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 now

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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 energy

1️⃣ A real one, on screen

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Prof. Andrew "DJ ARM 18" McIntosh drops some serious knowledge about N.W.A., West Coast Hip Hop, and more before our 10th anniversary screening of "Straight Outta Compton" at the Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas at SteelStacks.

Credits

Hip Hop Movie Club is produced by your HHMCs JB, BooGie, and DynoWright. Theme music by BooGie.

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Next live event: SET IT OFF, March 18, 2026 at SteelStacks. Save the date! Tickets will be available at artsquest.org.

We discuss "Straight Outta L.A.', the 2010 ESPN 30 For 30 documentary directed by Ice Cube, which explores the tight bond between the NFL's Raiders and gangster rap, especially by N.W.A.

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Can hip hop tell stories about everyday Black life — not just struggle, but community, responsibility, growth and maturity — and still stay authentic?

Ice Cube's Barbershop (2002) film sets out to do this. Did it work? HHMC takes a cut at it!

Topics discussed:

📸 A quick snapshot of this pivotal shift for Ice Cube

🎤 Where this fits in the hip hop canon

🎞️ Fun facts about this Chicago classic

💥 The impact this film had on both Ice Cube and Eve's careers

😱 Fan reaction then and now

Credits

Hip Hop Movie Club is produced by your HHMCs JB, BooGie, and DynoWright. Theme music by BooGie.

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Don't hate...double date!

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Our next live event is STRAIGHT OUTTA COMPTON on Thursday 11/13 7pm ET at the Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas at SteelStacks in Bethlehem. Come early for a throwback set AND opening remarks by our man DJ ARM 18!