Hip Hop Movie Club

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Upcoming Hip Hop Movie Club events: 🎞️ Fall 2026 Hip Hop Movie Club Film Series at ArtsQuest: September 16: Dope October 14: Bones (starring Snoop Dogg) November 5: Beastie Boys: Awesome! I... Shot That! All shows at 7:30 pm with throwback DJ set prior to the show 🎬 Screenings are at the Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas, SteelStacks, Bethlehem PA. Admission is FREE thanks to ArtsQuest! 🎟️ GET TICKETS: https://www.artsquest.org/performing-arts/cinema/hip-hop-movie-club/ More events to be announced! 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...

Episodes(40 episodes)

Re-broadcast: Is Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse a hip-hop movie?

Rebroadcast (Originally aired 2/21/24)Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse is an animated superhero film featuring Miles Morales as he becomes the new Spider-Man and joins forces with other Spider-People from various parallel universes to save his universe from the madman Kingpin.Topics discussed:Into the Spider-Verse is a feast for the eyes with some sweet animation.The movie features multiple elements of hip-hop.Miles Morales is 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.Also check out:...

Published: Oct 23, 2026Duration: 32m 45s

Rolling Loud into October

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 TicketsCatch the Rolling Loud Trailer8 Mile is back on Netflix for nowPreach, Pray, Love trailerCredits🎬 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...

Published: Oct 9, 2026Duration: 4m 56s

Encore Broadcast - Press Play: Teen Titans Go! X De La Soul!

Originally broadcast on 10/16/24De 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 Lat...

Published: Oct 5, 2026Duration: 18m 11s

Why Dope is more than a 90s hip hop throwback

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 ticketsTopics discussed:🎞️ Great needle drops🧑🏿‍🦱 Malcolm as a multi-layered character🎵 An education in 90s Hip HopCredits🎬 Hip...

Published: Sep 5, 2026Duration: 8m 1s

House Party 2 is better than you remember

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 throughoutAlso check out:➡️ Our live Q&A with the brothers of Full Force, the deans of discipline in House Party 2Credits🎬 Hip H...

Published: Aug 28, 2026Duration: 15m 23s

BONUS: Our full Entergalactic discussion

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 NetflixCredits🎬 Hip Hop Movie Club is produced by your HHMCs JB, BooGie, and DynoWright. Theme music by BooGie.And remember:🤔 Don't hate...gesticulate!Our...

Published: Aug 23, 2026Duration: 18m 37s

Did Entergalactic do Meadow dirty?

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 vibeCredits🎬 Hip Hop Movie Club is produced by your HHMCs JB, BooGie, and DynoWright. Theme music by BooGie.And remember:🤔 Don't hate...ge...

Published: Aug 19, 2026Duration: 5m 24s

Transformers: Rise of the Beasts is secretly a ’90s hip hop movie

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 BeastsCreditsHip Hop Movie Clu...

Published: Aug 12, 2026Duration: 5m 29s

Why You Got Served still hits hard: The soundtrack that defined an era

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 filmAlso check out:Our original, full-length episode on You Got Served!CreditsHip Hop Movie Club is produced by your HHMCs JB...

Published: Aug 5, 2026Duration: 8m 15s

The serious side of In the Heights

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 StoryAlso check out:Listen to our full original 2024 episode on In the Heights!CreditsHip Hop Movie Club is produced by your HHMCs JB, BooGie, and DynoWright. Theme music by BooGie.<...

Published: Jul 29, 2026Duration: 6m 15s

The Oscar-winning pimp movie that got slept on (Hustle & Flow Recap)

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.)</p...

Published: Jul 22, 2026Duration: 4m 51s

Is A Hip Hop Story funny...or just letting Russell Simmons off the hook?

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 IceCreditsHip 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...

Published: Jul 15, 2026Duration: 7m 46s

Kneecap Is Everything The Great Hip Hop Hoax Wasn't

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 HoaxAlso check out:Our episode on The Great Hip Hop HoaxKneecap on Bullseye with Jesse ThornCreditsHip Hop Movie Club is produced by your HHMCs JB, BooGie, and DynoWright. Theme music by BooGie.And remember:Don't hate...e...

Published: Jul 8, 2026Duration: 8m 32s

Kendrick's Hidden Short Film: Compton Is the Real Main Character

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 energyAlso check out:"Never Catch Me" by Flying Lotus feat. Kendrick LamarPass 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 Pe...

Published: Jul 2, 2026Duration: 5m 45s

Did hip hop crash the step show? (Stomp the Yard review)

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 YardCreditsHip 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...

Published: Jun 6, 2026Duration: 8m 1s

Test your Do the Right Thing knowledge!

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.comCreditsHip 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!<...

Published: May 30, 2026Duration: 15m 14s

Without spoken word, there'd be no rap: special performance by Baby the Poet of Tribes & Vibes

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: InstagramTribes & Vibes: Instagram | FacebookCreditsHip 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...

Published: May 6, 2026Duration: 11m 3s

Chicago Teens. Raw Poetry. No Filter. — Louder Than a Bomb Reviewed

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 childrenAlso check out:Film websiteThe competition, now called Rooted and Radical Youth FestivalCreditsHip Hop Movie Club is produced by your HHMCs JB, BooGie, and DynoWright. Theme music by BooGie.And remember:Don't hat...

Published: Apr 18, 2026Duration: 6m 7s

Two Scottish Rappers Faked American Accents to Con Sony — The Great Hip Hop Hoax Reviewed

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 liesAlso check out:"Sirens" by Dizzee RascalCreditsHip 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 +...

Published: Apr 12, 2026Duration: 6m 7s

We Watched the FIRST EVER Yo! MTV Raps (1988) — Rakim, Will Smith, LL Cool J & More

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)CreditsHip Hop Movie Club is produced by your HHMCs JB...

Published: Apr 4, 2026Duration: 5m 46s