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
Should you add Last Holiday to your holiday movie list? (Yes!) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:16
Last Holiday follows Georgia Byrd, played by Queen Latifah, a shy, hardworking department store clerk who discovers she has a terminal illness and decides to spend her remaining days living life to the fullest. Trading h…
The Hip Hop Nutcracker (encore presentation) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:36
Happy holidays to all! Here is an rebroadcast of our 2022 episode on The Hip Hop Nutcracker. As we've said previously, rest in power to Stephen "tWitch" Boss. If you or someone you know has a mental illness, is strugglin…
Dashing Through the Snow (encore presentation) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:36
It's the Holiday Season (again), so hippity hop and hoppity hip, and don't forget to wear your best drip! Yo Yo Yo! Merry Christmas! We have a special holiday treat for the HHMC listeners. Is Dashing Through the Snow Lud…
Our biggest year yet at Hip Hop Movie Club! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:03
New to Hip Hop Movie Club? This video will get you caught up on our biggest year yet!CreditsHip Hop Movie Club is produced by your HHMCs JB, BooGie, and DynoWright. Theme music by BooGie. And remember: Don't hate...appre…
Where does "Friday After Next" rank in the Friday movie trilogy? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:21
"Friday After Next" takes us to Christmas time in South Central LA with Craig (Ice Cube) and Day-Day (Mike Epps), two cousins who just can't catch a break. Their holiday season kicks off with a bang when a ghetto Santa C…
Boyz N the Hood: the sociological and cultural impacts of a classic [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:51
We hosted a panel discussion after our screening of Boyz N the Hood at SteelStacks, featuring Vernard James, Andrew McIntosh, and Ali Akarcesme. (Nandini Sikand was unavailable at the last minute.)On February 5, we will…
The Surprising History of Hip Hop at Rider University [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:56
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, includin…
Boyz n the Hood (rebroadcast) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:52
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.…