"keeping It Reel" With Filmgordon

This week on the BIG show, the awards season has begun and we'll preview some of the best films, foreign-language, and documentaries. Film critics Susan Wloszcyna (RogerEbert.com) and Ann Hornaday (The Washington Post) will join host Tim Gordon to discuss some of the contenders for awards consideration. Plus, we'll have entertainment news and a review of the Christian Bale drama, Out of the Furnace all on Episode 231 of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon.

On this special edition of the BIG show, we preview the shortlist of Outstanding Song Nominees for the upcoming 14th Annual Black Reel Awards. This year's potential nominated songs feature several prominent Grammy Award-winning artists including Mary J. Blige, John Legend, Fantasia, Jennifer Hudson, Gladys Knight, Snoop Dogg, Beyonce, Jay-Z, Pharrell, and others. Music executive and critic, Dave Dickinson (Sirius/XM) will be our special guest to break down the potential nominees all on Episode 230 of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon.

This week on the BIG show, one of the co-stars of the upcoming inspirational biopic, Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom, Naomie Harris returns to the show to discuss the film. Starring alongside Idris Elba, Harris powerfully portrays Winnie Mandela in the uplifting story about the South African icon. Plus, we'll have entertainment news and reviews of the latest films including Black Nativity all on Episode 229 of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon.

This week on Conversations, we sit down with director and actress, Kasi Lemmons to discuss her latest musical, Black Nativity. Lemmons fourth film, based on Langston Hughes' play, tells the story of a teen who spends the holidays with his estranged relatives and embarks on a surprising and inspirational journey. We'll discuss her journey of bringing Hughes' notable work to the big screen on the latest episode of Conversations.

This week on the BIG show, writer/director Malcolm Lee and co-star Monica Calhoun will be our special guests to discuss the upcoming romantic comedy, The Best Man Holiday. Plus, we'll have entertainment news and reviews, including The Book Thief on Episode 228 of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon.