Why is Wild Style required viewing for hip-hop fans? (With Andrew "DJ ARM 18" McIntosh)
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Show Notes
Hip Hop Movie Club and Andrew "DJ ARM 18" McIntosh discuss last week's magical ArtsQuest event celebrating Wild Style at SteelStacks in Bethlehem PA . It was a blessing to be in the building for this action-packed night that featured:
- a screening of Wild Style (1982)
- a panel discussion with director Charlie Ahearn, Grandmaster Caz of the Cold Crush Brothers, and GrandMixer DXT
- a DJ set by DXT
- a performance by the Cold Crush
Topics discussed:
- Bringing Wild Style to ArtsQuest
- The cultural significance of Wild Style
- Comparison with Beat Street and Breakin'
- The impact of Cold Crush Brothers
- Has the Cold Crush received their flowers?
- Upcoming events
Also check out:
Our original episodes on Wild Style, Beat Street, and Breakin'.
The Hip Hop Years and VH-1's NY77: The Coolest Year in Hell
Hip Hop Movie Club will be back with ARM at SteelStacks to host a screening of Juice on February 28 (and Krush Groove in March).
Check out ARM's 50 Years Down the Line site for more events, including "Fresh Dressed Like a Million Bucks" on February 24 and a conversation with Chuck D of Public Enemy on April 16.
Credits
Hip Hop Movie Club is produced by your HHMCs JB, BooGie, and DynoWright. Theme music by BooGie. Follow @hiphopmovieclub on Instagram!