"Keeping it Reel" with FilmGordon

On the latest episode of the BIG show, our special guest will be French businessman, Jean Yves Olliver, the subject of the compelling documentary, Plot for Peace. The doc tells the story of Olliver's clandestine, behind-the-scene diplomatic role, which ultimately led to the release of Nelson Mandela. Plus, we'll also say goodbye to another television fav as the sun sets on Boardwalk Empire. We'll...

This week on the BIG show, we sit down with writer/director Ted Melfi to discuss his latest film, St. Vincent. A tremendous storyteller, Melfi regales us with tales of his interesting family and his intriguing upcoming project. Plus, we'll have entertainment news and a review of the latest films including The Book of Life, Fury, and Whiplash on episode 267 of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon. Becom...

On the latest episode of Conversations, the third daughter of The Greatest, Muhammad Ali, the beautiful Hana Yasmeen Ali is our special guest to discuss the amazing documentary about her dad, I Am Ali. The revealing documentary features plenty of insight and perspective on being the daughter of one of the most recognizable people on the planet. Hana talks about the huge collection of audio tapes t...

On the latest episode of Conversations, we sit down with writer/director David Dobkin to talk about his latest drama, The Judge. Dobkin talks about directing Hollywood titans Robert Downey, Jr. and Robert Duvall, the transition from his comedy, The Wedding Crashers and what's up next all on episode 48 of Conversations!!! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/keeping-...

On the latest episode of Conversations, best-selling erotic author Zane is our special guest to talk about the adaptation of her book and now a major motion picture, Addicted. Her work, which was the basis for the Cinemax programs, Zane's Sex Chronicles and Zane's The Jump Off, is bringing her sizzling heat to the big screen. Zane will talk about her journey and more on Episode 47 of Conversations...

This week on the BIG show, Jeremy Renner and director Michael Cuesta stop by to discuss their latest film, Kill The Messenger. The film is based on journalist Gary Webb's scathing book, Dark Alliance, Plus, we'll review five films including several documentaries, I Am Ali, Keep on Keepin' On and Time is Illmatic, as well as Dracula Untold and Kill the Messenger all on Episode 266 of Keeping It Ree...

On the latest episode of Conversations, we sit down with the director of the upcoming music documentary, Time Is Illmatic, One9. The doc follows the trajectory of Nas’ 1994 landmark debut album, Illmatic — widely considered one of the most important and revolutionary albums in hip-hop history. Visual artist One9's amazing story is a thrilling account of Nas’ evolution from a young street poet to a...

On the latest episode of Conversations, eight-time Black Reel Award nominee, Tyler Perry is our special guest to talk about his critically-acclaimed performance in David Fincher's drama, Gone Girl. Perry, who is enjoying the best reviews of his career in this film, not only discusses his role as super-attorney, Tanner Bolt but also his relationship with OWN and his impending fatherhood all on the...

On the latest episode of the BIG show, we sit down with the writer/director of the upcoming film, Dear White People, Justin Simien. The film, which won an audience award at the Sundance Film Festival, is a satirical look at race on a contemporary college campus. Plus, we'll look at my 15 Films Favorite Films About Race as we count down to the release of DWP. In addition, we'll have entertainment n...

On the latest episode of the BIG show, Black Reel Award and Oscar-winning screenwriter/director, John Ridley (12 Years A Slave, Undercover Brother, Red Tails, U Turn, Three Kings,) joins us to talk about his latest directorial effort in All Is By My Side. Plus, we'll recap the Urbanworld Film Festival and the premiere of the new comedy, Black*ish, as well as have entertainment news and reviews of...

On the latest episode of Conversations, we sit down with actress Michelle Monaghan to discuss her starring role in the military independent film, Fort Bliss. Monaghan talks about her commitment and respect for the military, being a part of the celebrated ensemble of the Emmy Award-winning series, True Detective and her ability to balance big studio films with her smaller, indie passion projects. W...

On the latest episode of the BIG show, we welcome three-time Black Reel Award-winning writer/director Gina Prince-Bythewood (Disappearing Acts, Love & Basketball and The Secret Lives of Bees) who will stop by to discuss her latest film, Beyond the Lights (the opening night film of the 18th Annual Urbanworld Film Festival). Plus, we'll kick off the festival season by previewing Urbanworld which...

This week on the BIG show, we sit down with writer/director Ned Benson to talk about his debut directorial effort, The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby. Ten years in the making, The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby, tells the story of a woman and man seemingly so in love finds their marriage is shaken to the core when life throws them a devastating curve. Now this New York couple must try to understan...

This week on the BIG show, Black Reel Award-winning director, Antoine Fuqua (Training Day, The Replacement Killers, Tears of the Sun, King Arthur, Shooter, Brooklyn's Finest, and Olympus Has Fallen) returns to talk about his latest film, The Equalizer. Fuqua discusses reuniting with Denzel Washington and their plans to remake a classic western. Plus, we'll recap the Toronto International Film Fest...

On the latest episode of the BIG show, with the Summer Movie season now in the books, we focus on the "serious films" in our Fall Movie Preview. Will dramas such as Birdman, Fury, and Interstellar be contenders or will smaller films such as Whiplash, The Skeleton Twins, and Nightcrawler make some noise? Plus, we'll preview the films of the Toronto International Film Festival and talk with the crea...

This week on the BIG show, former bodyguard-turned comedic actor, Terry Crews stops by to talk about his role in the big-budget action sequel, The Expendables 3 and we honor the memory of Robin Williams and Lauren Bacall with Beliefnet.com critic, Nell Minow. Plus, we'll have entertainment news and reviews of the latest films including The Giver and Frank all on Episode 259 of Keeping It Reel with...

This week on the BIG show, Black Reel Award nominee Chadwick Boseman will be our special guest to talk about his dynamic performance as James Brown in the upcoming biopic, Get On Up. Nominated for Outstanding Breakthrough Performance for his previous sports biopic, 42, Boseman talks about his startling transformation into the "Godfather of Soul" as well as the method he uses for choosing the roles...

On the latest episode of the BIG show, we sit down with the star and director of the upcoming indie film, I, Origins, Michael Pitt and Michael Cahill. The Sundance favorite tells the story of a molecular biologist and his lab partner who uncover startling evidence that could fundamentally change society as we know it and cause them to question their once-certain beliefs in science and spirituality...

On the latest episode of the BIG show, we sit down with another member from the ensemble of television's greatest series, The Wire, Andre Royo. Currently co-starring in a brand new thriller, Aftermath, Royo talks about his latest film and the fans who refuse to let him forget about "Bubbles" as well as his memorable time on The Wire. Plus, we'll have entertainment news and reviews of the latest fi...

On the latest episode of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon, we welcome writer/director/producer Charles Murray (Sons of Anarchy, Castle, Criminal Minds, Things Never Said) to the show. Uniquely qualified working in both television and feature films, Murray discusses his latest projects as well as sharing his wisdom of the inner-workings of the business. Plus, we'll preview the upcoming Emmy nominati...

On the latest episode of Conversations, we sit down with the award-winning documentary filmmaker, Steve James (Hoop Dreams) to discuss his latest film, Life Itself. Based on the memoirs of Pulitzer Prize-winning film critic Roger Ebert, Life Itself is a loving Valentine to one of the most respected critics in the motion picture business. James talks about his love for Ebert, his final days, and wh...

On the latest episode of the BIG show, we've reached the half-way mark for the year in movies and we'll be joined by two film critics, Kevin Sampson (Picture Lock) and Jeffrey Lyles (The Lyles Movie Files) to look at the best and worst films of first six months of 2014. In addition, we'll look at the films that may be contenders this awards season. Plus, we'll have entertainment news and reviews o...

This week on the BIG show, we discuss the State of Black Film with the host and film critic from the show, Picture Lock, Kevin Sampson. Last week, Sampson's "Letter to Black Filmmakers," ignited a firestorm throughout the industry and we'll discuss the fallout. Plus, we'll have entertainment news and reviews of the latest films, including Transformers: Age of Extinction on Episode 253 of Keeping I...

This week on the BIG show, Think Like A Man Too co-stars, Megan Good and Michael Ealy return to discuss their work in the popular comedy sequel. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/keeping-it-reel-with-filmgordon--4671407/support .

On the latest edition of Conversations, we sit down with one of the greatest lyricists in hip-hop history and co-star of the comedy sequel, 22 Jump Street, O'Shea Jackson better known as Ice Cube. Cube will discuss his increased role in the latest film and the story of his landmark rap group, N.W.A.'s story coming to the big screen. We'll have all of that and more on a very special episode of Conv...