"Keeping it Reel" with FilmGordon

This week on the BIG show, we talk with best friends as well as co-stars of the futuristic crime-thriller, Hotel Artemis, Golden Globe and Emmy Award winner, Sterling K. Brown (This Is Us) and Emmy Award and Tony-nominated actor, Brian Tyree Henry (Atlanta). Plus, we'll unveil the films selected for the upcoming Lakefront Film Fest. In addition, Wilson Morales of Blackfilm.com will join us for ent...

On the latest episode of Conversations (from Sundance), we sit down producer Dolly Turner whose short film, Alone, made shortlist of 10 short documentaries. Alone, shot in lustrous black and white, focuses on Aloné Watts, a young woman who agrees to marry her boyfriend, despite the fact that he is behind bars. Turner will share her experience in assisting Garrett Bradley to fulfill his mission, al...

This week on the BIG show, multi-talented actor, comedian, writer, director, record producer, singer, songwriter, rapper and DJ, Donald Glover will be our special guest as he prepares for the release of Solo: A Star Wars Story. Glover co-stars as the young Lando Calrissian in the latest standalone Star Wars origin story. This, in addition to creating the award-winning comedy, Atlanta. Plus, as we...

This week on the BIG show, it's summer, summertime is here and it's time for our annual Summer Movie Preview show. BFCA and WAFCA film critics and colleagues Travis Hopson (Punch Drunk Critics) and Jason Fraley (WTOP-FM) stop by to let you know which films you should definitely see, may be worth your time, or simply may surprise and become this season's sleeper hits. In addition, Wilson Morales (B...

This week on the BIG show, Oscar-nominated writer Tony Gilroy will be our special guest. The writer responsible for the first four films in the Jason Bourne series, also wrote Michael Clayton and Star Wars: Rouge One discusses his latest film, Beirut, and his storied career. In addition, we will have entertainment news and reviews of the latest films, including the animal adventure, Rampage, all o...

This week on the BIG show, it's Easter Weekend and we'll talk about the premiere of the upcoming documentary of the civil rights icon, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in King in the Wilderness. Also, Tyler Perry's latest film, Acrimony, hits theaters and we'll look at the rebirth of the polarizing director,. Plus, we'll have entertainment news and reviews of the this week's new releases, including meg...

This week on the BIG show, the historic run of Black Panther winds down this weekend and we spend much of the show paying homage to Marvel's mega-hit. We welcome Forbes.com contributing writer Scott Mendelson to discuss why "Black Panther should Terrify Hollywood," and the 6th Annual Annapolis Film Festival kicks off this week and Director of Programming, Derek Horne stops by to give us a preview....

On the latest episode of the BIG show, we preview the upcoming DC Caribbean Film Festival. Our special guest will festival programmer and talk show host, Mwiza Munthali, who will break down the what will be featured during the four-day fest. Plus, one week after a historic opening,, we'll sit down with talk show host and comic book guru, Julian Lytle, to talk about the long-term significance of wh...

On the latest episode of the BIG show, we sit down with filmmaker Gabriela Cowperthewaite, who talks about her upcoming film, Meagan Leavey. Cowperthewaite discusses working on another film with an animal and which filmmakers inspire her. Plus, we'll review several new films, including The Mummy, My Cousin Rachel, Band Aid, and Meagan Leavey. We'll have all of that and more on Episode 300 of Keepi...

We are less than 72 hours away from Hollywood's biggest night and the BIG show is talking Oscars. We will dissect and analyze the contenders, including which films and performers are rising and which ones are taking a step back. Joining us to discuss the festivities will be film critics Nell Minow (Beliefnet), Kristen Page-Kirby (The Washington Post), Eli Savada (Film International) and Wilson Mor...

On the latest episode of Conversations, we sit down with British filmmaker, Amma Assante. a screenwriter, film director, and former actress, whose debuted with the 2004 film, A Way of Life. She followed that film up with the period-drama, Belle in 2013. Assante’s latest film, A United Kingdom tells the story of the true-life romance between Sir Seretse Khama and his wife Ruth Williams Khama. David...

On the latest episode of Conversations (from Sundance), we sit down writer/director Christine Turner who will share her experiences with her debut short film, Hold On. In Turner's story, family bonds are tested when a young man is left to care for his grandmother one morning. She'll talk about the generational divide, the elderly and her inspiration, all on episode 57 of Conversations. Become a su...

On the latest episode of Conversations, we sit down with two-time Oscar winner, Russell Williams II to break down the major categories prior to the announcement of the Academy Awards on January 24th. Williams shares his experience going through the process as we talk about the key acting, directing, screenwriting and the top prize: Best Picture. We'll have all of that on episode 55 of Conversation...

On the latest episode of the BIG show, we are less than a week away from the kickoff of the 2017 Sundance Film Festival, which takes place in scenic Park City, Utah. With over 250 films from around the world being shown at this global celebration of independent and world film, Travis Hopson of Punch Drunk Critics will stop by to take a look at some of the ones that you may hear about later this ye...

On the latest episode of Conversations, two-time Oscar winner Kevin Costner sits down with us to talk about his work in Hidden Figures. In the film, Costner portrays NASA bigwig Al Harrison, who supervises the film's principal character, Katherine Johnson (Taraji P. Henson). Costner discusses crafting the role to fit his specifications and the challenges of working in Hollywood. We'll have that an...

On the latest episode of the BIG show, singer-songwriter, rapper, and record and film producer, as well as super-beatmaker Pharrell Williams will be our special guest to discuss his involvement with the film, Hidden Figures. Plus, we'll look at some of the most anticipated years of the year and we'll also review this week's new releases, Martin Scorcese's passion project, Silence and the poignant...

On the latest episode of the BIG show, we sit down with several castmembers of the acclaimed Black Reel Award nominated film, Fences, Mykelti Williamson, Russell Hornsby, Stephen McKinley Henderson and Jovan Adepo to discuss their experience working on August Wilson's signature masterpiece. Plus, we'll about the misinterpretation of a couple of popular films, including Collateral Beauty and Passen...

Today on the latest edition of Conversation, we sit down with the co-editor of Moonlight, Joi McMillian. Nominated for 13 Black Reel Awards, there is strong buzz that McMillan could hear her name called as the first Black woman to be nominated for an Academy Award next month. Over the past ten years, McMillian has worked on a multitude of projects in anonymity before getting her big chance with th...

Nine months after it shook the Sundance Film Festival to this core, The Birth of A Nation, finally arrives in theaters, nationwide. On the latest episode of the BIG show, we'll talk about this film and the controversy that has swirled around it for the past couple of months. In addition, we'll also review several new movies in theaters, including American Honey, Denial, and The Girl on the Train a...

The latest show in Netflix's Marvel cinematic universe, Luke Cage, is set to debut this Friday. Show correspondent, Wilson Morales will join me to discuss what is described as "one of the most culturally-important superheroes series" from Marvel. We're talking about the 'Power Man,' Harlem's Hero, Luke Cage all day on Episode 294 of the BIG show, Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon. Become a supporter...

On the latest episode of the BIG show, college and high school seniors are preparing for the next phase of their lives and we'll take a look at their experience as we discuss the Top 10 Graduation Movies. Plus, we'll have entertainment news and reviews of the latest films, including Money Monster, Last Days in the Desert and A Bigger Splash all on Episode 290 of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon. Be...

On the latest episode of Conversations, we sit down with the architects of the most-anticipated Summer movie of the year, Captain America: Civil War, Anthony and Joe Russo. They'll talk about the final film in the Captain America franchise and the direction they see Marvel moving forward in the near future. Plus, we'll also review Civil War on Episode 52 of Conversations. Become a supporter of thi...

One week after the untimely passing of Prince Rodgers Nelson, we took a look back at his extraordinary career and impact on his musical peers. Plus, we'll look back at the best and worst films of the Spring movie season as we prepare to launch the Summer movie season next week. In addition, we'll have entertainment news and review of the latest films, including Keanu all on Episode 289 of Keeping...

On the latest episode of the BIG show, we sit down with director Liza Johnson to discuss her latest film, Elvis & Nixon. In a candid conversation, Johnson shares her love for Michael Shannon's work as well as her disdain for being known simply as a "woman director." Plus, we'll have entertainment news and reviews of the latest films, including Nina, Sing Street, and The Huntsman: Winter's War...

This week on the BIG show, Black Reel Award nominated television/film director, screenwriter, producer, and actor, Malcolm D. Lee will join us to talk about his latest film, Barbershop: The Next Cut. Also, former Ellen DJ, Tony Okungbowa will also stop by to talk about starring in the lyrical love drama, Echo Park. We'll also have entertainment news and reviews of the latest films, including Jungl...