"keeping It Reel" With Filmgordon

This week on the BIG show, we welcome two-time Oscar nominee, Djimon Hounsou to the show. Hounsou will sit down with us to discuss his role in the animated action sequel, How to Train Your Dragon 2. Hounsou has given amazing performances in several films including Amistad, Gladiator, In America, and Blood Diamond, receiving Academy Award nominations for the latter two. Plus, we'll preview the latest boutique theater debuting in the Nation's Capitol, The Angelika Pop-Up at Union Market. We'll also have entertainment news and reviews of the latest films, including HTTYD 2, 22 Jump Street, and Obvious Child all on Episode 250 of Keeping It Reel With FilmGordon.

On the latest episode of Conversations, we sit down with the writer/director, Dean DeBlois to discuss his animated sequel, How to Train Your Dragon 2. DeBlois co-wrote and co-directed the Oscar-nominated animated films Lilo & Stitch and How to Train Your Dragon. In his latest, the story takes place five years after the first film, featuring Hiccup and his friends as young adults. DeBlois shares his inspiration and his plans for the next chapter in his epic story on Episode 40 of Conversations.

This week on the BIG show, we’ll sit down with the creative team behind one of the summer’s more controversial films, Obvious Child, writer/director Gillian Robespierre and leading lady, Jenny Slate. Plus, in honor of the upcoming film, The Fault In Our Stars, we’ll talk about our Top Ten Tearjerkers and have entertainment news and reviews of all of the latest films including the Tom Cruise/Emily Blunt action thriller, Edge of Tomorrow, and the aforementioned The Fault in Our Stars all on Episode 249 of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon.

On the latest episode of the BIG show, Black Reel and Cesar Award winner, Omar Sy will be our special guest to discuss his role as Bishop in the upcoming comic superhero film, X-Men: Days of Future Past. The first black actor to win the honorary French award for his role in The Intouchables, Sy will talk about joining the talent-laden cast of cinematic mutants. Plus, we'll cartoonist Julian Lytle will talk about the phenomenon that is the X-Men, and critics Wilson Morales and Travis Hopson will stop by for entertainment news and reviews of the latest films including the comedy, Blended and the latest X-Men film as well as a look at the blockbuster film from the pages of the comic all on Episode 248 of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon.

On the latest episode of the BIG show, director Gareth Edwards will be our special guest to discuss his big-budget, sci-fi monster film, Godzilla. Edwards' second effort has him building on the amazing 60 year legacy of one of the most recognizable monsters in cinema. Plus, Film Fatale (Rebecca Theodore-Vachon) will join us to talk about Mad Men and Game of Thrones and we'll have entertainment news and reviews of the latest films, including Chef, Million Dollar Arm, and Godzilla all on episode 247 of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon.

On the latest episode of Conversations, veteran actor Richard T. Jones will be our special guest to talk about his role in the sci-fi monster film, Godzilla. With more than 80 credits over his 20-year career, Jones has built an impressive resume expertly balancing work in television, indies, and big-budget films. We'll all of that and more on episode 39 of Conversations.

On the latest episode of Conversations, Oscar and four-time Black Reel Award winner Jamie Foxx sit down on the BIG show to discuss his role in the comic sequel, The Amazing Spider-Man 2. Foxx is also a Grammy Award-winning musician and former star of his own show, The Jamie Foxx Show, and will be seen later this year in the big-budget holiday film, Annie. He'll talk about his role as Electro and a whole lot more on Episode 38 of Conversations.

The BIG show returns after a one-month hiatus as we welcome the star of the upcoming period British period drama, Belle, when the star and English beauty, Gugu Mbatha-Raw stops by to discuss her new film. Plus, we'll discuss some of the top TV dramas and have entertainment news with Wilson Morales (Blackfilm.com) and reviews of the latest films, including Neighbors, Locke, and Belle all on Episode 246 of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon.

On the latest episode of Conversations, we sit down with the talented writer and auteur, Amma Asante, with her breakthrough directorial effort with the new British period drama, Belle. Recently honored by BAFTA as a "Brit to Watch," it has been announced that Asante will direct the upcoming Warner Bros. film, Unforgettable. We'll discuss all of that and more on the next episode of Conversations!

This week on an all-star edition of the BIG show, BFCA & WAFCA critic Tim Gordon will be joined by a stellar crew of his colleagues, Susan Wloszcyna, Jeffrey Lyles, and Mae Abdubaki to review this week's films. With Marvel's latest, Captain America: The Winter Soldier coming to the big screen soon, we'll talk about the continuing impact of these big blockbuster comic films with Julian Lytle. Plus, we'll also have entertainment news and reviews of the latest films including Sabotage, Cesar Chavez, and Noah all on Episode 245 of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon.

This week on the BIG show, we sit down with actor, model, producer, comedian, writer, director, and funnyman Marlon Wayans, who will discuss his latest film, A Haunted House. Plus, we'll have entertainment news and reviews of the latest films including Divergent, Muppets Most Wanted and Lars Von Trier's latest, Nymphomaniac all on Episode 244 of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon.

On the latest episode of Conversations, we sit down with the creative team and talent behind the upcoming independent crime drama, Call Me King, writer/director R.L. Scott and the film's star Amin Joseph. The talented duo discusses the process of bringing their film to the big screen, how it differs from other crime dramas, and what Scott learned from his brief time working with Steven Spielberg. We'll have all of that and more on Episode 36 of Conversations.

This week on the BIG show, host Tim Gordon goes solo as he recaps the 86th Annual Academy Awards, looking back one more time at all of the highs and the lows. Plus, we'll feature entertainment news and reviews of the latest films, including Mr. Peabody & Sherman and 300: Rise of An Empire all on Episode 243 of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon.

This week on the BIG show, join us as we preview the 86th Annual Academy Awards. Film critics, Nell Minow (Beliefnet.com and RogerEbert.com), Susan Wloszcyna (RogerEbert.com), Omar Moore (PopcornReel.com), and Travis Hopson (PunchDrunkCritics.com) will join me to discuss which films and performances have the best chance of taking home Oscar gold. Plus, we'll have entertainment news and reviews of the latest films, including Son of God and Non-Stop on Episode 242 of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon.

On the latest episode of the BIG show, we look at the top story from the past week in entertainment. Plus, we'll have entertainment news and reviews of the latest films, including Pompeii and Three Days to Kill AND we'll have a special announcement all on Episode 241 of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon!!!!

On the latest episode of the BIG show, we're talking films, films, and more films as Black Reel Awards nominated actor, Isaiah Washington joins us from the Pan African Film Festival and we'll preview the 14th Annual Black Reel Awards, plus we'll have entertainment news and reviews of the latest films, a series of 80's remakes, About Last Night, Endless Love, Robocop and Winter's Tale as we're celebrating the 80s on Episode 240 of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon

This week on the BIG show, we welcome writer/director/comedian Jessie Kahnweiler who will discuss her latest controversial comedy short, Meet My Rapist. Based on her own experience of being raped several years ago while a student in Vietnam, Kahnweiler has repurposed the experience as an affirming comedy that many of her fans don't really know how to react. Plus, we'll have entertainment news and reviews of the latest films, including The Monuments Men and The Lego Movie all on Episode 239 of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon.

On the latest episode of the BIG show, two-time Black Reel Award-winning actress and star of the award-winning Sundance film, Dear White People, Tessa Thompson (For Colored Girls, Veronica Mars and Copper) will be our special guest to discuss her film. Plus, we'll have one more look back at the Sundance Film Festival, plus entertainment news and a review of the love story, Labor Day all on Episode 238 of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon.

On this special edition of the BIG show, host Tim Gordon will be joined by a colleague, Travis Hopson as we look back on the festivities of the 30th Annual Sundance Film Festival. The fest, which ran from January 16-26, screened over 200 films and included appearances from a bevy of A-list actors. Gordon and Hopson will discuss the films that are expected to be breakout hits and their biggest disappointments all on Episode 237 of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon.

On the latest episode of Conversations, actress Gabrielle Dennis will be our special guest to describe her role in the new romantic comedy, Black Coffee. Dennis, who has previously co-starred in BET's The Game and indie film, He's Mine Not Yours, is getting rave reviews for her performance as the up-and-coming lawyer, Monica. We'll discuss her role and how she is continuing to build career momentum on the latest episode of Conversations!