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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:
🎞️ 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, filmmaker and multimedia designer.

🛒 Buy some merch: https://meteorwright.one/shop

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Episodes

BONUS: Our full Entergalactic discussion

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...

Did Entergalactic do Meadow dirty?

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...

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

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...

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

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...

The serious side of In the Heights

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...

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

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...

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

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...

Kneecap Is Everything The Great Hip Hop Hoax Wasn't

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....

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

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...

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

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...