"keeping It Reel" With Filmgordon

This week on the BIG screen show, we return to the scene of the cinematic crime, after two years, we revisit the film festival where we were interrupted by the pandemic, the New African Film Festival.Festival Director Mwiza Munthali joins us to talk discuss this year’s slate featuring the best films from the African continent. Plus, we'll recap the CCA Awards. We'll have all that and more on Episode 495 of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon.

On this special Overtime episode of the BIG show, we'll review and discuss The Last Days of Ptomely Gray, The Adam Project, Winning Time: The Rise of the Laker's Dynasty, and we'll weigh in on The Batman. We'll have all that and more on this bonus episode of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon

On the latest episode of the BIG show, we salute the Hollywood Saviors: The Super Hero Genre. Over the course of the pandemic, it has become apparent that the only thing keeping movie theaters afloat are the stories coming out of both the Marvel and DC cinematic universes. Over the next hour, we'll discuss the phenomenon and rise of Super-Heroes stories and how this once-fringe art form has grown to dominate the film industry.We'll also spotlight the 5 Richest Superheroes. We will be joined by fellow critic and comic enthusiast Emmanuel Noisette and Charles Kirkland, Jr. We'll have all of that and more on Episode 494 of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon

On the latest episode of the BIG show, it is Woman's History Month and we salute The Magnificent Seven: 20th Century Black Woman Directors on the show. We'll profile each trailblazer and spotlight them and their stories.We'll discuss these pioneers and much more on Episode 493 of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon.

On the latest episode of the BIG show, we are in the midst of a SLOW period during awards season, so this week we simply riff on films, including Bel-Air, The Endgame, the films of Jennifer Lopez, and the difference between great actors who find themselves in bad movies.We'll have all that and more on Episode 492 of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon.

On the latest episode of the BIG show, we have a plethora of new projects to discuss, including, the Super Bowl recap, the premieres of Bel-Air, documentaries, Jeen-yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy and We Need to Talk About Cosby and the finale of Peacemaker.Over the next hour, Charles Kirkland, Jr. and I will delve into these and other subjects on Episode 491 of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon.

On the latest episode of the BIG show, Oscar nominations were announced earlier this week, we weigh in on the surprises and the snubs. Charles Kirkland, Jr. and I discuss who was nominated and who we think should have been invited to the party.Plus, Death on the Nile is in theaters this week, we'll let you know if this all-star ensemble is worth your time. We'll have all that and more on Episode 490 of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon.

On the latest episode of the BIG show, It's almost been two years since we entered the Pandemic Era. We experienced a myriad of changes to how we ingest content and it has changed our viewing habits. Is the age of the Movie Theaters a thing of the past?We will discuss this as well as review the latest film this week, Moonfall. We'll have all that and more on Episode 489 of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon.

On the latest episode of the BIG show, We return after a two-week hiatus to break down our Top Ten Films of the 2022 Sundance Film Festival.Plus, it's Black History Month and we'll spotlight Robert Nesta Marley. Charles Kirkland, Jr. and I will discuss all of this and more on Episode 488 of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon.

On the latest episode of the BIG show, we preview the upcoming virtual Sundance Film Festival. The first major film festival of the year kicks off and we discuss some of the notable titles.We'll have all that and more on Episode 487 of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon.

by Tim GordonIn this special edition of the BIG show, we discuss the loss of a cinematic giant, Sir Sidney Poiter, who transitioned at the age of 94.Poitier, who made his film debut in 1950, was a trailblazing pioneer who was the first consistent above-the-line Black movie star in the modern era. We discuss his cinematic legacy and how the man we refer to as “the Foundation,” changed the face of Hollywood forever.We’ll have all that and more on Episode 486 of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon.

On the final show of the year, we look back on the most unpleasant experiences in film and streaming services as we discuss and dissect the Worst Films of 2021.Film critics Lonita Cook and Emmanuel Noisette join Charles Kirkland and Tim Gordon to discuss their Bottom Five choices and the honorable mentions. We'll have all that and more on Episode 485 of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon

This week on the BIG show, it's the last week of the year and time for us to dissect and discuss the Best Films of 2021.Frequent show contributor, guest, and colleague, Wilson Morales joins Charles Kirkland and Tim Gordon to find out which films made the list and which ones missed the cut. We'll have all of that and more on Episode 484 of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon.

This week on the latest episode of the BIG show, we'll discuss Black Christmas Movie Classics.Plus, we'll review a magnificent night of Black Excellence at this year's Celebration of Black Cinema. Film critic, TT Stern-Enzi will join us to give us a recap of the night's festivities.We'll discuss all of that and more on Episode 483 of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon.0

This week on the latest episode of the BIG show, film critic and colleague, Shawn Edwards joins us to discuss the 4th Annual Critics Choice Association's Celebration of Black Cinema.This star-studded evening honors the Best in Black Film Achievement for the past year. Edwards is the event's Executive Producer and will break down all of the evening's festivities as well as discuss some of the high-profile talents that will attend this year's ceremony.We'll have all of that and more on Episode 482 of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon.

On the latest episode of Conversations, we sit down with Oscar-winning filmmaker, Benjamin Cleary to discuss his latest film, the futuristic sci-fi love story, Swan Song.Cleary discusses the inspiration behind his story, working with two-time Oscar winner Mahershala Ali, Naomie Harris, and Glenn Close, and the challenge of the moral dilemma behind the engrossing story.We'll have all that and more on the latest episode of Conversations.

This week on a very special holiday episode of the BIG show, and it's Thanksgiving Weekend, and there is so much for us to give thanks, cinematically.Opening in theaters or streaming this weekend, including True Story, House of Gucci, Licorice Pizza, The HumansWe'll have all that and more on Episode 481 of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon.

This week on the latest episode of Top Five, we spotlight the versatile actor, Wesley Snipes, who co-stars in the Netflix limited series, True Story.We discuss our favorite performances from the veteran action star on the latest episode of Top Five.

On this special holiday edition of Conversations, Charles Kirkland, Jr. talks with the director of Netflix's Christmas drama, A Boy Called Christmas, Gil Kenan, and star Henry Lawfull. They'll discuss who is Father Chrismas and why we should watch a movie about him. We'll have all of that more on the latest episode of Conversations.

On the latest episode of Conversations, we sit down with Tony Award winner and Black Reel Awards nominee, Patina Miller to discuss her triumphant first season starring in Power Book III: Raising Kanan.A true triple threat, Miller is an award-winning singer, dancer, and actor. She shares her passion and thoughts on Season One on the latest episode of Conversations.