Hip Hop Movie Club
For serious Hip Hop fans who want to deepen their cultural knowledge
Hip Hop Movie Club
Show overview
Hip Hop Movie Club has been publishing since 2022, and across the 4 years since has built a catalogue of 166 episodes, alongside 6 trailers or bonus episodes. That works out to roughly 85 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a fortnightly cadence, with the show now in its 6th season.
Episodes typically run twenty to thirty-five minutes — most land between 23 min and 36 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language TV & Film show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 2 weeks ago, with 17 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2024, with 48 episodes published.
From the publisher
Upcoming Hip Hop Movie Club events: March 18, 2026 - SET IT OFF (1996, Queen Latifah, Vivica A. Fox, Jada Pinkett Smith) at the Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas, SteelStacks, Bethlehem PA. Free admission! (Thank you, ArtsQuest!) 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 Subscribe to our newsletter and stay updated: https://hiphopmovieclub.substack.com/
Latest Episodes
View all 166 episodesWithout spoken word, there'd be no rap: special performance by Baby the Poet of Tribes & Vibes
Chicago Teens. Raw Poetry. No Filter. — Louder Than a Bomb Reviewed
Two Scottish Rappers Faked American Accents to Con Sony — The Great Hip Hop Hoax Reviewed
Ep 157We Watched the FIRST EVER Yo! MTV Raps (1988) — Rakim, Will Smith, LL Cool J & More
We set the wayback machine to August 6, 1988 to review and react to the pilot episode of Yo! MTV Raps. This show was a huge part of our upbringing in hip hop!Topics discussed:🎤 The first video ever on Yo! 👑 A glimpse of a star ready to break out ⏰ Public Enemy shouts out rappers to check out Also check out:The first episode of Yo! MTV Raps (shout out to The Groove Theory on FB)CreditsHip Hop Movie Club is produced by your HHMCs JB, BooGie, and DynoWright. Theme music by BooGie.And remember:Don't hate...innovate!Check us out:Our next live event is LOUDER THAN A BOMB + live performance by Baby the Poet of Tribes and Vibes on April 22, 2026 at SteelStacks in Bethlehem. Free admission thanks to ArtsQuest! Get tickets nowCheck out our live event schedule and more at our Linktree.Hip Hop Movie Club on:TikTokFacebookInstagramThreadsBlueskySubstack (newsletter)Website
Ep 156Set It Off: 30 Years Later, Nothing Has Changed
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 at ArtsQuest. Also check out:Maverick Makaveli on SoundCloud and InstagramUmoja Is UnityCreditsHip Hop Movie Club is produced by your HHMCs JB, BooGie, and DynoWright. Theme music by BooGie.Check us out:Our next live event is LOUDER THAN A BOMB with a special performance by Baby the Poet of Tribes and Vibes! Join us on April 22 at SteelStacks in Bethlehem PA. Free tickets!Check out our live event schedule and more at our Linktree.Hip Hop Movie Club on:TikTokFacebookInstagramThreadsBlueskySubstack (newsletter)Website
Ep 155Set It Off could be made today (and that's a problem)
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, Stoney, Frankie, and Tisean 🏳️🌈 Early LGBT representation in film 🎤 Hip Hop's importance in this film 😵 Systemic oppression then and nowCreditsHip Hop Movie Club is produced by your HHMCs JB, BooGie, and DynoWright. Theme music by BooGie.And remember:Don't hate...create!Check us out:Our next live event is SET IT OFF on March 18, 2026 at SteelStacks in Bethlehem. Free admission thanks to ArtsQuest! Get tickets hereCheck out our live event schedule and more at our Linktree.Hip Hop Movie Club on:TikTokFacebookInstagramThreadsBlueskySubstack (newsletter)Website
Ep 154Look Mom I Can Fly is marketing
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 with his fans,🤕 the dark underside of this relationship that foreshadows tragedy to come,😵 DynoWright takes this film to task for being a 90 minute commercialCreditsHip Hop Movie Club is produced by your HHMCs JB, BooGie, and DynoWright. Theme music by BooGie.And remember:Don't hate...radiate!Check us out:Our next live event is SET IT OFF on March 18, 2026 at SteelStacks in Bethlehem. Free admission thanks to ArtsQuest! Get tickets now.Check out our live event schedule and more at our Linktree.Hip Hop Movie Club on:TikTokFacebookInstagramThreadsBlueskySubstack (newsletter)Website
Ep 153Why Rappin' hoodwinked us
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.Topics discussed:📦 We unpack the good and mostly bad in this film🌟 We get a glimpse of some stars before they were stars🧠 BooGie unlocks some core memories!CreditsHip Hop Movie Club is produced by your HHMCs JB, BooGie, and DynoWright. Theme music by BooGie.And remember:Don't hate...irrigate!Check us out:Our next live event is SET IT OFF on March 18, 2026 at SteelStacks in Bethlehem. Free admission thanks to ArtsQuest! Get tickets now.Check out our live event schedule and more at our Linktree.Hip Hop Movie Club on:TikTokFacebookInstagramThreadsBlueskySubstack (newsletter)Website
Ep 152The next great rapper turned actor? | Mr. Happy review
If you are in need of help related to a mental health crisis or suicide, in the United States please dial 988 for 24/7 help.Mr. Happy ain't a Pharrell banger! This "misguided search for true happiness" is a Vice short film from 2015 starring Chance the Rapper and Marie Oldenbourg. Topics discussed:3️⃣ Chance the Rapper crackles in a powerful film debut💐 Flowers for the director Colin Tilley📃 A connection to a seemingly unrelated hip hop classic Also check out:Watch Mr. Happy on YouTube Read Vice interview with Colin TilleyRead Billboard interview with Chance the Rapper CreditsHip Hop Movie Club is produced by your HHMCs JB, BooGie, and DynoWright. Theme music by BooGie.And remember:Don't hate...investigate!Check us out:Our next live event is SET IT OFF (30th anniversary) on March 18, 2026 at SteelStacks in Bethlehem. Free admission!Check out our live event schedule and more at our Linktree.Hip Hop Movie Club on:TikTokFacebookInstagramThreadsBlueskySubstack (newsletter)Website
Ep 151The Documentary That Disappeared for 25 Years: Big Fun in the Big Town
We crack open an incredible time capsule of early Hip Hop in New York City! BEDANKT to Dutch filmmaker Bram van Splunteren for this gem. Topics discussed:🔮 Predictions about Hip Hop that came true!👊🏾 Less acknowledged pioneers of rap get respect🚪 A special guest none of us saw comingAlso check out:"The Making of Big Fun in the Big Town" by Bram van SplunterenCreditsHip Hop Movie Club is produced by your HHMCs JB, BooGie, and DynoWright. Theme music by BooGie.And remember:Don't hate...appreciate!Check us out:Our next live event is SET IT OFF on March 18, 2026 at SteelStacks in Bethlehem. Free tickets thanks to ArtsQuest!Check out our live event schedule and more at our Linktree.Hip Hop Movie Club on:FacebookInstagramThreadsBlueskySubstack (newsletter)Website
Ep 150Wiz Khalifa's Still Rolling Papers: More Promo Than Documentary?
This Wiz Khalifa documentary "Still Rolling Papers" is a 10th anniversary celebration of his multi-platinum Rolling Papers album.Topics discussed:📄 Paper thin storytelling🏴☠️ Wiz's Pittsburgh pride👟 His signature style🚬 A kindred connection with Snoop DoggCreditsHip Hop Movie Club is produced by your HHMCs JB, BooGie, and DynoWright. Theme music by BooGie.And remember:Don't hate...hallucinate!Check us out:Our next live event is SET IT OFF (30th anniversary!) on March 18, 2026 at SteelStacks in Bethlehem. Free tickets!Check out our live event schedule and more at our Linktree.Hip Hop Movie Club on:TikTokFacebookInstagramThreadsBlueskySubstack (newsletter)Website
Ep 149Hip Hop fans, this is a must-see: Ice-T's "The Art of Rap"
The O.G. himself assembles 47 of the greatest rappers that ever lived to talk about how they make the rhymes that move the crowds. Topics discussed:✍🏾 the craft of writing rhymes and rapping ⭕️ two mind-blowing full-circle moments for us 🎤 the sheer number of rappers Ice-T included in this film and... 🤔 ...the fascinating insights he gets from them Also check out:CreditsHip Hop Movie Club is produced by your HHMCs JB, BooGie, and DynoWright. Theme music by BooGie.And remember:Don't hate...proliferate!Check us out:Our next live event is SET IT OFF on March 18, 2026 at SteelStacks in Bethlehem. Free admission! Check out our live event schedule and more at our Linktree.Hip Hop Movie Club on:TikTokFacebookInstagramThreadsBlueskySubstack (newsletter)Website
Ep 148De La Soul Is Not Dead: Innovation, Influence, and Integrity
Trugoy the Dove may have passed, but De La Soul is not dead! We'll explain why, having watched the 2016 documentary from Mass Appeal. It's a must-watch for any De La Soul fan.Topics discussed:🥇 How De La Soul stayed relevant their entire career through innovation and integrity✊🏾 The surprising support they received early on🎤 Their outsized influence on the careers of many rappers💔 The rest of the story since this documentary came outAlso check out:Our episode on the "Don't Press Play" episode of Teen Titans Go! with De La Soul!CreditsHip Hop Movie Club is produced by your HHMCs JB, BooGie, and DynoWright. Theme music by BooGie.And remember:Don't hate...roller skate!Check us out:Our next live event is SET IT OFF on March 18 at the Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas at SteelStacks in Bethlehem.FREE TICKETSCheck out our live event schedule and more at our Linktree.Hip Hop Movie Club on:TikTokFacebookInstagramThreadsBlueskySubstack (newsletter)Website
Ep 147Juice WRLD: Into the Abyss – A Flawed, Heartbreaking Cautionary Tale
Juice WRLD: Into the Abyss (2021) is a glimpse into his final months. Both his prodigious talent and troubling substance dependency were on display. The sixth and final part of the HBO Max documentary series Music Box. Topics discussed:💔 why this documentary was a flawed but a deeply poignant cautionary tale📈 how big of a star Juice WRLD was 😢 how he was the inspirational voice who helped a generation, but tragically couldn't help himself Also check out:If you need free crisis counseling, you can text LF999 to 741741 to reach the Crisis Text Line, or go to LiveFree999.org for more resources.CreditsHip Hop Movie Club is produced by your HHMCs JB, BooGie, and DynoWright. Theme music by BooGie.And remember:Don't hate...intermediate!Check us out:Our next live event is SET IT OFF on March 18, 2026 at SteelStacks in Bethlehem PA.Get your free ticket now!Check out our live event schedule and more at our Linktree.Hip Hop Movie Club on:TikTokFacebookInstagramThreadsBlueskySubstack (newsletter)Website
Ep 146Hamilton: The Power of Teaching History through Hip Hop
In 2023, we reviewed the 2020 film version of the Broadway production of Hamilton. Lin-Manuel Miranda's revolutionary approach to edutainment delivered - for Gen X old heads and young folks alike! Topics discussed:🎭 Why we wish all history classes were done like this🤕 Why Hamilton was not without its flaws🎤 The many hip hop references weaved into the lyrics (and why it was a perfect Gen X soundtrack)🏆 Who our MVP was in this show🏅 Why it met our expectations, after all these yearsCreditsHip Hop Movie Club is produced by your HHMCs JB, BooGie, and DynoWright. Theme music by BooGie.And remember:Don't hate...negotiate!Check us out:Our next live event is SET IT OFF on March 18, 2026 at SteelStacks in Bethlehem. Save the date!Check out our live event schedule and more at our Linktree.Hip Hop Movie Club on:TikTokFacebookInstagramThreadsBlueskySubstack (newsletter)Website
Ep 145Stop sleeping on the OutKast film Idlewild!
Idlewild (2006) is a story about friendship, dreams, and survival —all set to an OutKast soundtrack in a glittering, dangerous Jazz Age world. But most people missed out on it!Topics discussed:🤔 Why you should reconsider this bold film experiment🎤 Where Idlewild fits in the hip hop canon💔 Why it signaled the end of this legendary rap group🤷🏻♂️ A contrary opinion about the film CreditsHip Hop Movie Club is produced by your HHMCs JB, BooGie, and DynoWright. Theme music by BooGie.And remember:Don't hate...ideate!Check us out:Our next live event is SET IT OFF on March 18, 2026 at SteelStacks in Bethlehem. Save the date!Check out our live event schedule and more at our Linktree.Hip Hop Movie Club on:TikTokFacebookInstagramThreadsBlueskySubstack (newsletter)Website
Ep 144Is this hip hop's #MeToo moment? Sean Combs: The Reckoning
CONTENT WARNING: SA, self-harmWe weigh in on the hot Netflix documentary SEAN COMBS: THE RECKONING, executive produced by 50 Cent. Is this hip hop's #MeToo moment? Can hip hop hold its icons to the standards it holds the world around it? Listen and find out! Puffy is Poison by Maronzio Vance: https://youtu.be/2Z3bLRPOlrw?si=qUE1UT3wqeBX1IPD Credits Hip Hop Movie Club is produced by your HHMCs JB, BooGie, and DynoWright. Theme music by BooGie. And remember: Don't hate...debate! Next live event: SET IT OFF at SteelStacks, March 18, 2026. Save the date! Hip Hop Movie Club on: Facebook: https://facebook.com/hiphopmovieclub Instagram: https://instagram.com/hiphopmovieclub Threads: https://www.threads.net/@hiphopmovieclub Bluesky: https://hiphopmovieclub.bsky.social Substack: https://hiphopmovieclub.substack.com/ Website: https://hiphopmovieclub.com/
Ep 143The Greatness of Run-DMC's Christmas in Hollis
It's the holiday season, so we are unwrapping what makes the music video and the song "Christmas in Hollis" by Run-DMC so great!Topics discussed:"Back Door Santa" by Clarence Carter - the beat behind the songHow "Christmas in Hollis" made it on the A Very Special Christmas albumBreaking down the song and the videoVideo director Michael Holman's under-appreciated contributions to hip hop"Christmas in Hollis" in the movies and TVAlso check out:Our episode on the Run-DMC documentary Kings from Queens. More on Christmas in Hollis at Defector, AV Club, Vice, and BET.CreditsHip Hop Movie Club is produced by your HHMCs JB, BooGie, and DynoWright. Theme music by BooGie.And remember:Don't hate...ice skate!Check us out:Save the date: March 18, 2026 for SET IT OFF at SteelStacks!Check out our live event schedule and more at our Linktree.Hip Hop Movie Club on:FacebookInstagramThreadsBlueskySubstack (newsletter)Website
Ep 142Was Drumline way more hip hop than we thought?
Devon (Nick Cannon) has raw talent, New York City swag, and a scholarship, but can this drumming prodigy make it in the prestigious Atlanta A&T Panthers Marching Band?Stick around for our review of Drumline (2002) and see just how impactful this film was. Topics discussed:📸 A quick snapshot of this Nick Cannon tour-de-force🎤 Where this fits in the hip hop canon🎞️ Fun facts about this cult classic💥 The impact this film had on both HBCUs and marching bands😱 Fan reaction then and nowAlso check out: Our episode on You Got ServedCreditsHip Hop Movie Club is produced by your HHMCs JB, BooGie, and DynoWright. Theme music by BooGie. And remember: Don't hate...originate!Check us out:Next live event: SET IT OFF at SteelStacks, March 18, 2026. Save the date!Check out our live event schedule and more at our Linktree.Hip Hop Movie Club on:FacebookInstagram ThreadsBlueskySubstack (newsletter)Website
Ep 141Two Hip Hop Legends Walk Into a Rom-Com: A Deep Dive Into Last Holiday
Here is a rebroadcast of our original episode on Last Holiday, starring Queen Latifah and LL Cool J. Enjoy this feel-good story about living boldly and savoring every moment! Topics discussed:👑 All hail the Queen, again🙌🏾 Live your best life💡 Know what you want🐶 Underdog energy1️⃣ A real one, on screenAlso check out: Our episodes on🏀 Just Wright 💵 Set It Off 🚔 In Too Deep🦘 The film and TV career of LL Cool JCreditsHip Hop Movie Club is produced by your HHMCs JB, BooGie, and DynoWright. Theme music by BooGie. And remember: Don't hate...decorate!Live Events:SET IT OFF: March 18, 2026 at SteelStacks. Save the date!Check out our live event schedule and more at our LinktreeFollow us on: Facebook Instagram Threads Bluesky Substack (newsletter)Our website We got merch! Get yours at the MeteorWright shop