"Keeping it Reel" with FilmGordon

This week on the BIG show, we sit down with two of the castmembers from the comedy sequel, Think Like A Man Too, the magnificent Meagan Good and Michael Ealy. The two stars return to the popular romantic comedy franchise and discuss reuniting with a group of good friends as well as a host of other topics revolving around their storylines. Plus, we'll talk about our favorite muscial films, review the latest films including Think Like A Man Too and Jersey Boys and have entertainment news and reviews all on Episode 252 of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon.

On the latest edition of Conversations, we sit down with one of the greatest lyricist in hip-hop history and co-star of the comedy sequel, 22 Jump Street, O'Shea Jackson better known as Ice Cube. Cube will discuss his increased role in the latest film and the story of his landmark rap group, N.W.A.'s story coming to big screen. We'll have all of that and more on a very special Episode 41 of Coversations.

On this very special episode of the BIG show, we remember the life and career of a true Hollywood giant, Ruby Dee, who passed away at the age of 91. Dee was an actress, poet, playwright, screenwriter, journalist, and activist. She was a Grammy, Emmy, Obie, Drama Desk, Screen Actors Guild Award, and Screen Actors Guild Lifetime Achievement Awards winner. Dee was also the recipient of the National Medal of Arts and the Kennedy Center Honors, among scores of others awards and she was married to actor Ossie Davis until his death in 2005. Omar Moore and I will discuss and breakdown Dee's extraordinary and unprecedented almost seven-decade career on this very special edition of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon.

This week on the BIG show, we welcome two-time Oscar nominee, Djimon Hounsou to the show. Hounsou will sit down with us to discuss his role in the animated action sequel, How to Train Your Dragon 2. Hounsou, has given amazing performances in several films including Amistad, Gladiator, In America and Blood Diamond, receiving Academy Award nominations for the latter two. Plus, we'll preview the latest boutique theater debuting in the Nation's Capitol, The Angelika Pop-Up at Union Market. We'll also have entertainment news and reviews of the latest films, including HTTYD 2, 22 Jump Street and Obvious Child all on Episode 250 of Keeping It Reel With FilmGordon.

On the latest episode of Conversations, we sit down with the writer/director, Dean DeBlois to discuss his animated sequel, How to Train Your Dragon 2. DeBlois co-wrote and co-directed the Oscar-nominated animated films Lilo & Stitch and How to Train Your Dragon. In his latest, the story takes place five years after the first film, featuring Hiccup and his friends as young adults. DeBlois shares his inspiration and his plans for the next chapter in his epic story on Episode 40 of Conversations.

This week on the BIG show, we’ll sit down with the creative team behind one of the summer’s more controversial films, Obvious Child, writer/director Gillian Robespierre and leading lady, Jenny Slate. Plus, in honor of the upcoming film, The Fault In Our Stars, we’ll talk about our Top Ten Tearjerkers and have entertainment news and reviews of all of the latest films including the Tom Cruise/Emily Blunt action thriller, Edge of Tomorrow and the aforementioned The Fault in Our Stars all on Episode 249 of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon.  

On the latest episode of the BIG show, Black Reel and Cesar Award winner, Omar Sy will be our special guest to discuss his role as Bishop in the upcoming comic superhero film, X-Men: Days of Future Past. The first black actor to win the honorary French award for his role in The Intouchables, Sy will talk about joining the talent-laden cast of cinematic mutants. Plus, we'll cartoonist Julian Lytle will talk about the phenomenon that is the X-Men and critics Wilson Morales and Travis Hopson will stop by for entertainment news and reviews of the latest films including the comedy, Blended and the latest X-Men film as well as a look at the blockbuster film from the pages of the comic all on Episode 248 of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon.

On the latest episode of the BIG show, director Gareth Edwards will be our special guest to discuss his big-budget, sci-fi monster film, Godzilla. Edwards' second effort has him building on the amazing 60 year legacy of the one of the most recognizable monsters in cinema. Plus, Film Fatale (Rebecca Theodore-Vachon) will join us to talk about Mad Men and Game of Thrones and we'll have entertainment news and reviews of the latest films, including Chef, Million Dollar Arm and Godzilla all on episode 247 of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon.  

On the latest episode of Conversations, veteran actor Richard T. Jones will be our special guest to talk about his role in sci-fi monster film, Godzilla. With more than 80 credits over his 20 year career, Jones has built an impressive resume expertly balancing work in television, indies and big-budget films. We'll all of that and more on episode 39 of Conversations.

On this special rebroadcast of an earlier episode of the BIG show, we celebrate the birthday of Stevie Wonder by featuring one of his landmark albums from his "classic period," Innvervisions. Join music programmer and critic, Dave Dickinson and myself as we listen to the entire album and marvel at the eternal genius of Stevie Wonder.

On the latest episode of Conversations, Oscar and four-time Black Reel Award winner Jamie Foxx sits down on the BIG show to discuss his role in the comic sequel, The Amazing Spider-Man 2. Foxx is also a Grammy Award winning musician and former star of his own show, The Jamie Foxx Show and will be seen later this year in the big-budget holiday film, Annie. He'll talk about role as Electro and a whole lot more on Episode 38 of Conversations.

The BIG show returns after a one-month hiatus as we welcome the star of the upcoming period British period drama, Belle, when star and English beauty, Gugu Mbatha-Raw stops by to discuss her new film. Plus, we'll discuss some of the top TV dramas and have entertainment news with Wilson Morales (Blackfilm.com) and reviews of the the latest films, including Neighbors, Locke and Belle all on Episode 246 of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon.

On the latest episode of Conversations, we sit down with the talented writer and auteur, Amma Asante, with her breakthrough directorial effort with the new British period drama, Belle. Recently honored by BAFTA as a "Brit to Watch," it has been announced that Asante will direct the upcoming Warner Bros. film, Unforgettable. We'll discuss all of that and more on the next episode of Conversations!  

This week on an all-star edition of the BIG show, BFCA & WAFCA critic Tim Gordon will be joined by a stellar crew of his colleagues, Susan Wloszcyna, Jeffrey Lyles and Mae Abdubaki to review this week's films. With Marvel's latest, Captain America: The Winter Soldier coming to the big screen soon, we'll talk about the continuing impact of these big blockbuster comic films with Julian Lytle. Plus, we'll also have entertainment news and reviews of the latest films including Sabotage, Cesar Chavez and Noah all on Episode 245 of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon.

This week on the BIG show, we sit down with actor, model, producer, comedian, writer, director and funnyman Marlon Wayans, who will discuss his latest film, A Haunted House. Plus, we'll have entertainment news and reviews of the latest films including Divergent, Muppets Most Wanted and Lars Von Trier's latest, Nymphomaniac all on Episode 244 of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon.