Hip Hop Movie Club
Hip Hop Movie Club
Hip Hop Movie Club

Hip Hop Movie Club

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Upcoming Hip Hop Movie Club events:

March 18, 2026 - SET IT OFF (1996, Queen Latifah, Vivica A. Fox, Jada Pinkett Smith) at the Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas, SteelStacks, Bethlehem PA. Free admission! (Thank you, ArtsQuest!)

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De La Soul Is Not Dead: Innovation, Influence, and Integrity
28 January 2026

De La Soul Is Not Dead: Innovation, Influence, and Integrity

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...
Juice WRLD: Into the Abyss – A Flawed, Heartbreaking Cautionary Tale
21 January 2026

Juice WRLD: Into the Abyss – A Flawed, Heartbreaking Cautionary Tale

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...
Hamilton: The Power of Teaching History through Hip Hop
14 January 2026

Hamilton: The Power of Teaching History through Hip Hop

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...
Stop sleeping on the OutKast film Idlewild!
07 January 2026

Stop sleeping on the OutKast film Idlewild!

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 CreditsHip...
Is this hip hop's #MeToo moment? Sean Combs: The Reckoning
02 January 2026

Is this hip hop's #MeToo moment? Sean Combs: The Reckoning

CONTENT WARNING: SA, self-harmWe 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,...
The Greatness of Run-DMC's Christmas in Hollis
21 December 2025

The Greatness of Run-DMC's Christmas in Hollis

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 songHow "Christmas in Hollis" made it on the A Very Special Christmas albumBreaking down the song and the videoVideo director Michael Holman's under-appreciated contributions to hip hop"Christmas...
Was Drumline way more hip hop than we thought?
12 December 2025

Was Drumline way more hip hop than we thought?

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...
Two Hip Hop Legends Walk Into a Rom-Com: A Deep Dive Into Last Holiday
05 December 2025

Two Hip Hop Legends Walk Into a Rom-Com: A Deep Dive Into Last Holiday

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 energy1️⃣ A real one, on screenAlso check out: Our episodes on🏀 Just Wright 💵 Set It Off 🚔 In Too Deep🦘 The film and...
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly Legacy of N.W.A
22 November 2025

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly Legacy of N.W.A

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. CreditsHip 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....
The Greatest Link Between Hip Hop and Sports: Straight Outta L.A.
14 November 2025

The Greatest Link Between Hip Hop and Sports: Straight Outta L.A.

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 BlagdenCreditsHip Hop Movie Club is produced by your HHMCs JB, BooGie, and DynoWright. Theme music by BooGie. And remember: Don't hate...on...