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Hip Hop Movie ClubTwo Hip Hop Legends Walk Into a Rom-Com: A Deep Dive Into Last HolidayHere 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:š All hail the Queen, againšš¾ Live your best lifeš” Know what you wantš¶ Underdog energy1ļøā£ A real one, on screenAlso check out: Our episodes onš Just Wright šµ Set It Off š In Too Deepš¦ The film and TV career of LL Cool JCreditsHip Hop Movie...
2025-12-0538 min
Hip Hop Movie ClubIs Transformers: Rise of the Beasts a hip hop film?(Here is a lost episode from the back of the vault. Enjoy!)Can the 2023 installment of the Transformers film franchise transform Gen Z into '90s hip-hop fans?Set in 1994, the film follows ex-military tech guru Noah Diaz and a young historian Elena Wallace as they team up with Optimus Prime and the Autobots in a battle for the coveted Transwarp Key, which, if in the hands of the Terrorcons, could threaten the future of Earth and all of mankind.Topics discussed:š¤ Why we think it's a hip hop filmš¤...
2025-02-1331 min
Hip Hop Movie ClubHow impactful was You Got Served?You Got ServedĀ follows two best friends, Elgin and David, who lead a hip-hop dance crew in LA. Theyāre passionate about dance and need to raise money to reimburse family and underground associates - and so theyĀ enter a high-stakes dance battle competition. The movie highlights their rivalry with a suburban crew and explores themes of loyalty, betrayal, and redemption. Along the way, Elgin and David face personal struggles and must reconcile their differences to win the ultimate battle and protect what matters most to them. The film showcases the power of friendship, the spirit of Hip Hop cult...
2025-01-2932 min
Hip Hop Movie ClubBreakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo (rebroadcast)Hey listener: we're going old school! Here is a rebroadcast of our original episode onĀ Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo in honor of our upcoming screening ofĀ Breakin' on February 5, 2025 at SteelStacks in Bethlehem. Come join us and see Turbo, Ozone and Special K on the big screen again. Get your tickets now at steelstacks.org.Original show notes:Your HHMCs Boogie, DynoWright and JB vibe on the further adventures of Special K, Ozone and Turbo in "Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo" on the Hip Hop Movie Club podcast.Breakin' 2 on IMDbWhere to Watch:Ā Plu...
2025-01-1627 min
Hip Hop Movie ClubIs Bodied an underrated film?A lost episode from the Hip Hop Movie Club archives!Grad student Adam is writing a thesis on the n-word. In an attempt to do good research, he goes to rap battles to observe. Soon he's no longer an observer, but a newcomer battle rapper with bars of his own. Quickly, he makes a name for himself and the stakes get higher with each line. And in the heat of battle, he has some decisions to make about his love, his friends, and even his life. Topics discussed:š¤ Is this a believable story?
2025-01-1142 min
Hip Hop Movie ClubShould you add Last Holiday to your holiday movie list? (Yes!)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 her modest routine for a luxurious European adventure, she embraces fine dining, daring adventures, and inspires others around her to rethink their priorities. Packed with heart, humor, and Queen Latifahās infectious charm, itās a feel-good story about living boldly and savoring every moment. Topics discussed:š All hail the Queen, againšš¾ Live your best lifeš” Know what you wa...
2025-01-0238 min
Hip Hop Movie ClubDashing Through the Snow (encore presentation)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 Ludacris-ly good? Or just aight?Originally released December 15, 2023CreditsHip Hop Movie Club is produced by your HHMC's: Boogie, JB and DynoWright! Theme music by Boogie.Our next live event is Wed Feb 5 at SteelStacks in Bethlehem: Breakin'Buy tickets now!Check out our live event schedule and...
2024-12-1935 min
Hip Hop Movie ClubOur biggest year yet at Hip Hop Movie Club!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...appreciate!Our next live event is Wed Feb 5 at SteelStacks in Bethlehem: Breakin' Buy tickets now! Check out our live event schedule and more at our Linktree.Hip Hop Movie Club on: Facebook Instagram Threads ...
2024-12-1136 min
Hip Hop Movie ClubWhere does "Friday After Next" rank in the Friday movie trilogy?"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 Claus (Rickey Smiley) raids their apartment, stealing their rent money AND their presents. The boys take jobs as security guards at an urban strip mall to make their rent money back before their landlord's musclebound son Damon (Terry Crews) comes collecting. The most wonderful time of the year turns into a wild adventure in the hood. Topics...
2024-11-2925 min
Hip Hop Movie ClubBoyz N the Hood: the sociological and cultural impacts of a classicWe 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 be screening Breakin' at the Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas at SteelStacks. Tickets available at SteelStacks.org Check out our live event schedule and more.More About Hip Hop Movie ClubHip Hop Movie Club on: Facebook Instagram Threads Website We got merch! Get yours at the...
2024-11-2532 min
Hip Hop Movie ClubDo the Right Thing vs. Boyz N the Hood: Which one is more relevant? (Rebroadcast)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 ThingOur original episode on Boyz N the HoodHow much are the homes in the Boyz N the Hood 'hood today?Ā (TikTok)Our screening of Boyz n the Hood in 4K is tonight, November 13! Join us at SteelStacks in Bethlehem and hear from a panel of professors and filmmakers in the Lehigh Valley. Tickets still available!Don't hate...educate!C...
2024-11-1323 min
Hip Hop Movie ClubThe Surprising History of Hip Hop at Rider UniversityWe 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, including legends like Masta Ace and Rah Digga. More from Mickey HessOn November 13, we will be screening Boyz n the Hood in 4K at the Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas at SteelStacks, followed by a panel discussion featuring Ali Y. Akarcesme (Kutztown University), Vernard James (Black Film: Then & Now), and Andrew McIntosh (Northampton CC). Throwback DJ set...
2024-11-1152 min
Hip Hop Movie ClubBoyz n the Hood (rebroadcast)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.More about Hip Hop Movie ClubCheck out ourĀ live event schedule and moreHip Hop Movie Club on:FacebookInstagramThreadsWebsiteWe got merch!Ā Get yours at the MeteorWright shop!Shout out to you listeners. Thanks fo...
2024-10-3035 min
Hip Hop Movie ClubIs Piece By Piece a Masterpiece? We review Pharrell Williams' new LEGO movie!A fun and inspirational LEGOĀ® movie about the creativity and career of Pharrell Williams! Topics discussed:š§± What better way to tell the story of Pharrell Williams' vivid life than through LEGO bricks?š¤© He has produced and written so many great songs, you could easily forget just how many!š How Pharrell overcame adversity is a good lesson for all.Also check out: Leaving the Theater with Ronald Young Jr. (a former guest on the show) And remember: Don't hate...be great!CreditsHip...
2024-10-2316 min
Hip Hop Movie ClubDo press play on "Don't Press Play" - De La Soul on Teen Titans Go!De La Soul joins forces with the Teen Titans to save their legendary music from a space monster! Topics discussed:3ļøā£ The episode pays tribute to the legendary De La Soul as a fun and influential hip-hop trio. š„ There is a major theme around the group's lengthy battle with Tommy Boy Records for the rights to their own music. š„ Multiple Easter eggs in the episode will delight De La Soul fans. Also check out: A clip from the episode"Eye Know" on The Late Show with Stephen Co...
2024-10-1618 min
Hip Hop Movie ClubThe film and TV career of Ice CubeIn honor of our upcoming screening of Boyz n the Hood in 4K on November 13 at SteelStacks, we are taking a close look at the film and TV career of Ice Cube.Topics discussed:šļø Ice Cube is more versatile as an actor than you might realize.Ā š Even as his acting career has evolved in surprising ways, he has stayed true and authentic to himself.Ā š His career also evolved to include founding the Big 3, a basketball league with former NBA players, and other entrepreneurial projects.Ā Ā Also check out:Our original ep...
2024-10-1118 min
Hip Hop Movie ClubThe film and TV career of LL Cool JIn honor of LL Cool J's new album The FORCE, we profiled The GOAT's film and television career. Topics discussed:šļø He has a more broad TV and film resume than you realize. š He is too popular with audiences to die, therefore you don't see that in his work.š¤ He has become an ambassador for hip hop as well as mentor figure in both music and the entertainment industry at large.Also check out: Our episode on In Too Deep (1999), starring LL Cool J and Omar Epps.And reme...
2024-10-0216 min
Hip Hop Movie ClubCraig G on writing rhymes and coaching actors on 8 MileToday 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 1...
2024-09-2514 min
Soccer FC: Fandom and CultureDaring Greatly: Ira Jersey of Real Central New Jersey Soccer - Episode 16Welcome to Soccer FC: Fandom & Culture. This is an exploration of soccer fandom and culture for new fans. Because thereās more to soccer than what happens on the field. This episode answers the question: What does it take to start a soccer club? Ira Jersey, founder of Real Central NJ Soccer Club talks about the origins of the club, what's in store for the upcoming season, what's on the horizon for soccer in Central Jersey, and more. Your host is Wright Seneres, soccer aficionado and podcast host (Princeton Spark, Effect Pedal, Hip Hop Movie Cl...
2023-02-0438 minSoccer FC: Fandom and CulturePelĆ© and the Light - Episode 15Welcome to Soccer FC: Fandom & Culture. This is an exploration of soccer fandom and culture for new fans. Because thereās more to soccer than what happens on the field. This episode answers the question: What made PelĆ© so transcendent?Your host is Wright Seneres, soccer aficionado and podcast host (Princeton Spark, Effect Pedal, Hip Hop Movie Club).Credits:Many thanks to Alice Seneres. Soccer FC is a MeteorWright production. Produced and edited by Wright Seneres. Theme music is "Lucky Day (2014 Demo)" by The Meritocracy. Additional music is "Brazil Jaz...
2023-01-2808 minSoccer FC: Fandom and CultureWorld Cup 2022 Final: The GOAT and the GGOAT - Episode 14Welcome to Soccer FC: Fandom & Culture. This is an exploration of soccer fandom and culture for new fans. Because thereās more to soccer than what happens on the field. This episode answers the question: Was the 2022 men's World Cup Final the G.G.O.A.T., the greatest game of all time? Your host is Wright Seneres, soccer aficionado and podcast host (Princeton Spark, Effect Pedal, Hip Hop Movie Club).Credits:Many thanks to Alice Seneres. Soccer FC is a MeteorWright production. Produced and edited by Wright Seneres. Th...
2023-01-0612 minSoccer FC: Fandom and CultureOn Grant Wahl and Legacy - Episode 13Welcome to Soccer FC: Fandom & Culture. This is an exploration of soccer fandom and culture for new fans. Because thereās more to soccer than what happens on the field. This episode answers the question: What should Grant Wahl's legacy be? (in my humble opinion)Your host is Wright Seneres, soccer aficionado and podcast host (Princeton Spark, Effect Pedal, Hip Hop Movie Club).Credits:Many thanks to Alice Seneres. Soccer FC is a MeteorWright production. Produced and edited by Wright Seneres. Theme music is "Lucky Day (2014 Demo)" by The Me...
2022-12-1204 minSoccer FC: Fandom and CultureWorld Cup 2022 Round of 16: Life and Death, Literal and Figurative - Episode 12Welcome to Soccer FC: Fandom & Culture. This is an exploration of soccer fandom and culture for new fans. Because thereās more to soccer than what happens on the field. This episode answers the question: Can Qatar make things worse? Also: Haiku recaps of the Round of 16 games. And why I felt like the United Statesā games were like watching a loved one defuse a bomb.Ā Your host is Wright Seneres, soccer aficionado and podcast host (Princeton Spark, Effect Pedal, Hip Hop Movie Club).Credits:Many thanks to Alice Seneres. Soc...
2022-12-0910 minSoccer FC: Fandom and CultureWorld Cup 2022 Group Stage: Controversy and Chaos - Episode 11Welcome to Soccer FC: Fandom & Culture. This is an exploration of soccer fandom and culture for new fans. Because thereās more to soccer than what happens on the field. This episode answers the question: Whatās been more interesting: The games themselves or the atmosphere around them?Your host is Wright Seneres, soccer aficionado and podcast host (Princeton Spark, Effect Pedal, Hip Hop Movie Club).Credits:Many thanks to Alice Seneres. Soccer FC is a MeteorWright production. Produced and edited by Wright Seneres. Theme music is "Lucky Day (2014 Demo...
2022-12-0314 minSoccer FC: Fandom and CultureWorld Cup Haiku, Part 4 - Episode 10Welcome to Soccer FC: Fandom & Culture. This is an exploration of soccer fandom and culture for new fans. Because thereās more to soccer than what happens on the field. This episode answers the question: How does a 5-7-5 do against a 4-4-2 at the World Cup?Haiku preview of Group G (Brazil, Serbia, Switzerland, Cameroon) and H (Portugal, Ghana, Uruguay, Korea Republic). Tournament kicks off on November 20th!Your host is Wright Seneres, soccer aficionado and podcast host (Princeton Spark, Effect Pedal, Hip Hop Movie Club).Credits:...
2022-11-1803 minSoccer FC: Fandom and CultureWorld Cup Haiku, Part 3 - Episode 9Welcome to Soccer FC: Fandom & Culture. This is an exploration of soccer fandom and culture for new fans. Because thereās more to soccer than what happens on the field. This episode answers the question: How does a 5-7-5 do against a 4-4-2 at the World Cup?Haiku previews of Group E (Spain, Costa Rica, Germany, Japan) and Group F (Belgium, Morocco, Canada, Croatia).Your host is Wright Seneres, soccer aficionado and podcast host (Princeton Spark, Effect Pedal, Hip Hop Movie Club).Credits:Many thanks to Alice Se...
2022-11-1504 minSoccer FC: Fandom and CultureWorld Cup Haiku, Part 2 - Episode 8Welcome to Soccer FC: Fandom & Culture. This is an exploration of soccer fandom and culture for new fans. Because thereās more to soccer than what happens on the field. This episode answers the question: How does a 5-7-5 do against a 4-4-2 at the World Cup? (This is Part 2! Listen to Part 1 wherever you found this episode.)Your host is Wright Seneres, soccer aficionado and podcast host (Princeton Spark, Effect Pedal, Hip Hop Movie Club).Credits:Many thanks to Alice Seneres. Soccer FC is a MeteorWright pr...
2022-11-0504 minSoccer FC: Fandom and CultureWorld Cup Haiku, Part 1 - Episode 7Welcome to Soccer FC: Fandom & Culture. This is an exploration of soccer fandom and culture for new fans. Because thereās more to soccer than what happens on the field. This episode answers the question: How does a 5-7-5 do against a 4-4-2 at the World Cup?Your host is Wright Seneres, soccer aficionado and podcast host (Princeton Spark, Effect Pedal, Hip Hop Movie Club).Credits:Many thanks to Alice Seneres. Soccer FC is a MeteorWright production. Produced and edited by Wright Seneres. Theme music is "Lucky Da...
2022-10-2804 minSoccer FC: Fandom and CultureFan Fest - Episode 6Welcome to Soccer FC: Fandom & Culture. This is an exploration of soccer fandom and culture for new fans. Because thereās more to soccer than what happens on the field. This episode answers the question: What could possibly be so fun that Iād get up at 4:00 in the morning to be somewhere for 6am, on a Saturday and a Sunday?Your host is Wright Seneres, soccer aficionado and podcast host (Princeton Spark, Effect Pedal, Hip Hop Movie Club).For photos from Fan Fest, check out the Soccer FC Substack!Credits:
2022-10-2108 minSoccer FC: Fandom and CultureLearning By Listening - Episode 5Welcome to Soccer FC: Fandom & Culture. This is an exploration of soccer fandom and culture for new fans. Because thereās more to soccer than what happens on the field. This episode answers the question: āWhat other soccer podcasts should I listen to learn more about the game?" (Besides Soccer FC, of course!)Your host is Wright Seneres, soccer aficionado and podcast host (Princeton Spark, Effect Pedal, Hip Hop Movie Club).Credits:Many thanks to Alice Seneres. Soccer FC is a MeteorWright production. Produced and edited by Wright Seneres. Them...
2022-10-1406 minSoccer FC: Fandom and CultureThe Wolves - Episode 4Welcome to Soccer FC: Fandom & Culture. This is an exploration of soccer fandom and culture for new fans. Because thereās more to soccer than what happens on the field. This episode answers the question:Ā if art imitates life, and football is life, then does art imitate football? My review of The Wolves, written by Sarah DeLappe and running until October 16, 2022 at McCarter Theatre in Princeton.Your host is Wright Seneres, soccer aficionado and podcast host (Princeton Spark, Effect Pedal, Hip Hop Movie Club).Credits:Soccer FC: Fandom and Culture is a M...
2022-10-0706 minSoccer FC: Fandom and CultureThe Telstar - Episode 3Welcome to Soccer FC: Fandom & Culture. This is an exploration of soccer fandom and culture for new fans. Because thereās more to soccer than what happens on the field. This episode answers the question: Why are so many drawings and illustrations of soccer balls the same?Your host is Wright Seneres, soccer aficionado and podcast host (Princeton Spark, Effect Pedal, Hip Hop Movie Club).Credits:Many thanks to Alice Seneres. Soccer FC is a MeteorWright production. Produced and edited by Wright Seneres. Theme music is "Lucky Day (2014 Demo)" by...
2022-09-3006 minSoccer FC: Fandom and CultureThat Old College Try - Episode 2Welcome to Soccer FC: Fandom & Culture. This is an exploration of soccer fandom and culture for new fans. Because thereās more to soccer than what happens on the field. This episode answers the question: What is your best value for your soccer dollar?Your host is Wright Seneres, soccer aficionado and podcast host (Princeton Spark, Effect Pedal, Hip Hop Movie Club).Next week: Why do so many drawings of soccer balls look the same?Thanks for listening to Soccer FC: Fandom & Culture.Ascendendo tollimusCredits:...
2022-09-2304 minSoccer FC: Fandom and CultureOur Motto - Episode 1Welcome to Soccer FC: Fandom & Culture. This is an exploration of soccer fandom and culture for new fans. Because thereās more to soccer than what happens on the field. This episode answers the question: Why do football clubs love a dead language? I also discuss what this Soccer FC enterprise is all about. Your host is Wright Seneres, soccer aficionado and podcast host (Princeton Spark, Effect Pedal, Hip Hop Movie Club).Credits:Special thanks to William Dingee, Ian Silva, James Van Wyck, and Alice Seneres. Soccer FC is a...
2022-09-1604 minSoccer FC: Fandom and CultureTrailer - Episode 0Welcome to Soccer FC: Fandom and Culture, an exploration of the game, its fandom, and culture. This show is for new fans in America to help increase their appreciation for soccer and its culture. New episodes every Friday. Your host:Wright SeƱeres, soccer aficionado and host of the Princeton Spark and Effect Pedal podcasts, and co-host of the Hip Hop Movie Club podcast.Link up: Website: soccerfc.coSubstack: soccerfc.substack.comInstagram: @soccerfandomcultureWhat do you want to learn about? Email me at s...
2022-09-1501 min