"Keeping it Reel" with FilmGordon

On the latest episode of the BIG show, The 30th Anniversary of FilmFest DC kicks off soon and the founder of the fest, Tony Gittens will be our special guest to talk about the celebration of international films that will come to the Nation's Capitol. Plus, Don Cheadle's Miles Davis passion project, Miles Ahead is released during Jazz Appreciation Month and we'll salute the iconic musician. We'll also have entertainment news and reviews of the latest films, including The Boss on episode 286 of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon.

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Today on a special edition of the BIG show, we celebrate the 20th Anniversary of a classic album, Maxwell’s Urban Hang Suite. We’ll listen to Maxwell, in his own words, plus listen to songs from landmark album that was a game-changer for R&B music. Have a seat and relax as we take you back to 1996 and the birth of a classic on Episode 285 of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon

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This week on the BIG show, we salute the 25th Anniversary of the cult-classic musical drama, The Five Heartbeats. Released in March 1991, writer/director Robert Townsend's musical love letter tells the story of a quintet of hopeful young African American men in the 1960s who form an amateur vocal group called The Five Heartbeats. We'll talk about the film's impact and spotlight the music from this classic. Plus, we'll have entertainment news and reviews of the latest films, including Midnight Special, all on Episode 284 of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon.



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On the latest episode of the BIG show, we welcome Morris Chestnut from the hot medical drama, Rosewood. Winning rave reviews for his role as pathologist, Dr. Beaumont "Rosie" Rosewood, Jr., Chestnut talks about his break from feature films and gives his thoughts on The Best Man Wedding. Plus, one of the most anticipated films of the year, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, opens in theaters this weekend. We'll talk about this historic pairing of the oldest and most recognizable figures in comics. In addition, we'll have entertainment news and reviews of the latest films, including My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2 on Episode 283 of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon.

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This week on the BIG show, we sit down with the star of the upcoming raunchy sports comedy, The Bronze, Melissa Rauch. She'll talk about the genesis of the comedy, which premiered as the opening night film at the Sundance Film Festival. Plus, we'll discuss the films of the New African Film Festival. Spotlighting 21 films from 17 countries from the African continent, NAFF celebrates the rich culture and tradition of the "Motherland." We'll also have entertainment news and reviews of this week's new releases, including The Bronze and Miracles from Heaven, all on the latest episode of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon.

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Join us as we honor and celebrate Black Film excellence with the 16th Annual Black Reel Awards. Since 2000, the Black Reel Awards have annually honored African-American Film Achievement in three disciplines: feature, television, and independent film. Paced by both Straight Outta Compton and Creed with nine nominations apiece and Bessie's six nominations on the television side, this year's contests for top Black Reel Awards honors should be highly contested. We'll unveil this year's winners and find out which film will headline the "Class of '16" beginning at 8pm.

This week on the BIG show, there is love in the air and today we'll get you in the mood as we unveil our Top Ten Valentine's Day movies. Plus, we'll preview some of the favorites for the 16th Annual Black Reel Awards. We'll also have entertainment news and movie reviews, including Deadpool, How To Be Single and Zoolander 2. We'll have all that and more on Episode 281 of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon

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The Foundation for the Advancement of African-Americans in Film (FAAAF) will present the 16th Annual Black Reel Award nominations celebrated African-American film achievement. Which films will compete for our industry's top prizes? Join us as we announce the nominees LIVE beginning at 10am.

The nominations have been announced, the votes have been counted and it is time to find out which films and performers take home top prizes from the critics of the Nation's Capitol. Join us as we announce the winners of the 14th Annual WAFCA Awards, hosted by WAFCA President Tim Gordon and member critic, Travis Hopson. We'll unveil all the winners beginning at 8am.

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This week on the BIG show, on the heels of the WGA East releases their list of the 101 Funniest Screenplays, we respond with our list of the 15 Funniest African-American Screenplays. Find out which popular writer/actor dominated the list, plus we'll review several movies this week featuring actors and filmmakers with awards aspirations. Plus, we'll have entertainment news and a whole lot more on Episode 280 of Keeping it Reel with FilmGordon.

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