"Keeping it Reel" with FilmGordon

This week on the BIG show, all of the build-up and anticipation leads to this - the BIGGEST movie weekend of the year. It is the finals stand for Earth's Mightiest Heroes, how will the survivors defeat the Mad Titan, Thanos? Executive Producer, Trinh Tran will join us to talk Avengers: Endgame and we'll debate the Top Five Films in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Plus, we'll have movie news and a r...

This week on the BIG show, we'll recap the SAG Awards with film critic and special guest Jason Fraley of WTOP Radio. Plus, we'll have movie news and reviews of this week's new releases, including Miss Bala all on the latest episode of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/keeping-it-reel-with-filmgordon--4671407/support .

This week on the BIG show, our film tour continues as we recap the Critics Choice Awards and preview the Sundance Film Festival. In addition, film critic Kevin Sampson will join us to discuss several titles that are generating plenty of festival buzz. Plus, we'll have movie news and reviews of the this week's reviews, including Glass all on the latest episode of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon Bec...

This week on the BIG show, the holiday season is over and we'll take a look at the 25 Most Anticipated Films of 2019. We'll also preview the first major award show of the season, the Golden Globes. In addition, we'll meet the DC Filmmaker of the Month. Plus, we'll also have movie news and more on the latest episode of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www....

This week on the BIG show, it is the final show of the year and we take a look back at the Best and Worst moments in Film for the year. Show contributor Charles Kirkland will join me as recap the year in all in both it its splendor and cinematic pain. Plus, we'll have movie news and reviews of the latest films, including If Beale Street Can Talk, On the Basis of Sex, and Vice all on the latest epi...

This week on the BIG show, Oscar-winning director, Barry Jenkins joins us to discuss his upcoming film, If Beale Street Could Talk. In addition, Green Book is under siege with star Mahershala Ali in the crosshairs, Charles Kirkland and I will talk about the controversy. Plus, we'll have movie news and reviews of the latest films, including Mary Poppins and Bumblebee all on the latest episode of Ke...

This week on the BIG show, the star of the upcoming film, If Beale Street Could Talk, Kik Layne will stop by. Award Season is in underway and this week we'll discuss the Black Reel Award nominations. Plus, we'll meet the December DC Filmmaker of the Month, Sareen Hairabedian. We'll also have entertainment news and reviews of the latest films, including Spiderman: Into the Spiderverse, Mary: Queen...

This week on the BIG show, it is award season overload and we will discuss all of the nominations, including the Golden Globes, WAFCA, BFCA, as well as the Black Reel Awards. Joining us will be a trio of film critics, Travis Hopson, Wison Morales, and Charles Kirkland. We'll have entertainment news and there are NO new movies to review this week but we'll have all of that and more on the latest ep...

After a year of Hollywood blockbusters and game-changing dramas, the time has come to spotlight the best films of the year. The 17th Annual WAFCA Awards will celebrate the best films of the year as we announce our winners for too honors. Which films will hear their names called? Will A Star Is Born sparkle? Will The Favourite be that for voters? Will Roma break out from the Foreign-Language catego...

This week on the BIG show, we welcome the star of the of the audacious holiday tale, the Christmas zombie musical, Anna and the Apocalypse, Ella Hunt. The awards season voting begins this weekend and the editor-and-chief of Awards Circuit, Clayton Davis will stop by to break down the films and performances we’ll talk about for the next few months. Plus, we’ll have entertainment news and reviews of...

This week on the BIG show, Oscar winner Mahershala Ali will stop by to discuss Green Book and director Steven Caple, Jr. steps into the Rocky universe with Creed II. After over four decades, the lost Aretha Franklin recording, Amazing Grace, finally sees the light of day. We'll have entertainment news and reviews of the latest films including Widows, A Private War, and the aforementioned Amazing G...

This week on the BIG show, it's Halloween Weekend and we'll discuss my favorite Horror Classics. Plus, filmmaker Tyler Perry and Tiffany Haddish will stop by to talk about the new comedy, Nobody's Fool and newcomer Shamier Anderson will also be our guest to talk about the indie darling, Love Jacked. We'll also have entertainment news and reviews of the latest films including Suspira and The Nutcra...

This week on the BIG show, the woman once described as "the most important songwriters in the world," Diane Warren will be our guest to discuss her distinguished career. Plus, as award season commences, we'll talk about the impact that major fall film festivals will have in shaping the race. In addition, we'll also have entertainment news and reviews of the latest films including Hunter Killer, Lo...

This week on the BIG show, Fall has officially arrived and it's time for one of our favorite film fests, the Middleburg Film Festival. We'll sit down with the Festival Founder Sheila Johnson and Executive Director of the fest, filmmaker Susan Koch. Entering its sixth year, The Middleburg Film Festival has evolved into one of the biggest festivals in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. Businesswo...

This week on the BIG show, DC native and actress Regina Hall will be our special guest to talk about her role in the upcoming film, The Hate U Give. Best known for her lead role as Brenda Meeks in the Scary Movie film series, Hall has appeared on numerous television series, most prominently in a recurring role on the comedy series Ally McBeal, as well as films such as The Best Man, and its sequel...

This week on the BIG show, actors Keegan Michael-Key and Thomas Jane join us to discuss their experiences making The Predator. The two stars, who share an amazing chemistry in the film, also discuss how their differences off-screen helped their on-screen personas. Plus, we’ll discuss celebrated Black Reel Award-winning television producer Kenya Barris’ stunning exit from ABC and his $100 million d...

This week on the BIG show, show correspondent Charles Kirkland guest hosts and is joined by colleague and fellow show correspondent, Ignorant Bliss' Julian Lytle to discuss the Summer Movie Box Office Report Card. Plus, we'll have entertainment news and reviews of the latest films, including The Happytime Murders all on Episode 325 of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon. Become a supporter of this pod...

This week on the BIG show, documentary filmmaker Steven Maing will stop by to discuss his latest film, Crime + Punishment. In addition, the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin has passed at the age of 76. We examine her life and tremendous legacy with critics Julian Lytle and Charles Kirkland. Plus, we'll have entertainment news and reviews of the latest films, including Crazy Rich Asians on Episode 32...

This week on the BIG show, independent Black film arrives in the Nation's Capitol and the founder and festival director of the DC Black Film Festival, Kevin Sampson will be our special guest to discuss the highlights and programming that will await audiences. Plus, the Academy Awards announced several major changes and show correspondent, Wilson Morales of Blackfilm.com will join us to talk about...

This week on the BIG show, acting royalty, John David Washington stops by to talk about his lead role in the latest Spike Lee joint, BlackkKlansman. The son of two-time Oscar winner, Denzel Washington, J.D. is carving his own path with four films slated for release this year, including his lead role in the Grand Prix winner of this year's Cannes Film Festival. Plus, the founders of the Martha Vine...

This week on the BIG show, we bring you highlights from the Red Carpet from the U.S. premiere of the sixth installment of the Mission: Impossible franchise, Fallout. The cast of the 20th-highest-grossing film series of all time, Oscar-winning mega-star Tom Cruise, Oscar-nominated actress Angela Bassett, Simon Pegg, Michelle Monaghan, Rebecca Ferguson, and writer/director Christopher McQuarrie (The...

This week on the BIG show, it is the tenth anniversary of the film that changed movies and the Oscars forever, The Dark Knight. Show contributor Charles Kirkland will be our guest as he shares his insight on this monumental achievement. Plus, WBAI-FM film critic, Mike Sargent will share his thoughts on the Summer Movie season. In addition, we’ll have entertainment news, and reviews of the latest f...

This week on the BIG show, educator, actress and playwright, Bathsheba Smithen joins us to discuss her upcoming one-woman play, From Divorce to Restoration. Plus, Emmy-Award winning host from the WUSA-9 TV's, Great Day Washington, Markette Sheppard will also stop by to talk films and summer fun. In addition, we’ll have entertainment news, and a review of the latest film, Skyscraper, all on the lat...

This week on the BIG show, frontman for the underground hip-hop group, The Coup and one of the most charismatic new filmmakers entering the game, Boots Riley stops by to talk about his much buzzed about absurdist comedy, film, Sorry To Bother You. In addition, we’ll have entertainment news, and reviews of the latest films, including, Gotti, Leave No Trace, The First Purge, Ant-Man & The Wasp,...

This week on the BIG show, we talk with cast members from the upcoming new show from creator Mara Brock Akil, Love Is, co-stars Michelle Weaver and Will Catlett. Modeled after the relationship of show creator, Mara Brok Akil and her husband, Salim Akil, Love Is is the next great drama from the OWN network. In addition, guest host Charles Kirkland will sit down with Lakefront Film Fest Director, Ti...