"keeping It Reel" With Filmgordon

Join us for an illuminating discussion with Oscar-winning filmmaker Bill Condon (Chicago, Dreamgirls) and breakout star Tonatiuh as they delve into the creative process behind their reimagining of Kiss of the Spider Woman.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/keeping-it-reel-with-filmgordon--4671407/support.

In this special episode, we celebrate the life, legacy, and lasting influence of our dear friend and colleague, TT Stern-Enzi. From his sharp and compassionate voice in film criticism to his leadership as Artistic Director of the Over-the-Rhine Film Festival, TT dedicated his career to amplifying stories that mattered. He was more than a critic; he was a connector, a mentor, and a tireless advocate for film, community, and culture. We reflect on: His work as lead critic for Cincinnati CityBeat and Fox 19. His visionary leadership at the Over-the-Rhine Film Festival. His generosity as a colleague, father, and friend whose laughter and wisdom enriched every room he entered. Personal memories of TT’s impact on the LightReel Film Festival and his frequent appearances on Keeping It Reel. This episode is both a remembrance and a celebration of a life lived with purpose, passion, and heart. TT Stern-Enzi leaves behind a body of writing, programming, and inspiration that will continue to resonate with filmmakers, cri

In this latest episode of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon, we take you inside the highlights of TIFF 2025 from the boldest premieres to the standout performances that had critics buzzing. Then, we pivot to a heartfelt tribute to Robert Redford, reflecting on his iconic career as an actor, director, and festival pioneer whose vision helped shape independent cinema for generations.Join us for festival insights, sharp commentary, and a look back at the cinematic legacy of one of Hollywood’s most enduring legends.Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more reviews, recaps, and retrospectives from the world of film!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/keeping-it-reel-with-filmgordon--4671407/support.

When a simple favor goes wrong, a washed-up baseball player-turned-bartender finds himself in the crosshairs of gangsters, cops, and killers in Darren Aronofsky’s gritty new crime thriller Caught Stealing.Starring Austin Butler, Regina King, Zoë Kravitz, Matt Smith, and Vincent D’Onofrio, this adaptation of Charlie Huston’s novel mixes Aronofsky’s signature obsessions with a wild, violent ride through late ’90s New York.Watch our full Reel Review now on TheFilmGordon.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/keeping-it-reel-with-filmgordon--4671407/support.

Spike Lee revisits Hurricane Katrina twenty years later in Katrina: Come Hell and High Water, a powerful three-part Netflix docuseries. Sobering yet hopeful, it captures the resilience of New Orleans, the inequities exposed by the storm, and the enduring fight to preserve its culture. One of the greatest storytellers of our generation delivers a necessary bookend to When the Levees Broke. Watch the full Reel Review now on TheFilmGordon.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/keeping-it-reel-with-filmgordon--4671407/support.

Love. Ambition. Resentment.Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman ignite the screen in Jay Roach’s The Roses — a darkly funny, biting update of The War of the Roses. From dream home to battleground, their marriage becomes a cautionary tale with modern twists. Read the full review now at TheFilmGordon.com

Lurker is a chilling reminder that fame comes at a cost.When obsession blurs the line between admiration and control, the results are haunting. Daniel Dae Kim delivers, Archie Madekwe shines, and Théodore Pellerin gives a performance you won’t forget.Read the full review now at TheFilmGordon.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/keeping-it-reel-with-filmgordon--4671407/support.

This week on Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon: From A Raisin in the Sun to The Color Purple, from Malcolm X to 12 Years a Slave, we’re counting down the Top 10 Black Cinema Adaptations, powerful stories that leapt from the page to the screen and changed the culture forever.Plus, reviews of Eden, Honey Don’t, and Lurker, all that and more on the BIG show. Don’t miss it!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/keeping-it-reel-with-filmgordon--4671407/support.

Ron Howard’s Eden brings Jude Law, Ana de Armas, Vanessa Kirby, Sydney Sweeney, and Daniel Brühl to the Galápagos for a tale of ambition, betrayal, and survival. The premise is stranger than fiction, but does this prestige survival drama rise above petty squabbles or sink beneath them? Read the full review now at TheFilmGordon.com.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/keeping-it-reel-with-filmgordon--4671407/support.

Aubrey Plaza and Margaret Qualley team up in Ethan Coen’s Honey Don’t! — a neo-noir comedy that promises sleaze, mystery, and small-town scuzziness. But does this so-called “lesbian B-movie trilogy” entry deliver the thrills or just meander in the desert sun? Read the full review now at TheFilmGordon.com. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/keeping-it-reel-with-filmgordon--4671407/support.

Next up, we celebrate the timeless charm of Nia Long, the queen of effortless cool and romantic grace. From Boyz n the Hood to Love Jones, Soul Food to The Best Man, Nia has been the heart of some of Black cinema’s most beloved stories — bringing warmth, wit, and unforgettable presence to every role.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/keeping-it-reel-with-filmgordon--4671407/support.

We’re kicking off this new series with a true trailblazer, Sidney Poitier.The man who broke barriers. The first Black man to win an Oscar for Best Actor. A legend whose performances in Lilies of the Field, Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner, and In the Heat of the Night changed Hollywood forever.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/keeping-it-reel-with-filmgordon--4671407/support.

Vanessa Kirby delivers one of her grittiest performances yet in Night Always Comes, a tense 24-hour race against time in the underbelly of the Pacific Northwest. Survival has a price… and she’s willing to pay it.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/keeping-it-reel-with-filmgordon--4671407/support.

Spike Lee and Denzel Washington reunite for the first time in nearly 20 years in this bold reimagining of Kurosawa’s High and Low. Power, fame, and morality collide in Highest 2 Lowest.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/keeping-it-reel-with-filmgordon--4671407/support.

One night. One intruder. Endless secrets. The Knife cuts deep into family loyalty, hidden truths, and choices that can’t be undone.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/keeping-it-reel-with-filmgordon--4671407/support.

Family, loyalty, and espionage collide in Prime Video’s Butterfly. Daniel Dae Kim leads a stylish spy thriller where secrets are deadly, trust is scarce, and even family ties can be a weapon.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/keeping-it-reel-with-filmgordon--4671407/support.

Eddie Murphy: The Top Five Performances That Define a Legend For more than 40 years, Eddie Murphy has been the gold standard — the man who saved SNL, conquered Hollywood, and gave us some of the most unforgettable characters in movie history. From the streets of Detroit in Beverly Hills Cop, to the royal halls of Zamunda, to the bright lights of Dreamgirls — these are the roles that changed comedy, film, and pop culture forever. You’ve laughed with him, quoted him, and maybe even sang along with him… but which five performances stand above the rest? Let’s count down Eddie Murphy’s Top Five — right now.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/keeping-it-reel-with-filmgordon--4671407/support.

Trouble Man is stylish but slight. It has the players, the pedigree, and the potential — but it’s weighed down by a predictable story and emotional threads that don’t quite tie together. Michael Jai White brings the muscle, Method Man brings the laughs, and Gillian White brings the edge — but they all deserve a better script. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/keeping-it-reel-with-filmgordon--4671407/support.

What drives 17 children to vanish into the night — and why is one left behind?In Weapons, Zach Cregger (Barbarian) crafts a haunting mystery-horror that sidesteps jump scares in favor of psychological dread. Anchored by powerful performances from Julia Garner, Josh Brolin, and breakout star Cary Christopher, this slow-burning thriller unravels through shifting perspectives, communal grief, and a central question with no easy answers. Creeping dread, emotional complexity, and narrative ambition collide in one of the year’s most thought-provoking genre films.Read the full review at TheFilmGordon.com.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/keeping-it-reel-with-filmgordon--4671407/support.