Shane Slater
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MOVIE OF THE WEEK: Bamako
Have you ever had a friend who's so smart and eloquent that you enjoy simply listening to them speak? Well, that pretty much sums up the experience of watching... Read more
Posted on 17 February 2015 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
PODCAST: Boyz n the Hood & Robocop
This past weekend I joined Bubbawheat (from Flights, Tights Movie Nights) on the Filmwhys podcast to discuss "Boyz n the Hood" and "Robocop". Have a listen... Read more
Posted on 12 February 2015 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
MOVIE OF THE WEEK: Whale Rider
I went back into the vault for this week's top pick, finally taking a look at Niki Caro's 2002 film "Whale Rider". This modest indie drama came to us all the wa... Read more
Posted on 10 February 2015 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
OSCAR WATCH: BAFTA Awards
So, the BAFTAs definitely threw us some curveballs, huh? After Birdman started dominating the industry awards, the Brits retaliated with a "thanks, but no... Read more
Posted on 09 February 2015 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
OSCAR WATCH: BAFTA Predictions
Oops, totally forgot about this. Here are my quick predictions for today's BAFTA awards.Best PictureBirdmanBest British FilmThe Imitation GameBest ActorEddie... Read more
Posted on 08 February 2015 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
AAFCA Celebrates Its 2014 Award Winners
Earlier this week, my fellow AAFCA members gathered to celebrate the winners of our 2014 film awards (including our Best Picture winner Selma, pictured above). Read more
Posted on 07 February 2015 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
FSLC Presents Tell It Like It Is Series
An exciting film series will kick off tomorrow (Friday, February 6th) at the Film Society of Lincoln Center. It's called "Tell It Like It Is: Black... Read more
Posted on 06 February 2015 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
MOVIE OF THE WEEK: Land Ho!
Travelogue films have been one of the enduring subgenres in film for many years. From road trips to international adventures, moviegoers and filmmakers alike... Read more
Posted on 03 February 2015 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
COMING SOON: Focus
Remember when Will Smith was box office king while also racking up awards attention with smaller indie projects? It's been a while since the Fresh Prince has... Read more
Posted on 28 January 2015 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
MOVIE OF THE WEEK: Girlhood
After the success of 2011’s "Tomboy", rising French director Céline Sciamma is back with another sensitive coming of age film in "Girlhood". Read more
Posted on 27 January 2015 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
OSCAR WATCH: SAG Awards
After a mostly predictable SAG awards show, Birdman emerged on top with a Best Ensemble win to ensure that the season's Boyman narrative stays strong. Read more
Posted on 26 January 2015 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
Top 20 Acting Performances of 2014
This list of acting performances perfectly encapsulates the intriguing year that was 2014. It was a year where my top performances and top films felt even more... Read more
Posted on 25 January 2015 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
OSCAR WATCH: SAG Predictions
Tomorrow night is the next stop on the awards tour and I'm expecting more of the same. The only difference I expect to see is Birdman taking the top prize. Read more
Posted on 24 January 2015 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
Best of 2014
It's time for me to officially sign off on the year 2014 with my list of the Best Films of the Year. Although there are still some films I would have liked to... Read more
Posted on 24 January 2015 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
Review: r100
The kinky sex comedy gets a Japanese spin in "R100", the latest film from director Hitoshi Matsumoto. This bizarre extravaganza dares you to take a ride on the... Read more
Posted on 23 January 2015 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
MOVIE OF THE WEEK/OSCAR WATCH: The Imitation Game
After a steadily rising profile in the Norwegian film industry, it's hardly surprising that Morten Tyldum would attempt an English-language crossover. Read more
Posted on 20 January 2015 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
OSCAR WATCH: American Sniper
Like the skilled sharpshooters who feature in his latest film, Clint Eastwood has managed to bypass the precursor season and aimed straight for the big targets... Read more
Posted on 19 January 2015 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
ASC Announces Spotlight Award Nominations
As one of the most stunningly photographed films I saw last year, I'm pleased to report that Pirjo Honkasalo's " has been nominated for the American Society of... Read more
Posted on 16 January 2015 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
OSCAR WATCH: Critics Choice Awards
Well, that happened. This year's Critics Choice Awards show was mostly lackluster apart from a few great speeches and it seems like several categories now locke... Read more
Posted on 16 January 2015 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
OSCAR WATCH: Oscar Nominations
The nominations have been announced and I'm still trying to process all of it. There were some shocking snubs (no Gillian Flynn?) and some pleasant surprises... Read more
Posted on 16 January 2015 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES