"keeping It Reel" With Filmgordon

On the final show of the year, we look back on the most unpleasant experiences in film and streaming services as we discuss and dissect the Worst Films of 2021.Film critics Lonita Cook and Emmanuel Noisette join Charles Kirkland and Tim Gordon to discuss their Bottom Five choices and the honorable mentions. We'll have all that and more on Episode 485 of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon

This week on the BIG show, it's the last week of the year and time for us to dissect and discuss the Best Films of 2021.Frequent show contributor, guest, and colleague, Wilson Morales joins Charles Kirkland and Tim Gordon to find out which films made the list and which ones missed the cut. We'll have all of that and more on Episode 484 of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon.

This week on the latest episode of the BIG show, we'll discuss Black Christmas Movie Classics.Plus, we'll review a magnificent night of Black Excellence at this year's Celebration of Black Cinema. Film critic, TT Stern-Enzi will join us to give us a recap of the night's festivities.We'll discuss all of that and more on Episode 483 of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon.0

This week on the latest episode of the BIG show, film critic and colleague, Shawn Edwards joins us to discuss the 4th Annual Critics Choice Association's Celebration of Black Cinema.This star-studded evening honors the Best in Black Film Achievement for the past year. Edwards is the event's Executive Producer and will break down all of the evening's festivities as well as discuss some of the high-profile talents that will attend this year's ceremony.We'll have all of that and more on Episode 482 of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon.

On the latest episode of Conversations, we sit down with Oscar-winning filmmaker, Benjamin Cleary to discuss his latest film, the futuristic sci-fi love story, Swan Song.Cleary discusses the inspiration behind his story, working with two-time Oscar winner Mahershala Ali, Naomie Harris, and Glenn Close, and the challenge of the moral dilemma behind the engrossing story.We'll have all that and more on the latest episode of Conversations.

This week on a very special holiday episode of the BIG show, and it's Thanksgiving Weekend, and there is so much for us to give thanks, cinematically.Opening in theaters or streaming this weekend, including True Story, House of Gucci, Licorice Pizza, The HumansWe'll have all that and more on Episode 481 of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon.

This week on the latest episode of Top Five, we spotlight the versatile actor, Wesley Snipes, who co-stars in the Netflix limited series, True Story.We discuss our favorite performances from the veteran action star on the latest episode of Top Five.

On this special holiday edition of Conversations, Charles Kirkland, Jr. talks with the director of Netflix's Christmas drama, A Boy Called Christmas, Gil Kenan, and star Henry Lawfull. They'll discuss who is Father Chrismas and why we should watch a movie about him. We'll have all of that more on the latest episode of Conversations.

On the latest episode of Conversations, we sit down with Tony Award winner and Black Reel Awards nominee, Patina Miller to discuss her triumphant first season starring in Power Book III: Raising Kanan.A true triple threat, Miller is an award-winning singer, dancer, and actor. She shares her passion and thoughts on Season One on the latest episode of Conversations.

On the latest episode of Conversations, writer and producer of documentaries, Stanley Nelson is our special guest to discuss his latest film, Attica.He shares his story with Charles Kirkland Jr. on the latest episode of Conversations.

A superstar comedian gets more than he bargains for he crosses paths with his troublesome big brother in this limited-series crime drama, True Story.

This week on a very special episode of the BIG show, we're celebrating our 12th Anniversary with a plethora of films opening in theaters and on streaming platforms. We'll discuss several films, including Power of the Dog, Tick, Tick . . . Boom, C'mon C'mon, and King RichardWe'll have all that and more on Episode 480 of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon.

On the inaugural episode of Top Five, Charles Kirkland, Jr. and Tim Gordon discuss our favorite five Will Smith performances.Check out which performances made the list on this episode of Top Five

On the latest episode of Conversations, we sit down with multi-hyphenate producer/actor, Wesley Snipes. We discuss his co-starring role in the upcoming Netflix limited series, True Story.Plus, we discuss the continuing impact of New Jack City and the upcoming Marvel Cinematic Universe reboot of Blade. We'll have all of that and more on the latest episode of Conversations.

The unconventional and unorthodox story of the architect behind the most successful pair of tennis champions in sports history is gloriously spotlighted in the entertaining, and crowd-pleasing drama, King Richard.

An emotionally broken former mixed martial arts contender must overcome her fears while reuniting with her long-lost son to fight her way back to contention in arguably the best performance of Halle Berry’s career in her directorial debut, Bruised.

This week on the BIG show, we're back from the West Coast attending premieres and this year's kick-off of the AFI Fest. We've invited fellow CCA members, Lonita Cook and the E-Man Emmanuel Noisette to join us as we discuss the week that was in film.Plus, we'll review Belfast, Passing, and Red Notice. We'll have all that and more on Episode 479 of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon.

A couple of old friends casually reconnect, and, in the process, it ignites something in them both taking them on an unexpected journey in the lush period drama, Passing.The film stars Tessa Thompson, Ruth Negga, André Holland, Bill Camp, Gbenga Akinnagbe, Antoinette Crowe-Legacy, and Alexander Skarsgård.

This week on the BIG show, there are several huge releases, including the stylized Western, The Harder They Fall, and Marvel’s latest release, Eternals.Plus, in honor of Harder, we’ll discuss the Best Black Westerns. We’ll have all that and more on Episode 478 of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon.

Directed by Jeymes Samuel, The Harder They Fall is one of very few Westerns whose principal cast members are all African-American. The film stars Jonathan Majors, Idris Elba, Zazie Beetz, Regina King, Delroy Lindo, Lakeith Stanfield, RJ Cyler, Danielle Deadwyler, Edi Gathegi, and Deon Cole.