Shane Slater
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TRIBECA FEST: Preview
It's time! The 2014 edition of the Tribeca Film Festival kicked off last night and I'll be joining in on the fun starting tomorrow (Friday, April 18th). It look... Read more
Posted on 17 April 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
HIT ME WITH YOUR BEST SHOT: The Letter
This week's pick for Hit me with your best shot is the classic film noir "The Letter". Directed by William Wyler and starring the great Bette Davis, it bears... Read more
Posted on 16 April 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
MOVIE OF THE WEEK: Take My Eyes
This week's top film is a Spanish film of significant social relevance - "Take My Eyes". Directed by Icíar Bollaín, it tells the story of a wife/mother who... Read more
Posted on 15 April 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
COMING SOON: Tribeca Film Festival
Next week marks the opening of the 2014 Tribeca Film Festival and yours truly will be attending for the first time. I'll be making a quick visit to the... Read more
Posted on 10 April 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
MOVIE OF THE WEEK: Hellboy
In lieu of the "Captain America: The Winter Soldier" (it hasn't released here yet), I decided to catch up with another popular comic book movie this week -... Read more
Posted on 08 April 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
HIT ME WITH YOUR BEST SHOT: Can't Stop The Music
In honour of April Fools' Day, Nathaniel chose a perfectly silly film for Hit me with your best shot this week - 'Can't Stop the Music'. Read more
Posted on 02 April 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
MOVIE OF THE WEEK: King Of Devil's Island
This week's top pick is a Norwegian drama called "King of Devil's Island". Set in the early 20th century, it tells the story of a rebellion in a boys prison... Read more
Posted on 01 April 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
#FF Nymphomaniac, Director Profiles and More...
Lars von Trier's "Nymphomaniac" duology is a hot topic right now within the blogosphere. While the reaction seems mostly positive, I was a bit more lukewarm. Read more
Posted on 29 March 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
HIT ME WITH YOUR BEST SHOT: L.A. Confidential
This week's chosen film for Hit me with your best shot took us back to the 90s to revisit one of the best neo-noirs "L.A. Confidential". Read more
Posted on 25 March 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
MOVIE OF THE WEEK: It's A Disaster
The end of the world was obviously a popular theme in the films of 2013. From broad comedies ("This Is the End", "Rapture-Palooza") to summer blockbusters... Read more
Posted on 25 March 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
PLUG: First Time Fest
A new film festival is set for its 2nd annual edition in New York City with some exciting screenings, programs and panels in store. Read more
Posted on 21 March 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
A ROTTEN TOMATO: Nymphomaniac: Vol. II
Continuing his two-part sex addiction saga, Lars Von Trier goes to some dark places in "Nymphomaniac: Vol. II". Clearly he was just getting warmed up, as the... Read more
Posted on 21 March 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
HIT ME WITH YOUR BEST SHOT: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
Nathaniel Rogers' fantastic "Hit me with your best shot" series is back, kicking off the season with Michel Gondry's popular "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless... Read more
Posted on 18 March 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
MOVIE OF THE WEEK: Nobody Knows
Among a slew of foreign films watched this week, the one that stood out the most was a Japanese drama titled "Nobody's Knows". Directed by Hirokazu Koreeda, it... Read more
Posted on 18 March 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
MOVIE OF THE WEEK: Any Day Now
This week's top film is 2012's "Any Day Now", directed by Travis Fine. This moving drama was a hit throughout the festival circuit and it's easy to see why. Read more
Posted on 11 March 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
#FF Post-Oscars Reflections, Motifs in Cinema and More...
The Oscars are over and as per usual, the blogosphere has chimed in with their personal reflections on the show. One of my favourite posts is from Alex (from An... Read more
Posted on 07 March 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
COMING SOON: The A24 Slate
The upstart production company A24 Films is quickly becoming one of my favourite distributors. 2013 was just their first year in the business and their... Read more
Posted on 05 March 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
MOVIE OF THE WEEK: Jungle Fever
My top pick of the week is Spike Lee's 1991 film "Jungle Fever". If you're not aware of the term, it refers to an interracial relationship. Read more
Posted on 04 March 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
And the Oscar Goes To... 12 Years A Slave
The dust has settled and the Best Picture winner for 2013 is 12 Years A Slave! Overall, it was a bizarrely predictable night. I correctly guessed 21 out 24, my... Read more
Posted on 03 March 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
OSCAR WATCH: Oscar Predictions
This long awards season comes to an end tomorrow and I could honestly see the night playing out many different ways. I'm not very confident about a lot of... Read more
Posted on 01 March 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES