"Keeping it Reel" with FilmGordon

In this Conversations segment, Star Trek: Starfleet Academy showrunners Alex Kurtzman and Noga Landau sit down to discuss the vision behind the franchise’s boldest evolution yet.Set in the 32nd century, Starfleet Academy shifts the focus from command chairs to classrooms, asking how Starfleet’s values are taught, tested, and sometimes challenged by a new generation. Kurtzman and Landau break down why this was the right moment to tell an Academy story, how skepticism and failure are built into the show’s DNA, and why optimism still matters in a future shaped by uncertainty.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/keeping-it-reel-with-filmgordon--4671407/support.

On the final Keeping It Reel of the year, we’re honoring two towering giants whose gifts reshaped our culture: The Maestro himself, Dr. Richard Smallwood, and the unforgettable Isiah Whitlock Jr. We’ll celebrate their legacy, their influence, and the indelible marks they leave behind.Then we’re looking ahead to the big screen storms of 2026, including Marvel’s massively anticipated Avengers: Doomsday. And before the year closes, we break down the biggest holiday releases lighting up theaters right now, Marty Supreme, Avatar: Fire and Ash, and Song Sung Blue.It’s remembrance, reflection, and reels on reels all on the final episode of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon. Tune in, and let’s send this year out the right way.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/keeping-it-reel-with-filmgordon--4671407/support.

In this exclusive conversation, Charles Kirkland Jr. sits down with writer and director Alex Woo to discuss his upcoming animated film In Your Dreams. They dive into the film’s inspiration, its emotional core, the creative world-building behind the dreamscape, and what audiences can expect from Netflix’s next big animated adventure.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/keeping-it-reel-with-filmgordon--4671407/support.

Teyana Taylor is in the midst of her breakout year with Straw, All’s Fair, and the emotionally charged One Battle After Another; she’s redefining what it means to bring power and vulnerability to the screen. As Perfidia Beverly Hills, Taylor sheds all artifice and delivers a career-defining performance that burns with truth and courage.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/keeping-it-reel-with-filmgordon--4671407/support.

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.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/keeping-it-reel-with-filmgordon--4671407/support.

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.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/keeping-it-reel-with-filmgordon--4671407/support.

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.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/keeping-it-reel-with-filmgordon--4671407/support.

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. Read the full review now at TheFilmGordon.com 🔗 #TheRoses #BenedictCumberbatch #OliviaColman #BlackComedy #FilmReview #SearchlightPicturesBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/keeping-it-reel-with-filmgordon--4671407/support.

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!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/keeping-it-reel-with-filmgordon--4671407/support.

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. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/keeping-it-reel-with-filmgordon--4671407/support.

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.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/keeping-it-reel-with-filmgordon--4671407/support.

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.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/keeping-it-reel-with-filmgordon--4671407/support.