"keeping It Reel" With Filmgordon

This week on the BIG show, the fourth installment of the John Wick franchise opens in theaters this weekend and we’ll discuss the Best Sequels in Movie History.From Lord of the Rings, James Bond to the Godfather, sequels have represented continuity and big bucks for film studios, and we’ll look at some of our favorites.Plus, veteran producer, Victoria Alonso was fired from Marvel and her exit sent shockwaves through the industry. We’ve discussed at length the problems of the past couple of years. Do we see her as part of the problem, or is her separation seen as a possible solution?Also, baseball season is right around the corner and there is a new Amazon documentary on Mr. October, simply titled “Reggie.” We’ll discuss that as well as the aforementioned John Wick: Chapter 4. on Episode 531 of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon.

This week on the BIG show, the 95th Academy Awards take place this weekend, and we will preview this year’s Best Picture nominees as well as discuss the industry's premiere event.In addition, we'll recap the fallout from the Chris Rock comedy special as well as the news of the impending sale of BET and its pursuit by billionaires Tyler Perry and Byron Allen.We'll examine what that means on Episode 529 of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon.

This week on the BIG show, our panel will discuss the release of Slate Magazine and NPR’s list of the 75 best films from Black directors, called The New Black Film Canon.The list features films over the past century highlighting work from luminaries such as Oscar Micheaux, Spencer Williams, Ousime Sembene, Spike Lee, Melvin Van Peebles, Julie Dash, Gina Prince-Bythewood, and a host of others. Plus, Chris Rock is poised to make history this weekend with his new comedy special, Outrage.Over the next hour, we’ll talk about which films SHOULD have made the list and does this new list truly encompass the entirety of the true Black experience in film.We’ll have all of that and more on Episode 528 of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon

On the latest episode of Conversations, we sit down with P.R. maven and author Christal Jordan to discuss her new book, Dear Alpha Female, It’s Not Him. It’s YOU: An Interactive Devotional Designed to Help You Attract the Love You Deserve.She talks about the inspiration behind this book that will help so many women find their joy.

This week on the BIG show, with the Academy Awards less than a month away, we discuss the impact of Best Picture Oscar winners. We take a deep dive into how many winners became timeless and some which didn't leave a mark.Plus, we review Cocaine Bear, recap the 50th Tribute to Lion King choreographer Garth Fagan and talk about Queen Latifah hosting the NAACP Image Awards.We'll have all that and more on Episode 527 of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon.

This week on the BIG show, the 31st movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania hits theaters this weekend. To discuss the film and the kickoff of Phase 5 we invited film critic Jamie Broadnax to be our special guest.In addition, we remember the life and legacy of Raquel Welch and the updated diagnosis of superstar Bruce Willis. We'll have all of that and more on Episode 526 of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon.

On the latest episode of Conversations, we sit down with the Ladies of Godfather of Harlem, Ilfenesh Hadera & Antoinette Crowe-Legacy.The two sit down to discuss Season Three as well as how both of them have carved out impressive character arcs alongside their formidable and larger-than-life real-life characters, Bumpy Johnson and Malcolm X.

On the latest episode of Conversations, we sit down with the show's creators, Everett Downing, Jr. and Patrick Harpin to discuss the origin of the show as well as their inspiration for the creation of the series.

On the latest episode of Conversation, two of the co-stars of the animated space adventure film, My Dad the Bounty Hunter, Priah Ferguson & JeCobi Swain sit down to talk about their roles in the film.

On the latest episode of Conversations, co-stars of Netflix's My Dad the Bounty Hunter, Laz Alonso, and Yvonne Orji sit down to discuss their latest film.

This week on the BIG show, we salute #HipHop50 with our discussion of the 50 Greatest Rappers of All-Time. Plus, we'll recap the Black Reel Awards as well as discuss the life and legacy of Boston Celtics' great Bill Russell profiled in the latest documentary, Bill Russell: Legacy.We'll have all of that and more on Episode 525 of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon.

On the latest episode of the BIG show, we preview the upcoming Black Reel Awards, which take place on February 3.In addition, we discuss the announcement from James Gunn and Peter Safran about the new direction that DC Comics will undertake with ten new films over the next several years.Will this latest "reboot" of the franchise work or is DC destined to always be the second banana to Marvel?

On the latest episode of Conversations, Y'lan Noel is our special guest to discuss his starring role in the thriller, A Lot of Nothing.Noel talks about his role, which is a departure from him, his responsibility as an artist, and the parallels between current events and the film.We'll have all of that and more on the latest episode of Conversations.

On the latest episode, writer/director Mo McRae stops by to discuss his directorial debut, A Lot of Nothing.McRae talks about his film, his role as a conscious artist, and the parallels between his screenplay and the events in real life.We'll have all that and more on the latest episode of Conversations.

On the latest episode of Conversations, one of the stars of the film, A Lot of Nothing, Lex Scott Davis stops by to discuss the film and how the film will become a "conversation piece" for audiences.We'll have all of that and more on the latest episode of Conversations.

On the latest episode of Conversations, we sit down with the stars and writer/director of the island drama, Aurora: A Love Story.The film stars Tobias Truvillion, and Wakeema Hollis, as well as writer/director Noel Calloway. They discuss their film, which is described as a "conversation piece."We'll have all of that and more on the latest episode of Conversations.

This week on the BIG show, the first major film festival of the year concludes this weekend. The Sundance Film Festival featured a slate of diverse films chocked full of star power.Joining both Charles Kirkland, Jr. and myself will be Kolby Mac from the Minority Report, to recap some of our favorite films and Shorts.We'll have all that and more on Episode 523 of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon.

On the latest episode of Conversations, we sit down with Executive Producer and co-star of the crime period series, Godfather of Harlem, Markuann Smith.He discusses the third season, upcoming story arcs, and the tremendous characterization that Forest Whitaker brings to the title role. We'll have all of that and more on the latest episode, Conversations.

On the latest episode of Reel Reviews, Kenya Barris and Jonah Hill co-write the searing comedy, You People.The film tells the story of a new couple and their families reckoning with modern love amid cultural clashes, societal expectations, and generational differences.Eddie Murphy, Jonah Hill, Lauren London, Julia Louis Dreyfus, David Duchovny, and Nia Long star, while Barris makes his directorial debut.

On the latest episode of Conversations, we sit down with the ultra-talented Kenya Barris and Lauren London to discuss their latest cultural comedy, You People.Barris talks about the creation of the story and creating a safe space for London's return to the big screen.