This week on the latest episode of the BIG show, it was 15 years ago this week, with the release of Iron Man, that one of the most historic runs in film history began with the launch of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Today, we look back at the most profitable and influential franchise in motion picture history, with our Top 15 Films in the MCU. Plu…

This week on the latest episode of the BIG show, we lost a giant with the passing of legendary singer, actor, and activist Harry Belafonte. One of the last links to the “Golden Era of Hollywood,” Belafonte also was an accomplished singer and entertainer. Today, we’ll remember his legacy and discuss his iconic career. Plus, there are a couple of new…

This week on the latest episode of the BIG show, the summer movie season is right around the corner and this week we’ll preview some of the most anticipated films that hopefully will bring moviegoers back to the theaters. From the latest superhero movies both from the MCU and DCU to the latest adventures of Ethan Hunt, Dom Torretto, Indiana Jones, …

This week on the BIG show, one of the most influential film studios in motion picture history, Warner Bros. is celebrating its 100-year anniversary. They not only created some of Hollywood’s greatest movies and film stars, but they also were pioneers behind the innovative technology that put them at the forefront as major players in Hollywood. We’l…

This week on the BIG show, earlier this week was National Film Score Day and today we look at the Top Ten Black Film Soundtracks. From classic producers such as Quincy Jones, James Brown, and Issac Hayes to more contemporary music visionaries such as Babyface, and Prince, we’ll run down our Top Ten soundtracks and discuss their significance. Plus, …

This week on the show, Jonathan Majors has dominated the news cycle since word of his arrest began circulating. We discuss the white-house intensity that Majors has been placed under and wonder why that same amount of attention has been paid to a fellow actor, Ezra Miller. In addition, there are several new movies opening this weekend that we'll re…

On the latest episode of Conversations, writer/director A.V. Rockwell sits down with us to discuss her directorial debut and Grand Prize Jury-winning Sundance Film, A Thousand and One. This New York native shares her journey and enduring love affair with the "city that never sleeps." She also takes pride in Teyana Taylor's performance as well as en…

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, Vic…

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 B…

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…

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…

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 Br…

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.By Keeping It Reel with FilmGordo

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.By Keeping It Reel with FilmGordo

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.By Keeping It Reel with FilmGordo

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 wi…

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 des…

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 Conversatio…

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.By Keeping It Reel with FilmGordo

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…

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 o…

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, Convers…

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, a…

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.By Keeping It Reel with FilmGordo

On the latest episode of Conversations, Black Reel Award nominee Amin Joseph returns to preview his two new movies at Sundance, To Live and Die and Live and We Were Meant To. Plus, he discusses the sixth and final season of Snowfall, where he'll make his directorial debut. We'll talk about all of that and more in this special Sundance edition of Co…

This week on the BIG show, the Sundance Film Festival begins next week, and over the next hour, we'll look at some of the titles we're looking forward to seeing on the mountain. Plus, we're in the middle of award season with the Oscar nominations on the horizon; we'll look at who's surging at the right time. We'll have all that and more on Episode …

Thirty years after the original House Party made stars out of a group of unknown actors and became the platinum standard for Black comedy movies in the early 1990s, the film has been re-booted for a new generation. This week, we review House Party.By Keeping It Reel with FilmGordo

On the latest episode of Conversations, we sit down with two-time Peabody Award and NAACP Image Award winner, Tracy Heather Strain to discuss her upcoming documentary, Zora Neale Hurston: Claiming A Space. The co-founder of The Film Posse, Strain is no stranger to documenting the lives of powerful women. We talk about this legendary talent that tru…

On the latest episode of Conversations, we sit down with award-winning writer/director David E. Talbert to talk about his latest film, Baggage Claim. Talbert discusses his latest film, which tells the story of a woman who gives herself 30 days and travels 30,000 miles to find love is his sophomore effort.…

On the latest episode of Conversations Revisited, we sit down with Black Reel Award-winning screenwriter and actor, Rueben Santiago-Hudson. Currently, he co-stars on the Paramount+ series, East New York but this Conversation from Season 2 will have the celebrated actor discussing his former role as New York City Police Captain Roy Montgomery on the…

This week on the BIG show, we ring in the New Year by discussing the Most Anticipated Films of 2023. Over the next hour, we give you a primer on what movies you should be paying attention to this year. We'll have all of that and more on Episode 521 of Keeping It Reel with FilomGordon.By Keeping It Reel with FilmGordo

On this latest throwback episode of Conversations, we feature actress Samara Wiley from The Handmaid's Tale. Wiley discusses the parallels between Handmaid and Orange is the New Black, the paradox about the foundation of her current show, and her perspective if The Handmaid's Tale empowers women. We'll have all of that and more on the latest episod…

We revisit a classic Conversation with Pam Grier from our inaugural season. The iconic actress and enduring sex symbol discusses her new book, "FOXY: My Life in Three Acts." The groundbreaking action star of films such as Coffy, Foxy Brown, and Jackie Brown recalls her early struggles and breakthroughs on her amazing journey in Hollywood.…

When a lively young family moves in next door, grumpy widower Otto Anderson meets his match in a quick-witted, pregnant woman named Marisol, leading to an unlikely friendship that turns his world upside down. This week, we review Tom Hanks' latest film, A Man Called Otto.By Keeping It Reel with FilmGordo

On the next episode of Conversations, we sit down with adult film actress, Misty Stone. Featured in the documentary, Aroused, Stone pulls back the curtain on the porn industry. Named one of the Top 50 Hottest Porn Stars of All Tim, this native of Inglewood, California has been making movies in the adult film industry since 2006. As she steadily bui…

Discovered by record executive Clive Davis, Whitney Houston rises from obscurity to international fame in the 1980s to become one of the greatest singers of her generation in Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody.By Keeping It Reel with FilmGordo

This week on the BIG show, as the year comes to a close, we take one last opportunity to celebrate the year's Best Movies. In a year filled with so many good films, we'll spotlight some of the year's best films and performances. Plus, we'll take a look back at the stars we lost this year. We'll have all that and more on Episode 520 of Keeping It Re…

This week on the BIG show, as we bring the year to a close, we look back at the Worst Movies of 2022. Over the course of the next hour, we'll share our lists and discuss the films that made us ask the question - what WERE they thinking? Plus, we have several new releases, including The Best Man: The Final Chapters and Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance…

Black Reel Award-winning director, Malcolm D. Lee returns to discuss the final installment of his popular film franchise, The Best Man: The Final Chapters. Lee reflects on the journey of the characters he created, as well as his evolution over the past two decades. One of the most underrated directors, Lee has had a string of huge comedy successes …

Filmmaker Rian Johnson sits down with us to discuss his latest film, Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery. We spoke with the Oscar-nominated director at the Middleburg Film Festival about the sequel to his earlier film, Knives Out. Johnson has had success earlier with films such as Brick, Looper, and Star Wars: The Last Jedi, he gives us the skinny on…

The creator, executive producer, and writer of the Netflix series, The Recruit, Alexi Hawley (The Rookie, Exorcist: The Beginning), sits down to discuss his latest series and how he is navigating life in Hollywood.By Keeping It Reel with FilmGordo

The stars of the upcoming Netflix series, The Recruit, Noah Centineo, and Laura Haddock sit down with Tim Gordon to discuss the complexities of the world of intelligence as well as the multi-layered world that each was thrust into for the story.By Keeping It Reel with FilmGordo

This week on the BIG show, there are two weeks before Christmas, and the guilds are giving the studios the gifts of nominations. The Critics Choice, The Globes, and Black Reel have unveiled their nominations, and we'll discuss which films are squarely in play this awards season. Plus, we have several new releases, including Avatar: The Way of Water…

This week on the BIG show, voting is underway in several guilds and critics associations as the Film Awards season kicks into overdrive. The Critics Choice and Black Reel Award nominations will be announced next week, as well as other local critics groups. We'll discuss some of the favorites, plus we'll recap the Celebration of Black Cinema and the…

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 …

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 …

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 …