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! Topics discussed: 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 impac ..read more

May 4, 2024 is the 40th anniversary of the theatrical release of Breakin' - the cult classic breakdance film! Here is an encore presentation of our original episode from 2022. Also check out: Rock the Bells: Oral History of Breakin' Credits Hip Hop Movie Club is produced by your HHMCs JB, BooGie, and DynoWright. Theme music by BooGie. Follow @hiphopmovieclub on Instagram! Mentioned in this episode: HHMC Rewind: Breakin' Originally released May 11, 2022 ..read more

Today on Hip Hop Movie Club: Set It Off, the 1996 heist movie starring Queen Latifah, Vivica A. Fox, Jada Pinkett, and Kimberly Elise that was groundbreaking – in more ways than one! Topics discussed: This is Queen Latifah's first lead role, and one of the best performances of a rapper turned actor ? This film is also an ode to Black women friendship and sisterhood, with 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 ..read more

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 ..read more

Our live recording after the Krush Groove screening at SteelStacks in Bethlehem PA. Five facts plus trivia questions about the 1985 classic starring Run-DMC, Blair Underwood and a cast of thousands. Topics discussed: ? The Brothers Simmons: Russell and Joseph a.k.a. "Run" ?️ The real life inspiration for the Krush Groove story: Def Jam Recordings ? Director Michael Schultz and his long career ? Rising hip hop stars in the film ? The Krush Groove soundtrack: full of great hip hop music Also check out: Our original episode on Krush Groove Our original episode on Disorderlies Save the date: Augus ..read more

Today on Hip Hop Movie Club: Kings from Queens: The Run-DMC Story. A new 3-part documentary series on Peacock chronicling the rise and dominance of the Hip Hop powerhouse that we know and love as Run-DMC. We see the origin story, the apex, the struggles, and the undeniable legacy left by this dynamic trio.   Topics discussed: This documentary shows why Run-DMC is most 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 bein ..read more

Ahead of our Krush Groove screening/live talkback at SteelStacks in Bethlehem PA on March 27, here is our original episode on the 1985 classic! Free tickets are still available if you go to steelstacks.org. (And join us on April 16 at Northampton Community College, Our original show notes: Your HHMCs review the 1985 film Krush Groove, starring Sheila E., Blair Underwood, Run-D.M.C., 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 Manage ..read more

Our live recording after the Juice screening at SteelStacks in Bethlehem PA. Five facts plus trivia questions about the 1992 classic starring Tupac Shakur and Omar Epps. Topics discussed: ?️ Tupac's filmography ? Director Ernest Dickerson's work with Spike Lee ? Cameos of rising hip hop stars in the film ? The Juice soundtrack: full of great hip hop music ? The original ending that was filmed but not used Also check out: Ernest Dickerson discusses the original ending. Credits Many thanks to DJ ARM 18 and ArtsQuest for helping us put this screening and live talkback together! Check out 50 Years ..read more

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 Topics discussed: 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 ..read more

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: 'Spider-Man: Into The Spider-V ..read more