"Keeping it Reel" with FilmGordon

Join us for an exclusive conversation with Tyler Perry’s Finding Joy stars Shannon Thornton, Brittany S. Hall, and Inayah as they discuss love, self-discovery, and the power of sisterhood in Perry’s newest holiday romance. The trio opens up about bringing authenticity to their roles, working with Tyler Perry, and the message of finding strength through heartbreak and hope.

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Join us for an illuminating discussion with Oscar-winning filmmaker Bill Condon (Chicago, Dreamgirls) and breakout star Tonatiuh as they delve into the creative process behind their reimagining of Kiss of the Spider Woman.

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In this special episode, we celebrate the life, legacy, and lasting influence of our dear friend and colleague, TT Stern-Enzi.

From his sharp and compassionate voice in film criticism to his leadership as Artistic Director of the Over-the-Rhine Film Festival, TT dedicated his career to amplifying stories that mattered. He was more than a critic; he was a connector, a mentor, and a tireless advocate for film, community, and culture.

We reflect on:

His work as lead critic for Cincinnati CityBeat and Fox 19. His visionary leadership at the Over-the-Rhine Film Festival. His generosity as a colleague, father, and friend whose laughter and wisdom enriched every room he entered.

Personal memories of TT’s impact on the LightReel Film Festival and his frequent appearances on Keeping It Reel.

This episode is both a remembrance and a celebration of a life lived with purpose, passion, and heart. TT Stern-Enzi leaves behind a body of writing, programming, and inspiration that will continue to resonate with filmmakers, critics, and audiences for years to come.

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In this latest episode of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon, we take you inside the highlights of TIFF 2025 from the boldest premieres to the standout performances that had critics buzzing. Then, we pivot to a heartfelt tribute to Robert Redford, reflecting on his iconic career as an actor, director, and festival pioneer whose vision helped shape independent cinema for generations.

Join us for festival insights, sharp commentary, and a look back at the cinematic legacy of one of Hollywood’s most enduring legends.

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When a simple favor goes wrong, a washed-up baseball player-turned-bartender finds himself in the crosshairs of gangsters, cops, and killers in Darren Aronofsky’s gritty new crime thriller Caught Stealing.

Starring Austin Butler, Regina King, Zoë Kravitz, Matt Smith, and Vincent D’Onofrio, this adaptation of Charlie Huston’s novel mixes Aronofsky’s signature obsessions with a wild, violent ride through late ’90s New York.

Watch our full Reel Review now on TheFilmGordon.com

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Spike Lee revisits Hurricane Katrina twenty years later in Katrina: Come Hell and High Water, a powerful three-part Netflix docuseries. Sobering yet hopeful, it captures the resilience of New Orleans, the inequities exposed by the storm, and the enduring fight to preserve its culture. One of the greatest storytellers of our generation delivers a necessary bookend to When the Levees Broke.

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Love. Ambition. Resentment.

Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman ignite the screen in Jay Roach’s The Roses — a darkly funny, biting update of The War of the Roses. From dream home to battleground, their marriage becomes a cautionary tale with modern twists.

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#TheRoses #BenedictCumberbatch #OliviaColman #BlackComedy #FilmReview #SearchlightPictures

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Lurker is a chilling reminder that fame comes at a cost.

When obsession blurs the line between admiration and control, the results are haunting. Daniel Dae Kim delivers, Archie Madekwe shines, and Théodore Pellerin gives a performance you won’t forget.

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This week on Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon: From A Raisin in the Sun to The Color Purple, from Malcolm X to 12 Years a Slave, we’re counting down the Top 10 Black Cinema Adaptations, powerful stories that leapt from the page to the screen and changed the culture forever.

Plus, reviews of Eden, Honey Don’t, and Lurker, all that and more on the BIG show. Don’t miss it!

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Ron Howard’s Eden brings Jude Law, Ana de Armas, Vanessa Kirby, Sydney Sweeney, and Daniel Brühl to the Galápagos for a tale of ambition, betrayal, and survival. The premise is stranger than fiction, but does this prestige survival drama rise above petty squabbles or sink beneath them?

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