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The story of a seasoned, yet disgraced veteran detective who teams up with a hot-shot fast-tracking young detective to hunt down a serial killer is the backdrop for this dark, complex story about the demons and insecurities that we carry around as well as a chance for redemption. The Little Things is a neo-noir psychological crime thriller film written and directed by John Lee Hancock, and produced by Hancock and Mark Johnson. Taking place in the 1990s, the film focuses on clashes between a Kern County deputy and a Los Angeles detective that occur during the investigation of a serial killer. The film stars Best Actor Oscar winners Denzel Washington, Rami Malek, and Jared Leto in the lead roles, with Natalie Morales, Terry Kinney, Chris Bauer, Joris Jarsky, Isabel Arraiza, and Michael Hyatt in supporting roles.

This week on the latest episode of the BIG show, it’s MLK weekend and there is a slew of new films opening. From Regina King’s directorial debut with One Night in Miami, Nate Parker’s follow-up to The Birth of a Nation, American Skin, as well as the documentary, MLK/FBI. As you can envision, we have a full slate to discuss this week. Joining Charles Kirkland, Jr., and myself will be CCA members and critics Wilson Morales and TT Stern-Enzi. We’ll talk about these films and more on Episode 438 of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon.

On the latest episode of Conversations, we sit down with writer, director, and producer Nate Parker and singer Keedron Bryant to discuss the scathing social commentary, which is American Skin. Parker and Bryant discuss the film's social aspects, their inspirations, and Bryant's transition from being on Hollywood A-List to making socially-conscious work all on the latest episode of Conversations.

On the latest episode of Conversations, we sit down with Damson Idris, the co-star of the Netflix futuristic action film, Outside the Wire.The young British actor discusses performing in his first action film, his experiences with the late John Singleton, and the American actors that inspired him and an entire generation of British actors to come to America. We'll have all that and more on the latest episode of Conversations.

On the latest episode of Reel Reviews, we discuss Outside the Wire, a science-fiction film directed by Mikael Håfström. It stars Anthony Mackie (who also serves as a producer on the film) as an android officer who works with a drone pilot (Damson Idris) to stop a global catastrophe.

On the latest episode of Conversations, one of the co-stars of One Night in Miami, Aldis Hodge (Leverage, Underground, What Men Want, Straight Outta Compton, Hidden Figures, Brian Banks, Clemency, and The Invisible Man) joins us to discuss his role as Jim Brown in the film, the racism his character experiences then, juxtaposed with our current situation as well as a career as a Horologist.Find out why we refer to this talented young actor as a "Unicorn!" We'll have all that and more on the latest episode of Conversations.

American Skin is an American drama film written and directed by Nate Parker. The film tells the story of Lincoln Jefferson, a U.S. Marine veteran who works as a janitor at a prestigious junior high school, who attempts to mend his relationship with his son after a divorce. One night, during a routine police traffic stop, the boy is shot and killed in front of Jefferson. After the officer is cleared of wrongdoing without having to face trial, Jefferson is forced to take matters into his own hands. American Skin stars Parker, Omari Hardwick, Theo Rossi, Shane Paul McGhie, Milauna Jackson, and Beau Knapp.

On the latest episode of the BIG show, inspired by the seditious insurrection that took place at the "Citadel of Democracy," the U.S. Capitol, a panel of film critics join me to discuss the incident itself and their Favorite Insurrection Movies. Critics Kathia Woods (Cup of Soul), Travis Hopson (Punch Drunk Critics), Susan Wloszcyna (RogerEbert.com), Wilson Morales (BlackFilmandTV), Charles Kirkland, Jr. and host Tim Gordon will have all that and more on Episode 437 of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon.

On the latest episode of the BIG show, it's the first show of the year and Charles Kirkland will host the show, with show host Tim Gordon battling COVID-19. Kirkland will be joined by Wilson Morales, Mae Abdubaki, and Michael Sargent to give us an early look at not just the films on the crowded calendar but which ones will stand out this year.

On this special holiday edition of the BIG show, we celebrate the 66th birthday of Denzel Hayes Washington by discussing our Favorite Six Films from the iconic actor.Critics, Charles Kirkland, Jr., Kevin Sampson, and Tim Gordon talk about his impact, our choices, and his remarkable consistency over 40 years all on Episode 435 of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon.

This week on the final episode of the year, we discuss our list of the Worst Movies of 2020. Always a fan favorite, the show spotlighting the cinematic train wrecks we tried to forget . . . yet couldn't. We'll have all that and more on Episode 434 of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon

Welcome to Reel Reviews, This week, we review News of the World, a western drama film co-written and directed by Paul Greengrass, based on the 2016 novel of the same name by Paulette Jiles. The film follows a Civil War veteran (Tom Hanks) who must return a young girl who was stolen by natives as an infant (Helena Zengel) to her last remaining family.

On this special edition of the BIG show, film critics Nell Minow, Lonita Cook, Kevin Sampson, and Wilson Morales join us to discuss the Top Ten Movies of 2020.Films such as Nomadland, One Night in Miami, Minari, Mank, Ma Rainey's Black Bottom, Sylvie's Love, and others are analyzed all on Episode 433 of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon.

On this special episode of the BIG show, we reveal and discuss our Top Ten Television Shows of 2020. From Lovecraft Country, Small Axe to Away, Charles Kirkland, Jr. and Tim Gordon break down all of their favorites on Episode 432 of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon

Welcome to Reel Reviews, This week, we review Wonder Woman 1984 (stylized as WW84) a superhero film based on the DC Comics character Wonder Woman. It is the sequel to 2017’s Wonder Woman and the ninth installment in the DC Extended Universe (DCEU).Set in 1984 during the Cold War, the film follows Diana and her past love Steve Trevor as they face off against Maxwell Lord and Cheetah. Patty Jenkins directs the film from a script she wrote with Geoff Johns and David Callaham, based on a story by Johns and Jenkins. Gal Gadot stars as Diana Prince / Wonder Woman, alongside Chris Pine, Kristen Wiig, Pedro Pascal, Robin Wright, and Connie Nielsen.

Welcome to Reel Reviews, This week, we review Fatale, a thriller directed by Deon Taylor, from a screenplay by David Loughery. The story follows a successful married man, who after a one-night stand, finds himself entangled in a cunning police detective's latest investigation. Fatale stars Hilary Swank, Michael Ealy, Mike Colter, and Geoffrey Owens.

Welcome to Reel Reviews, This week, we review The Midnight Sky a science fiction film directed by George Clooney, based on the novel Good Morning, Midnight by Lily Brooks-Dalton.The film stars Clooney, Felicity Jones, David Oyelowo, Tiffany Boone, Demián Bichir, Kyle Chandler, and Caoilinn Springall, and follows a scientist who must venture through the Arctic Circle with a young girl to warn off a returning spaceship following a global catastrophe.

On the latest episode of "Conversations," we sit down with the director, producer, and screenwriter Deon Taylor to discuss his latest film, Fatale. Plus, we discuss his influences, individuals that serve as "sounding boards" for his process as well as his continued growth as a director all on the latest episode of "Conversations."

Welcome to Reel Reviews, this week's review is Soul is a computer-animated comedy-drama film produced by Pixar Animation Studios for distribution by Walt Disney Pictures. The film tells the story of a musician who has lost his passion for music and is transported out of his body and must find his way back with the help of an infant soul learning about herself.The film is directed by Pete Docter and co-directed by Kemp Powers, and written by Pete Docter, Kemp Powers, and Mike Jones. The film stars the voices of Jamie Foxx, Tina Fey, Questlove, Phylicia Rashad, Daveed Diggs, and Angela Bassett.

On the latest episode of "Conversations," we sit down with two-time Black Reel Award winner David Oyelowo to talk about his role in the film, The Midnight Sky.Oyelowo discusses why representation matters and much more in the latest episode of "Conversations."