"Keeping it Reel" with FilmGordon

On this extended edition of the BIG show, we'll discuss some of our favorite classic Black Love stories on film and we will review the relationship drama, Downhill, on the latest episode of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon Overtime. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/keeping-it-reel-with-filmgordon--4671407/support .

This week on the BIG show, and we've got love on our mind. We'll talk to the stars of the romantic drama, The Photograph, Issa Rae and Lakeith Stanfield, and talk about our favorite Black Love Stories on film. Also, this weekend is the launch of National Black Movie Day, and we'll meet the founder, Agnes Moss. Plus, we'll have movie news and reviews of the latest films, including the aforementione...

On this extended Overtime edition of the BIG show, we'll talk with Harley Quinn's Birds of Prey co-stars Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Rosie Perez and Jurnee Smollett-Bell. We'll also meet the February DC Filmmaker of the Month, Frankie Bars and hear the second half of two-time Oscar winner Russell Williams conversation about the Academy Awards. and we'll also review the Netflix Willy T. Ribs documenta...

This week on the BIG show, the Academy Awards take place this Sunday and we are honored to welcome back two-time Oscar winner Russell Williams II. We'll talk about his picks and get an insider's look at Hollywood's biggest night. We'll also discuss the Netflix's three-part film documentary, They Gotta Have Us. Plus, we'll have movie news and reviews of the latest films, including the aforementione...

This week on the BIG show, Oscar winner, Kobe Bryant and his daughter, Gianna, were among nine people who lost their lives earlier this week and we'll discuss his legacy and pay tribute to one of the best to ever play the game of basketball. We'll conclude our lead-up to the celebration of the 20th Annual Black Reel Awards as we take a look back at the filmmakers and stars who shaped the first two...

This week on the BIG show, We continue our celebration of the 20th Annual Black Reel Awards as we take a look back at the filmmakers and stars who shaped the first two decades of Black Film, in our special "20 for 20" series. Critics Nell Minow and Shawn Edwards will discuss the Top 20 Directing Performances of the first 20 years. Plus, we'll have movie news and reviews of the latest films, includ...

On this extended edition of the BIG show, we'll discuss and breakdown the Top 10 Male Performances of the 20th Annual Black Reel Awards with our special guest panelists, Kathia Woods and Mike Sargent. Plus, the first major film festival of the year, Sundance begins next week. Show correspondent and critic Travis Hopson will join us to preview this year's fest. We'll also review Tyler Perry's lates...

This week on the BIG show, Black Reel Award, Oscar, Emmy, and Tony Award winner Viola Davis will join us to discuss her latest project, Troop Zero. We continue our celebration of the 20th Annual Black Reel Awards as we take a look back at the filmmakers and stars who shaped the first two decades of Black Film, in our special "20 for 20" series. Critics Kathia Woods and Mike Sargent will discuss th...

On this extended edition of the BIG show, we'll continue to discuss and breakdown the Top 10 Female Performances of the 20th Annual Black Reel Awards with our special guest panelists, Sherin Nicole and Kevin Sampson. Counting down from the Top 20, as well as the five who missed the cut, Nicole and Sampson will take a deep dive into the Black Reel Awards Voting Panels choices and the impact those p...

This week on the BIG show, the 20th Annual Black Reel Awards takes place next month and all month we'll take a look back at the filmmakers and stars who shaped the first two decades of Black Film, in our special "20 for 20" series. Critics Sherin Nicole and Kevin Sampson will discuss the Top 20 Female Performances of the first 20 years. Plus, we'll have movie news and reviews of the latest films,...

This week on the BIG show, Oscar and Golden Globe-winning director Sam Mendes will be our special guest to discuss his upcoming awards contender, 1917 and we'll discuss the Best and Worst in Films with veteran film critic and festival director of the Over the Rhine Film Festival, TT Stern-Enzi. Plus, we'll have movie news and reviews of the latest films, including Spies in Disguise, Little Women,...

On this extended overtime episode of the BIG show, television critic, Jen Chaney will stop by to share her Top Five Television Shows of the Year. Find out which shows made her cut and the others that our panel thought were deserving. Plus, we'll review talented auteur Terance Malick's latest, A Hidden Life all on the overtime edition of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon. Become a supporter of this p...

This week on the BIG show, Black Reel Awards winner Michael B. Jordan will be our special guest to discuss his upcoming film, Just Mercy and veteran RogerEbert.com film critic, Nell Minow will stop by to give us her Five Best and Worst Film Performances of the year. Plus, we'll have movie news and reviews of the latest films, including Cats, Bombshell, and Star Wars; The Rise of Skywalker all on t...

On this extended overtime episode of the BIG show, Charles Kirkland will sit down with the DC Filmmaker of the Month for December, cinematographer Zack David. Plus, we'll review Adam Sandler's riveting performance in the Safdie Brother's latest, Uncut Gems, and the biopic of the man who discovered the backpack and saved countless lives in Clint Eastwood's drama, Richard Jewell all on the overtime...

This week on the BIG show, two of the co-stars of Netflix's latest action-adventure, 6 Underground, Melanie Laurent and Corey Hawkins will stop by to discuss their involvement in the international drama. The Golden Globes and Black Reel Awards nominations were announced earlier this week and their is plenty to digest. We'll talk with a member of the Critics Choice Association Board of Directors an...

On this extended overtime episode of the BIG show, we feature Oscar winner Ruth E. Carter presenting the Critics Choice Association's Lifetime Achievement Award to the comedy icon, Eddie Murphy earlier this week in Los Angeles. Plus, the man known as "the Oscar Whisper," Anthony McCarten entire conversation regarding his upcoming film, The Two Popes. We'll have all of that and more as we go "Overt...

This week on the BIG show, after months of anticipation, it's time for major award shows and critics groups to unveil their list of nominees. We'll talk with Variety Magazine's Artisan editor, Jazz Tangcay to get her early awards picks. The screenwriter known as the "Oscar Whisper," Oscar nominee and BAFTA Award-winning novelist Anthony McCarten will join us to talk about his upcoming film, The Tw...

This week on the BIG show, the 10th Anniversary celebration of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon continues. We'll have more interviews, remembrances, and recollections over this Turkey Day weekend regarding a decade of doing this show. Plus, we'll have movie news and reviews including Knives Out and Queen and Slim on this very special edition of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon. Become a supporter of...

This week on the BIG show, we are celebrating the 10th Anniversary of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon and we will feature a plethora of guests who have appeared on our show for the past decade. In addition, we'll also have movie news and reviews, including 21 Bridges, Frozen 2, and A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood all coming up on the latest episode of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon. Become a...

This week on the BIG show, we sit down with the director and a couple members of the cast of the indie sensation, Waves, Trey Edward Shults, Kelvin Harrison, Jr., and Taylor Russell. Also, Charles Kirkland has a "hot button issue" you don't want to miss. Plus, we'll have movie news and reviews of the latest films including Ford v Ferrari, The Good Liar, Waves, and Charlie's Angels all on the lates...

This week on the BIG show, Charles Kirkland hosts and sits down with the creative team behind The Elephant Queen, Victoria Stone and Mark Deeble. In addition, host Tim Gordon is at the World Premiere of Netflix's The Irishman and recaps the mob epic. Plus, we'll have movie news and reviews of the latest movies, including Black and Blue and The Elephant Queen all on the latest episode of Keeping It...

This week on the BIG show, co-star of the F/X series, Snowfall, Amin Joseph stops by to preview Season Three of the drug drama. We'll discuss both the 10th Anniversary of the passing of Michael Jackson and the 35th Anniversary of Prince's Purple Rain with Charles Kirkland. Plus, we'll have entertainment news and reviews of this week's new release, Yesterday all on the latest episode of Keeping It...

This week on the BIG show, Black Reel Award-winning director and producer Ava DuVernay returns to discuss her explosive new Netflix miniseries, When They See Us. Also, one of the most versatile actors in the business, Aisha Hinds will discuss sharing the screen with Godzilla. The promising career of actor Jason Mitchell has hit the skids, we'll discuss the allegations and his future prospects. Plu...

This week on the BIG show, one of the most influential Hip-Hop groups of all-time, the Wu-Tang Clan tells their story in the Showtime documentary, Of Mics and Men. And, the JxJ Multi-Disciplinary Arts Festival launches this weekend and festival director Ilya Tovbis stops by to give us a preview. Plus, we'll have movie news and reviews of this week films, including The Hustle, Pokemon Detective Pik...

This week on the BIG show, four-time Black Reel Award nominee Michael Ealy will join us to talk about his latest psychological thriller, The Intruder. Earlier this week, we lost a cinematic pioneer when eight-time Black Reel Award nominee John Singleton passed away. We'll examine his enduring legacy and place in the cinematic pantheon. The smoke has cleared and the largest opening weekend in motio...