"Keeping it Reel" with FilmGordon

On this very special episode of the BIG show, we remember the life and career of a true Hollywood giant, Ruby Dee, who passed away at the age of 91. Dee was an actress, poet, playwright, screenwriter, journalist, and activist. She was a Grammy, Emmy, Obie, Drama Desk, Screen Actors Guild Award, and Screen Actors Guild Lifetime Achievement Awards winner. Dee was also the recipient of the National M...

This week on the BIG show, we welcome two-time Oscar nominee, Djimon Hounsou to the show. Hounsou will sit down with us to discuss his role in the animated action sequel, How to Train Your Dragon 2. Hounsou has given amazing performances in several films including Amistad, Gladiator, In America, and Blood Diamond, receiving Academy Award nominations for the latter two. Plus, we'll preview the late...

On the latest episode of Conversations, we sit down with the writer/director, Dean DeBlois to discuss his animated sequel, How to Train Your Dragon 2. DeBlois co-wrote and co-directed the Oscar-nominated animated films Lilo & Stitch and How to Train Your Dragon. In his latest, the story takes place five years after the first film, featuring Hiccup and his friends as young adults. DeBlois share...

This week on the BIG show, we’ll sit down with the creative team behind one of the summer’s more controversial films, Obvious Child, writer/director Gillian Robespierre and leading lady, Jenny Slate. Plus, in honor of the upcoming film, The Fault In Our Stars, we’ll talk about our Top Ten Tearjerkers and have entertainment news and reviews of all of the latest films including the Tom Cruise/Emily...

On the latest episode of the BIG show, Black Reel and Cesar Award winner, Omar Sy will be our special guest to discuss his role as Bishop in the upcoming comic superhero film, X-Men: Days of Future Past. The first black actor to win the honorary French award for his role in The Intouchables, Sy will talk about joining the talent-laden cast of cinematic mutants. Plus, we'll cartoonist Julian Lytle...

On the latest episode of the BIG show, director Gareth Edwards will be our special guest to discuss his big-budget, sci-fi monster film, Godzilla. Edwards' second effort has him building on the amazing 60 year legacy of one of the most recognizable monsters in cinema. Plus, Film Fatale (Rebecca Theodore-Vachon) will join us to talk about Mad Men and Game of Thrones and we'll have entertainment new...

On the latest episode of Conversations, veteran actor Richard T. Jones will be our special guest to talk about his role in the sci-fi monster film, Godzilla. With more than 80 credits over his 20-year career, Jones has built an impressive resume expertly balancing work in television, indies, and big-budget films. We'll all of that and more on episode 39 of Conversations. Become a supporter of this...

On the latest episode of Conversations, Oscar and four-time Black Reel Award winner Jamie Foxx sit down on the BIG show to discuss his role in the comic sequel, The Amazing Spider-Man 2. Foxx is also a Grammy Award-winning musician and former star of his own show, The Jamie Foxx Show, and will be seen later this year in the big-budget holiday film, Annie. He'll talk about his role as Electro and a...

The BIG show returns after a one-month hiatus as we welcome the star of the upcoming period British period drama, Belle, when the star and English beauty, Gugu Mbatha-Raw stops by to discuss her new film. Plus, we'll discuss some of the top TV dramas and have entertainment news with Wilson Morales (Blackfilm.com) and reviews of the latest films, including Neighbors, Locke, and Belle all on Episode...

On the latest episode of Conversations, we sit down with the talented writer and auteur, Amma Asante, with her breakthrough directorial effort with the new British period drama, Belle. Recently honored by BAFTA as a "Brit to Watch," it has been announced that Asante will direct the upcoming Warner Bros. film, Unforgettable. We'll discuss all of that and more on the next episode of Conversations! B...

This week on an all-star edition of the BIG show, BFCA & WAFCA critic Tim Gordon will be joined by a stellar crew of his colleagues, Susan Wloszcyna, Jeffrey Lyles, and Mae Abdubaki to review this week's films. With Marvel's latest, Captain America: The Winter Soldier coming to the big screen soon, we'll talk about the continuing impact of these big blockbuster comic films with Julian Lytle. P...

This week on the BIG show, we sit down with actor, model, producer, comedian, writer, director, and funnyman Marlon Wayans, who will discuss his latest film, A Haunted House. Plus, we'll have entertainment news and reviews of the latest films including Divergent, Muppets Most Wanted and Lars Von Trier's latest, Nymphomaniac all on Episode 244 of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon. Become a supporter...

On the latest episode of Conversations, we sit down with the creative team and talent behind the upcoming independent crime drama, Call Me King, writer/director R.L. Scott and the film's star Amin Joseph. The talented duo discusses the process of bringing their film to the big screen, how it differs from other crime dramas, and what Scott learned from his brief time working with Steven Spielberg....

This week on the BIG show, host Tim Gordon goes solo as he recaps the 86th Annual Academy Awards, looking back one more time at all of the highs and the lows. Plus, we'll feature entertainment news and reviews of the latest films, including Mr. Peabody & Sherman and 300: Rise of An Empire all on Episode 243 of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spr...

This week on the BIG show, join us as we preview the 86th Annual Academy Awards. Film critics, Nell Minow (Beliefnet.com and RogerEbert.com), Susan Wloszcyna (RogerEbert.com), Omar Moore (PopcornReel.com), and Travis Hopson (PunchDrunkCritics.com) will join me to discuss which films and performances have the best chance of taking home Oscar gold. Plus, we'll have entertainment news and reviews of...

On the latest episode of the BIG show, we look at the top story from the past week in entertainment. Plus, we'll have entertainment news and reviews of the latest films, including Pompeii and Three Days to Kill AND we'll have a special announcement all on Episode 241 of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon!!!! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/keeping-it-reel-with-fil...

On the latest episode of the BIG show, we're talking films, films, and more films as Black Reel Awards nominated actor, Isaiah Washington joins us from the Pan African Film Festival and we'll preview the 14th Annual Black Reel Awards, plus we'll have entertainment news and reviews of the latest films, a series of 80's remakes, About Last Night, Endless Love, Robocop and Winter's Tale as we're cele...

This week on the BIG show, we welcome writer/director/comedian Jessie Kahnweiler who will discuss her latest controversial comedy short, Meet My Rapist. Based on her own experience of being raped several years ago while a student in Vietnam, Kahnweiler has repurposed the experience as an affirming comedy that many of her fans don't really know how to react. Plus, we'll have entertainment news and...

On the latest episode of the BIG show, two-time Black Reel Award-winning actress and star of the award-winning Sundance film, Dear White People, Tessa Thompson (For Colored Girls, Veronica Mars and Copper) will be our special guest to discuss her film. Plus, we'll have one more look back at the Sundance Film Festival, plus entertainment news and a review of the love story, Labor Day all on Episode...

On this special edition of the BIG show, host Tim Gordon will be joined by a colleague, Travis Hopson as we look back on the festivities of the 30th Annual Sundance Film Festival. The fest, which ran from January 16-26, screened over 200 films and included appearances from a bevy of A-list actors. Gordon and Hopson will discuss the films that are expected to be breakout hits and their biggest disa...

On the latest episode of Conversations, actress Gabrielle Dennis will be our special guest to describe her role in the new romantic comedy, Black Coffee. Dennis, who has previously co-starred in BET's The Game and indie film, He's Mine Not Yours, is getting rave reviews for her performance as the up-and-coming lawyer, Monica. We'll discuss her role and how she is continuing to build career momentu...

On the latest episode of Reel Shorts, BFCA and WAFCA critic, Tim Gordon reviews the latest historical action film, The Legend of Hercules. The film centers on the story of the demigod son of Zeus, who is betrayed by his royal step-father and must battle his way back from exile and slavery to depose the king. Find out if this film is worth your money and more importantly, your time in the latest ep...

This week on the BIG show, producer Will Packer returns to discuss his latest film, Ride Along. Packer, over the course of his twenty-year career, has produced over 20 films including, Trois, The Gospel, Stomp the Yard, This Christmas, and Think Like A Man. Plus, we'll have a preview of the Sundance Film Festival and a recap of the Black Cinema Celebration with Travis Hopson and Wilson Morales. We...

On the latest episode of Conversations, director Evan Jackson Leong will be our special guest to discuss his latest documentary, Linsanity, which comes out on DVD on January 7th. Leong's film follows the thrilling highs and excruciating lows of Jeremy Lin's journey on the way to his breakthrough with the New York Knicks. He shares Lin's story of redemption on the latest episode of Conversations! B...

On the first episode of the BIG show of the new year, we'll take a look at the must-see films for 2014. Join us as we preview which films you should spend your money and time on this year. Plus, we'll have entertainment news and reviews all on Episode 235 of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/keeping-it-reel-with-filmgordon--467140...