"Keeping it Reel" with FilmGordon

This week on the BIG show, we'll announce the formation of the latest project from the Foundation for the Advancement of African-Americans in Film (FAAAF), The Black Reel Registry. Conceived and created to honor the vast accomplishments of early Black filmmakers and their often overlooked work, this cinematic Hall of Fame will induct five films per year into our registry beginning in 2013. Join special guests, Black culture historian Joseph J. Kennedy IV and Black Reel Nominating Coordinator, Cordell Martin as they discuss the historical significance of honoring some of the greatest films in Black Cinema, plus we'll unveil the initial list of 50 nominees. Plus, we'll have entertainment news and reviews of the latest summer releases with Wilson Morales and the Movie Mob on episode 132 of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon.

This week on the BIG show, we'll sit down with critics Daryle Lockhart (The Black Box Office) and Travis Hopson (Punch Drunk Critics)  to discuss the success of comic book film adaptations from Marvel and DC Comics. They look at the potential success of The Avengers and discuss which comic book would be DC Comics' best bet for big-screen gold. Plus, we'll have entertainment news and reviews of the summer's first blockbuster, Marvel's The Avengers with our superteam of critcs all on the latest episode of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon.

This week on the BIG show, it's time for the 3rd Annual Summer Movie Preview, the Sleepers and the Keepers. Keeping It Reel host Tim Gordon and my cinematic Dirty Dozen critics will look at the 25 most anticipated films of Summer and the 25 films that are under the radar. Join critics Omar Moore (The Popcorn Reel), Wilson Morales (Blackfilm.com), Travis Hopson (Punch Drunk Critics), Rebecca Theodore-Vachon (The Urban Daily), Rebecca Cusey (Patheos.com), Jen Chaney (The Washington Post's Celebritology blog), Shawn Edwards (Fox 4 / Kansas City), Eli Savada (Film Threat), Daryle Lockhart (The Black Box Office), Candice Frederick (Reel Talk), Willie Waffle (WDCW) and Kevin McCarthy (Fox 5 / Washington, DC) as they run down your summer favorites on this special episode of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon.

This week on the BIG show, we're on the crest of the Summer Movie season but before it begans we take one more look back at the winners, losers and disappointments of the Spring Movie season. Which films surprised us and which films simply just let us down? Find out which films and performances will be remembered fondly and which ones will be heard from again on our worst list. All this and more on this special abbreviated version of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon.

This week on the BIG show, we sit down with one of the most successful producers in Hollywood that a lot of people aren't familiar with, Will Packer. The hard-working producer and his Rainforest Films banner have been responsible for several hit films including The Gospel, Stomp The Yard, Takers, This Christmas and Obsessed. Packer stops by to discuss his latest film, Think Like A Man and why having an ongoing relationship with a studio is beneficial to having your film distributed. Plus, we'll have entertainment news and reviews on the latest episode of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon.

This week on the BIG show, we sit down with writer/director Russ Parr about his latest film, the controversial church drama, The Under Shepherd. This story of two youth pastors who are looking for a larger role in the church, takes on the clergy in a powerful display. In addition, we'll have entertainment news and reviews all on latest episode of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon!

This week on the BIG show, Keeping It Reel host Tim Gordon will sit down with a true Hollywood revolutionary, Mario Van Peebles. Forty years after his film debut in Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song and twenty years after making his debut with the iconic crime drama, New Jack City, Van Peebles creates a high school dramedy for today's audiences with his latest, We the Party. Plus, we'll have entertainment news and reviews with Wilson Morales and The Movie Mob all on the next episode of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon.

This week on the BIG show, Keeping It Reel host Tim Gordon will sit down with actress, Terri J. Vaughn (The Steve Harvey Show and All About Us) to discuss her comedic role in the upcoming marital dramedy, Marriage Chronicles. Plus, we'll have entertainment news and movie reviews as well provocative film discussions with the Movie Mob and Wilson Morales on the next episode of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon!

This week on the BIG show, we celebrate the 40th Anniversary of one of the two best American films of the 20th Century, Francis Ford Coppola's epic family crime saga, The Godfather. Described as the "turning point of American cultural consciousness . . . what Puzo and Coppola delivered - brilliantly - was nothing less than a disquisition on the madness, glory, and failure of the American dream." Plus, we'll have entertainment news and reviews with Wilson Morales and the Movie Mob on the Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon!

This week on the BIG show, Keeping It Reel host Tim Gordon will spotlight the three directors who were the first to direct studio films in the modern era, Gordon Parks, Sr., Melvin Van Peebles and Ossie Davis. Over the course of 1969-70, these three directors created several classics including The Learning Tree, The Watermelon Man and Cotton Comes to Harlem. We'll discuss the films, their impact and how they set the stage for the era of Blackploitation and later inspired filmmakers such as Spike Lee and others. Plus, we'll have entertainment news and reviews with the Movie Mob and Wilson Morales all on the latest episode of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon!

This week on the BIG show, we celebrate the 30th Anniversary of writer, director, actor, entertainer and comedic titan Eddie Murphy. From his groundbreaking performance in 48 Hrs. to A Thousand Words, Murphy has entertained legions of fans with his bawdy comedy as well as gained A-list credentials as the second highest grossing actor in Hollywood history. We'll take a look back at Murphy's career and discuss his place in cinematic history. Plus, we'll have movie news and reviews with The Movie Mob and Blackfilm's Wilson Morales all on the latest episode of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon.

This week on the BIG show with the release of Project X, Keeping It Reel host Tim Gordon look back on the Top 10 Party Movies of the modern era. Whether the setting was high school, college, fraternities or bachelor parties, movies have been partying like it's 1999 . . . for YEARS! Plus, we'll have entertainment news and reviews featuring the Movie Mob and Wilson Morales all on the latest episode of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon!!!

This week on the BIG show, we'll preview which films and performances will be spotlighted this weekend at the 84th Annual Academy Awards. Keeping It Reel host Tim Gordon and crew will debate if either Hugo or The Artist with a combined 21 nominations will win top prizes or will a dark horse such as The Descendants or The Help emerge with an upset. Plus, we'll have entertainment news and reviews of the latest releases including Tyler Perry's Good Deeds and Wanderlust with the Movie Mob and Wilson Morales on the latest edition of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon!

This week on the BIG show, we examine the impact of the too-brief film career of the late Whitney Houston. Beginning with her star-making turn in 1992's The Bodyguard and culminating with her upcoming role in the summer remake, Sparkle, Houston's personality and unforgettable songs left a lasting legacy. Plus, we'll have entertainment news, reviews and more on the latest episode of Keeping it Reel with FilmGordon.

Join the Foundation for the Advancement of African-Americans in Film (FAAAF) and The Black Reel Awards as we honor the best films and performances of the 2011 by African-Americans and people of African descent. This year, Black Reels will be awarded in 20 categories, spotlighting theatrical, television and independent films. Led by Pariah which garnered nine nominations, find out which film will headline the Black Reel Class of '12 when this year's winners will be unveiled!