"Keeping it Reel" with FilmGordon

On this special extended episode of Conversations, writer/director Kevin Willmott is our guest to discuss his latest film, Destination: Planet Negro. Willmott, who is known for his biting satirical films centered around race, has crafted an interesting comedy with social ramifications with his latest. He'll discuss all of that and more on this episode of Conversations. 

On the latest episode of Conversations, we sit down with the Saudi Arabia's first female director, Haifaa al-Mansour to discuss her upcoming coming-of-age story, Wadjda. The official Oscar selection from Saudi Arabia, Wadjda tells the story of an 11-year-old girl who dreams of owning a green bicycle. We'll have all that and more on the next episode of Conversations.  

On the latest episode of Conversations, we sit down with producer Tonya Lewis Lee to discuss her latest film, The Watson's Go To Birmingham. On a family road trip, the Watsons gain the courage to stand up for what's right wile growing stronger as a family. Ms. Lewis Lee will talk about the challenges of adapting this popular book and the 50th Anniversary of the bombing of the 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham all on the latest episode of Conversations.  

This week on the BIG show, actor/producer Isaiah Washington will be our special guest to discuss his role in the Sundance favorite, Blue Caprice. The film is inspired by the events known as the Beltway sniper attacks. Plus, we'll have entertainment news and reviews of the latest films including The Family on Episode 219 of Keeping it Reel with FilmGordon.

On the latest episode of Conversations, we sit down with veteran actor, Wendell Pierce, star of the upcoming indie film, Four. Pierce has been in 30 films, appeared in nearly 50 TV shows including The Wire and Treme. He has also worked with some of Hollywood's top talent including Spike Lee, Taylor Hackford, Brad Pitt, Nicolas Cage and Tom Hanks. He'll discuss his long career as well as his legacy on the latest episode of Conversations.

On the latest episode of Conversations, we sit down with actor Jason George to preview the season finale of his popular ABC series, Mistresses. Playing attorney, Dominick Taylor, George is embroiled in love triangle that will be one of the central plotpoints in the finale. How will this inaugural season end? Find out on this special episode of Conversations.

This week on the BIG show, Shanola Hampton (Shameless) will stop by to talk about her upcoming indie film, Things Never Said. Plus, we'll have an update on the Toronto International Film Festival, as well as entertainment news and reviews of the latest films including Riddick all on Episode 218 of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon.

On the latest episode of Conversations, adult film star, Misty Stone will be our special guest. Stone, who was featured in the documentary, Aroused, pulls the curtain back to share trade secrets on the adult film industry; truly an unforgettable show!!!

On the latest episode of the BIG show, just in time for fall, we countdown our Top 10 Football Movies. With college season kicking off this week and pro football the following week, this is the perfect time to look at some classic football films. Plus, we'll have entertainment news and reviews of the latest films including The Grandmaster and Short Term 12 on Episode 217 of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon.

On this special edition of the BIG show, we celebrate the 15th Anniversary of former Fugee member, Lauryn Hill's landmark debut solo album, The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill, released on August 25, 1998. The album earned Hill five Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year honors, and propelled her to superstardom while bringing hip-hop and neo soul to the forefront of popular music. Sirius XM Music programmer and critic, Dave Dickinson, will discuss Hill's masterwork and impact on Episode 216 of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon.

On the latest episode of the BIG show, the celebrated British trio that gave you Shaun of the Dead and Hot Fuzz, Simon Pegg, Nick Frost and director Edgar Wright will be our special guests to talk about their upcoming sci-fi comedy, The World's End. Plus, we'll have entertainment news and reviews, including The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones on Episode 215 of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon.  

On this special episode of the BIG show, we take one final look back at the highlights and lowlights as we recap the 2013 Summer Movie season. Find out which highly-anticipated films fell on their faces and which smaller films overperformed and surprised the critics. Guest critics will include former USA Today critic, Susan Wloszczyna, TT Stern-Enzi from the Cincinnati CityBeat and EntertainmentorDie's Kyle Osborne. Listen in to find out if your favorites made our list on Episode 214 of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon.                                                                                              

On the latest episode of Conversations, former Young and the Restless star, Victoria Rowell discussing her upcoming project, The Rich and the Ruthless and the Kickstarter campaign. Ripped from the headlines of TMZ and packed with behind-the-scenes secrets, this latest soap opera drama crackles with salacious details and over-the-top, hot and heavy hijinks. We'll have all of that and more on Episode 20 of Conversations.

This week on the BIG show, the most influential woman in the world, Oprah Winfrey will be our special guest to discuss her role in the historical drama, Lee Daniels' The Butler. The media titan and honorary Oscar winner returns to the big screen in a very showy and effective performance that is drawing talk of an upcoming Oscar nomination. Plus, we'll have entertainment news and reviews of the latest film including Kick-Ass 2 and the abovementioned Lee Daniel's The Butler on Episode 213 of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon.

On the latest episode of Conversations, Oscar and Black Reel Award-winning actor, director and producer, Forest Whitaker will be our special guest to discuss his role in the historical drama, Lee Daniels' The Butler. Whitaker discusses his preparation, his professional relationship with Oprah Winfrey and the reaction to his current producing effort, Fruitvale Station all on Episode 19 of Conversations.