This week, we celebrate the life and legacy of funk pioneer Sly Stone — the visionary who changed music forever. From Everyday People to Family Affair, his fearless sound and multiracial band rewrote the rules of soul, rock, and funk.
Get ready for four days of fresh films, big conversations, and community vibes in the Nation’s Capital. This week, Keeping It Reel breaks down what to see, who’s coming, and why LightReel 2025 is the BIPOC festival you don’t want to miss.
We’re breaking down our Top 10 Black Films of All Time — the picks, the debates, and why these stories still matter.
This week, we preview the biggest debuts at the world’s oldest film festival, share our take on Forever, and shine a LightReel Spotlight on Travis Houze, the mind behind The Go-Go District.
On the latest episode of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon, we kick off our new LightReel Spotlight series with D.C.’s own Priest da Nomad, diving into his legacy, lyrical purpose, and the future of real hip-hop.
On the latest episode of the BIG show, another week, another legend has departed. We’ll discuss the life and legacy of Tito Jackson, the quiet soul of the Jackson musical family.
On the latest episode of the BIG show, we discuss the loss of entertainment legends, James Earl Jones and Frankie Beverly.
This week on the latest episode of the BIG show, Marvel rebounds in a major way, Robert Downey, Jr. is returning to the MCU, Jonathan Majors is heartbroken, and so are we at the loss of Erica Ash.