24 Hours of Movies: Pop Stars on Film!
by Patrick BromleyYou know their music, now see them on screen! 10 am - House Party (1990, dir. Reginald Hudlin)A recent rewatch of this '90s classic is what inspired this whole marathon, because it reminded me that Kid 'n Play were really good on screen. While there are moments and lines of dialogue that feel outdated in 2026, the movie is pure joy -- music and dance and comedy, with appealing performances by the two leads as well as Tisha Campbell, A.J. Johnson, Robin Cook (RIP), and a funny (and young) Martin Lawrence. I'm so glad this got the Criterion treatment because it will no doubt…
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