Hip Hop Movie Club

Hip Hop Movie Club

Author: Hip Hop Movie Club Language: English Episodes: 100
The Hip Hop Movie Club podcast is a lively conversation at the intersection of cinema and culture, hosted by three friends with deep roots in the scene. You’ll hear from JB, who brings a passion for 80s and 90s nostalgia; BooGie, a veteran DJ and graffiti artist; and DynoWright, a filmmaker and multimedia designer. Their discussions go beyond simple reviews, weaving together commentary on filmmaking, television, and the musical beats that define eras. This isn't just about what happens on screen-it's about the style, the soundtrack, and the societal echoes found in the movies they love. The podcast often ties into their real-world events, like their upcoming free screening of *Set It Off* in Bethlehem, PA, but the core of the show is the trio's authentic, knowledgeable banter. Each episode feels like pulling up a chair with friends who can dissect a film's direction one minute and the genius of its hip hop soundtrack the next. For anyone who views movies as more than just entertainment and hears the rhythm in the dialogue and editing, this podcast offers a fresh, informed perspective. It’s a natural blend of analysis and appreciation, celebrating how hip hop aesthetics and storytelling resonate through visual media.
Episodes
Did hip hop crash the step show? (Stomp the Yard review) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:01
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 soun…
Test your Do the Right Thing knowledge! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:14
Quizmaster JB puts BooGie and DynoWright to the test with 20 questions about this Spike Lee classic.Play along with our Do the Right Thing trivia episode! How many questions did you get right? Tell us at hiphopmovieclub@…
Chicago Teens. Raw Poetry. No Filter. — Louder Than a Bomb Reviewed [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:07
Four Chicago-area high school poetry teams battle to qualify and show out at the world's largest slam poetry competition, Louder Than A Bomb. Topics discussed:📝 A story of youth striving 🎤 "The most hip hop thing you cou…
Set It Off: 30 Years Later, Nothing Has Changed [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:01
Special episode: Lehigh Valley rapper and nonprofit founder Maverick Makaveli sounds off on Set It Off, plus a live performance of her track "R.B.G.", all before our 30th anniversary screening of the 1996 heist classic a…
Set It Off could be made today (and that's a problem) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:45
Here's a throwback AND remix of our previous episode on Set It Off, ahead of our 30th anniversary screening at SteelStacks in Bethlehem PA. Get free tix! Topics discussed:👑 Queen Latifah rules👩🏾 The Sisterhood of Cleo, S…
Look Mom I Can Fly is marketing [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:07
Take a ride with us on Travis Scott: Look Mom I Can Fly, the documentary-style film on Netflix that led up to the release of his critically acclaimed Astroworld album.Topics discussed:😍 We break down his relationship wit…
Why Rappin' hoodwinked us [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:10
We move within the Breakin' / Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo Cinematic Universe to Pittsburgh with a whole new cast of characters in this 1985 installment. The cheese factor is set to high in this early hip hop musical.To…