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Popcorn Nights & O Cinema are proud to present the 25th Anniversary of HOUSE PARTY, starring Kid ‘n Play.

• Courtyard Party @ 7:30pm (live mixing by DJ Elle) – Presented by Scratch DJ Academy Miami

• Film Screening @ 9pm

Writer/ director Reginald Hudlin’s HOUSE PARTY has spawned four sequels since its’ release 25 years ago. Even though “House Party II” is definitely enjoyable, none of the follow-ups can compare to the dopeness of the 1990 original. 80’s-90’s hip-hop has always been my music of choice and. Although Run DMC and The Fat Boys popped up on the silver screen first, Kid ‘n Play were hip-hop’s first true movie stars. Since I love classic hip-hop and I love movies, it was only natural that Popcorn Nights would present a very special screening of this funky-fresh-funny-film. Welcome to the House Party!

House Party is a 1990 American comedy film released by New Line Cinema. It stars Kid and Play of the popular hip hop duo Kid ‘n Play, and also stars Paul Anthony, Bow-Legged Lou, and B-Fine from Full Force, and Robin Harris (who died of a heart attack nine days after House Party was released). The film also starred Martin Lawrence, Tisha Campbell, A.J. Johnson, Daryl “Chill” Mitchell and Gene “Groove” Allen (of Groove B. Chill), Kelly Jo Minter, John Witherspoon, with a cameo by funk musician George Clinton. This was Robin Harris’ last on-screen performance before his untimely death, shortly after the film was completed.

The film was written and directed by Reginald Hudlin, based on his award-winning Harvard University student film. The film grossed $26,385,627 in its run at the box office with its widest release being 700 theaters. The film has since become a cult classic.Upon its initial release, the film garnered critical acclaim. The lead roles were originally written for DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince.

The screening will be hosted by Marc Ferman of PopcornNights.com.

Popcorn Nights and O Cinema have teamed up for a special monthly retro movie night that will take place the last week of each month.