"keeping It Reel" With Filmgordon

This week, we celebrate the life and legacy of funk pioneer Sly Stone — the visionary who changed music forever. From Everyday People to Family Affair, his fearless sound and multiracial band rewrote the rules of soul, rock, and funk.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/keeping-it-reel-with-filmgordon--4671407/support.

Freedom. Legacy. Black cinema at its boldest.Join us for a special Juneteenth episode as we celebrate the storytellers who’ve shaped how we see ourselves—and how the world sees us. From trailblazing pioneers to today’s fearless visionaries, we’re breaking down the films that honor the struggle, the triumph, and the power of Black storytelling.Tune in, keep it real, and stay free.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/keeping-it-reel-with-filmgordon--4671407/support.

Twin brothers Smoke and Stack, along with Preacher Boy Sammy and their crew, brace for the most important and terrifying night of their lives. As unspeakable horror closes in, these sinners must fight not just for survival, but for redemption in a showdown that will push them to their limits.Raw, relentless, and unforgettable, Sinners is the best movie of the year.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/keeping-it-reel-with-filmgordon--4671407/support.

A celebration of stories that broke barriers, defined generations, and changed cinema forever. From timeless classics to bold, revolutionary tales, these are the films that shaped Black culture on screen—and beyond. Which ones made the cut? Which ones changed the game?Discover the Top Ten Black Films of All-Time.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/keeping-it-reel-with-filmgordon--4671407/support.

The roar of the engines. The rush of the grid. The chase for glory. F1 takes you deep inside the world’s fastest sport, where rivalries, risk, and raw talent collide at every turn. Behind every helmet is a story, and behind every victory, a price. One mistake can end it all. One move can make history.Buckle up. The race is on.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/keeping-it-reel-with-filmgordon--4671407/support.

Who cut and who got snubbed? Join us as we break down Billboard’s definitive list, artist by artist. From iconic chart-toppers to surprising omissions, we’re debating the legends, the movers, and the music that changed the game. Who’s ranked too high, too low, or missing altogether?Let’s keep it real. Let’s keep it Reel.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/keeping-it-reel-with-filmgordon--4671407/support.

Return to the island that changed everything—where life finds a way, and secrets never stay buried. In Jurassic World Rebirth, Zora Bennett leads a daring mission to recover genetic material that could save humanity. But as her team fights to survive, they uncover a sinister truth hidden in the park’s darkest corners for decades. The past isn’t extinct. It’s waiting.Welcome back to Jurassic World.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/keeping-it-reel-with-filmgordon--4671407/support.

A new generation steps onto the mat, guided by the legends who came before them. In Karate Kid: Legends, old rivalries ignite and new students rise as the spirit of Miyagi-Do and Cobra Kai collide once more. Secrets from the past test loyalties, while a new tournament pushes everyone to fight for what they believe in. Legacy. Honor. No mercy.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/keeping-it-reel-with-filmgordon--4671407/support.

When a U.S. President and British Prime Minister with a not-so-friendly rivalry are shot down over enemy territory, they’re forced to work together—or die trying. Outnumbered, outgunned, and on the run, these world leaders uncover a global conspiracy that could topple the free world. Two egos. One mission. Zero margin for error.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/keeping-it-reel-with-filmgordon--4671407/support.

The immortal warriors are back—and the stakes are deadlier than ever. As Andy and her team face a powerful new enemy threatening their existence, old betrayals resurface, and a long-lost immortal returns to complicate their mission to protect humanity. Will their centuries-old bond be enough to survive what’s coming? Live forever. Fight forever. The Old Guard returns.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/keeping-it-reel-with-filmgordon--4671407/support.

In a harsh post-apocalyptic future where food is worth killing for, the last descendants of a Black farming family who settled in Canada after the Civil War stand their ground against a brutal militia determined to steal their land.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/keeping-it-reel-with-filmgordon--4671407/support.

“Riri Williams is back, and she’s ready to carve out her legacy in the MCU! But with technology, magic, and the ghosts of her past, can she build her own suit and identity, or will she be overshadowed by Tony Stark’s legacy?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/keeping-it-reel-with-filmgordon--4671407/support.

This week on Keeping It Reel, we celebrate Hamilton’s 5th streaming anniversary and how it changed the way we see American history. Plus, we remember Hollywood’s ultimate tough guy Michael Madsen, and share quick takes on The Old Guard 2, Jurassic World Rebirth, 40 Acres, and Heads of State.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/keeping-it-reel-with-filmgordon--4671407/support.

This week on the latest episode of the BIG show, it was 15 years ago this week, with the release of Iron Man, that one of the most historic runs in film history began with the launch of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Today, we look back at the most profitable and influential franchise in motion picture history, with our Top 15 Films in the MCU.Plus, we’ll discuss some of the most popular film franchises in film history as well as review James Gunn’s Marvel Swan Song, Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 3, and return to the Ton again with Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story. We’ll have all of that and more on Episode 537 of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon.

This week on the latest episode of the BIG show, we lost a giant with the passing of legendary singer, actor, and activist Harry Belafonte. One of the last links to the “Golden Era of Hollywood,” Belafonte also was an accomplished singer and entertainer. Today, we’ll remember his legacy and discuss his iconic career.Plus, there are a couple of new projects opening this week, including Are You There God, It’s Me, Margaret, The Citadel, and Big George Foreman. We’ll have all of that and more on Episode 536 of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon.

This week on the latest episode of the BIG show, the summer movie season is right around the corner and this week we’ll preview some of the most anticipated films that hopefully will bring moviegoers back to the theaters.From the latest superhero movies both from the MCU and DCU to the latest adventures of Ethan Hunt, Dom Torretto, Indiana Jones, and even Barbie – there is something for EVERYONE this summer. We will give you an insightful cinematic primer. Plus, Jonathan Majors is back in the news as more companies are distancing themselves from him. Wake Up With WURD host, Solomon Jones will join us to share his perspective.Also, Snowfall airs its final episode this evening and concludes with the last ride of Damson Idris’ drug kingpin, Franklin Saint. We’ll discuss its legacy and its devasting conclusion. There are a couple of movies and streaming shows to review, including Guy Ritchie’s The Covenant and The Diplomat.We’ll have all of that and more on Episode 535 of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon.

This week on the BIG show, one of the most influential film studios in motion picture history, Warner Bros. is celebrating its 100-year anniversary. They not only created some of Hollywood’s greatest movies and film stars, but they also were pioneers behind the innovative technology that put them at the forefront as major players in Hollywood. We’ll look back at the founders and the work they created over the past century.Plus, it’s been almost seven years since we lost one of the singular talents in the music industry, Prince Rogers Nelson. We’ll remember the life and legacy of the Purple One.In addition, we’ll review the upcoming film, Renfield. We’ll have all of this and more on Episode 534 of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon.

This week on the BIG show, earlier this week was National Film Score Day and today we look at the Top Ten Black Film Soundtracks. From classic producers such as Quincy Jones, James Brown, and Issac Hayes to more contemporary music visionaries such as Babyface, and Prince, we’ll run down our Top Ten soundtracks and discuss their significance.Plus, from the slums of Shaolin, Wu-Tang Clan strikes again. The RZA, the GZA, Ol' Dirty Bastard, Inspectah Deck, Raekwon the Chef, U-God, Ghostface Killah, and the Method Man . . . the Black Reel Award nominated Outstanding Drama series, Wu-Tang: An American Saga has concluded, and we’ll look back at three seasons profiling, arguably, the greatest group in hip-hop history.In addition, we’ll review this week’s new releases, Beef, Paint, Chevalier, and Air on Episode 533 of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon.

This week on the show, Jonathan Majors has dominated the news cycle since word of his arrest began circulating. We discuss the white-house intensity that Majors has been placed under and wonder why that same amount of attention has been paid to a fellow actor, Ezra Miller.In addition, there are several new movies opening this weekend that we'll review, including Spinning Gold, Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, A Thousand and One, and Rye Lane.We'll discuss all of that and more in Episode 532 of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon.

On the latest episode of Conversations, writer/director A.V. Rockwell sits down with us to discuss her directorial debut and Grand Prize Jury-winning Sundance Film, A Thousand and One.This New York native shares her journey and enduring love affair with the "city that never sleeps." She also takes pride in Teyana Taylor's performance as well as enjoying a little levity. We'll have all of that and more on the latest episode of Conversations.