Hip Hop Movie Club

JOIN US: You can watch BONES on the big screen on October 14 at the Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas at SteelStacks in Bethlehem! Throwback DJ set by DJ ARM 18 at 7pm and show at 7:30pm. 🎟️ FREE Tickets Catch the Rolling Loud Trailer 8 Mile is back on Netflix for now Preach, Pray, Love trailer Credits 🎬 Hip Hop Movie Club is produced by your HHMCs JB, BooGie, and DynoWright. Theme music by BooGie. And remember: 🤔 Don't hate...radiate! 🗓️ Check out our live event schedule and more at our Linktree. Hip Hop Movie Club on: TikTok Facebook Instagram Threads Bluesky Substack (newsletter) Website

Originally broadcast on 10/16/24 De La Soul joins forces with the Teen Titans to save their legendary music from a space monster! Topics discussed: 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. Also check out: A clip from the episode "Eye Know" on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert: And remember: Don't hate...animate! Credits Hip Hop Movie Club is produced by your HHMCs JB, BooGie, and DynoWright. Theme music by BooGie. More About Hip Hop Movie Club Get tickets for our free screening of Bones starring Snoop Dogg in 4K on Oct 14, 2026 at SteelStacks in Bethlehem, PA. Check out our live event schedule and more at our Linktree Hip Hop Movie Club on: Facebook Instagram Threads Website We got merch! Get yours at the MeteorWright shop.

Rick Famuwiya's 2015 slept-on classic DOPE does more than just take you on a 1990's nostalgia trip: it asks an important question about how we perceive ourselves, especially when society has already decided. (From our original 2024 episode.) JOIN US: You can watch DOPE on the big screen on September 16 at the Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas at SteelStacks in Bethlehem! Throwback DJ set by DJ ARM 18 at 7pm and show at 7:30pm. 🎟️ FREE tickets Topics discussed: 🎞️ Great needle drops 🧑🏿‍🦱 Malcolm as a multi-layered character 🎵 An education in 90s Hip Hop Credits 🎬 Hip Hop Movie Club is produced by your HHMCs JB, BooGie, and DynoWright. Theme music by BooGie. And remember: 🤔 Don't hate...graduate! 🗓️ Check out our live event schedule and more at our Linktree. Hip Hop Movie Club on: TikTok Facebook Instagram Threads Bluesky Substack (newsletter) Website Mentioned in this episode: Dope on September 16th Join us at the Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas at SteelStacks for a screening of Dope! Part of the Hip Hop Movie Club…

Sequels are hard, but House Party 2 had heart: tough-love mentors, Queen Latifah at her most powerful, and a whole lot of great songs that didn't make the soundtrack album. Robin Harris and John Witherspoon were sorely missed, but this is a film worth re-watching! Topics discussed: 💤 Pajama Jammy Jam 🎭 What about Whoopi? 👸🏾 All hail the Queen 🕺🏻 Dance! Dance! Dance! 🎵 Great songs throughout Also check out: ➡️ Our live Q&A with the brothers of Full Force, the deans of discipline in House Party 2 Credits 🎬 Hip Hop Movie Club is produced by your HHMCs JB, BooGie, and DynoWright. Theme music by BooGie. And remember: 🤔 Don't hate...pulsate! Our next screening: 🎞️ Join us at SteelStacks in Bethlehem PA on Sept 16 and see DOPE on the big screen 🎟️ Get your FREE tickets, courtesy of ArtsQuest! 🗓️ Check out our live event schedule and more at our Linktree. Hip Hop Movie Club on: TikTok Facebook Instagram Threads Bluesky Substack (newsletter) Website Mentioned in this episode: Dope on September 16th Join us at the…

You heard our short take on Entergalactic—here’s the extended bonus cut. We get deeper into Kid Cudi’s world-building, the film’s NYC authenticity, the design influence of the late, great Virgil Abloh, music references, and why Meadow’s ending sparked a real gripe. Also check out: ➡️ "Analysing the Art of Entergalactic" by Daniel Ang ➡️ "The Making of: Entergalactic" by Netflix Credits 🎬 Hip Hop Movie Club is produced by your HHMCs JB, BooGie, and DynoWright. Theme music by BooGie. And remember: 🤔 Don't hate...gesticulate! Our next screening: 🎞️ Join us at SteelStacks in Bethlehem PA on Sept. 16, 2026 and see DOPE (2015, dir. Rick Famuwiya) on the big screen 🎟️ Get your FREE tickets, courtesy of ArtsQuest! 🗓️ Check out our live event schedule and more at our Linktree. Hip Hop Movie Club on: TikTok Facebook Instagram Threads Bluesky Substack (newsletter) Website Mentioned in this episode: Dope on September 16th Join us at the Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas at SteelStacks for a screening of Dope! Part of the Hip…

Did Jabari get off "Scott"-free? Is the ending more problematic than you remember? In any case, this visually stunning rom-com/musical from the mind of Kid Cudi and directed by Fletcher Moules is NOT to be missed! Topics discussed: 🤨 DynoWright's one gripe with the film 😲 A surprise cameo that came out of nowhere 😍 Why this is BooGie's new background vibe Credits 🎬 Hip Hop Movie Club is produced by your HHMCs JB, BooGie, and DynoWright. Theme music by BooGie. And remember: 🤔 Don't hate...gesticulate! Our next screening: 🎞️ Join us at SteelStacks in Bethlehem PA on Sept. 16, 2026 and see DOPE (2015, dir. Rick Famuwiya) on the big screen 🎟️ Get your FREE tickets, courtesy of ArtsQuest! 🗓️ Check out our live event schedule and more at our Linktree. Hip Hop Movie Club on: TikTok Facebook Instagram Threads Bluesky Substack (newsletter) Website

More than meets the eye meets the golden age of hip hop! You may not think Transformers: Rise of the Beasts is a hip hop film, but this 2023 installment in the series really is one IN DISGUISE! Topics discussed: 🥚 Hip hop Easter eggs from the jump and through out the run time 🎤 The soundtrack and score is golden 🎬 Was 1994 the right year to set this story in? Also check out: Our full, original episode on Transformers: Rise of the Beasts Credits Hip Hop Movie Club is produced by your HHMCs JB, BooGie, and DynoWright. Theme music by BooGie. And remember: Don't hate...substantiate! Check us out: Our next live event: DOPE on September 16, 2026 at SteelStacks! 🎟️ Get your FREE ticket! Courtesy of ArtsQuest Check out our live event schedule and more at our Linktree. Hip Hop Movie Club on: TikTok Facebook Instagram Threads Bluesky Substack (newsletter) Website

You Got Served had phenomenal dance scenes, but don't sleep on the soundtrack! It's a veritable who's who from hip hop in the 2000s, led by B2K. These tracks still hit hard and we tell you our favorites here. Topics discussed: 🎤 A hip hop soundtrack masterclass 🎬 This film's influence on the mainstream 👑 Major figures in hip hop and dance in this film Also check out: Our original, full-length episode on You Got Served! Credits Hip Hop Movie Club is produced by your HHMCs JB, BooGie, and DynoWright. Theme music by BooGie. And remember: Don't hate...activate! Check us out: Our next live event is DOPE on September 16th at the Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas at SteelStacks in Bethlehem PA. Free tickets! Check out our live event schedule and more at our Linktree. Hip Hop Movie Club on: TikTok Facebook Instagram Threads Bluesky Substack (newsletter) Website

In the Heights isn't just a fun musical — it's about DACA, racism, and rent. We talk about the serious side of this Lin-Manuel Miranda film, which gives weight underneath the light and bright production. Topics discussed: 🎓 The pressures of a first-gen college kid 👵🏽 The simple wisdom of an abuela ⬅️ This ain't West Side Story Also check out: Listen to our full original 2024 episode on In the Heights! Credits Hip Hop Movie Club is produced by your HHMCs JB, BooGie, and DynoWright. Theme music by BooGie. And remember: Don't hate...radiate! Check us out: Live event schedule and more at our Linktree. Hip Hop Movie Club on: TikTok Facebook Instagram Threads Bluesky Substack (newsletter) Website

Here are highlights of our original 2024 episode on Hustle and Flow, the 2005 classic starring Terrence Howard, Taryn Manning, Anthony Anderson, and Taraji P. Henson. Topics discussed: 🎤 Pimps, rappers, and transferable skills 🎭 DJay (Terrence Howard) and his endearing qualities ✊🏻 Nola (Taryn Manning) and the most powerful scene in the film 🥤 Making a hit song with drink holders and old pantyhose 🏆 DID YOU KNOW: Terrence Howard was nominated for an Oscar, and Whoop That Trick actually won it? (Listen to hear which rap group was the first ever to win an Oscar.) Also check out: Our original episode on Hustle & Flow Credits Hip Hop Movie Club is produced by your HHMCs JB, BooGie, and DynoWright. Theme music by BooGie. And remember: Don't hate...illuminate! Check us out: Live event schedule and more at our Linktree. Hip Hop Movie Club on: TikTok Facebook Instagram Threads Bluesky Substack (newsletter) Website

Content warning: brief mention of SA around 3:38 We discuss Affion Crockett's 2024 parody film A Hip Hop Story. Topics discussed: 😂 Is this a funny movie? 🤪 This is the Wacky Packages of film 🫣 Ignoring a major controversy Also check out: Jim Carrey as Vanilla Ice Credits Hip Hop Movie Club is produced by your HHMCs JB, BooGie, and DynoWright. Theme music by BooGie. And remember: Don't hate...animate! Check us out: Our live event schedule and more at our Linktree. Hip Hop Movie Club on: TikTok Facebook Instagram Threads Bluesky Substack (newsletter) Website

We review Kneecap, the 2024 comedy/drama biopic of the controversial Irish language rap group. Topics discussed: 😂 The comedy works ‼️ DJ Próvai's double life 🥹 The emotional core of the film 🎤 Why this is no Great Hip Hop Hoax Also check out: Our episode on The Great Hip Hop Hoax Kneecap on Bullseye with Jesse Thorn Credits Hip Hop Movie Club is produced by your HHMCs JB, BooGie, and DynoWright. Theme music by BooGie. And remember: Don't hate...extricate! Check us out: Live event schedule and more at our Linktree. Hip Hop Movie Club on: TikTok Facebook Instagram Threads Bluesky Substack (newsletter) Website

We review Kendrick Lamar and Kahlil Joseph's short film "good kid, m.A.A.d. city" Topics discussed: 🎭 The most abstract and experimental film we've ever watched 🎬 The secret John Singleton connection 👩🏾 Real people within Compton: who really has main character energy Also check out: "Never Catch Me" by Flying Lotus feat. Kendrick Lamar Pass The Popcorn: Exclusive Preview Of Kendrick Lamar x Kahlil Joseph's Short Film 'm.A.A.d' (Okayplayer) The Visual Album: Kendrick Lamar's good kid, m.A.A.d. city (The Penn Moviegoer) Audiovisual Black Subjectivity in Kahlil Joseph’s “Double Conscience” (Jheanelle Brown) Credits Hip Hop Movie Club is produced by your HHMCs JB, BooGie, and DynoWright. Theme music by BooGie. And remember: Don't hate...motivate! Check us out: Our live event schedule and more at our Linktree. Hip Hop Movie Club on: TikTok Facebook Instagram Threads Bluesky Substack (newsletter) Website

What do you think? Should hip hop be any part of stepping? Topics discussed: 🥾 The age-old debate: hip hop vs. stepping or hip hop + stepping 📺 BooGie's Leonardo DiCaprio meme moment watching step on TV 🎤 The hip hop soundtrack of Stomp the Yard Credits Hip Hop Movie Club is produced by your HHMCs JB, BooGie, and DynoWright. Theme music by BooGie. And remember: Don't hate...scintillate! Check us out: On June 10th, we will be screening DO THE RIGHT THING in 4K at the Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas at SteelStacks in Bethlehem PA. Get your free tickets, thanks to ArtsQuest: Buy tickets Check out our live event schedule and more at our Linktree. Hip Hop Movie Club on: TikTok Facebook Instagram Threads Bluesky Substack (newsletter) Website

Quizmaster JB puts BooGie and DynoWright to the test with 20 questions about this Spike Lee classic. Play along with our Do the Right Thing trivia episode! How many questions did you get right? Tell us at hiphopmovieclub@gmail.com Credits Hip Hop Movie Club is produced by your HHMCs JB, BooGie, and DynoWright. Theme music by BooGie. Check us out: On June 10th, we will be screening this film in 4K at the Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas at SteelStacks in Bethlehem PA. Get your free tickets, thanks to ArtsQuest! Check out our live event schedule and more at our Linktree. Hip Hop Movie Club on: TikTok Facebook Instagram Threads Bluesky Substack (newsletter) Website

The audience for our Louder than a Bomb screening at ArtsQuest got a special treat: a live spoken word performance by Tribes & Vibes' own Baby the Poet. Listen for two terrific poems and a quick interview with DynoWright and BooGie of the Hip Hop Movie Club. Also check out: Baby the Poet: Instagram Tribes & Vibes: Instagram | Facebook Credits Hip Hop Movie Club is produced by your HHMCs JB, BooGie, and DynoWright. Theme music by BooGie. Check us out: Our next live event is DO THE RIGHT THING at SteelStacks, June 10, 2026! Free tickets Check out our live event schedule and more at our Linktree. Hip Hop Movie Club on: TikTok Facebook Instagram Threads Bluesky Substack (newsletter) Website

Four Chicago-area high school poetry teams battle to qualify and show out at the world's largest slam poetry competition, Louder Than A Bomb. Topics discussed: 📝 A story of youth striving 🎤 "The most hip hop thing you could do" 🎙️ Not giving up on problem children Also check out: Film website The competition, now called Rooted and Radical Youth Festival Credits Hip Hop Movie Club is produced by your HHMCs JB, BooGie, and DynoWright. Theme music by BooGie. And remember: Don't hate...orate! Check us out: Our next live event is LOUDER THAN A BOMB + live performance by Baby the Poet of Tribes and Vibes on April 22, 2026 at SteelStacks in Bethlehem. Free admission thanks to ArtsQuest! Get tickets now. Check out our live event schedule and more at our Linktree. Hip Hop Movie Club on: TikTok Facebook Instagram Threads Bluesky Substack (newsletter) Website

Here's a little story about Silibil N' Brains, two Scottish rappers that faked it but still didn't make it. Topics discussed: 🎤 Silibil and Brains: Arbroath's most wanted 🤪 The dumbest idea ever 🤥 Lies and more lies Also check out: "Sirens" by Dizzee Rascal Credits Hip Hop Movie Club is produced by your HHMCs JB, BooGie, and DynoWright. Theme music by BooGie. And remember: Don't hate...invigorate! Check us out: Our next live event is LOUDER THAN A BOMB + live performance by Baby the Poet of Tribes and Vibes on April 22, 2026 at SteelStacks in Bethlehem. Free admission thanks to ArtsQuest! Get tickets now. Check out our live event schedule and more at our Linktree. Hip Hop Movie Club on: TikTok Facebook Instagram Threads Bluesky Substack (newsletter) Website

We set the wayback machine to August 6, 1988 to review and react to the pilot episode of Yo! MTV Raps. This show was a huge part of our upbringing in hip hop! Topics discussed: 🎤 The first video ever on Yo! 👑 A glimpse of a star ready to break out ⏰ Public Enemy shouts out rappers to check out Also check out: The first episode of Yo! MTV Raps (shout out to The Groove Theory on FB) Credits Hip Hop Movie Club is produced by your HHMCs JB, BooGie, and DynoWright. Theme music by BooGie. And remember: Don't hate...innovate! Check us out: Our next live event is LOUDER THAN A BOMB + live performance by Baby the Poet of Tribes and Vibes on April 22, 2026 at SteelStacks in Bethlehem. Free admission thanks to ArtsQuest! Get tickets now Check out our live event schedule and more at our Linktree. Hip Hop Movie Club on: TikTok Facebook Instagram Threads Bluesky Substack (newsletter) Website

Special episode: Lehigh Valley rapper and nonprofit founder Maverick Makaveli sounds off on Set It Off, plus a live performance of her track "R.B.G.", all before our 30th anniversary screening of the 1996 heist classic at ArtsQuest. Also check out: Maverick Makaveli on SoundCloud and Instagram Umoja Is Unity Credits Hip Hop Movie Club is produced by your HHMCs JB, BooGie, and DynoWright. Theme music by BooGie. Check us out: Our next live event is LOUDER THAN A BOMB with a special performance by Baby the Poet of Tribes and Vibes! Join us on April 22 at SteelStacks in Bethlehem PA. Free tickets! Check out our live event schedule and more at our Linktree. Hip Hop Movie Club on: TikTok Facebook Instagram Threads Bluesky Substack (newsletter) Website

Here's a throwback AND remix of our previous episode on Set It Off, ahead of our 30th anniversary screening at SteelStacks in Bethlehem PA. Get free tix! Topics discussed: 👑 Queen Latifah rules 👩🏾 The Sisterhood of Cleo, Stoney, Frankie, and Tisean 🏳️‍🌈 Early LGBT representation in film 🎤 Hip Hop's importance in this film 😵 Systemic oppression then and now Credits Hip Hop Movie Club is produced by your HHMCs JB, BooGie, and DynoWright. Theme music by BooGie. And remember: Don't hate...create! Check us out: Our next live event is SET IT OFF on March 18, 2026 at SteelStacks in Bethlehem. Free admission thanks to ArtsQuest! Get tickets here Check out our live event schedule and more at our Linktree. Hip Hop Movie Club on: TikTok Facebook Instagram Threads Bluesky Substack (newsletter) Website

Take a ride with us on Travis Scott: Look Mom I Can Fly, the documentary-style film on Netflix that led up to the release of his critically acclaimed Astroworld album. Topics discussed: 😍 We break down his relationship with his fans, 🤕 the dark underside of this relationship that foreshadows tragedy to come, 😵 DynoWright takes this film to task for being a 90 minute commercial Credits Hip Hop Movie Club is produced by your HHMCs JB, BooGie, and DynoWright. Theme music by BooGie. And remember: Don't hate...radiate! Check us out: Our next live event is SET IT OFF on March 18, 2026 at SteelStacks in Bethlehem. Free admission thanks to ArtsQuest! Get tickets now. Check out our live event schedule and more at our Linktree. Hip Hop Movie Club on: TikTok Facebook Instagram Threads Bluesky Substack (newsletter) Website

We move within the Breakin' / Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo Cinematic Universe to Pittsburgh with a whole new cast of characters in this 1985 installment. The cheese factor is set to high in this early hip hop musical. Topics discussed: 📦 We unpack the good and mostly bad in this film 🌟 We get a glimpse of some stars before they were stars 🧠 BooGie unlocks some core memories! Credits Hip Hop Movie Club is produced by your HHMCs JB, BooGie, and DynoWright. Theme music by BooGie. And remember: Don't hate...irrigate! Check us out: Our next live event is SET IT OFF on March 18, 2026 at SteelStacks in Bethlehem. Free admission thanks to ArtsQuest! Get tickets now. Check out our live event schedule and more at our Linktree. Hip Hop Movie Club on: TikTok Facebook Instagram Threads Bluesky Substack (newsletter) Website

If you are in need of help related to a mental health crisis or suicide, in the United States please dial 988 for 24/7 help. Mr. Happy ain't a Pharrell banger! This "misguided search for true happiness" is a Vice short film from 2015 starring Chance the Rapper and Marie Oldenbourg. Topics discussed: 3️⃣ Chance the Rapper crackles in a powerful film debut 💐 Flowers for the director Colin Tilley 📃 A connection to a seemingly unrelated hip hop classic Also check out: Watch Mr. Happy on YouTube Read Vice interview with Colin Tilley Read Billboard interview with Chance the Rapper Credits Hip Hop Movie Club is produced by your HHMCs JB, BooGie, and DynoWright. Theme music by BooGie. And remember: Don't hate...investigate! Check us out: Our next live event is SET IT OFF (30th anniversary) on March 18, 2026 at SteelStacks in Bethlehem. Free admission! Check out our live event schedule and more at our Linktree. Hip Hop Movie Club on: TikTok Facebook Instagram Threads Bluesky Substack (newsletter) Website

We crack open an incredible time capsule of early Hip Hop in New York City! BEDANKT to Dutch filmmaker Bram van Splunteren for this gem. Topics discussed: 🔮 Predictions about Hip Hop that came true! 👊🏾 Less acknowledged pioneers of rap get respect 🚪 A special guest none of us saw coming Also check out: "The Making of Big Fun in the Big Town" by Bram van Splunteren Credits Hip Hop Movie Club is produced by your HHMCs JB, BooGie, and DynoWright. Theme music by BooGie. And remember: Don't hate...appreciate! Check us out: Our next live event is SET IT OFF on March 18, 2026 at SteelStacks in Bethlehem. Free tickets thanks to ArtsQuest! Check out our live event schedule and more at our Linktree. Hip Hop Movie Club on: Facebook Instagram Threads Bluesky Substack (newsletter) Website

This Wiz Khalifa documentary "Still Rolling Papers" is a 10th anniversary celebration of his multi-platinum Rolling Papers album. Topics discussed: 📄 Paper thin storytelling 🏴‍☠️ Wiz's Pittsburgh pride 👟 His signature style 🚬 A kindred connection with Snoop Dogg Credits Hip Hop Movie Club is produced by your HHMCs JB, BooGie, and DynoWright. Theme music by BooGie. And remember: Don't hate...hallucinate! Check us out: Our next live event is SET IT OFF (30th anniversary!) on March 18, 2026 at SteelStacks in Bethlehem. Free tickets! Check out our live event schedule and more at our Linktree. Hip Hop Movie Club on: TikTok Facebook Instagram Threads Bluesky Substack (newsletter) Website

The O.G. himself assembles 47 of the greatest rappers that ever lived to talk about how they make the rhymes that move the crowds. Topics discussed: ✍🏾 the craft of writing rhymes and rapping ⭕️ two mind-blowing full-circle moments for us 🎤 the sheer number of rappers Ice-T included in this film and... 🤔 ...the fascinating insights he gets from them Also check out: Credits Hip Hop Movie Club is produced by your HHMCs JB, BooGie, and DynoWright. Theme music by BooGie. And remember: Don't hate...proliferate! Check us out: Our next live event is SET IT OFF on March 18, 2026 at SteelStacks in Bethlehem. Free admission! Check out our live event schedule and more at our Linktree. Hip Hop Movie Club on: TikTok Facebook Instagram Threads Bluesky Substack (newsletter) Website

Trugoy the Dove may have passed, but De La Soul is not dead! We'll explain why, having watched the 2016 documentary from Mass Appeal. It's a must-watch for any De La Soul fan. Topics discussed: 🥇 How De La Soul stayed relevant their entire career through innovation and integrity ✊🏾 The surprising support they received early on 🎤 Their outsized influence on the careers of many rappers 💔 The rest of the story since this documentary came out Also check out: Our episode on the "Don't Press Play" episode of Teen Titans Go! with De La Soul! Credits Hip Hop Movie Club is produced by your HHMCs JB, BooGie, and DynoWright. Theme music by BooGie. And remember: Don't hate...roller skate! Check us out: Our next live event is SET IT OFF on March 18 at the Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas at SteelStacks in Bethlehem. FREE TICKETS Check out our live event schedule and more at our Linktree. Hip Hop Movie Club on: TikTok Facebook Instagram Threads Bluesky Substack (newsletter) Website

Juice WRLD: Into the Abyss (2021) is a glimpse into his final months. Both his prodigious talent and troubling substance dependency were on display. The sixth and final part of the HBO Max documentary series Music Box. Topics discussed: 💔 why this documentary was a flawed but a deeply poignant cautionary tale 📈 how big of a star Juice WRLD was 😢 how he was the inspirational voice who helped a generation, but tragically couldn't help himself Also check out: If you need free crisis counseling, you can text LF999 to 741741 to reach the Crisis Text Line, or go to LiveFree999.org for more resources. Credits Hip Hop Movie Club is produced by your HHMCs JB, BooGie, and DynoWright. Theme music by BooGie. And remember: Don't hate...intermediate! Check us out: Our next live event is SET IT OFF on March 18, 2026 at SteelStacks in Bethlehem PA. Get your free ticket now! Check out our live event schedule and more at our Linktree. Hip Hop Movie Club on: TikTok Facebook Instagram Threads Bluesky Substack (newsletter)…

In 2023, we reviewed the 2020 film version of the Broadway production of Hamilton. Lin-Manuel Miranda's revolutionary approach to edutainment delivered - for Gen X old heads and young folks alike! Topics discussed: 🎭 Why we wish all history classes were done like this 🤕 Why Hamilton was not without its flaws 🎤 The many hip hop references weaved into the lyrics (and why it was a perfect Gen X soundtrack) 🏆 Who our MVP was in this show 🏅 Why it met our expectations, after all these years Credits Hip Hop Movie Club is produced by your HHMCs JB, BooGie, and DynoWright. Theme music by BooGie. And remember: Don't hate...negotiate! Check us out: Our next live event is SET IT OFF on March 18, 2026 at SteelStacks in Bethlehem. Save the date! Check out our live event schedule and more at our Linktree. Hip Hop Movie Club on: TikTok Facebook Instagram Threads Bluesky Substack (newsletter) Website

Idlewild (2006) is a story about friendship, dreams, and survival —all set to an OutKast soundtrack in a glittering, dangerous Jazz Age world. But most people missed out on it! Topics discussed: 🤔 Why you should reconsider this bold film experiment 🎤 Where Idlewild fits in the hip hop canon 💔 Why it signaled the end of this legendary rap group 🤷🏻‍♂️ A contrary opinion about the film Credits Hip Hop Movie Club is produced by your HHMCs JB, BooGie, and DynoWright. Theme music by BooGie. And remember: Don't hate...ideate! Check us out: Our next live event is SET IT OFF on March 18, 2026 at SteelStacks in Bethlehem. Save the date! Check out our live event schedule and more at our Linktree. Hip Hop Movie Club on: TikTok Facebook Instagram Threads Bluesky Substack (newsletter) Website

CONTENT WARNING: SA, self-harm We weigh in on the hot Netflix documentary SEAN COMBS: THE RECKONING, executive produced by 50 Cent. Is this hip hop's #MeToo moment? Can hip hop hold its icons to the standards it holds the world around it? Listen and find out! Puffy is Poison by Maronzio Vance: https://youtu.be/2Z3bLRPOlrw?si=qUE1UT3wqeBX1IPD Credits Hip Hop Movie Club is produced by your HHMCs JB, BooGie, and DynoWright. Theme music by BooGie. And remember: Don't hate...debate! Next live event: SET IT OFF at SteelStacks, March 18, 2026. Save the date! Hip Hop Movie Club on: Facebook: https://facebook.com/hiphopmovieclub Instagram: https://instagram.com/hiphopmovieclub Threads: https://www.threads.net/@hiphopmovieclub Bluesky: https://hiphopmovieclub.bsky.social Substack: https://hiphopmovieclub.substack.com/ Website: https://hiphopmovieclub.com/

It's the holiday season, so we are unwrapping what makes the music video and the song "Christmas in Hollis" by Run-DMC so great! Topics discussed: "Back Door Santa" by Clarence Carter - the beat behind the song How "Christmas in Hollis" made it on the A Very Special Christmas album Breaking down the song and the video Video director Michael Holman's under-appreciated contributions to hip hop "Christmas in Hollis" in the movies and TV Also check out: Our episode on the Run-DMC documentary Kings from Queens. More on Christmas in Hollis at Defector, AV Club, Vice, and BET. Credits Hip Hop Movie Club is produced by your HHMCs JB, BooGie, and DynoWright. Theme music by BooGie. And remember: Don't hate...ice skate! Check us out: Save the date: March 18, 2026 for SET IT OFF at SteelStacks! Check out our live event schedule and more at our Linktree. Hip Hop Movie Club on: Facebook Instagram Threads Bluesky Substack (newsletter) Website

Devon (Nick Cannon) has raw talent, New York City swag, and a scholarship, but can this drumming prodigy make it in the prestigious Atlanta A&T Panthers Marching Band? Stick around for our review of Drumline (2002) and see just how impactful this film was. Topics discussed: 📸 A quick snapshot of this Nick Cannon tour-de-force 🎤 Where this fits in the hip hop canon 🎞️ Fun facts about this cult classic 💥 The impact this film had on both HBCUs and marching bands 😱 Fan reaction then and now Also check out: Our episode on You Got Served Credits Hip Hop Movie Club is produced by your HHMCs JB, BooGie, and DynoWright. Theme music by BooGie. And remember: Don't hate...originate! Check us out: Next live event: SET IT OFF at SteelStacks, March 18, 2026. Save the date! Check out our live event schedule and more at our Linktree. Hip Hop Movie Club on: Facebook Instagram Threads Bluesky Substack (newsletter) Website

Here is a rebroadcast of our original episode on Last Holiday, starring Queen Latifah and LL Cool J. Enjoy this feel-good story about living boldly and savoring every moment! Topics discussed: 👑 All hail the Queen, again 🙌🏾 Live your best life 💡 Know what you want 🐶 Underdog energy 1️⃣ A real one, on screen Also check out: Our episodes on 🏀 Just Wright 💵 Set It Off 🚔 In Too Deep 🦘 The film and TV career of LL Cool J Credits Hip Hop Movie Club is produced by your HHMCs JB, BooGie, and DynoWright. Theme music by BooGie. And remember: Don't hate...decorate! Live Events: SET IT OFF: March 18, 2026 at SteelStacks. Save the date! Check out our live event schedule and more at our Linktree Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Threads Bluesky Substack (newsletter) Our website We got merch! Get yours at the MeteorWright shop

Prof. Andrew "DJ ARM 18" McIntosh drops some serious knowledge about N.W.A., West Coast Hip Hop, and more before our 10th anniversary screening of "Straight Outta Compton" at the Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas at SteelStacks. Credits Hip Hop Movie Club is produced by your HHMCs JB, BooGie, and DynoWright. Theme music by BooGie. Check us out: Next live event: SET IT OFF, March 18, 2026 at SteelStacks. Save the date! Tickets will be available at artsquest.org. Check out our live event schedule and more at our Linktree. Hip Hop Movie Club on: Facebook Instagram Threads Bluesky Substack (newsletter) Website

We discuss "Straight Outta L.A.', the 2010 ESPN 30 For 30 documentary directed by Ice Cube, which explores the tight bond between the NFL's Raiders and gangster rap, especially by N.W.A. Also check out: "No Mas Presents: Dock Ellis and The LSD No-No" by James Blagden Credits Hip Hop Movie Club is produced by your HHMCs JB, BooGie, and DynoWright. Theme music by BooGie. And remember: Don't hate...on the Golden State! Check us out: Our next live event is SET IT OFF on March 18, 2026 at SteelStacks in Bethlehem PA. Save the date! Check out our live event schedule and more at our Linktree. Hip Hop Movie Club on: Facebook Instagram Threads Bluesky Substack (newsletter) Website

Can hip hop tell stories about everyday Black life — not just struggle, but community, responsibility, growth and maturity — and still stay authentic? Ice Cube's Barbershop (2002) film sets out to do this. Did it work? HHMC takes a cut at it! Topics discussed: 📸 A quick snapshot of this pivotal shift for Ice Cube 🎤 Where this fits in the hip hop canon 🎞️ Fun facts about this Chicago classic 💥 The impact this film had on both Ice Cube and Eve's careers 😱 Fan reaction then and now Credits Hip Hop Movie Club is produced by your HHMCs JB, BooGie, and DynoWright. Theme music by BooGie. And remember: Don't hate...double date! Check us out: Our next live event is STRAIGHT OUTTA COMPTON on Thursday 11/13 7pm ET at the Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas at SteelStacks in Bethlehem. Come early for a throwback set AND opening remarks by our man DJ ARM 18! Buy tickets Check out our live event schedule and more at our Linktree. Hip Hop Movie Club on: Facebook Instagram Threads Bluesky Substack (newsletter) Website

Ahead of our 10th anniversary screening of Straight Outta Compton, we examine The World's Most Dangerous Group's family tree, perhaps the most powerful one in hip hop, going from Snoop Dogg all the way to Kendrick Lamar. Topics discussed: 🌳 N.W.A.'s family tree 😱 N.W.A.'s controversies 📽️ Their biopic, Straight Outta Compton Also check out: Our episode on Straight Outta Compton and our deep dive on Ice Cube Credits Hip Hop Movie Club is produced by your HHMCs JB, BooGie, and DynoWright. Theme music by BooGie. And remember: Don't hate...checkmate! Check us out: Hang with us on November 13 at 7pm for our 10th anniversary screening of Straight Outta Compton! Come early for a throwback DJ set and opening remarks by Prof. Andrew "DJ ARM 18" McIntosh of Northampton Community College. Buy tickets Check out our live event schedule and more at our Linktree. Hip Hop Movie Club on: Facebook Instagram Threads Bluesky Substack (newsletter) Website

Does Idlewild got that swing, or ain't got that swing? Set in Prohibition-era Georgia, 1930s, Idlewild portrays the story of two childhood friends going in completely different directions. Percival—played by André 3000—is a quiet, introverted church pianist who dreams of playing bigger stages, and then there's Rooster, Big Boi's character, running the hottest speakeasy in town, the Idlewild club, dealing with gangsters and all the chaos that comes with it. It's a story about friendship, dreams, and survival —all set to an OutKast soundtrack in a glittering, dangerous Jazz Age world. Topics discussed: 📸 A quick snapshot of this bold musical experiment 🎤 Where this fits in the hip hop canon 🎞️ Fun facts about this cult classic 💥 The impact this film had on hip hop cinema 😱 Fan reaction then and now Credits Hip Hop Movie Club is produced by your HHMCs JB, BooGie, and DynoWright. Theme music by BooGie. And remember: Don't hate...ideate! Check us out: Our next live event is STRAIGHT OUTTA COMPTON, on Thursday…

We have spoken about our Mount Rushmore of rappers turned actors: Will Smith, Queen Latifah, Tupac Shakur, and Ice Cube. Who is in the next tier? Listen and find out! Credits Hip Hop Movie Club is produced by your HHMCs JB, BooGie, and DynoWright. Theme music by BooGie. And remember: Don't hate...marinate! Check us out: Our next live event is STRAIGHT OUTTA COMPTON on Thursday Nov. 13 at SteelStacks in Bethlehem. Buy tickets Check out our live event schedule and more at our Linktree. Hip Hop Movie Club on: Facebook Instagram Threads Bluesky Substack (newsletter) Website

Warren Beatty's 1998 political satire Bulworth gave us an audacious experiment: a white politician who ditches his teleprompter for freestyle flows and brutal honesty about America's political machine. Topics discussed: 📸 A quick snapshot of this political satire 🎤 Where this fits in the hip hop canon 🎞️ Fun facts about this cult classic 💥 The impact this film had on politics 😱 Fan reaction then and now Also check out: Credits Hip Hop Movie Club is produced by your HHMCs JB, BooGie, and DynoWright. Theme music by BooGie. And remember: Don't hate...pomegranate? Check us out: Our next live event is STRAIGHT OUTTA COMPTON on Thursday November 13 at SteelStacks in Bethlehem PA. Buy tickets Check out our live event schedule and more at our Linktree. Hip Hop Movie Club on: Facebook Instagram Threads Bluesky Substack (newsletter) Website

A documentary film crew ventures into the Amazon rainforest and gets hoodwinked into helping a mysterious snake hunter. A deadly encounter with The Predator ensues, with a Death Certificate waiting for AmeriKKKa's Most Wanted and Jenny from the Block. Topics discussed: 📸 A quick snapshot of this polarizing movie 🎤 Where this fits in the hip hop canon 🎞️ Fun facts about this creature feature 💥 The impact this film had on the trope of Black people dying in horror films 😂 Fan reaction then and now Also check out: A new Anaconda film is coming out this year! Anaconda 2: The Wrath of Conda Credits Hip Hop Movie Club is produced by your HHMCs JB, BooGie, and DynoWright. Theme music by BooGie. And remember: Don't hate...interrogate! Check us out: Our next live event is TALES FROM THE HOOD, October 4 at SteelStacks with the First Saturday Horror Series/How Could You?! Podcast. Tickets at steelstacks.org. Buy tickets Check out our live event schedule and more at our Linktree. Hip Hop Movie Club on: Facebook Instagram…

Don't be scuuuurrrred, the Halloween season is near! We dove into the 1995 horror anthology movie Tales from the Hood. Tales from the Hood is a horror anthology about three young men who visit a mysterious funeral home, where the eccentric mortician tells them four supernatural stories that blend scares with social commentary on issues like police brutality, racism, and domestic violence. Think "The Twilight Zone" meets urban horror, with each tale exploring how supernatural justice comes for those who commit very human evils. Topics discussed: A quick snapshot of this cult classic Where this fits in the hip hop canon Fun facts about this fright fest The impact this film had on Black storytelling Fan reaction then and now Also check out: We are screening Tales from the Hood in celebration of its 30th anniversary, in conjunction with the First Saturday Horror Series and the How Could You?! podcast at SteelStacks in Bethlehem on October 4th. Tap in and come through! Get tickets. Director Rusty Cundieff also…

If you're a big hip hop fan, you might be considering watching Ice Cube's new disaster flick, War of the Worlds. We watched it so you don't have to. Topics discussed: Quick snapshot of this disastrous disaster film Where this fits in the hip hop canon (it doesn't really) Fun facts about this tedious movie The impact this film might have Hilarious roasting by fans Also check out: National Geographic's series on UFOs is really good Credits Hip Hop Movie Club is produced by your HHMCs JB, BooGie, and DynoWright. Theme music by BooGie. And remember: Don't hate...postulate! Check us out: Our next live event is TALES FROM THE HOOD on Saturday October 4th with the First Saturday Horror Series and the How Could You?! podcast at SteelStacks. Buy tickets! Check out our live event schedule and more at our Linktree. Hip Hop Movie Club on: Facebook Instagram Threads Bluesky Substack (newsletter) Website

Superstar comedian Katt Williams made his film debut in the third installment of the Friday series, 2002's Friday After Next. "Money Mike" stole scenes like Ghetto Santa Claus stole Craig and Day-Day's Christmas presents! Topics discussed: 🎄 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 in 2026 🕺🏻 The movie helped launch the career of Katt Williams! Also check out: Our episodes on Friday and Next Friday Credits Hip Hop Movie Club is produced by your HHMCs JB, BooGie, and DynoWright. Theme music by BooGie. And remember: Don't hate...meditate! Check us out: Join us on Saturday, October 4th at the Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas at SteelStacks in Bethlehem, PA as the Hip Hop Movie Club teams up with the First Saturday Horror Series and hosts of the How Could You?! Podcast for a special screening of…

Today we answer this question about the 1993 action crime thriller Judgment Night: why was the soundtrack so much more important than the film itself? Credits Hip Hop Movie Club is produced by your HHMCs JB, BooGie, and DynoWright. Theme music by BooGie. And remember: Don't hate...ventilate! Check us out: Join us on Saturday, October 4th at the Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas at SteelStacks in Bethlehem, PA as the Hip Hop Movie Club teams up with the First Saturday Horror Series and hosts of the How Could You?! Podcast for a special screening of "Tales from the Hood." You will not want to miss this spooktacular event. Buy tickets Check out our live event schedule and more at our Linktree. Hip Hop Movie Club on: Facebook Instagram Threads Bluesky Substack (newsletter) Website

In honor of back to school season being upon us, here is an encore presentation of our original episode on How High starring Redman and Method Man. Will the Ivy League academic career of Silas and Jamal be lit? Or will the experience all go up in smoke? How High on IMDb Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Girls Gone Wild (Wikipedia) FUBU How High soundtrack (Spotify) "Together Again" by Janet Jackson (YouTube) Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation 1814 (Grammy.com) How High 2 (IMDB) "I'll Bee Dat!" by Redman (YouTube) Method and Red (IMDB) Credits Hip Hop Movie Club is produced by your HHMCs JB, BooGie, and DynoWright. Theme music by BooGie. And remember: Don't hate...reciprocate! Check us out: Our next live event is TALES FROM THE HOOD (30th Anniversary screening) with the First Saturday Horror film series at SteelStacks! Tap in and come through Saturday, October 4 at 9:45 pm at SteelStacks in Bethlehem PA. Buy tickets Check out our live event schedule and more at our Linktree. Hip Hop Movie Club on: Facebook Instagram…

In honor of our 30th anniversary screening this Friday August 15th of FRIDAY, here is an encore presentation of our original episode on the film and television career of Ice Cube. Get tickets and join us at SteelStacks! Topics discussed: 🎞️ 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. Also check out: Our original episodes on Are We There Yet?, Boyz n the Hood, Friday and Next Friday. And remember: Don't hate...motivate! Credits Hip Hop Movie Club is produced by your HHMCs JB, BooGie, and DynoWright. Theme music by BooGie. Check out our live event schedule and more at our Linktree. Hip Hop Movie Club on: Facebook Instagram Threads Bluesky Substack (newsletter) Website

Welcome to an encore presentation of our original episode on Friday, the 1995 classic starring Ice Cube and Chris Tucker. If you're in the Bethlehem PA area on Friday August 15, you can catch our 30th Anniversary screening of Friday at SteelStacks. Get tickets now and see it on the big screen! Doors at 7:30 with throwback set by the one and only DJ ARM 18! Topics discussed: So many funny bits, set against the backdrop of serious South Central L.A. The chemistry between Ice Cube and Chris Tucker The comedic genius of John Witherspoon So many quotable lines that have endured for decades An amazing gallery of characters, played by terrific actors Also check out: Our episodes on Next Friday and Friday After Next Credits Hip Hop Movie Club is produced by your HHMCs JB, BooGie, and DynoWright. Theme music by BooGie. And remember: Don't hate...collaborate! Check us out: A Friday screening...on a Friday! August 15 at 8pm at SteelStacks. Part of the Hip Hop Movie Club Film Series! Buy tickets Check out our live event…