StarAccess Event – Brooklyn’s Finest

8 02 2010

We have passes up for grabs to see the crime drama from director Antoine Fuqua’s latest, ”Brooklyn’s Finest.” To win your free pass to the advance screening in Washington, DC and Baltimore, you must be a StarAccess movie club member and answer our trivia question below. Read the rest of this entry »





Reel Shorts – Dear John

5 02 2010

This story of a soldier falling in love with a woman while on leave and staying in touch through some touching romantic is either very emotional or manipulative tripe. Our guest critic, Brandon Fibbs of the Colorado Springs Gazette can’t decide make up his mind but has some very strong opinions about this romantic drama. Read the rest of this entry »





Reel Shorts – District B13: Ultimatum

5 02 2010

Three years after the events of the “District B-13,” the authorities are attempting to return law and order to ravaged District 13 in the next chapter of the story, “District B13: Ultimatum. ” Guest critic, Kam Williams cast a critical eye toward this French territorial gang drama. Read the rest of this entry »





FilmGordon Radio – 2/4/10

5 02 2010

 

Listen to Filmgordon on Blog Talk Radio

Yesterday on the BIG show, “Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon,” FilmGordon publisher and film critic, Tim Gordon was joined by guest film critics Joe Barber (WTOP Radio) and Brandon Fibbs (Colorado Springs Gazette and BrandonFibbs.com) to discuss notable Oscar snubs, talk about the career of African-American film pioneer Oscar Micheaux and review “Dear John” and “From Paris with Love.” Read the rest of this entry »





Reel Shorts – From Paris with Love

5 02 2010


Spy Guy
Throughout the history of Hollywood, there is no one character more romanticized than the super spy. In his latest film, “From Paris with Love,” John Travolta may lack the charm of James Bond and the subtlety of Jason Bourne but teamed with a overwhelmed novice, he absolutely dominates the proceedings in this highly-enjoyable international adventure. Read the rest of this entry »





A “Precious” Morning of Oscar Nominations

2 02 2010


The little film that nearly almost went straight to video, “Precious,” completed it’s Cinderella run securing six Oscar nominations when it was announced this morning. Read the rest of this entry »





Razzie Announce Nods for Year’s Worst Films!

2 02 2010


On the eve of the announcement of the year’s best films, the worst films of the year and decade took center stage with the announcement of this year’s Golden Rasperry Awards in Los Angeles. Read the rest of this entry »





Black Film Classics – Within Our Gates

2 02 2010


The original 1920’s film poster

As we launch Black America history month, we introduce a new series saluting classic Black film as we celebrate the centenniel of African-American images produced by us. With assistance from our friends at TheBlackBoxOffice.com, today’s feature is one of the earliest works by the Father of Black Film, Oscar Micheaux and his classic  1920 film, Within Our Gates.”

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