"Keeping it Reel" with FilmGordon

On this special episode of the BIG show, host Tim Gordon will preview the upcoming muscial remake, Sparkle. Based on the 1976 cult classic, the show will feature interviews with the talented cast including Jordin Sparks, Derek Luke, Carmen Ejogo, Mike Epps, Tika Sumpter and Omari Hardwick. We'll also talk with the film's producer, Debra Martin Chase and other members of the film's production team. Plus, we'll feature music from the film's soundtrack. Don't just shine but prepare to - SPARKLE as we take you behind the scenes on this special episode of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon.

This week on the BIG show, host Tim Gordon will sit down with author Matt Bondurant, whose book, The Wettest County in the World, which was the basis for the upcoming prohibition gangster film, Lawless. Based on Bondurant's grandfather and great-uncles, the film tells the story of t ttthree brothers find their bootlegging business under threat in Prohibition-era Franklin County, Virginia. Plus, we'll have entertainment news and reviews of the latest films all on Episode 146 of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon.

This week on the BIG show, with the remake of the classic music film, Sparkle, slated to open in a couple of weeks, host Tim Gordon welcomes back one of the co-stars of the original story, Lonette McKee to discuss her memories, the film's lasting impact and her thoughts on the the latest version of the story. Plus, we'll have entertainment news and review of the latest films on Episode 145 of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon!

This week on the BIG show, Rashida Jones, star of Celeste and Jesse Forever, stops by to talk about the film, friendships and can men and women be friends? Jones and co-writer/star Will McCormack  talk about their experiences in front of and behind the camera. Plus, we'll look back at the fallout and prospects moving forward with The Dark Knight Rises and we'll also have entertainment news and reviews on Episode 144 of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon.

This week on the BIG show, we sit down with the subject of one of the year's most provocative documentaries, Searching for Sugar Man. Rodriquez (Sixto Diaz Rodriguez) recorded two albums in the early 1970s and suddenly disappeared only to have his music inspire the anti-apartied movement and his popularity grow to Michael Jackson-levels in South Africa. Rumored to be dead, he resurfaces almost 30 years later to reclaim his musical legacy and serve as an inspiration for younger muscians. Plus, we'll have entertainment news and The Movie Mob will review the year's most anticipated film, The Dark Knight Rises all on Episode 143 of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon!

On this special edition of the BIG show, we countdown to the release of the final installment of the Batman trilogy, The Dark Knight Rises. Having assumed responsibility for the crimes of District Attorney Harvey Dent in order to protect his reputation, Batman is chased into exile by the Gotham City Police Department. Eight years after the events of The Dark Knight, the appearance of the mysterious Selina Kyle sets in motion a chain of events culminating in the arrival of Bane, a ruthless terrorist with plans to destroy Gotham City. With the future of the city at stake, Batman must emerge from his exile and confront Bane to bring about an end to his reign of terror. Join the Movie Mob and myself as we look at the history of Batman, take a look back at the first two films of the trilogy and look ahead to the final chapter.

This week on the BIG show, we celebrate the 15th Anniversary of the romantic comedy, Hav' Plenty and welcome back the film's co-star, Chenoa Maxell. We'll talk about the film's longevity and impact on the fans who still love the film. Plus, we'll sit down the hosts of film show, Reel Soul, Vaun Monroe and Lee Bay. We'll discuss their show and classic Black films, and we'll have entertainment news from San Diego's Comic-Con and a reviews of the latest films all on Episode 142 of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon!

This week on the BIG show, we'll continue our post-Independence Day celebration by discussing a variety of topics with a panel of film critics on the latest installment of Reel Talk Unscripted, Vol. 1. The panel will include Rebecca (FilmFatale) Theodore-Vachon and Candice Frederick from Cinema in Noir and TheBlackBoxoffice's Daryle Lockhart. Plus, we'll have the entertaiment news and reviews with the Infamous Movie Mob and Blackfilm.com's Wilson Morales all on Episode 141 of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon!

This week on the BIG show, we celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the popular romantic comedy classic, Boomerang. Eddie Murphy's first foray into the romantic comedy genre was chock full of established and rising stars and bolstered by an amazaing soundtrack, would prove to be one Murphy's most well-loved films. Plus, we'll have the have the latest movie news, reviews of the latest films on Episode 140 of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon.

This week on the BIG show, we sit down with Behn Zeitlin, director of one of the year's hottest films Beasts of the Southern Wild, The film has swept top honors at both Cannes and the Sundance Film Festivals and anchored by a powerful debut performance from Quvenzhané Wallis  is poised to expand its fanbase. Plus, we'll have entertainment news and reviews of the latest films including Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter and more on Episode 138 of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon You +1'd this publicly. Undo

This week on the BIG show, we celebrate Black Music Month with this special show saluting the Top 20 Black Movie Soundtracks of All-Time. Join me and my special guest, former music executive and critic, Dave Dickinson as we discuss which movie soundtracks made the cut and why. Plus, we'll have entertainment news and reviews of the latest films including the musical extravaganza, Rock of Ages. All that and more on Episode 138 of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon.

This week on the BIG show, instead of talking to the stars, we'll look at some of the films that discussed the stars and man's evolution within the cinematic universe. Film critics and sci-fi geeks, Brandon Fibbs and Daryle Lockhart will discuss the films that came before Ridley Scott's upcoming film, Prometheus. Plus, We'll preview the season finale of Mad Men with Washington Post Celebritology blogger, Jen Chaney. Tune in for news and reviews of the week's latest releases on Episode 137 of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon!

This week on the BIG show, we kick off Black Music Month with a true music visionary, Darin Atwater. The founder and director of Soulful Symphony, Atwater has earned a distinguished international reputation as Artistic Director, Pianist, Composer, Conductor and Cultural Advocate for the Arts. This week, he'll lead his Soulful Symphony in a special tribute to Whitney Houston. Plus, we'll have entertainment news and reviews of the latest films on Episode 136 of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon

This week on the BIG show, we sit down with documentary filmmaker, Ami Horowitz about his latest film, U.N. Me. The doucmentary is a critique that depicts the United Nations as an organization that has drifted from its founding principles to the point where it now "enables evil and sows global chaos. Plus, we'll have the entertainment news and reviews and more on Episode 134 of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon!

This week on the BIG show, we sit down with the director of one of the summer's most anticipated films, Battleship, Peter Berg.  Plus, with several high-profile shows such as Mad Men, Game of Thrones, Magic City and Scandal heading to their season finales, we'll talk with Urban Daily's, Rebecca Theodore-Vachon and Jen Chaney, blogger for the Washington Post's Celebritolgy. We'll have the latest movie news and reviews with the Infamous Movie Mob and Wilson Morales all on episode 133 of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon!