Hip Hop Movie Club

Hip Hop Movie Club

Author: Hip Hop Movie Club Language: English Episodes: 163
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
What was the origin story of the Wu-Tang Clan? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:10
In honor of the upcoming Final Tour by the Wu-Tang Clan, we are discussing their origin story as seen in episode 1 of the 2019 documentary series Wu-Tang Clan: Of Mics and Men. Robert Diggs (RZA) and the other members of…
Memorable Diss Tracks and Rap Battles [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:46
If you watched Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl Halftime Show performance, you saw a diss track in action. We answer the question: What are some of the most memorable diss tracks and rap battles on film?Topics discussed:"Sout…
HHMC Rewind: Belly [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:51
In honor of DynoWright's birthday this week and coming off seeing Nas: Time Is Illmatic on the big screen at the Colonial Theatre in Phoenixville, PA last week, here is a rebroadcast of our original episode on Belly. The…
What was the impact of Nas' debut album Illmatic? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:00
In the documentary Nas: Time Is Illmatic, rapper Nas charts the journey leading up to the recording of his debut album, Illmatic, discussing the influence of his parents and his youth spent in the Queensbridge housing pr…
Is Transformers: Rise of the Beasts a hip hop film? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:16
(Here is a lost episode from the back of the vault. Enjoy!)Can the 2023 installment of the Transformers film franchise transform Gen Z into '90s hip-hop fans?Set in 1994, the film follows ex-military tech guru Noah Diaz…
Rebroadcast: Breakin' [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:03
In honor of our screening of Breakin' at the Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas at SteelStacks tonight is an encore presentation of our original episode on this 1984 classic. Also featured tonight: B-boy demo by BRKN Steel and…
How impactful was You Got Served? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:18
You Got Served follows two best friends, Elgin and David, who lead a hip-hop dance crew in LA. They’re passionate about dance and need to raise money to reimburse family and underground associates - and so they enter a h…
Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo (rebroadcast) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:48
Hey listener: we're going old school! Here is a rebroadcast of our original episode on Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo in honor of our upcoming screening of Breakin' on February 5, 2025 at SteelStacks in Bethlehem. Come jo…
Is Bodied an underrated film? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:25
A lost episode from the Hip Hop Movie Club archives!Grad student Adam is writing a thesis on the n-word. In an attempt to do good research, he goes to rap battles to observe. Soon he's no longer an observer, but a newcom…