"keeping It Reel" With Filmgordon

On the latest episode of Reel Shorts, BFCA and WAFCA critic, Tim Gordon reviews the latest historical action film, The Legend of Hercules. The film centers on the story of the demigod son of Zeus, who is betrayed by his royal step-father and must battle his way back from exile and slavery to depose the king. Find out if this film is worth your money and more importantly, your time in the latest episode of Reel Shorts.

This week on the BIG show, producer Will Packer returns to discuss his latest film, Ride Along. Packer, over the course of his twenty-year career, has produced over 20 films including, Trois, The Gospel, Stomp the Yard, This Christmas, and Think Like A Man. Plus, we'll have a preview of the Sundance Film Festival and a recap of the Black Cinema Celebration with Travis Hopson and Wilson Morales. We'll have all that and more on Episode 236 of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon.

On the latest episode of Conversations, director Evan Jackson Leong will be our special guest to discuss his latest documentary, Linsanity, which comes out on DVD on January 7th. Leong's film follows the thrilling highs and excruciating lows of Jeremy Lin's journey on the way to his breakthrough with the New York Knicks. He shares Lin's story of redemption on the latest episode of Conversations!

On the first episode of the BIG show of the new year, we'll take a look at the must-see films for 2014. Join us as we preview which films you should spend your money and time on this year. Plus, we'll have entertainment news and reviews all on Episode 235 of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon.

This week on a special holiday edition of the BIG show, host and film critics Tim Gordon (BFCA & WAFCA) and The Movie Mob, Travis Hopson (BFCA & WAFCA), and Omar Moore (SFFCC) review all of the major Christmas releases, including Her, Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom, Grudge Match, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty and The Wolf of Wall Street. Plus, Wilson Morales stops by to discuss his favorite Black Christmas film all on this cinematic-stocking full of fun on episode 234 of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon.

On this special episode of Conversations, we sit down with the Black Reel Award-nominated and iconic television actress Kim Fields (Living Single, The Facts of Life) to discuss her latest project, the Christmas special, Holiday Love: The Rebirth. One of the first Gospel Christmas Specials of it's kind, Holiday Love is in its third season and is slated to be the biggest star-studded installment of the three-part series. Executive produced by Fields (The Facts of Life, Living Single), Holiday Love includes guest appearances by actress Debbie Morgan (All My Children, Eve's Bayou, Love & Basketball), and others. Fields will discuss this and more on this special episode of Conversations!

This week on a special episode of the BIG show, we unveil the list of the Best and Worst of Movies in 2013 with The List Show. Join our critics as we discuss the films and performances that stood out, whether good or bad in cinema this year. Plus, we'll have entertainment news and reviews of the latest films, including American Hustle and Inside Llewyn Davis on Episode 233 of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon.

On the latest episode of Conversations, seven-time Black Reel Award-nominated writer/director/producer Tyler Perry will be our special guest to talk about his upcoming holiday film, A Madea Christmas. Perry's 16th film is his first-holiday film and further expands the footprint of his signature character. Join, Perry, Wilson Morales, and myself for the latest episode of Conversations!

This week on the BIG show, the most competitive year in Black Film history is close to concluding and Tim Gordon will recap the year that was with a group of familiar national African-American film critics. Joining us for the show will be Rebecca Theodore-Vachon (The Urban Daily), Wilson Morales (Blackfilm.com), Shawn Edwards (ILoveBlackMovies.com), and Daryle Lockhart (TheBlackBoxOffice.com). Plus, we'll have entertainment news and reviews of the latest films with Travis Hopson (Punch Drunk Critics) including The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug, and Saving Mr. Banks all on Episode 232 of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon!!!

This week on the BIG show, the awards season has begun and we'll preview some of the best films, foreign-language, and documentaries. Film critics Susan Wloszcyna (RogerEbert.com) and Ann Hornaday (The Washington Post) will join host Tim Gordon to discuss some of the contenders for awards consideration. Plus, we'll have entertainment news and a review of the Christian Bale drama, Out of the Furnace all on Episode 231 of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon.

On this special edition of the BIG show, we preview the shortlist of Outstanding Song Nominees for the upcoming 14th Annual Black Reel Awards. This year's potential nominated songs feature several prominent Grammy Award-winning artists including Mary J. Blige, John Legend, Fantasia, Jennifer Hudson, Gladys Knight, Snoop Dogg, Beyonce, Jay-Z, Pharrell, and others. Music executive and critic, Dave Dickinson (Sirius/XM) will be our special guest to break down the potential nominees all on Episode 230 of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon.

This week on the BIG show, one of the co-stars of the upcoming inspirational biopic, Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom, Naomie Harris returns to the show to discuss the film. Starring alongside Idris Elba, Harris powerfully portrays Winnie Mandela in the uplifting story about the South African icon. Plus, we'll have entertainment news and reviews of the latest films including Black Nativity all on Episode 229 of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon.

This week on Conversations, we sit down with director and actress, Kasi Lemmons to discuss her latest musical, Black Nativity. Lemmons fourth film, based on Langston Hughes' play, tells the story of a teen who spends the holidays with his estranged relatives and embarks on a surprising and inspirational journey. We'll discuss her journey of bringing Hughes' notable work to the big screen on the latest episode of Conversations.

This week on the BIG show, writer/director Malcolm Lee and co-star Monica Calhoun will be our special guests to discuss the upcoming romantic comedy, The Best Man Holiday. Plus, we'll have entertainment news and reviews, including The Book Thief on Episode 228 of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon.