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Publisher for TheFilmGordon, WETA's Around Town critic, Film Capo of WAFCA and host of the BIG show, Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon.
#ATaleOfTwoFighters
Two fighter biopics dropped this year and they couldn’t be more different. The Smashing Machine bruises the soul, Christy fights for redemption.
#TheSmashingMachine #Christy #SydneySweeney #DwayneJohnson #FilmReview #SportsDrama
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November 18, 2025 at 4:53 PM
The Few. The Proud. The Films.
In honor of the Corps’ 250th Birthday, I salute every Devil Dog and Leatherneck with a cinematic tribute:
10 Essential Films that Capture the Spirit of the United States Marine Corps.
#MarineCorps250 #SemperFi #USMC #TheFewTheProud
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November 10, 2025 at 9:05 AM
#MayorOfKingstown
In this episode “Promises to Keep,” vengeance has consequences. Mike goes to war over his brother’s attack, Hobbs reasserts control, and Frank Moses makes his move.
In Kingstown, every promise costs blood.
#JeremyRenner #SheridanVerse
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November 6, 2025 at 3:57 PM
#ReasonableDoubt
The tension explodes in Reasonable Doubt Episode 9, “D’Evils.”
Ozzie breaks, Bill buckles, and Jax faces the moment of truth.
The verdict’s in… but who’s really on trial?
Read the recap at TheFilmGordon.
#EmayatzyCorinealdi #JosephSikora
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November 6, 2025 at 2:28 PM
#TopFive
Few actors embody range and purpose like Tessa Thompson. From Creed to Sylvie’s Love, she’s redefined what it means to be a modern movie star. #TessaThompson #FilmGordon #Creed #SylviesLove #Passing #DearWhitePeople #Valkyrie #ThorRagnarok #Hedda
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October 28, 2025 at 1:33 PM
#MrScorsese
From faith to film to legacy.
Rebecca Miller’s Mr. Scorsese delivers a powerful, career-spanning portrait of cinema’s most enduring visionary.

#MartinScorsese #RebeccaMiller #DocumentarySeries #TheFilmGordon #FilmReview
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October 22, 2025 at 3:20 AM
#AllenIv3rson
He didn’t just change the game. He changed the culture.
The doc is a raw, electrifying portrait of a legend whose authenticity redefined basketball and inspired a generation.
#AllenIverson #TheAnswer #Documentary #One9 #TheFilmGordon #CultureShift
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October 22, 2025 at 1:53 AM
#Chad Powers
One secret. One mistake. Everything on the line.
Chad’s cover starts to crack in the latest Catfish Chronicles recap, and Coach Ricky may be closer than he thinks.
Read the full recap at TheFilmGordon.com
#TheCatfishChronicles #TVRecap
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October 15, 2025 at 8:07 PM
#Stay
A house that won’t let them leave.
A love that refuses to die.
Megalyn Echikunwoke and Mo McRae ignite Stay, a haunting new take on love, loss, and the ghosts we carry.
Read the full review at TheFilmGordon.com
#Hulu #MegalynEchikunwoke #MoMcRae #FilmReview thefilmgordon.com/reel-reviews...
October 15, 2025 at 7:23 PM
*Mahogany Turns 50*
On the 50th anniversary of Mahogany, we celebrate Diana Ross’s groundbreaking artistry on screen, in song, and through every gown she designed herself. #Mahogany50 #DianaRoss #FilmGordon #BlackCinema #StyleIcon thefilmgordon.com/do-you-know-...
October 9, 2025 at 5:09 PM
#GretaLee
With several high-profile films on the horizon, Lee transforms stillness, empathy, and instinct into one of the most nuanced and intelligent acting styles of her generation. #PastLives #TronAres #AHouseOfDynamite #LateFame #RepresentationMatters
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October 9, 2025 at 3:03 PM
#TulsaKing
Dwight Manfredi juggles federal favors, mob vendettas, and missing bourbon while Tyson’s bad choices light the fuse in Tulsa King S3E3: “The G and The OG.” #SylvesterStallone #ParamountPlus #TheFilmGordon #TVRecap #CillianMurphy #MafiaSeries thefilmgordon.com/tulsa-king-r...
October 6, 2025 at 12:55 AM
#TulsaKing
Sylvester Stallone returns in Tulsa King Season 3, Episode 1: Blood and Bourbon. With federal agents, mob bosses, and bourbon wars closing in, Dwight is fighting for survival on all sides. Read our in-depth recap and review on the site. thefilmgordon.com/tulsa-king-r...
September 21, 2025 at 10:51 PM
#Swiped
Lily James takes on Whitney Wolfe Herd’s fight to change the rules of online dating in Swiped.
A story of resilience, disruption, and sexism in Silicon Valley, but does the film rise to the boldness of its subject?
#LilyJames #Bumble #FilmReview thefilmgordon.com/reel-reviews...
September 21, 2025 at 8:55 PM
#RobertRedford
We say goodbye to a giant. Robert Redford has passed at 89. From Hollywood stardom to the creation of Sundance, his impact shaped not only American cinema but also my own path as a festival founder. thefilmgordon.com/we-remember-...
September 17, 2025 at 7:52 PM
#TIFFTopTen
TIFF '25 brought the heat and the heart. From Hamnet’s haunting grief to The Furious’ martial-arts mayhem, these are the Top 10 films that defined the festival.
🔗 Full list: TheFilmGordon.com
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September 15, 2025 at 2:42 AM
Aziz Ansari’s Good Fortune aims high, with Keanu Reeves stealing scenes as a bumbling angel who loses his wings in a heavenly mix of comedy & heart.
Not perfect, but disarmingly sincere.
#GoodFortune #KeanuReeves #AzizAnsari #MovieReview #FilmCritic
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September 7, 2025 at 9:05 PM
With a WWII bomb ticking beneath London and a daring heist unfolding above ground, Fuze is a high-stakes thriller that blends explosive spectacle with layered character drama. #Fuze #AaronTaylorJohnson #TheoJames #GuguMbathaRaw #CrimeThriller #TheFilmGordon
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September 7, 2025 at 4:28 AM
Summer Madness – Day 21: Jamie Foxx
From comedy clubs to the Oscar stage, Jamie Foxx has done it all. An electrifying performer, he’s a singer, comedian, and actor who disappears into every role.
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August 21, 2025 at 2:25 PM
From the smoky jazz clubs of Mo’ Better Blues to the high-stakes moral dilemmas of Highest 2 Lowest, Spike Lee & Denzel Washington’s 35-year, five-film collaboration has redefined American cinema.

#SpikeLee #DenzelWashington #FilmLegends #TheFilmGordon
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August 15, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Vanessa Kirby delivers one of her grittiest performances in Night Always Comes, a tense 24-hour race against time in the underbelly of the Pacific Northwest. #NightAlwaysComes #VanessaKirby #JenniferJasonLeigh #CrimeThriller #NetflixMovies #FilmReview
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August 14, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Few voices in cinema are as instantly recognizable, or as wise, as Morgan Freeman’s. His career is a masterclass in grace, depth, and longevity - he elevates every story he touches.
#SummerMadness #MorganFreeman #BlackCinema #TheFilmGordon

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August 10, 2025 at 12:44 PM
From Protest to Poetry: The Opening Shots of Spike Lee
Before a single line of dialogue, Spike Lee has already said everything. Explore how one of cinema’s most fearless voices uses the first frame to move, challenge, and transform.
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August 5, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Julian Fellowes strikes again! The Gilded Age delivers its most shocking twist yet as a tender farewell between Oscar and his longtime love, John, turns into sheer tragedy and a scene that will leave jaws on the floor. #TVRecap
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July 28, 2025 at 5:31 PM
This week’s trailer roundup is packed, featuring the outrageous return of Peacemaker, the haunting trek of The Long Walk, the long-awaited reveal of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, and more. #TrailerPark
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July 27, 2025 at 8:48 PM