Search"

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Don't hate...concentrate!

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?

• 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 well constructed and quite catchy. 
• There are a few side-splittingly funny moments. 
• It's debatable whether the movie holds up.  

I'm Just a Human Being

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Don't hate...consolidate!

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!

• 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 it's handled well without making it a clumsy plot point 🏳️‍🌈
• The soundtrack is hip hop heavy and important to the heist sequences 🎤
• Some of the themes (police brutality, racism, sexism, systemic oppression) are sadly still relevant, which gives the film a poignant quality 😓

The Film Experience: Gay Best Friend: Cleo (Queen Latifah) in "Set It Off" (1996)

Nerdist: A Brief History of Black Queer Representation in Cinema

Autostraddle: “Set It Off” Is the Queer Tribute to Black Women’s Friendship We Need After a Summer of Black Mourning

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Set It Off Rebroadcast

Hey listener, in honor of Pride Month, here is a rebroadcast of our episode on 1996's heist film Set It Off. This film has one of the first positive depictions of an LGTBQ relationship, featuring one of our favorites, Queen Latifah. She came out herself a few years ago. Enjoy the show.

It's the Holiday Season (again), 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. Is Dashing Through the Snow Ludacris-ly good? Or just aight?

Originally released December 15, 2023

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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. 

• 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 exposure on the Stretch and Bobbito radio show. 
• Watch this film to see the origin stories of the Zoo York and Supreme streetwear brands.
• The Zoo York mixtape was the flashpoint of skateboarding and hip hop's symbiotic relationship – which helped blossom both sub-cultures into multi-billion dollar industries. 

Our episode on Untold: The Rise and Fall of AND1

Resources for sexual assault, suicide, and drug abuse.

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Don't hate...skate!

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This episode contains some discussion of sexual assault, suicide, and drug use starting around the 25:58 mark. Please take care as you listen. If you're in need of resources related to these situations, please check out the links elsewhere in the episode description.

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.

🎤 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.

👊🏾 Strong chemistry among the lead actors, who give a warmth to their origin story.

📼 The flashbacks make the movie and most of the runtime.

📲 As with many films made before the smartphone era, some things would be different about the story today.

Roger Ebert's review of The Wood

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Don't hate...demonstrate!

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.

• This movie's wild, not-for-the-faint-of-heart ride
• The gold mine of '90s Hip Hop jams
• Shameik Moore: dynamic leading man
• Rick Famuyiwa gifts us a tribute to Hip Hop culture, as he did with Brown Sugar.
• A powerful social message about stereotyping based on socioeconomic status 

Our episode on Brown Sugar

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Don't hate...graduate!

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!

• The process behind bringing Chuck D to NCC
• Selecting NCC students to come on stage to ask questions
• Takeaways from "A Conversation with Chuck D"
• Chuck D's impact on all of us
• Behind the scenes of the evening
• Cap Cee spinning Public Enemy before and after the event, even songs with strong lyrics

Lehigh Valley Live: Chuck D just wanted to dance: NCC talk revisits rap revolution and return to visual arts roots

50 Years Down the Line

Cap Cee on Instagram

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This episode contains some occasional adult language.

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.

Rock the Bells: Oral History of Breakin'

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HHMC Rewind: Breakin'

Originally released May 11, 2022.

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!

• 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 it's handled well without making it a clumsy plot point 🏳️‍🌈
• The soundtrack is hip hop heavy and important to the heist sequences 🎤
• Some of the themes (police brutality, racism, sexism, systemic oppression) are sadly still relevant, which gives the film a poignant quality 😓

The Film Experience: Gay Best Friend: Cleo (Queen Latifah) in "Set It Off" (1996)

Nerdist: A Brief History of Black Queer Representation in Cinema

Autostraddle: “Set It Off” Is the Queer Tribute to Black Women’s Friendship We Need After a Summer of Black Mourning

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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 at northampton.edu. Your HHMCs JB, BooGie and me, DynoWright will be there. Come through and hang with us! 

• This film forces you think and feel something, and is still fresh and relevant
• "Fight the Power" and how it came to be part of the movie
• A cavalcade of stars and soon-to-be stars, plus expert cinematography (by Ernest Dickerson) that enhances the themes of the film
• Is Sal racist?
• Could Sal and Mookie continue having a relationship after all that happened, or are they done?

"Fight the Power" music video by Public Enemy

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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.

👑 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 music

Our original episode on Krush Groove

Our original episode on Disorderlies

Save the date: August 16 we are back at SteelStacks with a House Party screening and talkback!

Many thanks to DJ ARM 18 and ArtsQuest for helping us put this screening and live talkback together! Check out 50 Years Down the Line and ArtsQuest.

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Join us for "A Conversation with Chuck D" hosted by DJ ARM 18 on Tue April 16 at the Spartan Center on the Bethlehem campus of Northampton Community College. Free tickets at the NCC website.

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.  

• This documentary shows why Run-DMC is most responsible for introducing hip-hop to the entire world. 
• The late Jam Master Jay is responsible for the image and the fashion of the group. 
• DMC battled and overcame personal demons along the journey of being a star. 
• Run-DMC revived the Adidas brand of footwear and apparel, as well as the career of the rock group Aerosmith. 
• Run-DMC inspired the likes of Ice Cube, Eminem, LL Cool J, Chuck D, and the Beastie Boys. 

Run-DMC's performance of "King of Rock" at Live Aid

"Whose house? Run's House! from Dogma

A Conversation with Chuck D, April 16 at Northampton Community College.

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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,

Your HHMCs review the 1985 film Krush Groove, starring Sheila E., Blair Underwood, Run-D.M.C., The Fat Boys, Kurtis Blow, and New Edition. This episode of Hip Hop Movie Club answers the question: Just how Def was the origin story of Def Jam Recordings??!!

Krush Groove on IMDb

Where to Watch: Tubi

Rush Management/Productions (Cornell exhibition)

Kurtis Blow - "Basketball" (YouTube)

Maurice Starr (Instagram)

Force M.D.s - "Tender Love" (YouTube)

Krush Groove All-Stars - "Krush Groovin'" (YouTube)

Verzuz

New Edition - "Cool It Now" or "Mr. Telephone Man" (YouTube)

Bobby Brown - "Every Little Step" and "Roni" (YouTube)

"Remembering Crazy Eddie: His Prices Were Insane" (New Yorker)

Who's The Man? (IMDB)

Fat laces (InThe80s.com)

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Originally released February 1, 2023.

New to Hip Hop Movie Club? This video will get you caught up on our biggest year yet!

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Don't hate...appreciate!

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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.

🎞️ 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 but not used

Ernest Dickerson discusses the original ending.

Many thanks to DJ ARM 18 and ArtsQuest for helping us put this screening and live talkback together! Check out 50 Years Down the Line and ArtsQuest.

Hip Hop Movie Club is produced by your HHMCs JB, BooGie, and DynoWright. Theme music by BooGie. Follow @hiphopmovieclub on Instagram!

Join us on Wed March 27 for a screening and live talkback of the 1985 classic KRUSH GROOVE at SteelStacks in Bethlehem PA – get your free tickets now!

Join us for "A Conversation with Chuck D" hosted by DJ ARM 18 on Tue April 16 at the Spartan Center on the Bethlehem campus of Northampton Community College. Free tickets at the NCC website.

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

• John and Josh talk to us about how this project with Raj Haldar a.k.a. "Lush Life" came together
• the illness that denied John the opportunity to go to India at the last minute
• how American audiences can relate to the Indian hip hop scene and its scene-makers
• how the trip changed all three of them

The Serious Rap Shit podcast

Many thanks to Josh and John for coming on the show!

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Don't hate...cultivate!

Join us on Wed March 27 for a screening and live talkback of the 1985 classic KRUSH GROOVE at SteelStacks in Bethlehem PA – get your free tickets now!

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.

• 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 introduced to the casual superhero fan.
• Alternate Spider-characters charm the viewer.
• The score and soundtrack are loaded with a diverse mix of hip-hop.

'Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse' Directors Explain Creating The Film's Unique Look (Slashfilm)

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We have a bunch of live events happening in the first half of 2024! You can see them at hiphopmovieclub.com, including our February 28 screening and live talkback of the 1992 classic Juice at SteelStacks in Bethlehem PA – get your free tickets now!

Don't hate...postulate!

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 Community College Foundation and 50 Years Down the Line.

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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.   

• Snoop Dogg's likability and humor 
• Whether you should be alarmed by the profane language in the film  
• Mike Epps' comedic performance  
• Snoop's real-life youth football league  
• The plot flaws and unnecessary roughness in the film  

Snoop Youth Football League

Correction: Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson graduated from Freedom High School, not Liberty High School. (We apologize for the error, Patriots!) The Freedom High football team got new gear from The Rock a few years ago.

"Mediate" music video by INXS, and the inspiration for it: "Subterranean Homesick Blues" by Bob Dylan

Hip Hop Movie Club is produced by your HHMCs JB, BooGie, and DynoWright. Theme music by BooGie. We have a bunch of live events happening in the first half of 2024. You can see them at hiphopmovieclub.com, including our February 28 screening and live talkback of the 1992 classic Juice at SteelStacks in Bethlehem PA – get your free tickets now!

Don't hate...liberate!

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 performance by the Cold Crush

• Bringing Wild Style to ArtsQuest
• The cultural significance of Wild Style
• Comparison with Beat Street and Breakin'
• The impact of Cold Crush Brothers
• Has the Cold Crush received their flowers?
• Upcoming events

Our original episodes on Wild Style, Beat Street, and Breakin'.

The Hip Hop Years and VH-1's NY77: The Coolest Year in Hell

Hip Hop Movie Club will be back with ARM at SteelStacks to host a screening of Juice on February 28 (and Krush Groove in March).

Check out ARM's 50 Years Down the Line site for more events, including "Fresh Dressed Like a Million Bucks" on February 24 and a conversation with Chuck D of Public Enemy on April 16.

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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.

Stuart Scott's cultural prominence

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Brain Freeze Trivia

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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 legendary Cold Crush Brothers- Grandmaster Caz, Easy AD, Almighty KG, Tony Tone and DJ Ultimate - live on the Williams Brew Stage.

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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'?

• Marcus's upbringing and influences
• Marcus and Charlene
• Did we see enough about Marcus actually becoming a rapper?
• The dynamic between Marcus and Majestic and the real life basis for the characters
• How much of this is true to 50 Cent's life?
• Soundtrack and songs
• Bring this funky flick back or leave it in the vault?

The Steve Nash & Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson VitaminWater commercial

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Brain Freeze Trivia

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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.

• 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 the vault?

DJ Qualls's famous dance scene in Road Trip

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Wild Style coming to SteelStacks on January 25th

Join us for a special event at SteelStacks in Bethlehem PA on January 25th - a special screening of hip hop's first film Wild Style! Featuring Q&A with the director Charlie Ahearn, Grandmaster Caz and Grandmixer DXT! Special DJ performance by DXT and hip hop show by the Cold Crush Brothers! Come hang with your HH emcees! This screening and performance is presented in partnership with Northampton Community College Foundation Annual Humanities Program. More information and free tickets at steelstacks.org.

"Friday After Next" takes us to Christmas time in South Central LA with Craig (Ice Cube) and Day-Day (Mike Epps), two cousins who just can't catch a break. Their holiday season kicks off with a bang when a ghetto Santa Claus (Rickey Smiley) raids their apartment, stealing their rent money AND their presents. The boys take jobs as security guards at an urban strip mall to make their rent money back before their landlord's musclebound son Damon (Terry Crews) comes collecting. The most wonderful time of the year turns into a wild adventure in the hood.

🎄 It's a Christmas movie

👥 We see an evolution of the dynamic between Craig & Day-Day

😂 There is a shift to a more slapstick style of comedy

3️⃣ This was the last Friday installment for more than two decades – until the fourth movie, which is scheduled for release next year

🕺🏻 The movie helped launch the career of Katt Williams!

Our episodes on Friday and Next Friday

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