"Keeping it Reel" with FilmGordon

Aubrey Plaza and Margaret Qualley team up in Ethan Coen’s Honey Don’t! — a neo-noir comedy that promises sleaze, mystery, and small-town scuzziness. But does this so-called “lesbian B-movie trilogy” entry deliver the thrills or just meander in the desert sun?

Read the full review now at TheFilmGordon.com. 

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Next up, we celebrate the timeless charm of Nia Long, the queen of effortless cool and romantic grace.

From Boyz n the Hood to Love Jones, Soul Food to The Best Man, Nia has been the heart of some of Black cinema’s most beloved stories — bringing warmth, wit, and unforgettable presence to every role.

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We’re kicking off this new series with a true trailblazer, Sidney Poitier.

The man who broke barriers. The first Black man to win an Oscar for Best Actor. A legend whose performances in Lilies of the Field, Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner, and In the Heat of the Night changed Hollywood forever.

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Vanessa Kirby delivers one of her grittiest performances yet in Night Always Comes, a tense 24-hour race against time in the underbelly of the Pacific Northwest. Survival has a price… and she’s willing to pay it.

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Spike Lee and Denzel Washington reunite for the first time in nearly 20 years in this bold reimagining of Kurosawa’s High and Low. Power, fame, and morality collide in Highest 2 Lowest.

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One night. One intruder. Endless secrets. The Knife cuts deep into family loyalty, hidden truths, and choices that can’t be undone.

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Family, loyalty, and espionage collide in Prime Video’s Butterfly. Daniel Dae Kim leads a stylish spy thriller where secrets are deadly, trust is scarce, and even family ties can be a weapon.

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Eddie Murphy: The Top Five Performances That Define a Legend

For more than 40 years, Eddie Murphy has been the gold standard — the man who saved SNL, conquered Hollywood, and gave us some of the most unforgettable characters in movie history.

From the streets of Detroit in Beverly Hills Cop, to the royal halls of Zamunda, to the bright lights of Dreamgirls — these are the roles that changed comedy, film, and pop culture forever.

You’ve laughed with him, quoted him, and maybe even sang along with him… but which five performances stand above the rest?

Let’s count down Eddie Murphy’s Top Five — right now.

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🎬 Before we get to the Top Five, let’s talk about the gems that almost made the list...

From political hustlers to soulful legends, Eddie Murphy’s career is stacked with performances that deserve their flowers. Whether he’s outwitting Congress in The Distinguished Gentleman, breaking hearts (and eardrums) in Dreamgirls, or making a triumphant return in Dolemite Is My Name, these roles show just how deep the bench is.

You think you know Eddie Murphy... but you might’ve forgotten how brilliant some of these performances were.

Let’s get into the Honorable Mentions — right now.

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Trouble Man is stylish but slight. It has the players, the pedigree, and the potential — but it’s weighed down by a predictable story and emotional threads that don’t quite tie together. Michael Jai White brings the muscle, Method Man brings the laughs, and Gillian White brings the edge — but they all deserve a better script. 

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