"Keeping it Reel" with FilmGordon

On the latest episode of the BIG show, The 30th Anniversary of FilmFest DC kicks off soon and the founder of the fest, Tony Gittens will be our special guest to talk about the celebration of international films that will come to the Nation's Capitol. Plus, Don Cheadle's Miles Davis passion project, Miles Ahead is released during Jazz Appreciation Month and we'll salute the iconic musician. We'll a...

Today on a special edition of the BIG show, we celebrate the 20th Anniversary of a classic album, Maxwell’s Urban Hang Suite. We’ll listen to Maxwell, in his own words, plus listen to songs from landmark album that was a game-changer for R&B music. Have a seat and relax as we take you back to 1996 and the birth of a classic on Episode 285 of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon Become a supporter o...

This week on the BIG show, we salute the 25th Anniversary of the cult-classic musical drama, The Five Heartbeats. Released in March 1991, writer/director Robert Townsend's musical love letter tells the story of a quintet of hopeful young African American men in the 1960s who form an amateur vocal group called The Five Heartbeats. We'll talk about the film's impact and spotlight the music from this...

On the latest episode of the BIG show, we welcome Morris Chestnut from the hot medical drama, Rosewood. Winning rave reviews for his role as pathologist, Dr. Beaumont "Rosie" Rosewood, Jr., Chestnut talks about his break from feature films and gives his thoughts on The Best Man Wedding. Plus, one of the most anticipated films of the year, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, opens in theaters this...

This week on the BIG show, we sit down with the star of the upcoming raunchy sports comedy, The Bronze, Melissa Rauch. She'll talk about the genesis of the comedy, which premiered as the opening night film at the Sundance Film Festival. Plus, we'll discuss the films of the New African Film Festival. Spotlighting 21 films from 17 countries from the African continent, NAFF celebrates the rich cultur...

This week on the BIG show, there is love in the air and today we'll get you in the mood as we unveil our Top Ten Valentine's Day movies. Plus, we'll preview some of the favorites for the 16th Annual Black Reel Awards. We'll also have entertainment news and movie reviews, including Deadpool, How To Be Single and Zoolander 2. We'll have all that and more on Episode 281 of Keeping It Reel with FilmGo...

The nominations have been announced, the votes have been counted and it is time to find out which films and performers take home top prizes from the critics of the Nation's Capitol. Join us as we announce the winners of the 14th Annual WAFCA Awards, hosted by WAFCA President Tim Gordon and member critic, Travis Hopson. We'll unveil all the winners beginning at 8am. Become a supporter of this podca...

This week on the BIG show, on the heels of the WGA East releases their list of the 101 Funniest Screenplays, we respond with our list of the 15 Funniest African-American Screenplays. Find out which popular writer/actor dominated the list, plus we'll review several movies this week featuring actors and filmmakers with awards aspirations. Plus, we'll have entertainment news and a whole lot more on E...

This week on the BIG show, writer/director Spike Lee's upcoming film, Chiraq gets the star treatment one month before it's release. We'll introduce the trailer and our thoughts on Lee's latest "joint." Plus, in anticipation of the 24th film from British super-spy, James Bond, we'll take a look back at our favorite Bond actors and Top Five Bond Films. In addition, we'll also have reviews on a slew...

This week on a special Halloween episode of the BIG show, we replay a popular spooky installment of a past episode of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon. Once again, we'll spotlight the Unlucky 13 Best Black Horror Films designed to scare you out of your wits. Join us for plenty of "tricks and treats," on this entertaining Keeping It Reel replay! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreak...

On a special edition of Reel Shorts, we review several movies from Day 2 of the Middleburg Film Festival, including Catherine Hardwicke's latest, Miss You Already, the World Premiere of Meg Ryan's directorial debut, Ithaca and Todd Haynes' highly-anticipated potential awards contender, Carol. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/keeping-it-reel-with-filmgordon--4671...

On this special edition of Conversations, entrepreneur and philanthropist Sheila Johnson sits down to give us the State of the Middleburg Film Festival, which kicks off today. The founder of the festival, Johnson talks about the what has been accomplished the road ahead. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/keeping-it-reel-with-filmgordon--4671407/support .

This week on the BIG show, writer/director James Vanderbilt will be our special guest to talk about his political docudrama, Truth. We'll also salute Eddie Murphy, who received the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. Plus, we'll have entertainment news and reviews of this week's new releases, including Truth, The Last Witch Hunter, Rock the Kasbah and Room all on Episode 278 of Keeping It Reel wi...

On the latest episode of the BIG show, writer/director Charles Murray (Things Never Said, Sons of Anarchy, Roots, Luke Cage) will be our special guest to discuss his upcoming projects and the challenges that independent Black filmmakers are encountering in Hollywood. Plus, Travis Hopson will stop by to preview some of the films that will be featured at the 3rd Annual Middleburg Film Festival. We'l...

On the latest episode of the BIG show, Emmy-award winning writer/director Cary Joji Fukunaga and actor Abraham Attah will be our special guests to talk about their upcoming coming-of-age, jungle drama, Beasts of No Nation. Plus, we'll have entertainment news and reviews of the latest films, including The Walk, Freeheldand He Named Me Malala all on Episode 276 of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon. Be...

Today on the BIG show, Black Reel Award winner, Chiwetel Ejiofor will be our special guest to discuss his performance in The Martian, plus we'll discuss some of the freshman television shows debuting this week, and we'll have entertainment news and reviews on Episode 275 of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/keeping-it-reel-with-fi...

On the latest episode of the Conversations, we sit down with writer/director Matthew Cherry (The Last Fall) to discuss how he is sharing his knowledge of independent filmmaking through social media and how these platforms are constantly changing the game. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/keeping-it-reel-with-filmgordon--4671407/support .

On the next episode of Reel Shorts, we review several new films released in theaters and DVD this week, highlighted by the latest installment of Furious 7. In addition, we'll discuss the Hugh Grant/Marissa Tomei literary comedy, The Rewrite and the romantic dramady, 5 to 7, all on the latest episode of Reel Shorts. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/keeping-it-ree...

On the latest episode of the BIG show, we look back at the nominations for the 87th Annual Academy Awards. Which movies made the cut and what were the biggest snubs. Punch Drunk Critics' Travis Hopson and Blackfilm.com's Wilson Morales will discuss the results. We'll have all that and more on the latest episode of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spr...

On the latest episode of the BIG show, we ring in the New Year with our special Golden Globe Awards Preview with our special guest critic, JoBlo's Christopher Bumbray and Wilson Morales of Blackfilm.com. We'll discuss which film has the best chance of winning this weekend between the leading drama contenders, Foxcatcher, The Theory of Everything, Boyhood, Selma and The Imitation Game. Who will be...

On this very special edition of the BIG show, we sit down with the director and star of the upcoming civil-rights-period drama, Selma, Ava DuVernay and David Oyelowo. Three-time Black Reel Award winner and Golden Globe nominee DuVernay and Black Reel Awards and Golden Globe-nominated Oyelowo talk about the magic carpet ride that helped them create this visual and stunning masterpiece. Plus, we'll...

This week on a special edition of the BIG show, we prepare for the release of Chris Rock's upcoming comedy, Top Five, we're joined by music professional and hip-hop aficionado, Danielle Lott who will give us her top five emcees. Plus, we'll have entertainment news and review of both Exodus: Gods and Kings and Top Five all on episode 271 of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon. Become a supporter of thi...

The BIG show returns after a one-month hiatus to preview all of the potential awards contenders before the season kicks off this weekend. We'll discuss many of the big films that will be the topic of conversation for the next two months as we're joined by Wilson Morales (Blackfilm.com) and Christopher Bumbray (JoeBlow.com). Plus, we'll have entertainment news and reviews of Wild on Episode 270 of...

On the latest episode of Reel Shorts, BFCA critic Tim Gordon breaks down and discusses director Christopher Nolan's latest film, Interstellar. In this anticipated awards contender finds us in the near future with our time on Earth coming to an end, a team of explorers undertakes the most important mission in human history; traveling beyond this galaxy to discover whether mankind has a future among...

This weekend on the BIG show, we preview the 2nd Annual Middleburg Film Fest, which kicks off this weekend. We'll talk with the festival's founder, Sheila Johnson, and talk about the impressive slate of films that will be featured. Plus, we'll talk about the debut of Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown and the special Halloween episode of Saturday Night Live hosted by Chris Rock and Prince. We'l...