Shane Slater

LATEST ARTICLES ( 905 )

• REVIEW: Zama

  

  Early in Lucrecia Martel’s historical drama “Zama“, there’s a portentous scene that sets the one for the rest of the film. In it, a man recalls the story of a... Read more

  Posted on 30 April 2018 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• REVIEW: Boyz n the Hood

  

  During the recently concluded awards season, the Hollywood Reporter published an interesting article in honor of the success of “Get Out”. Read more

  Posted on 30 April 2018 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• REVIEW: The China Hustle

  

  By no fault of its own, Jed Rothstein’s “The China Hustle” is an eye-opening yet somewhat underwhelming documentary. Thanks to prominent media coverage and a... Read more

  Posted on 30 April 2018 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• REVIEW: Keep the Change

  

  As the spirit of activism attempts to upend longstanding Hollywood paradigms, efforts at more inclusive filmmaking practices is a trending topic. Read more

  Posted on 30 April 2018 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• REVIEW: Claire's Camera

  

  In the opening moments of Hong Sang-soo’s “Claire’s Camera“, a film sales assistant named Manhee (Kim Min-hee) is fired during a work trip at the Cannes Film... Read more

  Posted on 30 April 2018 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• 10 Black Films to Anticipate in 2018

  

  Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ll know that “Black Panther” has taken the world by storm. With its record-smashing box office and cultural impact,... Read more

  Posted on 30 April 2018 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• OSCAR WATCH: A Quiet Place

  

  Over a century ago, cinema as we know it began with silent films, which laid the foundation for many of the common techniques used by filmmakers today. Read more

  Posted on 25 April 2018 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• And the Oscar Goes To... The Shape of Water

  

  And there you have it folks, the 2017 Oscar for Best Picture goes to "The Shape of Water". After a topsy-turvy season during which several films laid claim to... Read more

  Posted on 06 March 2018 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• OSCAR WATCH: Indie Spirit Awards

  

  Last night the Independent Spirit Awards were handed out and as expected, "Get Out" was the big winner, taking home the prizes for Best Feature and Best Best... Read more

  Posted on 04 March 2018 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• OSCAR WATCH: The Animated Films

  

  The general consensus is that this year's Oscar lineup for Best Animated Feature is one of the weakest we've seen in the history of the category. Read more

  Posted on 03 March 2018 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• OSCAR WATCH: Indie Spirit Predictions

  

  It's the last lap of this exciting awards season as the Independent Spirit Awards sound off on the best in independent film for 2017. Read more

  Posted on 03 March 2018 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• INTERVIEW: Laura Checkoway

  

  Elder abuse, interracial romance, family drama. These are some of the fascinating topics covered by Laura Checkoway’s Oscar-nominated documentary short... Read more

  Posted on 02 March 2018 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• INTERVIEW: Reed Van Dyk

  

  We’ve seen numerous accounts of acts of terror adapted for the big screen before, but Reed Van Dyk’s “DeKalb Elementary” brings something different to the table. Read more

  Posted on 02 March 2018 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• REVIEW: The Cage Fighter

  

  The subject of Jeff Unay’s documentary “The Cage Fighter” is a man named Joe Carman. He is a blue-collar worker who earns a living as a plumber and... Read more

  Posted on 02 March 2018 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• REVIEW: Mary and The Witch's Flower

  

  Hiromasa Yonebayashi’s “Mary and the Witch’s Flower” may be far from a perfect film, but there’s no denying that it opens with a bang. Read more

  Posted on 02 March 2018 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• OSCAR WATCH: BAFTA Awards

  

  In the final major awards show of the season, "Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri" signalled that it is still a major frontrunner for top prizes at the... Read more

  Posted on 19 February 2018 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• OSCAR WATCH: BAFTA Predictions

  

  With the BAFTA Awards set to take place a few hours from now, here are my last minute predictions:Best FilmThe Shape of WaterBest DirectorChristopher Nolan –... Read more

  Posted on 18 February 2018 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• OSCAR WATCH: Phantom Thread

  

  There's always a palpable buzz surrounding the announcement of a new Paul Thomas Anderson film. Indeed, I vividly recall my own excitement in anticipation of th... Read more

  Posted on 14 February 2018 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• Best of 2017: Top 10 Films of the Year

  

  Throughout the course of 2017, it seemed like cinema had a point to prove. As the industry struggles to stay relevant to society, many of the year's most... Read more

  Posted on 01 February 2018 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• Best of 2017: Top 20 Acting Performances

  

  When I think about the year's best performances, the first word that comes to mind is "diversity". It may sound cliché, but I found it to be a banner year for... Read more

  Posted on 30 January 2018 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES