"keeping It Reel" With Filmgordon

On the latest episode of the BIG show, we sit down with several castmembers of the acclaimed Black Reel Award nominated film, Fences, Mykelti Williamson, Russell Hornsby, Stephen McKinley Henderson and Jovan Adepo to discuss their experience working on August Wilson's signature masterpiece. Plus, we'll about the misinterpretation of a couple of popular films, including Collateral Beauty and Passengers, as well as review several current films, including Lion, Hidden Figures, and Fences, all on episode 296 of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon. 

Today on the latest edition of Conversation, we sit down with the co-editor of Moonlight, Joi McMillian. Nominated for 13 Black Reel Awards, there is strong buzz that McMillan could hear her name called as the first Black woman to be nominated for an Academy Award next month. Over the past ten years, McMillian has worked on a multitude of projects in anonymity before getting her big chance with the soon-to-be Oscar nominated film. She shares her journey, working with director Barry Jenkins, how she discovered her passion in a non-traditional position in Hollywood and what's up next for this "overnight success" all on episode 53 of Conversations.

Nine months after it shook the Sundance Film Festival to this core, The Birth of A Nation, finally arrives in theaters, nationwide. On the latest episode of the BIG show, we'll talk about this film and the controversy that has swirled around it for the past couple of months. In addition, we'll also review several new movies in theaters, including American Honey, Denial, and The Girl on the Train all on Episode 295 of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon.

The latest show in Netflix's Marvel cinematic universe, Luke Cage, is set to debut this Friday. Show correspondent, Wilson Morales will join me to discuss what is described as "one of the most culturally-important superheroes series" from Marvel. We're talking about the 'Power Man,' Harlem's Hero, Luke Cage all day on Episode 294 of the BIG show, Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon. 

On the latest episode of the BIG show, college and high school seniors are preparing for the next phase of their lives and we'll take a look at their experience as we discuss the Top 10 Graduation Movies. Plus, we'll have entertainment news and reviews of the latest films, including Money Monster, Last Days in the Desert and A Bigger Splash all on Episode 290 of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon.

On the latest episode of Conversations, we sit down with the architects of the most-anticipated Summer movie of the year, Captain America: Civil War, Anthony and Joe Russo. They'll talk about the final film in the Captain America franchise and the direction they see Marvel moving forward in the near future. Plus, we'll also review Civil War on Episode 52 of Conversations.

One week after the untimely passing of Prince Rodgers Nelson, we took a look back at his extraordinary career and impact on his musical peers. Plus, we'll look back at the best and worst films of the Spring movie season as we prepare to launch the Summer movie season next week. In addition, we'll have entertainment news and review of the latest films, including Keanu all on Episode 289 of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon.

On the latest episode of the BIG show, we sit down with director Liza Johnson to discuss her latest film, Elvis & Nixon. In a candid conversation, Johnson shares her love for Michael Shannon's work as well as her disdain for being known simply as a "woman director." Plus, we'll have entertainment news and reviews of the latest films, including Nina, Sing Street, and The Huntsman: Winter's War all on Episode 288 of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon.

This week on the BIG show, Black Reel Award nominated television/film director, screenwriter, producer, and actor, Malcolm D. Lee will join us to talk about his latest film, Barbershop: The Next Cut. Also, former Ellen DJ, Tony Okungbowa will also stop by to talk about starring in the lyrical love drama, Echo Park. We'll also have entertainment news and reviews of the latest films, including Jungle Book and The Dark Horse as well as a tribute to rapper/lyricist Guru of Gang Starr fame all on Episode 287 of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon.

On the latest episode of the BIG show, The 30th Anniversary of FilmFest DC kicks off soon and the founder of the fest, Tony Gittens will be our special guest to talk about the celebration of international films that will come to the Nation's Capitol. Plus, Don Cheadle's Miles Davis passion project, Miles Ahead is released during Jazz Appreciation Month and we'll salute the iconic musician. We'll also have entertainment news and reviews of the latest films, including The Boss on episode 286 of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon.

Today on a special edition of the BIG show, we celebrate the 20th Anniversary of a classic album, Maxwell’s Urban Hang Suite. We’ll listen to Maxwell, in his own words, plus listen to songs from landmark album that was a game-changer for R&B music. Have a seat and relax as we take you back to 1996 and the birth of a classic on Episode 285 of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon

This week on the BIG show, we salute the 25th Anniversary of the cult-classic musical drama, The Five Heartbeats. Released in March 1991, writer/director Robert Townsend's musical love letter tells the story of a quintet of hopeful young African American men in the 1960s who form an amateur vocal group called The Five Heartbeats. We'll talk about the film's impact and spotlight the music from this classic. Plus, we'll have entertainment news and reviews of the latest films, including Midnight Special, all on Episode 284 of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon. 

On the latest episode of the BIG show, we welcome Morris Chestnut from the hot medical drama, Rosewood. Winning rave reviews for his role as pathologist, Dr. Beaumont "Rosie" Rosewood, Jr., Chestnut talks about his break from feature films and gives his thoughts on The Best Man Wedding. Plus, one of the most anticipated films of the year, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, opens in theaters this weekend. We'll talk about this historic pairing of the oldest and most recognizable figures in comics. In addition, we'll have entertainment news and reviews of the latest films, including My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2 on Episode 283 of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon.

This week on the BIG show, we sit down with the star of the upcoming raunchy sports comedy, The Bronze, Melissa Rauch. She'll talk about the genesis of the comedy, which premiered as the opening night film at the Sundance Film Festival. Plus, we'll discuss the films of the New African Film Festival. Spotlighting 21 films from 17 countries from the African continent, NAFF celebrates the rich culture and tradition of the "Motherland." We'll also have entertainment news and reviews of this week's new releases, including The Bronze and Miracles from Heaven, all on the latest episode of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon.

This week on the BIG show, there is love in the air and today we'll get you in the mood as we unveil our Top Ten Valentine's Day movies. Plus, we'll preview some of the favorites for the 16th Annual Black Reel Awards. We'll also have entertainment news and movie reviews, including Deadpool, How To Be Single and Zoolander 2. We'll have all that and more on Episode 281 of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon

The nominations have been announced, the votes have been counted and it is time to find out which films and performers take home top prizes from the critics of the Nation's Capitol. Join us as we announce the winners of the 14th Annual WAFCA Awards, hosted by WAFCA President Tim Gordon and member critic, Travis Hopson. We'll unveil all the winners beginning at 8am.

This week on the BIG show, on the heels of the WGA East releases their list of the 101 Funniest Screenplays, we respond with our list of the 15 Funniest African-American Screenplays. Find out which popular writer/actor dominated the list, plus we'll review several movies this week featuring actors and filmmakers with awards aspirations. Plus, we'll have entertainment news and a whole lot more on Episode 280 of Keeping it Reel with FilmGordon.

This week on the BIG show, writer/director Spike Lee's upcoming film, Chiraq gets the star treatment one month before it's release. We'll introduce the trailer and our thoughts on Lee's latest "joint." Plus, in anticipation of the 24th film from British super-spy, James Bond, we'll take a look back at our favorite Bond actors and Top Five Bond Films. In addition, we'll also have reviews on a slew of new and currently in theater releases including Spectre, Burnt, I Smile Back and Our Brand Is Crisis, all on Episode 279 of Keeping It Reel With FilmGordon.

This week on a special Halloween episode of the BIG show, we replay a popular spooky installment of a past episode of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon. Once again, we'll spotlight the Unlucky 13 Best Black Horror Films designed to scare you out of your wits. Join us for plenty of "tricks and treats," on this entertaining Keeping It Reel replay!

On a special edition of Reel Shorts, we review several movies from Day 2 of the Middleburg Film Festival, including Catherine Hardwicke's latest, Miss You Already, the World Premiere of Meg Ryan's directorial debut, Ithaca and Todd Haynes' highly-anticipated potential awards contender, Carol.