Hip Hop Movie Club

Your HHMCs review the 2001 film How High, starring Method Man and Redman. This episode of Hip Hop Movie Club answers the question: Will the Ivy League academic career of Silas and Jamal be lit? Or will the experience all go up in smoke?  How High on IMDb Where to Watch: Amazon PrimeGirls Gone Wild (Wikipedia)FUBUHow High soundtrack (Spotify)"Together Again" by Janet Jackson (YouTube) Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation 1814 (Grammy.com)How High 2 (IMDB)"I'll Bee Dat!" by Redman (YouTube)Method and Red (IMDB)CreditsHip Hop Movie Club is produced by your HHMC's: Boogie, JB and DynoWright! Theme music by Boogie.   Hit us up at hiphopmovieclub@gmail.com or on TikTok, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @hiphopmovieclub. You can also check us out at hiphopmovieclub.com.  On the next episode of the Hip Hop Movie Club podcast, your HHMCs will discuss I Got The Hook Up. Subscribe today in your favorite podcast app and you won't miss it!  Shout out to you listeners. Thanks for tuning in. And remember: Don't hate, reciprocate.

Your HHMCs review the 2017 film Roxanne Roxanne, starring Chante Adams, Elvis Nolasco, Mahershala Ali, Kevin Phillips, and Nia Long. This episode of Hip Hop Movie Club answers the question: Who was the REAL ROXANNE? Roxanne Roxanne on IMDb Where to Watch: NetflixCrazy Eddie commercials (YouTube)Video Music BoxRoxanne and Biz Markie freestyle (YouTube)Lolita by Vladimir Nabokov (Penguin Random House)Roxanne Roxanne review by Nick Allen (RogerEbert.com)"Roxanne's Revenge" #42 on VH-1's 100 Greatest Hip Hop Songs (MusicRadar) "Big Mama" "I gave birth to most of them MC's" (YouTube)Beef between BDP and Juice Crew (Power 103.5 KVSP)"Roxanne Shanté Describes How Real “The Roxanne Wars” Got In Concerts (Video)" (Ambrosia For Heads)Roxanne Shanté on Sirius XM Rock the Bells radioCreditsHip Hop Movie Club is produced by your HHMC's: Boogie, JB and DynoWright! Theme music by Boogie.   Hit us up at hiphopmovieclub@gmail.com or on TikTok, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @hiphopmovieclub. You can also check us out at hiphopmovieclub.com.  On the next episode of the Hip Hop Movie Club podcast, your HHMCs will discuss How High. Subscribe today in your favorite podcast app and you won't miss it!  Shout out to you listeners. Thanks for tuning in. And remember: Don't hate, celebrate.

Your HHMCs review the 2009 film Notorious, starring Jamal Woolard, Angela Bassett, and Anthony Mackie. This episode of Hip Hop Movie Club answers the question: Was Biggie ready to live or ready to die? Notorious on IMDb Where to Watch: Amazon Prime | HBO MaxDiddy responds to 'Making the Band' backlash (BET.com)"Puffy is Poison" Part 1 and Part 2MTUME feat. Notorious B.I.G. - Juicy Fruit (Extended Mix)Remembering The Notorious B.I.G.’s flawless posthumous album 'Life After Death' (Revolt.tv)East Coast-West Coast hip hop rivalry (Hip Hop Wiki)The Source Awards 1995 - Suge Knight disses Puffy Daddy (YouTube)Who Shot Ya? The True Story Behind Biggie's Landmark Hip-Hop Song (ThisIsDig.com)Here's Why Some Think 3LW Could Make a Comeback (Distractify)Bohemian Rhapsody film (IMDB)Red Cafe (YouTube)HHMC episode on "Juice"Black Moon - "Who Got Da Props?" (YouTube) sampled Ronnie Laws' "Tidal Wave" (YouTube)Craig Mack - "Flava In Ya Ear" (YouTube)Notorious Big and Craig Mack: The B.I.G. Mack Attack (Hip Hop News Journal)Craig Mack - "Making Moves with Puff" (YouTube)Slick Rick - "Children's Story" (YouTube)Notorious B.I.G. - "Suicidal Thoughts" (YouTube)Notorious B.I.G. - "Sky's the Limit" (YouTube)CreditsHip Hop Movie Club is produced by your HHMC's: Boogie, JB and...

Your HHMCs review the 2002 film 8 Mile, starring Eminem, Mekhi Phifer, Brittany Murphy, Kim Basinger, and Anthony Mackie. This episode of Hip Hop Movie Club answers the question: Will B-Rabbit take his one shot - his one opportunity - to seize everything he ever wanted in one moment?8 Mile on IMDb Where to Watch: Amazon PrimeEminem - "My Name Is" (YouTube)Proof ("Future" in the film) killed in 2006 (LA Times)Eminem - "Lose Yourself" (YouTube)Beastie Boys - "Hey Ladies" (YouTube)Dilla Time book by Dan CharnasA bonus rap battle from the 8 Mile DVD extras (YouTube)8 Mile soundtrack (IMDB)CreditsHip Hop Movie Club is produced by your HHMC's: Boogie, JB and DynoWright! Theme music by Boogie.   Hit us up at hiphopmovieclub@gmail.com or on TikTok, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @hiphopmovieclub. You can also check us out at hiphopmovieclub.com.  On the next episode of the Hip Hop Movie Club podcast, your HHMCs will discuss Notorious. Subscribe today in your favorite podcast app and you won't miss it!  Shout out to you listeners. Thanks for tuning in. And remember: Don't hate, resonate.

Your HHMCs review the 1985 film Krush Groove, starring Sheila E., Blair Underwood, Run-D.M.C., The Fat Boys, Kurtis Blow, and New Edition. This episode of Hip Hop Movie Club answers the question: Just how Def was the origin story of Def Jam Recordings??!!Krush Groove on IMDb Where to Watch: TubiRush Management/Productions (Cornell exhibition)Kurtis Blow - "Basketball" (YouTube)Maurice Starr (Instagram)Force M.D.s - "Tender Love" (YouTube)Krush Groove All-Stars - "Krush Groovin'" (YouTube)VerzuzNew Edition - "Cool It Now" or "Mr. Telephone Man" (YouTube)Bobby Brown - "Every Little Step" and "Roni" (YouTube)"Remembering Crazy Eddie: His Prices Were Insane" (New Yorker)Who's The Man? (IMDB)Fat laces (InThe80s.com)CreditsHip Hop Movie Club is produced by your HHMC's: Boogie, JB and DynoWright! Theme music by Boogie.   Hit us up at hiphopmovieclub@gmail.com or on TikTok, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @hiphopmovieclub. You can also check us out at hiphopmovieclub.com.  On the next episode of the Hip Hop Movie Club podcast, your HHMCs will discuss 8 Mile. Subscribe today in your favorite podcast app and you won't miss it!  Shout out to you listeners. Thanks for tuning in. And remember: Don't hate, orchestrate.

Your HHMCs review the 2015 film Straight Outta Compton, starring O'Shea Jackson, Jr., Corey Hawkins, Jason Mitchell, and Paul Giamatti. This episode of Hip Hop Movie Club answers the question: What happens when these Boyz from the Hood skyrocket outta Compton? Straight Outta Compton on IMDbWhere to Watch: Amazon PrimeThe California Raisins (Wikipedia)Mr. Furley and Mr. DrummondThe "Streisand Effect" (TVTropes.org)"No Vaseline" by Ice CubeSuge Knight, Tupac, and BiggieJerry Heller: I Should've Let Eazy-E Kill Suge Knight (VladTV/YouTube)Vanilla Ice debunks Suge Knight balcony story (XXL Mag)Marion H. "Suge" Knight (Pro Football Reference)Snoop Dogg freestyle (Eazy-E diss) on The Arsenio Hall Show (YouTube) "Dre Day" by Dr. Dre & Snoop Dogg "It's Funky Enough" and "The Formula" by The D.O.C.Late N.W.A manager Jerry Heller’s ‘Straight Outta Compton’ lawsuit dismissed (Rolling Stone)Paul Giamatti (IMDB) and "The Green Fields of the Mind" by A. Bartlett Giamatti"We Want Eazy" by Eazy-E"Give Up the Funk" (Live, Houston 1976) by Parliament FunkadelicCreditsHip Hop Movie Club is produced by your HHMC's: Boogie, JB and DynoWright! Theme music by Boogie.   Hit us up at hiphopmovieclub@gmail.com or on TikTok, a...

Your HHMCs review the 1998 film Belly, starring DMX, Nas, Taral Hicks, T-Boz, and Method Man. We'll answer the question: "Will Tommy and Sincere find their higher calling - or will they remain in the underbelly of crime?" Belly on IMDb Where to Watch: Freevee/Amazon PrimeThe 20 best Hype Williams-directed videos (Billboard)The opening scene (YouTube)"Murder She Wrote" by Chaka Demus & Pliers (YouTube)Cutty Ranks (Spotify)DynoWright's new podcast - Soccer FC: Fandom & CultureFrank Vincent (IMDB)AZ (Wikipedia)Taral Hicks "Silly" (YouTube)Louie Rankin "the Original Don Dada" (IMDB)"Gummo" trailer (YouTube)Nas "It Ain't Hard to Tell (Spotify)Olu Dara "Sincere" (YouTube)CreditsHip Hop Movie Club is produced by your HHMC's: Boogie, JB and DynoWright! Theme music by Boogie.   Hit us up at hiphopmovieclub@gmail.com or on TikTok, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @hiphopmovieclub. You can also check us out at hiphopmovieclub.com.  On the next episode of the Hip Hop Movie Club podcast, your HHMCs will discuss Straight Outta Compton. Subscribe today in your favorite podcast app and you won't miss it!  Shout out to you listeners. Thanks for tuning in. And remember: Don't hate, formulate.

Your HHMCs review the 2002 film Paid In Full, starring Wood Harris, Mekhi Phifer and Cam'ron. This episode of Hip Hop Movie Club answers the question: What will Ace's master plan be to get some dead presidents?Paid In Full on IMDb Where to Watch: Showtime (subscription)/Amazon Prime (rent/buy)"True" Budweiser commercial directed by Charles Stone III, who also directed Living Colour's "Funny Vibe" video and A Tribe Called Quest's "I Left My Wallet in El Segundo" video.The Diplomats' "I Really Mean It" references Mekhi Phifer (Spotify)Def Jam Recordings Presents Music Inspired by Scarface album on Spotify.Dame Dash on Paid In Full 2 (HipHopDX)Black Sheep's "Strobelite Honey" and "The Choice Is Yours" (Spotify)A beginner's guide to the Native Tongues (AV Club)A perfect storm in Harlem (The Ringer)CreditsHip Hop Movie Club is produced by your HHMC's: Boogie, JB and DynoWright! Theme music by Boogie.   Hit us up at hiphopmovieclub@gmail.com or on TikTok, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @hiphopmovieclub. You can also check us out at hiphopmovieclub.com.  On the next episode of the Hip Hop Movie Club podcast, your HHMCs will discuss Belly. Subscribe today in your favorite podcast app and you won't miss it!  Shout out to you listeners. Thanks for tuning in. And remember: Don't hate, dominate!

Hey Hip Hop Movie Club listeners. We want to tell you up front that we recorded this special episode before the untimely and tragic death of DJ tWitch, Stephen Boss, a lead character in the Hip Hop Nutcracker. We join the world in mourning him, we wish peace and comfort to his wife Allison Holker, their children and loved ones, and we celebrate his work in dance and music that brought so much joy to this world.  If you or someone you know has a mental illness, is struggling emotionally, or has concerns about their mental health, there are ways to get help: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/find-helpIf you're in a crisis, call or text 988 to speak to a trained crisis counselor. And check in on your friends and family. Stephen 'tWitch' Boss' death and Black men's mental health during the holidays (USA Today)On this bonus episode of Hip Hop Movie Club, your HHMCs review The Hip Hop Nutcracker, a Disney+ special.The Hip Hop Nutcracker on IMDBChristmas Rappin' by Kurtis BlowA Hip Hop Nutcracker at NJ PAC (December 17)CreditsHip Hop Movie Club is produced by your HHMC's: Boogie, JB and DynoWright! Theme music by Boogie.      Hit us up at hiphopmovieclub@gmail.com or on Tiktok, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @hiphopmovieclub. You can also check us out at hiphopmovieclub.com.Shout out to you listeners! Thanks for tuning in.

Your HHMCs review the 1991 film New Jack City, starring Wesley Snipes, Ice-T, Chris Rock, Mario Van Peebles, Judd Nelson, and Bill Cobbs. This episode of Hip Hop Movie Club answers the question: How do you stop the top H-U-S-T-L-E-R, Hustler??!!!New Jack City on IMDb Where to Watch: Tubi | Amazon Prime (rent/buy)The Wesley Snipes Crying meme10 Hardcore Facts about New Jack City from Mental FlossCreditsHip Hop Movie Club is produced by your HHMC's: Boogie, JB and DynoWright! Theme music by Boogie.   Hit us up at hiphopmovieclub@gmail.com or on TikTok, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @hiphopmovieclub. You can also check us out at hiphopmovieclub.com.  On the next episode of the Hip Hop Movie Club podcast, your HHMCs will discuss Paid in Full. Subscribe today in your favorite podcast app and you won't miss it!  Shout out to you listeners. Thanks for tuning in. And remember: Don't hate, illustrate.UPDATE: Apologies to listeners between 5am and 10am ET on 12/14/22 for the technical glitch at the end of the episode. Oops! (All fixed now, y'all!)

Your HHMCs review the 1992 film Juice, starring Omar Epps, Tupac Shakur, Jermaine Hopkins, and Khalil Kain. This episode of Hip Hop Movie Club answers the question: How far will Bishop go to get the Juice? Juice on IMDB Where to Watch: Amazon PrimeAlternate ending to Juice via Film School RejectsCreditsHip Hop Movie Club is produced by your HHMC's: Boogie, JB and DynoWright! Theme music by Boogie.     Hit us up at hiphopmovieclub@gmail.com or on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @hiphopmovieclub. You can also check us out at hiphopmovieclub.com.  On the next episode of the Hip Hop Movie Club podcast, your HHMCs will discuss New Jack City. Subscribe today in your favorite podcast app and you won't miss it!  Shout out to you listeners. Thanks for tuning in. And remember: Don't hate, communicate.

Your HHMCs review the 1991 film Boyz n the Hood, starring Ice Cube, Cuba Gooding, Jr. and Laurence Fishburne. This episode of Hip Hop Movie Club answers the question: Which of the boyz can survive and which can thrive in the mean streets of South Central L.A.?  Boyz n the Hood on IMDb Where to Watch: STARZ (on Amazon Prime)'Boyz n the Hood' 30 Years Later: The Cast Then and Now (Essence Magazine)‘Boyz N the Hood’ at 30: A Vivid Examination of Racism at Work (New York Times)Cowboy CurtisRevisiting the Boyz n the Hood Soundtrack (Rock the Bells)Apple IIc / Leonardo DiCaprio "Pointing Rick Dalton meme"Rewatchables: ‘Boyz n the Hood’ (The Ringer)CreditsHip Hop Movie Club is produced by your HHMC's: Boogie, JB and DynoWright! Theme music by Boogie.   Special thanks to Susan, Towanda, and Alice.   Hit us up at hiphopmovieclub@gmail.com or on TikTok, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @hiphopmovieclub. You can also check us out at hiphopmovieclub.com.  On the next episode of the Hip Hop Movie Club podcast, your HHMCs will discuss Juice. Subscribe today in your favorite podcast app and you won't miss it!  Shout out to you listeners. Thanks for tuning in. And remember: Don't hate, anticipate.

Your HHMCs review the 2006 film ATL, starring T.I., Lauren London, Evan Ross, Jackie Long, Big Boi, Mykelti Williamson, Keith David, Jason Weaver, Albert Daniels, and Tasha Smith. This episode of Hip Hop Movie Club answers the question: Can four young friends skate their way around obstacles as they plan for their future after high school?ATL on IMDb Where to Watch: Amazon Prime rental"Boss" with Kelsey Grammer and T.I."Paper Trail" by T.I."Good Times" on IMDb and "Dyn-o-mite"ATL 2: The Homecoming trailerCreditsHip Hop Movie Club is produced by your HHMC's: Boogie, JB and DynoWright! Theme music by Boogie.   Special thanks to Susan, Towanda, and Alice.   Hit us up at hiphopmovieclub@gmail.com or on TikTok, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @hiphopmovieclub. You can also check us out at hiphopmovieclub.com.  On the next episode of the Hip Hop Movie Club podcast, your HHMCs will discuss Poetic Justice. Subscribe today in your favorite podcast app and you won't miss it!  Shout out to you listeners. Thanks for tuning in. And remember: Don't hate, motivate.

Your HHMCs review the 1993 film Poetic Justice, starring Janet Jackson and Tupac Shakur. This episode of Hip Hop Movie Club answers the question: Can a young couple overcome past tragedies and re-write a brighter future for themselves? Poetic Justice on IMDb Where to Watch: Amazon PrimeMaya Angelou"Again" by Janet Jackson"Never Dreamed You'd Leave in Summer" by Stevie WonderThe Tone Loc/2Pac scene on YouTube"Deadly Diva", the Alan Smithee film in the beginning of Poetic Justice.CreditsHip Hop Movie Club is produced by your HHMC's: Boogie, JB and DynoWright! Theme music by Boogie.   Special thanks to Susan, Towanda, and Alice.   Hit us up at hiphopmovieclub@gmail.com or on Tiktok, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @hiphopmovieclub. You can also check us out at hiphopmovieclub.com.  On the next episode of the Hip Hop Movie Club podcast, your HHMCs will discuss the 1991 classic Boyz N the Hood. Subscribe today in your favorite podcast app and you won't miss it!  Shout out to you listeners. Thanks for tuning in. And remember: Don't hate, invigorate.

Your HHMCs review the 2002 film Brown Sugar, starring Taye Diggs and Sanaa Latham. This episode of Hip Hop Movie Club answers the question: Just how sweet are the sugary bonds of hip hop? Brown Sugar on IMDb Where to Watch: Amazon PrimeBrown Sugar trailer (YouTube)KRS-One on the difference between rap and hip hop (YouTube)CreditsHip Hop Movie Club is produced by your HHMC's: Boogie, JB and DynoWright! Theme music by Boogie.   Special thanks to Susan, Towanda, and Alice.   Hit us up at hiphopmovieclub@gmail.com or on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @hiphopmovieclub. You can also check us out at hiphopmovieclub.com.  On the next episode of the Hip Hop Movie Club podcast, your HHMCs will discuss ATL. Subscribe today in your favorite podcast app and you won't miss it!  Shout out to you listeners. Thanks for tuning in. And remember: Don't hate, originate.

Your HHMCs review the 1994 film Above the Rim, starring Duane Martin, Tupac Shakur, Leon, and Marlon Wayans. This episode of Hip Hop Movie Club answers the question: How high above the rim does this film actually reach?Above the Rim on IMDb Where to Watch: NetflixA look back at ‘Above the Rim’ on its 25th anniversary (2019) from Andscape.comDeath Row Records celebrates 30th anniversary with ‘Above The Rim’ deluxe soundtrack and ‘Hoops’ arcade game (2021) from Revolt.tvCreditsHip Hop Movie Club is produced by your HHMC's: Boogie, JB and DynoWright! Theme music by Boogie.   Special thanks to Susan, Towanda, and Alice.   Hit us up at hiphopmovieclub@gmail.com or on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @hiphopmovieclub. You can also check us out at hiphopmovieclub.com.  On the next episode of the Hip Hop Movie Club podcast, your HHMCs will discuss Brown Sugar. Subscribe today in your favorite podcast app and you won't miss it!  Shout out to you listeners. Thanks for tuning in. And remember: Don't hate, meditate.

This is the second part of our review of Spike Lee's seminal 1989 film Do The Right Thing. This episode of Hip Hop Movie Club answers the question "Could Sal and Mookie continue having a relationship after all that happened, or are they done?" and more! Make sure to listen to Part 1 wherever you get your podcasts. Do The Right Thing on IMDbWhere to Watch: Peacock | AmazonDo The Right Thing Trailer (restored, HD)"Fight the Power" music video by Public EnemyCreditsHip Hop Movie Club is produced by your HHMC's: Boogie, JB and DynoWright! Theme music by Boogie.   Special thanks to Susan, Towanda, and Alice.   Hit us up at hiphopmovieclub@gmail.com or on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok @hiphopmovieclub. You can also check us out at hiphopmovieclub.com.  Shout out to you listeners and special shout out to our good friend Rayfreshing. Thanks for tuning in. And remember: don't hate, liberate!

Your HHMCs review the 1989 film Do The Right Thing, written and directed by Spike Lee. This episode of Hip Hop Movie Club answers the question (among many): Is this movie as vital and important as ever? Do The Right Thing on IMDb Where to Watch: Peacock | AmazonDo The Right Thing Trailer (restored, HD)"Fight the Power" music video by Public EnemyHow to Be an Antiracist by Ibram X. KendiCreditsHip Hop Movie Club is produced by your HHMC's: Boogie, JB and DynoWright! Theme music by Boogie.   Special thanks to Susan, Towanda, and Alice.   Hit us up at hiphopmovieclub@gmail.com or on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok @hiphopmovieclub. You can also check us out at hiphopmovieclub.com.  Join us next week for Part 2 of this episode on Do The Right Thing. Subscribe today in your favorite podcast app and you won't miss it!  Shout out to you listeners and special shout out to our good friend Rayfreshing. Thanks for tuning in. 

Your HHMCs review the 1993 film CB4, starring Chris Rock, Allen Payne, and Deezer D. This episode of Hip Hop Movie Club answers the question: Can you fake it 'til you make it as a gangsta rapper?CB4 on IMDb Where to Watch: STARZ on Amazon Prime VideoMogul Season 2 (birth of southern hip hop) trailer (Gimlet Media/Spotify)Hip Hop Evolutions (Netflix)Shaq Diesel on Spotify (1993)CreditsHip Hop Movie Club is produced by your HHMC's: Boogie, JB and DynoWright! Theme music by Boogie.   Special thanks to Susan Berger, Towanda Edwards, and Alice Seneres.   Hit us up at hiphopmovieclub@gmail.com or on TikTok, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @hiphopmovieclub. You can also check us out at hiphopmovieclub.com.  On the next episode of the Hip Hop Movie Club podcast, your HHMCs will discuss Do The Right Thing. Subscribe today in your favorite podcast app and you won't miss it!  Shout out to you listeners. Thanks for tuning in. And remember: Don't hate, incorporate.

Your HHMCs review the 1996 film Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood, starring Shawn Wayans and Marlon Wayans and directed by Paris Barclay. Message!Don't Be a Menace on IMDb Where to Watch: RokuCreditsHip Hop Movie Club is produced by your HHMC's: Boogie, JB and DynoWright! Theme music by Boogie.   Special thanks to Susan Berger, Towanda Edwards, and Alice Seneres.   Hit us up at hiphopmovieclub@gmail.com or on TikTok, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @hiphopmovieclub. You can also check us out at hiphopmovieclub.com.  On the next episode of the Hip Hop Movie Club podcast, your HHMCs will discuss CB4 starring Chris Rock. Subscribe today in your favorite podcast app and you won't miss it!  Shout out to you listeners. Thanks for tuning in. And remember: Don't hate, scintillate!