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Today on the show, our interview with the legendary Craig G of the Juice Crew, who had a pivotal role in the making of the Eminem film 8 Mile.
We welcomed him to the Hip Hop Movie Club show for a conversation on 8 Mile, his own experiences rapping and battling other MC's, and more. We showed this exclusive video interview of the legendary Craig G of the Juice Crew after our screening of 8 Mile at SteelStacks.
He has a new single out "The Okey Doke" now on all streaming platforms, and a new album dropping November 1st called "The World Is Cooked". Check all of that out at his Spotify page.
Also check out:Our original episode on 8 Mile
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Will B-Rabbit take his one shot - his one opportunity - to seize everything he ever wanted in one moment?
You can see for yourself on the big screen at the Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas at SteelStacks in Bethlehem this Thursday Sept 19 at 7:30pm.
But wait, there's more: we will have a throwback DJ set from DJ ARM 18, a special performance from the Lehigh Valley's own Mac Vill and Maxamilly, and an exclusive video interview with Craig G of the legendary Juice Crew, who wrote the rhymes for and coached the rappers on-set who battled Eminem!
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Many thanks to ArtsQuest for hosting our Hip Hop Movie Club film series!
Enjoy this encore presentation of our original episode on 8 Mile.
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Kid is now in college, backed by a scholarship provided by his community, which has rallied around him following the untimely death of Pops. But that scholarship and his status as a student is in jeopardy, can he and Play save the day with a Pajama Jammie Jam?!
Topics discussed:
2️⃣ This sequel doesn't reach the bar set by the original, but it did give us the Pajama Jammie Jam.
🪦 The absence of John Witherspoon and the late Robin Harris (other than for flashbacks) leave a huge void in this film.
🎤 Queen Latifah brings a conscious element and shows off her rapping chops as Zora.
🕺🏻 Kid N Play's dancing and rapping are on display yet again, but we were left wanting more.
💿 The movie's soundtrack features some great old school classics, many of which aren't on the soundtrack album.
Also check out:Our original episode on House Party
Our next live event is Thursday September 19th at SteelStacks in Bethlehem: 8 Mile!
Join us for:
🎵 throwback set by DJ ARM 18
🎤 special performance by Mac Vill
▶️ exclusive video interview with Craig G
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CreditsHip Hop Movie Club is produced by your HHMCs JB, BooGie, and DynoWright. Theme music by BooGie. Follow @hiphopmovieclub on Instagram!
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Both are important Hip Hop films, but is one more relevant to today's times than the other? The HHMCs discuss!
Our original episode on Do the Right Thing
Our original episode on Boyz N the Hood
How much are the homes in the Boyz N the Hood 'hood today? (TikTok)
Come watch 8 Mile with us! Get tickets for our next screening at SteelStacks in Bethlehem PA, on Sept. 19.
Don't hate...educate!
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Bowlegged Lou, B-Fine and Paul Anthony, the brothers of the legendary Full Force crew, joined us for a screening of House Party and live talkback at SteelStacks!
Watch for stories about how they got involved in the filming, how they made their performances even more memorable, and their outsized impact on the music industry!
We thank Bowlegged Lou, B-Fine and Paul Anthony for gracing us with their presence, DJ ARM 18 for his dope throwback set to kick us off, LOUD Radio PA for their sponsorship, and Anthony DeSanctis and his team from ArtsQuest for all their collaboration on our new Hip Hop Movie Club Film Series!
Next screening: 8 Mile on Thursday, September 19. Tickets available now!
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Last call to join us on Friday August 16 at 7:30 for the first film in the Hip Hop Movie Club film series at SteelStacks - HOUSE PARTY!
We are mad hyped to have FULL FORCE's B-Fine, Bowlegged Lou, and Paul Anthony, the famous bullies from House Party in the house for a special appearance and live Q&A after the screening!
Be sure to get there for a throwback DJ set by our man DJ ARM 18 at 7:30 with screening to follow at 8.
GET YOUR TICKETS AT THE STEELSTACKS SITE!
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We are mad hyped for our House Party screening event on August 16th, featuring a special appearance by the Full Force brothers B-Fine, Paul Anthony and Bowlegged Lou. Tickets are still available! We also talk about Full Force's impact on the music industry, the spread of hip hop culture – including b-boy events by our brother Jey Prime this weekend and breakdancing finally included in the Olympics.
Get tickets for House Party screening and live talkback with Full Force
Prime Time Breaks VI competition info
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Your HHMCs review the classic film "House Party" from 1990 with hip hop duo Kid 'N' Play, Martin Lawrence, Tisha Campbell, Full Force, Robin Harris, John Witherspoon and more!
House Party on IMDb
Where to Watch: Amazon Prime ($)
"Martin" starring Martin Lawrence and Tisha Campbell, 1992-1997
The classic dance battle scene (on YouTube)
Dick Gregory drink commercial (on YouTube)
George Clinton
The running gag of the infomercial featured the Delfonics, of whom co-founder and lead singer William Hart recently passed away
The 2022 reboot of "House Party" with Jacob Lattimore originally scheduled for release on July 28 has been removed from the HBO Max schedule. (h/t Screen Rant) was finally released in 2023.
CreditsHip Hop Movie Club is produced by your HHMC's: Boogie, JB and DynoWright! Theme music by Boogie.
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Shout out to you listeners. Thanks for tuning in.
Remember: don't hate, participate!
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House Party screening on August 16 with special appearance by Full Force
Join us at Hip-Hop Movie Club's next Live Event: A screening of the original House Party movie starring Kid N Play, and we'll have a special appearance by the Full Force crew, in-person for a live Q&A. Friday night August 16th at 7:30PM at the Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas at SteelStacks in Bethlehem, PA! Come for a throwback DJ Set, Full Force, the movie and some prize giveaways. Get your tickets now at Steelstacks.org
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Most Hip Hop movies, we're 'bout it 'bout it. But a few...get the gas face. Listen on to hear which three movies we think are the worst. And we know you got opinions, so tell us what you think – write us at [email protected]!
Also check out:Join us on Friday, August 16th for our next live event: House Party screening and live talkback at SteelStacks, Bethlehem PA! Buy your tickets now!
CreditsHip Hop Movie Club is produced by your HHMCs JB, BooGie, and DynoWright. Theme music by BooGie. Follow @hiphopmovieclub on Instagram!
And remember:Don't hate...marinate!
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How do we define what a Hip Hop movie is? Listen now and find out!
Topics discussed:The four major elements of Hip Hop and where you should start watchingThe spectrum of Hip Hop movies, from the obvious ones at the high end to the low endMust-watch films and under-the-radar ones to check outSocial commentary, time capsules, and biopics, galore!What did we miss? Sound off in our inbox!
Also check out:Join us on Friday, August 16th for our next live event: House Party screening and live talkback at SteelStacks, Bethlehem PA! Buy your tickets now.
CreditsHip Hop Movie Club is produced by your HHMCs JB, BooGie, and DynoWright. Theme music by BooGie. Follow @hiphopmovieclub on Instagram!
And remember:Don't hate...calibrate!
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The film adaptation of In The Heights from Lin-Manuel Miranda is a joyous spectacle of singing, dancing, and asserting your dignity in small ways.
Topics discussed:There are multiple elements of hip-hop culture present in the film - and the rapping is on point. Several Latin cultures are represented, showing the diversity of Washington Heights. The vocal talent is top notch and the dancing and choreography sizzle. The film weaves in serious elements that give the light and bright storytelling some drama and weight. There are multiple story lines, all tied towards a common theme of realizing dreams.
Also check out:Our episode on Hamilton
CreditsHip Hop Movie Club is produced by your HHMCs JB, BooGie, and DynoWright. Theme music by BooGie. Follow @hiphopmovieclub on Instagram!
And remember:Don't hate...radiate!
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8 Mile Promo at SteelStacks
The next installment of our Hip Hop Movie Club film series at SteelStacks in Bethlehem is 8 Mile!Come out to the Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas on Thursday, September 19th at 6:45pm, for a throwback DJ set by ARM 18, a special live performance by Allentown's own Mac Vill, 8 Mile on the big screen, and an exclusive video interview with Craig G of the legendary Juice Crew. Tickets at SteelStacks.org.
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In Next Friday, Debo, the terrifying bully, escaped prison and is out for revenge on Craig. To escape, Craig seeks refuge in the suburbs with his uncle Elroy and cousin Day-Day. However, the 'burbs' are no field day for Craig and Day-Day, as the 'Joker' brothers prove to be worthy foes. In this one, there's slightly less weed, but just as much adventure.
Topics discussed:🧊 There is no Chris Tucker, but Ice Cube proves that he can carry the film as the main star. 😂 The late John Witherspoon shows off his signature ridiculous humor! 🃏 Jacob Vargas as Big Joker is a hoot. 🚲 We wanted more Debo, but at least he drives the plot line. 💿 The soundtrack features some prominent hip-hop artists, and is punctuated by the memorable "You Can Do It" by Ice Cube, Mack 10 and Ms. Toi.
Also check out:Murk Avenue's "I Found Ice Cube's Good Day"
CreditsHip Hop Movie Club is produced by your HHMCs JB, BooGie, and DynoWright. Theme music by BooGie. Follow @hiphopmovieclub on Instagram!
And remember:Don't hate...contemplate!
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With Bad Boys: Ride or Die in theaters now, we went back to watch the original Bad Boys film from 1995. The Bad Boys franchise is now a billion dollar one, but it was fun to go back to before Will Smith became blockbuster box office and Michael Bay truly blew up!
Topics discussed:Will Smith and Martin Lawrence have a natural and (very) bankable on-screen chemistry. Michael Bay does a solid job in his feature film directorial debut. Part of the plot line feels like it is based on a typical 'Three's Company' misunderstanding. The movie is lower on the scale of hip hop movies but we still consider it a hip hop movie. Will Smith's career as an A-list blockbuster actor started with this film.
Also check out:Michael Bay directed many music videos at the beginning of his career, including two for Vanilla Ice: Play That Funky Music and I Love You.
CreditsHip Hop Movie Club is produced by your HHMCs JB, BooGie, and DynoWright. Theme music by BooGie. Follow @hiphopmovieclub on Instagram!
And remember:Don't hate...operate!
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Beanie Sigel plays wannabe drug kingpin "Beans" in this 2002 crime film from the Roc-A-Fella conglomerate. Jay-Z and several members of the State Property rap group appear in the film. You either get down or you lay down.
Topics discussed:The movie is violent and brutal. There are copious amounts of nudity, and right from the jump. There is no real character development or plot line for that matter. Jay-Z's talents are wasted in this film, as his role is brief and consists mostly of mumbles.The soundtrack may be the sole highlight of this film, and just barely.
Also check out:Norm MacDonald's bit on Hot Property from "Star Search"
CreditsHip Hop Movie Club is produced by your HHMCs JB, BooGie, and DynoWright. Theme music by BooGie. Follow @hiphopmovieclub on Instagram!
And remember:Don't hate...concentrate!
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Fear of a Black Hat (1993) is a film satirizing some of the biggest hip hop acts of that era. It is replete with parody songs and wild shenanigans. But is it as good as the other classic hip hop parody films CB4 or Don't Be a Menace to Society While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood?
Topics discussed:The movie spoofs several of the big name hip hop acts from the late 80's and early 90's. The movie is in a mockumentary format and draws some comparisons to "This is Spinal Tap." The parody songs were pretty well constructed and quite catchy. There are a few side-splittingly funny moments. It's debatable whether the movie holds up.
Also check out:I'm Just a Human Being
CreditsHip Hop Movie Club is produced by your HHMCs JB, BooGie, and DynoWright. Theme music by BooGie. Follow @hiphopmovieclub on Instagram!
And remember:Don't hate...consolidate!
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Today on Hip Hop Movie Club: Set It Off, the 1996 heist movie starring Queen Latifah, Vivica A. Fox, Jada Pinkett, and Kimberly Elise that was groundbreaking – in more ways than one!
Topics discussed:This is Queen Latifah's first lead role, and one of the best performances of a rapper turned actor 👑This film is also an ode to Black women friendship and sisterhood, with strong performances from the four leads to match 👩🏾We see an early instance of an LGBTQ relationship in a major motion picture, and it's handled well without making it a clumsy plot point 🏳️🌈The soundtrack is hip hop heavy and important to the heist sequences 🎤Some of the themes (police brutality, racism, sexism, systemic oppression) are sadly still relevant, which gives the film a poignant quality 😓
Also check out:The Film Experience: Gay Best Friend: Cleo (Queen Latifah) in "Set It Off" (1996)
Nerdist: A Brief History of Black Queer Representation in Cinema
Autostraddle: “Set It Off” Is the Queer Tribute to Black Women’s Friendship We Need After a Summer of Black Mourning
CreditsHip Hop Movie Club is produced by your HHMCs JB, BooGie, and DynoWright. Theme music by BooGie. Follow @hiphopmovieclub on Instagram!
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Set It Off Rebroadcast
Hey listener, in honor of Pride Month, here is a rebroadcast of our episode on 1996's heist film Set It Off. This film has one of the first positive depictions of an LGTBQ relationship, featuring one of our favorites, Queen Latifah. She came out herself a few years ago. Enjoy the show.
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All the Streets are Silent is a 2021 documentary which details the close connection between the vibrant subcultures of skateboarding and Hip Hop in the late 80s and into the 90s. Along the way, we see some legendary rappers in their early days on the come-up.
Topics discussed:Skateboard crews in New York City helped promote and propel the culture of Hip Hop. Club Mars was a major venue for any hip hop act trying to break through into the big time.Like Club Mars, a lot of superstar rappers got early exposure on the Stretch and Bobbito radio show. Watch this film to see the origin stories of the Zoo York and Supreme streetwear brands.The Zoo York mixtape was the flashpoint of skateboarding and hip hop's symbiotic relationship – which helped blossom both sub-cultures into multi-billion dollar industries.
Also check out:Our episode on Untold: The Rise and Fall of AND1
Resources for sexual assault, suicide, and drug abuse.
CreditsHip Hop Movie Club is produced by your HHMCs JB, BooGie, and DynoWright. Theme music by BooGie. Follow @hiphopmovieclub on Instagram!
And remember:Don't hate...skate!
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Content Warning
This episode contains some discussion of sexual assault, suicide, and drug use starting around the 25:58 mark. Please take care as you listen. If you're in need of resources related to these situations, please check out the links elsewhere in the episode description.
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The Wood (1999) is a coming-of-age romantic comedy which tells the tale of Roland getting cold feet on his wedding day and we are invited to a front-row seat to Ro, Slim and Mike's often awkward high school years as they bond in Inglewood, CA.
Topics discussed:🎤 This is on the low end of the range of what we would define as Hip Hop movies, but the soundtrack is full of 80s and 90s jams.
😳 For men of a certain age, it's a familiar ride through the awkwardness of junior high and high school.
👊🏾 Strong chemistry among the lead actors, who give a warmth to their origin story.
📼 The flashbacks make the movie and most of the runtime.
📲 As with many films made before the smartphone era, some things would be different about the story today.
Also check out:Roger Ebert's review of The Wood
CreditsHip Hop Movie Club is produced by your HHMCs JB, BooGie, and DynoWright. Theme music by BooGie. Follow @hiphopmovieclub on Instagram!
And remember:Don't hate...demonstrate!
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If you're of a certain age (a.k.a. GROWN), then Rick Famuyiwa's 2015 film Dope is definitely for you. And even if you're on the younger tip, this is a great homage to what we consider the Golden Age of Hip Hop music and culture.
Topics discussed:This movie's wild, not-for-the-faint-of-heart rideThe gold mine of '90s Hip Hop jamsShameik Moore: dynamic leading manRick Famuyiwa gifts us a tribute to Hip Hop culture, as he did with Brown Sugar.A powerful social message about stereotyping based on socioeconomic status
Also check out:Our episode on Brown Sugar
CreditsHip Hop Movie Club is produced by your HHMCs JB, BooGie, and DynoWright. Theme music by BooGie. Follow @hiphopmovieclub on Instagram!
And remember:Don't hate...graduate!
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Today on the show we have Andrew McIntosh (a.k.a. DJ ARM 18) and DJ Cap Cee to tell us what it was like to bring the legendary Chuck D of Public Enemy to Northampton Community College last month. Chuck D spoke for more than two hours and fielded questions from students at NCC's annual Humanities Lecture, organized by Andrew. Your HHMCs were able to meet and greet Chuck D before and after the talk, which was a thrill!
Topics discussed:The process behind bringing Chuck D to NCCSelecting NCC students to come on stage to ask questionsTakeaways from "A Conversation with Chuck D"Chuck D's impact on all of usBehind the scenes of the eveningCap Cee spinning Public Enemy before and after the event, even songs with strong lyrics
Also check out:Lehigh Valley Live: Chuck D just wanted to dance: NCC talk revisits rap revolution and return to visual arts roots
50 Years Down the Line
Cap Cee on Instagram
CreditsHip Hop Movie Club is produced by your HHMCs JB, BooGie, and DynoWright. Theme music by BooGie. Follow @hiphopmovieclub on Instagram!
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Disclaimer
This episode contains some occasional adult language.
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