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) Our screening of Boyz n the Hood in 4K is tonight, November 13! Join us at SteelStacks in Bethlehem and hear from a panel of professors and filmmakers in the Lehigh Valley. Tickets still available! Don't hate...educate! CreditsHip Hop...

We are joined by Mickey Hess, professor and author of several Hip Hop-related books to talk about the Hip Hop artists that have performed at Rider over the years. Hess himself has brought many of them to campus, including legends like Masta Ace and Rah Digga. More from Mickey Hess On November 13, we will be screening Boyz n the Hood in 4K at the Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas at SteelStacks, followed by a panel discussion featuring Ali Y. Akarcesme (Kutztown University), Vernard James (Black...

Get your tickets for our Boyz n the Hood screening (in 4K!) and panel discussion on November 13th at SteelStacks.org. CreditsHip Hop Movie Club is produced by your HHMCs JB, BooGie, and DynoWright. Theme music by BooGie. More about Hip Hop Movie ClubCheck out our live event schedule and more Hip Hop Movie Club on: Facebook Instagram Threads Website We got merch! Get yours at the MeteorWright shop! Shout out to you listeners. Thanks for tuning in.  Mentioned in this episode: Boyz n the Hood...

A fun and inspirational LEGO® movie about the creativity and career of Pharrell Williams! Topics discussed:🧱 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. Also check out: Leaving the Theater with Ronald Young Jr. (a former guest on the show) And remember: Don't hate...be great! CreditsHip Hop...

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...

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. 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...

In honor of LL Cool J's new album The FORCE, we profiled The GOAT's film and television career. Topics discussed:🎞️ 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. Also check out: Our episode on In Too Deep (1999), starring LL Cool J and Omar Epps. And remember: Don't...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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. GET YOUR TICKETS AT THE STEELSTACKS SITE!

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...

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...

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 [email protected]! Also check out: Join us on Friday, August 16th for our next live event: House Party screening and live talkback at SteelStacks, Bethlehem PA! Buy your tickets now! CreditsHip Hop Movie Club is produced by your HHMCs JB, BooGie, and DynoWright. Theme music by...

How do we define what a Hip Hop movie is? Listen now and find out! Topics discussed:The four major elements of Hip Hop and where you should start watchingThe spectrum of Hip Hop movies, from the obvious ones at the high end to the low endMust-watch films and under-the-radar ones to check outSocial commentary, time capsules, and biopics, galore!What did we miss? Sound off in our inbox! Also check out: Join us on Friday, August 16th for our next live event: House Party screening and live...

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. Topics discussed: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...

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. Topics discussed:🧊 There is no Chris Tucker, but Ice Cube proves that he can carry the film as the main star. 😂 The late John Witherspoon...

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! Topics discussed: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...

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. Topics discussed: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...

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? Topics discussed: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...

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...

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...