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

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.  Topics discussed: 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 t ..read more

If you're of a certain age (a.k.a. GROWN), then Rick Famuyiwa's 2015 film Dope is definitely for you. And even if you're on the younger tip, this is a great homage to what we consider the Golden Age of Hip Hop music and culture. Topics discussed: This movie's wild, not-for-the-faint-of-heart 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  Also check out: Our episode on Brown Sugar Credits Hip Hop Movie Cl ..read more

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