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This week on the BIG show, the debut of the Genius: Aretha, the eight-part limited series that chronicles the life and legacy of the Queen of Soul, will air tomorrow night. We preview the series and discuss her trailblazing legacy and cultural impact. Sirius/XM host Dave Dickinson will join us as we talk Franklin’s career as well as the week that was in entertainment all on Episode 447 of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon

Often referred to as the "Snyder Cut" and promoted as "Justice League: Director's Cut," is the upcoming director's cut of the 2017 superhero film Justice League, the fifth film of the DC Extended Universe (DCEU) and based on the DC Comics superhero team of the same name—as Snyder had planned it before he left the film's production. Like the theatrical release, Zack Snyder's Justice League follows the Justice League: Batman (Ben Affleck), Superman (Henry Cavill), Wonder Woman (Gal Gadot), Cyborg (Ray Fisher), Aquaman (Jason Momoa), and The Flash (Ezra Miller), as they attempt to save the world from the catastrophic threat of Steppenwolf and his army of Parademons.

On the latest episode of the BIG show, awards season heats up as the nominations for the 93rd Annual Academy Awards will be announced on Monday morning. Our guests are two former Oscar winners, two-time winner Russell Williams II and Kevin Willmott to break down this year’s race. In addition, film critic and Gold Derby Oscarologist, Wilson Morales will also join us to discuss which films and performances stood out this year, we’ll have all that and more on Episode 446 of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon.

On this latest episode of the BIG show, awards season rolls as next up is the Critics Choice Awards. We preview the show and discuss highlights from past shows. Plus, Coming 2 America is finally available, and everyone had an opinion on Eddie Murphy’s return to Zamunda. In addition, the 30th Anniversary of New Jack City is coming up and we’ll talk about the cultural phenomenon that the film created. We’ll have all of that and more on Episode 445 of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon.

The sequel, set after the events of the first film, follows former Prince Akeem Joffer (Eddie Murphy) as he is set to become King of Zamunda. He discovers he has a son he never knew about in America – a street-savvy Queens native named Lavelle (Jermaine Fowler). Honoring his royal father's (James Earl Jones) dying wish to groom this son as the crown prince, Akeem and Semmi (Arsenio Hall) set off to America once again.

On the latest episode of Conversations, we sit down with the stars of the Netflix high-school drama, Moxie, Hadley Robinson & Alycia Pascual-Peña to discuss their roles in Amy Poehler's directorial debut. We'll have all that and more on the latest episode of Conversations.

The film is a comedy-drama directed by Amy Poehler from a screenplay by Tamara Chestna and Dylan Meyer, based on the novel of the same name by Jennifer Mathieu. Fed up with the sexist and toxic status quo at her high school, a shy 16-year-old finds inspiration from her mother's rebellious past and anonymously publishes a zine that sparks a school-wide, coming-of-rage revolution. The film stars Hadley Robinson, Alycia Pascual-Peña, Lauren Tsai, Josephine Langford, Patrick Schwarzenegger and Parsa Ghorbani.

Long ago, in the fantasy world of Kumandra, humans, and dragons lived together in harmony. However, when sinister monsters known as the Druun threatened the land, the dragons sacrificed themselves to save humanity. Now, 500 years later, those same monsters have returned, and it's up to a lone warrior to track down the last dragon and stop the Druun for good.The film features a predominantly Asian American cast, including the voices of Kelly Marie Tran as the titular Raya and Awkwafina as Sisu, the titular dragon, along with Gemma Chan, Daniel Dae Kim, Sandra Oh, Benedict Wong, Izaac Wang, Thalia Tran, and Alan Tudyk.

This documentary features rare footage filmed by Christopher Wallace's best friend, Damion "D-Roc" Butler, and interviews with his closest friends and family, revealing a side of Biggie Smalls that the world never knew. Featuring in-depth interviews, this documentary celebrates the life of The Notorious B.I.G. on his journey from hustler to rap king. Directed by Emmett Malloy and written by Sam Sweet, the documentary features Sean Combs, Faith Evans, Lil' Cease, Voletta Wallace, and many others.

On the latest episode of Conversations, we sit down with Oscar and three-time Black Reel Award winner, Spike Lee to discuss his latest film, "Da 5 Bloods" . . . and my uncanny resemblance to Eddie Murphy. We'll have all that and more in the latest episode of Conversations.

On the latest episode of the BIG show, the proliferation of challenging images in film and television has filled audiences with hope and pride but also trauma. Mental health expert, Dr. Ivan Walks joins us to help us navigate these on-screen challenges and to discuss how we alter our perspective to maintain a positive outlook. We'll have all that and more on Episode 444 of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon.

On this special edition of Overtime, we pay tribute to the legendary and iconic actor/director/producer, Sidney Poitier, who turns 94. It is not an overestimation to say that his emergence in 1950 as Hollywood's first Black leading man in No Way Out, literally changed the game. The biggest box office star in 1967, he redefined our image on the big screen. He also was the first Black man to direct a $100 million film. Film critics, Wilson Morales and Charles Kirkland, Jr. join host Tim Gordon to talk about Poitier's enormous legacy and impact all on this special edition of Overtime.

This week on the latest episode of the BIG show, awards season is in full motion and we'll recap the nominees for the 21st Annual Black Reel Awards with Nomination Chairman, Cordell Martin.Plus, Sir Sidney Poitier turns 94 today and we'll look at his Top 5 performances. In addition, there are several new movies streaming this weekend, including I Care A Lot, Nomadland, and The Violent Heart. Film critic and show correspondent, Wilson Morales will join us as we discuss all that and more on Episode 443 of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon.

This week on the latest episode of the BIG show, the story of the rise of Illinois Black Panther Party Chairman Fred Hampton and the mole, William O'Neal who infiltrated his sphere, leading to his assassination is brilliantly captured in Shaka King's powerful film, Judas and the Black Messiah.BlackfilmandTV's Wilson Morales joins Charles Kirkland, Jr. and host Tim Gordon as we discuss this poignant film, plus we remember one of the founding members of The Supremes, Mary Wilson. We'll have all that and more on Episode 442 of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon.

This week on the latest episode of the BIG Show, three major organizations, the Image Awards, the Golden Globes, and Screen Actors Guild all released their nominations, and despite a historic year for Black filmmakers, many were shunned. Film critic and Politicrat host Omar Moore joins us to discuss the impact and meaning of what transpired this week.Plus, Wilson Morales will join Charles Kirkland, Jr. and Tim Gordon and we'll have all that and more Episode 441 of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon.

On the latest episode of Reel Reviews, we discuss the biographical drama which details the betrayal of Fred Hampton, Chairman of the Illinois Black Panther Party in the late 1960s, at the hands of William O'Neal. Directed and produced by Shaka King, from a screenplay written by King and Will Berson, based on a story by King, Berson, and Kenny and Keith Lucas. The film stars Black Reel Award nominees Daniel Kaluuya and Lakeith Stanfield as Hampton and O'Neal, respectively, with Jesse Plemons, Dominique Fishback, Ashton Sanders, and Martin Sheen in supporting roles.

On the latest episode of Reel Reviews, we discuss the black-and-white drama, written and directed by Sam Levinson. When filmmaker Malcolm his girlfriend Marie return home from a movie premiere and await his film's critical response, the evening takes a turn as revelations about their relationships begin to surface, testing the couple's love. The film stars Zendaya and John David Washington as the title characters.

On the latest episode of Reel Reviews, we look at this biographical historical drama film, written and directed by frequent Spike Lee collaborator, Barry Alexander Brown. Based on Bob Zellner's autobiography, The Wrong Side of Murder Creek: A White Southerner in the Freedom Movement. The film tells the story of the grandson of a Klansman who comes of age in the Deep South and eventually joins the Civil Rights Movement. Son of the South stars Lucas Till, Lex Scott Davis, Lucy Hale, Jake Abel, Shamier Anderson, Julia Ormond, Brian Dennehy, and Cedric the Entertainer. Spike Lee serves as an executive producer.

This week on a special episode of the BIG show, we discuss the well-lived life and enormous legacy of the iconic actress Cicely Tyson. Two-time Oscar winner Russell Williams will join us to look back on the seven-decade career of the cinematic giant. Plus, we'll talk about the upcoming Academy Awards and update news from Sundance all on Episode 440 of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon.

On the latest episode of the BIG show, we welcome in the Biden/Harris administration with this special episode where we celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Once Upon a Time When We Were Colored.Show correspondent, Wilson Morales joins Charles Kirkland and host, Tim Gordon for this informative episode, plus we’ll have entertainment and news and reviews of all of this and more on Episode 439 of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon.