Shane Slater
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INTERVIEW: Lorenzo Vigas
After winning the top prize at the 2015 Venice Film Festival with his debut feature "From Afar," Lorenzo Vigas has emerged as one of Latin America’s most... Read more
Posted on 08 December 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
FOREIGN OSCAR GUIDE: Europe
We’ve now come to the end of this year’s Foreign Oscar Guide and as always, we close out with the most formidable group of contenders – the European films. Read more
Posted on 08 December 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
REVIEW: Sand Storm
The ideological tug of war between tradition and modernity has long been one of the most pervasive struggles throughout society. Read more
Posted on 08 December 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
OSCAR WATCH: Critics Choice Nominations
Let the games begin! Today the Broadcast Film Critics Association sounded off on the year's best films and like clockwork, "La La Land" led the field with 12... Read more
Posted on 02 December 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
AWARDS SEASON: Finding Love in a Hopeless Place
Will voters feel the love for La La Land?As I write this piece mere moments after watching the incendiary "I Am Not Your Negro", I can't help but think of how... Read more
Posted on 01 December 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
OSCAR WATCH: The Shorts
This is surely old news by now, but the shortlists for all 3 short film Oscar categories have been announced. I don't have much commentary since I've only seen... Read more
Posted on 30 November 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
FOREIGN OSCAR GUIDE: Asia
Much has been said about the Academy’s rule of allowing only one submission per country in the Foreign Language Oscar category. Read more
Posted on 30 November 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
REVIEW: Ukrainian Sheriffs
In a small village tucked away in the Ukrainian countryside, there’s a new sheriff in town. Two to be exact. In Roman Bondarchuk’s illuminating new documentary... Read more
Posted on 30 November 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
OSCAR WATCH: Predicting the Documentary Feature Shortlist
Any day now, the Academy will release their annual short list for Best Documentary Feature, dashing the hopes of 130 films. Typically one of the strongest... Read more
Posted on 30 November 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
OSCAR WATCH: Jackie
On first glance, you may be inclined to think that "Jackie" is just another conventional biopic. Admittedly, I made that silly mistake myself when the project... Read more
Posted on 27 November 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
REVIEW: I Am Bolt
Directed by brothers Gabe and Benjamin Turner, the documentary “I Am Bolt” starts off with a bang. Opening with a montage featuring anthemic music while a... Read more
Posted on 25 November 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
FOREIGN OSCAR GUIDE: Female Directors
If you’re reading this, you probably already know that this year’s Foreign Language Oscar race includes 85 films, thereby setting a new record. But there’s... Read more
Posted on 25 November 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
INTERVIEW: Boo Junfeng
Tackling a controversial social issue like the death penalty is always a risky proposition for any filmmaker. But when such a topical subject is handled by a... Read more
Posted on 25 November 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
REVIEW: Stefan Zweig: Farewell to Europe
Where there’s a mass human tragedy, there are often heroes who emerge from the rubble. And then there are those who evade it altogether. Read more
Posted on 25 November 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
OSCAR WATCH: Indie Spirit Nominations
I feel like everyone says this every year but, how is awards season here already? Indeed, earlier today we got one of the first big announcements of the... Read more
Posted on 23 November 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
OSCAR WATCH: Arrival
Back in 2014, Christopher Nolan released the ambitious but divisive sci-fi film "Interstellar". In perhaps its most pivotal scene, Anne Hathaway's character... Read more
Posted on 20 November 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
REVIEW: Apprentice
“Being good at this kind of work is not very beautiful.” This quote is taken from the trailer for the upcoming spy drama “Allied,” but it could have just as... Read more
Posted on 16 November 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
INTERVIEW: Pavel Giroud
There have been a number of AIDS-themed films over the years, but you’ll hardly find one quite like “The Companion.” This story of an unlikely friendship in a... Read more
Posted on 16 November 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
FOREIGN OSCAR GUIDE: The New World
Anyone paying attention to world cinema will surely have noticed the rise of Latin American cinema. Along with their North American counterparts (aka “The New... Read more
Posted on 16 November 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
FOREIGN OSCAR GUIDE: Africa & Middle East
Back in 2006, the Academy implemented a significant rule change that no longer required films in the Foreign Language category to be in the language of their... Read more
Posted on 16 November 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES