Shane Slater
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OSCAR WATCH: Indie Spirit Nominations
By now this is incredibly stale news but I couldn't let the week go by without acknowledging this year's nominations for the 2015 Independent Spirit Awards. Read more
Posted on 27 November 2015 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
REVIEW: 600 Miles
Drug wars have been a hot topic in entertainment lately, from films like "Sicario" and "Cartel Land", to the Netflix series "Narcos". Read more
Posted on 26 November 2015 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
MOVIE OF THE WEEK: Jafar Panahi's Taxi
Back in December 2010, Iran's rebel filmmaker Jafar Panahi was sentenced to 6 years in jail and banned from making movies for the foreseeable future. Read more
Posted on 24 November 2015 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
REVIEW: The Summer of Sangaile
There are good films that have the whole package – strong direction, brilliant writing, compelling acting. And then there are other equally good films that... Read more
Posted on 23 November 2015 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
FOREIGN OSCAR GUIDE: Europe
We’ve come to our last group of submissions and they represent the largest and arguably the most formidable of them all – the European films. Read more
Posted on 22 November 2015 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
INTERVIEW: Roar Uthaug
With a bona fide box office smash under his belt, his first selection as Norway’s representative for the Foreign Language Film Oscar and a US distribution deal... Read more
Posted on 20 November 2015 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
REVIEW: Moira
Submitted by Georgia as their 2015 Foreign Language Oscar submission, Levan Tutberidze’s "Moira" will hope to appeal to AMPAS voters with its familiar design. Read more
Posted on 18 November 2015 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
MOVIE OF THE WEEK: Tangerine
'Twas the night before Christmas and all through Los Angeles...Sin-Dee was on the hunt for Chester, the no-good pimp/boyfriend who cheated on her. Read more
Posted on 17 November 2015 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
INTERVIEW: Tobias Lindholm and Pilou Asbæk
With 3 acclaimed film collaborations under their belt already, Tobias Lindholm and Pilou Asbæk have developed one of the most compelling director-muse... Read more
Posted on 15 November 2015 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
FOREIGN OSCAR GUIDE: Asia
It’s no secret that Asian cinema has been significantly underrepresented among the yearly nominees for Best Foreign Language Film. Read more
Posted on 13 November 2015 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
MOVIE OF THE WEEK: Güeros
Where did Alonso Ruiz Palacios come from? And when can I see his next film? That's all I kept thinking while watching his astonishingly well-directed debut... Read more
Posted on 10 November 2015 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
OSCAR WATCH: Steve Jobs
"I'm begging you to manage expectations out there." So implores Joanna Hoffman of Steve Jobs during during one of the early scenes of Danny Boyle's latest... Read more
Posted on 09 November 2015 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
REVIEW: Theeb
"Theeb", the debut feature from director Naji Abu Nowar, refers to the Arabic word for “wolf”. We first hear the word during the film’s opening narration,... Read more
Posted on 07 November 2015 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
FOREIGN OSCAR GUIDE: Africa and Middle East
One of the benefits of the “one country, one film” submissions process for the Best Foreign Language Film Oscar, is the way it seeks to level the playing field... Read more
Posted on 06 November 2015 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
MOVIE OF THE WEEK: A War
From manhunts, to hijackings, to wars, Denmark’s acclaimed writer-director Tobias Lindholm is clearly drawn to the aggressive side of mankind. But don’t... Read more
Posted on 02 November 2015 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
REVIEW: Heneral Luna
Judging from the film’s opening scene, director Jerrold Tarog had lofty ambitions for his historical biopic "Heneral Luna". In it, our titular general stands... Read more
Posted on 01 November 2015 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
FOREIGN OSCAR GUIDE: Debut Filmmakers
As is the case with other Oscar categories, Best Foreign Language Film is usually the domain of more established filmmakers. This year however, many of the... Read more
Posted on 31 October 2015 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
COMING SOON: Brooklyn
Yes, I know I already featured the "Brooklyn" trailer in last month's post, but this a special occasion. It's not often you get to see your review quoted on TV! Read more
Posted on 30 October 2015 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
INTERVIEW: Anna Muylaert and Regina Casé
Since its successful bow at Sundance earlier this year, "The Second Mother" has emerged as one of the year’s most beloved films by critics and audiences alike. Read more
Posted on 28 October 2015 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
Movie of the Week: '71
On the eve of his deployment to stabilize a volatile Belfast neighbourhood during the Northern Ireland conflict (aka The Troubles), a young British soldier name... Read more
Posted on 27 October 2015 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES