"keeping It Reel" With Filmgordon

This week on the BIG show, former bodyguard-turned comedic actor, Terry Crews stops by to talk about his role in the big-budget action sequel, The Expendables 3 and we honor the memory of Robin Williams and Lauren Bacall with Beliefnet.com critic, Nell Minow. Plus, we'll have entertainment news and reviews of the latest films including The Giver and Frank all on Episode 259 of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon.

This week on the BIG show, Black Reel Award nominee Chadwick Boseman will be our special guest to talk about his dynamic performance as James Brown in the upcoming biopic, Get On Up. Nominated for Outstanding Breakthrough Performance for his previous sports biopic, 42, Boseman talks about his startling transformation into the "Godfather of Soul" as well as the method he uses for choosing the roles he plays. Plus, Washington Post Style reporter Lonnae O'Neal Parker talks about her experience meeting the "hardest working man in show business." We'll also have entertainment news with Wilson Morales and reviews of the latest films, including Get On Up, Mood Indigo, and Guardians of the Galaxy all on Episode 258 of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon.

On the latest episode of the BIG show, we sit down with the star and director of the upcoming indie film, I, Origins, Michael Pitt and Michael Cahill. The Sundance favorite tells the story of a molecular biologist and his lab partner who uncover startling evidence that could fundamentally change society as we know it and cause them to question their once-certain beliefs in science and spirituality. Plus, we'll have entertainment news and reviews of the latest films including Guardians of the Galaxy and Lucy all on Episode 257 of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon.

On the latest episode of the BIG show, we sit down with another member from the ensemble of television's greatest series, The Wire, Andre Royo. Currently co-starring in a brand new thriller, Aftermath, Royo talks about his latest film and the fans who refuse to let him forget about "Bubbles" as well as his memorable time on The Wire. Plus, we'll have entertainment news and reviews of the latest films, including Boyhood and Sex Tape, all on Episode 256 of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon.

On the latest episode of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon, we welcome writer/director/producer Charles Murray (Sons of Anarchy, Castle, Criminal Minds, Things Never Said) to the show. Uniquely qualified working in both television and feature films, Murray discusses his latest projects as well as sharing his wisdom of the inner-workings of the business. Plus, we'll preview the upcoming Emmy nominations and the Season Two premiere of Masters of Sex with entertainment contributor, Jen Chaney (Washington Post, Vulture, The Dissolve). We'll also have entertainment news with Wilson Morales (BlackFilm) and a review of Dawn of the Planet of the Apes with RogerEbert.com contributor Susan Wloszczyna all on the next episode of the BIG show!

On the latest episode of Conversations, we sit down with the award-winning documentary filmmaker, Steve James (Hoop Dreams) to discuss his latest film, Life Itself. Based on the memoirs of Pulitzer Prize-winning film critic Roger Ebert, Life Itself is a loving Valentine to one of the most respected critics in the motion picture business. James talks about his love for Ebert, his final days, and what he learned from his talented subject on Episode 42 of Conversations.

On the latest episode of the BIG show, we've reached the half-way mark for the year in movies and we'll be joined by two film critics, Kevin Sampson (Picture Lock) and Jeffrey Lyles (The Lyles Movie Files) to look at the best and worst films of first six months of 2014. In addition, we'll look at the films that may be contenders this awards season.Plus, we'll have entertainment news and reviews of the big Independence Day releases, Tammy and Earth to Echo all on Episode 254 of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon.

This week on the BIG show, we discuss the State of Black Film with the host and film critic from the show, Picture Lock, Kevin Sampson. Last week, Sampson's "Letter to Black Filmmakers," ignited a firestorm throughout the industry and we'll discuss the fallout. Plus, we'll have entertainment news and reviews of the latest films, including Transformers: Age of Extinction on Episode 253 of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon.

This week on the BIG show, Think Like A Man Too co-stars, Megan Good and Michael Ealy return to discuss their work in the popular comedy sequel.

On the latest edition of Conversations, we sit down with one of the greatest lyricists in hip-hop history and co-star of the comedy sequel, 22 Jump Street, O'Shea Jackson better known as Ice Cube. Cube will discuss his increased role in the latest film and the story of his landmark rap group, N.W.A.'s story coming to the big screen. We'll have all of that and more on a very special episode of Conversations.

On this very special episode of the BIG show, we remember the life and career of a true Hollywood giant, Ruby Dee, who passed away at the age of 91. Dee was an actress, poet, playwright, screenwriter, journalist, and activist. She was a Grammy, Emmy, Obie, Drama Desk, Screen Actors Guild Award, and Screen Actors Guild Lifetime Achievement Awards winner. Dee was also the recipient of the National Medal of Arts and the Kennedy Center Honors, among scores of other awards and she was married to actor Ossie Davis until his death in 2005. Omar Moore and I will discuss and breakdown Dee's extraordinary and unprecedented almost seven-decade career on this very special edition of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon.

This week on the BIG show, we welcome two-time Oscar nominee, Djimon Hounsou to the show. Hounsou will sit down with us to discuss his role in the animated action sequel, How to Train Your Dragon 2. Hounsou has given amazing performances in several films including Amistad, Gladiator, In America, and Blood Diamond, receiving Academy Award nominations for the latter two. Plus, we'll preview the latest boutique theater debuting in the Nation's Capitol, The Angelika Pop-Up at Union Market. We'll also have entertainment news and reviews of the latest films, including HTTYD 2, 22 Jump Street, and Obvious Child all on Episode 250 of Keeping It Reel With FilmGordon.

On the latest episode of Conversations, we sit down with the writer/director, Dean DeBlois to discuss his animated sequel, How to Train Your Dragon 2. DeBlois co-wrote and co-directed the Oscar-nominated animated films Lilo & Stitch and How to Train Your Dragon. In his latest, the story takes place five years after the first film, featuring Hiccup and his friends as young adults. DeBlois shares his inspiration and his plans for the next chapter in his epic story on Episode 40 of Conversations.

This week on the BIG show, we’ll sit down with the creative team behind one of the summer’s more controversial films, Obvious Child, writer/director Gillian Robespierre and leading lady, Jenny Slate. Plus, in honor of the upcoming film, The Fault In Our Stars, we’ll talk about our Top Ten Tearjerkers and have entertainment news and reviews of all of the latest films including the Tom Cruise/Emily Blunt action thriller, Edge of Tomorrow, and the aforementioned The Fault in Our Stars all on Episode 249 of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon.

On the latest episode of the BIG show, Black Reel and Cesar Award winner, Omar Sy will be our special guest to discuss his role as Bishop in the upcoming comic superhero film, X-Men: Days of Future Past. The first black actor to win the honorary French award for his role in The Intouchables, Sy will talk about joining the talent-laden cast of cinematic mutants. Plus, we'll cartoonist Julian Lytle will talk about the phenomenon that is the X-Men, and critics Wilson Morales and Travis Hopson will stop by for entertainment news and reviews of the latest films including the comedy, Blended and the latest X-Men film as well as a look at the blockbuster film from the pages of the comic all on Episode 248 of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon.

On the latest episode of the BIG show, director Gareth Edwards will be our special guest to discuss his big-budget, sci-fi monster film, Godzilla. Edwards' second effort has him building on the amazing 60 year legacy of one of the most recognizable monsters in cinema. Plus, Film Fatale (Rebecca Theodore-Vachon) will join us to talk about Mad Men and Game of Thrones and we'll have entertainment news and reviews of the latest films, including Chef, Million Dollar Arm, and Godzilla all on episode 247 of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon.

On the latest episode of Conversations, veteran actor Richard T. Jones will be our special guest to talk about his role in the sci-fi monster film, Godzilla. With more than 80 credits over his 20-year career, Jones has built an impressive resume expertly balancing work in television, indies, and big-budget films. We'll all of that and more on episode 39 of Conversations.

On the latest episode of Conversations, Oscar and four-time Black Reel Award winner Jamie Foxx sit down on the BIG show to discuss his role in the comic sequel, The Amazing Spider-Man 2. Foxx is also a Grammy Award-winning musician and former star of his own show, The Jamie Foxx Show, and will be seen later this year in the big-budget holiday film, Annie. He'll talk about his role as Electro and a whole lot more on Episode 38 of Conversations.

The BIG show returns after a one-month hiatus as we welcome the star of the upcoming period British period drama, Belle, when the star and English beauty, Gugu Mbatha-Raw stops by to discuss her new film. Plus, we'll discuss some of the top TV dramas and have entertainment news with Wilson Morales (Blackfilm.com) and reviews of the latest films, including Neighbors, Locke, and Belle all on Episode 246 of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon.

On the latest episode of Conversations, we sit down with the talented writer and auteur, Amma Asante, with her breakthrough directorial effort with the new British period drama, Belle. Recently honored by BAFTA as a "Brit to Watch," it has been announced that Asante will direct the upcoming Warner Bros. film, Unforgettable. We'll discuss all of that and more on the next episode of Conversations!