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Welcome to Reel Reviews, this week's review is Promising Young Woman, a dark comedy thriller that spotlights Cassie (Carey Mulligan) who everyone calls a promising young woman until a mysterious event abruptly derailed her future. Directed, written, and co-produced by Emerald Fennell, in her feature directorial debut. The film stars Carey Mulligan, Bo Burnham, Alison Brie, Clancy Brown, Jennifer Coolidge, Connie Britton, and Laverne Cox

On the latest episode of Conversation, we welcome Oscar-nominated actor Demián Bichir to talk about his role in the sci-fi drama, The Midnight Sky. Bichir discusses the diversity in casting for the film as well as burgeoning opportunities in the industry.

Welcome to Reel Reviews, This week’s review is Mario Puzo's The Godfather, Coda: The Death of Michael Corleone, a crime film produced and directed by Francis Ford Coppola from the screenplay co-written with Mario Puzo. The film stars Al Pacino, Diane Keaton, Talia Shire, and Andy García, Eli Wallach, Joe Mantegna, Bridget Fonda, George Hamilton, and Sofia Coppola. It is the third and final installment in The Godfather trilogy. A sequel to The Godfather (1972) and The Godfather Part II (1974),it concludes the story of Michael Corleone, the patriarch of the Corleone family, who attempts to legitimize his criminal empire. The film also includes fictionalized accounts of two real-life events: the 1978 death of Pope John Paul I and the Papal banking scandal of 1981–82, both linked to Michael Corleone's business affairs.

On the latest episode of the BIG show, we discuss Disney's three-year streaming announcements, plus remember the life and legacy of both Natalie Desselle-Reid and Tommy "Tiny" Lister. We'll have all of that and more on Episode 431 of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon.

On this special holiday edition of the BIG show, we discuss the Best Black Christmas Songs. Music executive, Danielle Lott, hip-hop artist, Kevin "MC Chill" Heard join us to discuss the definitive Christmas songs from our holiday experiences. We'll have all that and more on Episode 430 of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon

Welcome to Reel Reviews, This week, we review The Prom, a musical comedy directed by Ryan Murphy and adapted to the screen by Chad Beguelin and Bob Martin, from their and Matthew Sklar's 2018 Broadway musical of the same name. The film follows a group of down-on-their-luck Broadway stars who shake up a small Indiana town as they rally behind a teen who wants to go to the prom with her girlfriend. The Prom stars Meryl Streep, James Corden, Nicole Kidman, Keegan-Michael Key, Andrew Rannells, Ariana DeBose, Tracey Ullman, Kevin Chamberlin, Mary Kay Place, Kerry Washington, and Jo Ellen Pellman.

This week on the BIG show, the final month of the year has officially arrived and we're still processing the landmark news of Warner Bros.'s decision to move their content straight to HBO Max. We'll talk about what that means for the future of movie theaters as well as small indie films, as well. Plus, we'll talk about the lack of Classic Black Christmas Films.In addition, Wilson, Morales will also recap the week in entertainment and we'll have all of that and more on Episode 429 of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon.

Welcome to Reel Reviews, this week we review I’m Your Woman, which tells the story of a wife who is forced to go on the run after her husband betrays his business partner.The film is directed by Julia Hart, from a screenplay by Hart and Jordan Horowitz. It stars Rachel Brosnahan, Arinzé Kene, Marsha Stephanie Blake, Bill Heck, Frankie Faison, Marceline Hugot, and James McMenamin.

Welcome to Reel Reviews, This week’s review is Ma Rainey's Black Bottom. Based on the play of the same name by August Wilson, the film centers on a fateful recording session of "Mother of the Blues" Ma Rainey in 1927 Chicago. Ma Rainey's Black Bottom is directed by George C. Wolfe and written by Ruben Santiago-Hudson, and produced by Denzel Washington, Todd Black and Dany Wolf. The film stars Viola Davis and Chadwick Boseman, with Glynn Turman, Colman Domingo, and Michael Potts in supporting roles.

On the latest episode of Conversations, actress, singer and model, Amanda Seyfried joins me to discuss her work in the Netflix film, Mank.

Welcome to Reel Reviews, This week’s review is the biographical drama, Mank, which tells the story of screenwriter Herman J. Mankiewicz and his development of the script for Citizen Kane (1941). Directed by David Fincher, based on a script written by his father Jack Fincher, the film stars Gary Oldman in the title role, along with Amanda Seyfried, Lily Collins, Arliss Howard, Tom Pelphrey, Sam Troughton, Ferdinand Kingsley, Tuppence Middleton, Tom Burke, Joseph Cross, Jamie McShane, Toby Leonard Moore, Monika Gossmann, and Charles Dance.

This week on the BIG show, actor, novelist, and playwright J. Shawn Durham stops by to discuss his new podcast, The Great Recession (Or, “How Democracy Broke Its @$$ Through A Comedy Of Errors. In addition, Durham shares his thoughts about Hollywood's British Invasion.Plus, Wilson Morales will join us to recap the week in entertainment and we'll have all that and more on Episode 428 of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon.

This week on the BIG show, the Thanksgiving season is upon us and we have so much to be thankful for. Critic Choice Association board member and veteran film critic, Shawn Edwards will be our special guest as we discuss the upcoming awards season.Plus, Wilson Morales will also recap the week in entertainment and we'll have all that and more on Episode 427 of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon.

This week on the BIG show, we dedicate an entire episode to David E. Talbert's holiday musical, Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey. Show correspondent Wilson Morales will sit down both with co-star Phylicia Rashad and the director, Talbert to discuss the latest holiday classic..Plus, Morales will also recap the week in entertainment and all that and more on Episode 426 of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon

Welcome to Reel Reviews, This week on the show we review, Hillbilly Elegy an upcoming drama, which is a modern exploration of the American Dream through three generations of an Appalachian family. Directed by Oscar-winning director Ron Howard, from a screenplay written by Vanessa Taylor, based on the 2016 memoir of the same name written by J.D. Vance. The film stars Glenn Close, Amy Adams, Gabriel Basso, Haley Bennett, Freida Pinto, Bo Hopkins, and Owen Asztalos.

This week on the BIG show, we welcome award-winning writer and executive producer, Kay Oyegun of This is Us, who will discuss Season Five of the popular show, as well as other projects she is currently developing. We'll also discuss the role her faith plays in executing her vision for her career.Plus, show correspondent, Wilson Morales will recap the week in entertainment and all that and more on this special post-election edition, Episode 425 of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon

Welcome to Reel Reviews, this week on the show we review, Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey is an upcoming Christmas musical film written and directed by David E. Talbert. A toymaker and his granddaughter construct a magical invention, which, if they can get it to work in time for the holidays, could change their lives forever.The film stars Forest Whitaker, Phylicia Rashad, Anika Noni Rose, and introduces Madalen Mills.

Welcome to Reel Reviews, This week on the show we review, One Night in Miami is a drama film about a fictionalized meeting of Malcolm X, Muhammad Ali, Jim Brown, and Sam Cooke in a Miami hotel room celebrating Ali's surprise title win over Sonny Liston room in February 1964.It is the directorial debut of Regina King, from a screenplay by Kemp Powers based on his stage play of the same name. The film stars Kingsley Ben-Adir as Malcolm X, Eli Goree as Cassius Clay, Aldis Hodge as Jim Brown, and Leslie Odom Jr. as Sam Cooke

This week on the BIG show, it's Halloween weekend and we salute the Scariest Movies of All Time. Charles Kirkland and I will discuss and debate some of the scariest films ever made. Plus, we remember the cinematic life of Sir Sean Connery, the man who originated one of Hollywood’s most enduring icons superspy James Bond.In addition, show correspondent, Wilson Morales will recap the week in entertainment all on Episode 424 of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon

On the latest episode of Conversation, Black Reel Award nominee Orlando Jones sits down with us to discuss his role as the "Rail Man" in the Showtime series, The Good Lord Bird.