"keeping It Reel" With Filmgordon

This week on the BIG show, one of the most influential and game-changing albums, Thriller celebrates its 40th Anniversary. We discuss the lasting legacy and impact of Michael Jackson's massively-successful project.Plus, we debate the greatest stand-up comedian of all time, Richard Pryor and we discuss this week's releases, including Violent Night and Emancipation.We'll have all of that and more on Episode 516 of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon.

This week on the BIG show, it's Turkey week and we celebrate by spotlighting our Top Five Thanksgiving Films.Plus, Marvel Lands New ‘Blade’ Director and there are several new films released this week including White Noise, Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery, The Fablemans, Strange World, and Devotion.We'll have all that and more on Episode 515 of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon.

This week on the BIG show, long before the crossed arms signaling an X was synonymous with Wakanda, it was three decades ago this week that we witnessed arguably the greatest performance from Denzel Washington in Spike Lee's magnum opus, Malcolm X.We'll discuss this classic and how it changed the trajectory of its many cast members and the legacy of its famed director.Plus, legendary auteur Matin Scorsese turns 80 and we'll name our Top Five Films from his distinguished canon, as well as discuss Dave Chappelle's return to SNL. And we'll review The Menu, The Wonder, and Is that Black Enough for You. We'll have all that and more on Episode 514 of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon.

This week on the BIG show, after the first film made history as one of the highest-grossing films in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Black Panther: Wakanda hits theaters this weekend with a lot of interest and questions after the untimely death of its star, Chadwick Boseman.Charles Kirkland will spend the next hour discussing the film and our review on the latest episode of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon.

This week on the BIG show, with all of the success that superhero films have enjoyed, it would make sense that there would be some pushback.In promoting his new book, "Cinema Speculation," director Quentin Tarantino compares the popularity of superhero films to 1960s musicals. Earlier this year, Martin Scorsese famously claimed that superhero films are more like amusement park rides instead of proper cinematic experiences which attracted criticism from a lot of Marvel fans as well as other industry figures. Do these legendary directors have a legitimate point?Plus, the honorees for the 5th Annual Celebration of Black Cinema were announced earlier this week, we'll reveal this year's distinguished nominees.Also, we'll review Armageddon Time, Causeway, and The Banshees Inisherin. We'll have all that and more on the latest episode of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon.

On the latest episode of this film, we have DC Comics' latest film, Black Adam. Film critic and comic guru, Julian Lytle joins us to break down the DC Superhero hierarchy and answer the question, once and for all, who is the most powerful superhero in the universe?Plus, we'll discuss the Creed III trailer and review Ticket to Paradise. We'll have that and more on Episode 511 of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon.

On the latest episode of Conversations, we sit down with two-time Black Reel Award-winning director and screenwriter, Gina Prince-Bythewood to discuss her latest film, The Woman King, at the Middleburg Film Festival.

Today on the latest episode of the BIG show, our annual festival rite of passage is upon us as we prepare for the 10th Annual Middleburg Film Festival. Over the next hour, we'll preview the films, festivities, and fun. Charles Kirkland, Jr., and I will discuss the films and events. We'll have all of that and more in Episode 510 of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon.

Today on the latest episode of the BIG show, October is upon us and as the season welcomes Fall, we have plenty to discuss. It was a big week for Marvel Studios with news of Wolverine returning to the MCU, plus, two months before they begin production, Blade is looking for a new director. Plus, Bros, Hocus Pocus 2, and Blonde are in theaters this week. CCA critic, Jason Black will join us to discuss this week in film. We’ll have all of that and more on episode 509 of Keeping it Reel with FilmGordon.

Today on the latest episode of the BIG show, it’s fall, and we are officially in awards season. This week we’ll discuss several new releases, including On the Come Up, Sidney, and A Jazzman's Blues, that may be in the conversation later this year. Wilson Morales and I are back from the Toronto Film Festival, and we’ll take a brief look back at some of the big titles you should look forward to. We’ll have all of that and more on episode 508 of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon.

This week on the BIG show, we're officially in the dog days of summer as we discuss the loss of a legend, Warner Bros. shelved an almost $100 movie, the season finale of two of my favorite shows, preview the Lakefront Film Festival, and take a ride on the Bullet Train.Charles Kirkland Jr. and I will have all that and more on Episode 507 of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon.

This week on the BIG show, it's been a busy week with as we say goodbye to James Caan, prepare for the release of the 29th film from the MCU, Thor: Love and Thunder, and talk about the trailer release for The Woman King.Charles Kirkland, Jr. and I will discuss these topics and more in Episode 506 of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon.

This week on the latest episode of the BIG show, the nominations for the 6th Annual Black Reel Television Awards have been announced and we spotlight some of the nominees in this highly-competitive field.Plus two new movies, Lightyear and Cha Cha Real Smooth open in theaters. Charles Kirkland, Jr. and I will discuss these and other issues in Episode 505 of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon.

On the latest episode of the BIG show, we discuss Rolling Stone's list of their Top 200 Hip Hop Albums. The list that has EVERYONE upset, attempts to cover the totality of the culture. Does it succeed? Over the course of the next hour, we'll find out on Episode 504 of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon.

On the latest episode of the BIG show, we explore the Top Highest Grossing Opening Weekend Films.In addition, Ms. Marvel, Season Three of the Boys, The Orville, Norm Macdonald: Nothing Special and we countdown to the 6th Annual Black Reel Awards for Television nominee announcement. We'll have all of that and more on Episode 503 of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon.

This week on a special Memorial Day Weekend episode of the BIG show, we'll discuss Stand-up Comedy Royalty as the Netflix drops The Hall: Honoring the Greats of Stand-Up, inducting four new stand-ups into the Comedy Hall of Fame and one of the inductees has his life spotlighted in a two-part HBO documentary, George Carlin's American Dream. Plus, the final episode of This is Us aired this week and we'll talk about the impact of one of the best dramas in television history. In addition, Obi-Wan Kenobi has arrived and we'll talk about that as well. We'll have all of that on episode 502 of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon.

On this special bonus edition of the BIG show, America's favorite fighter pilot returns, 36 years later in the sequel, Top Gun: Maverick.We'll find out if Tom Cruise still takes the audience's "breath away" on this special bonus edition of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon.

This week on the latest episode of the BIG show, today is "Wonder-ful" Friday as we celebrate the 72nd birthday of Living Legend, Stevie Wonder. Plus, Kendrick Lamar's latest album, Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers dropped today. Plus, there are only TWO episodes left for This Is Us and we'll take a look back at this award-winning show and its cultural impact on families.We'll have all of that and more on Episode 501 of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon.

On this episode of Conversations, host Charles Kirkland Jr speaks with inspirational documentary filmmaker Yael Luttwak, the filmmaker of the month for May.

On this special bonus episode of the BIG show, we'll review the latest installment from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.