Shane Slater
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REVIEW: West
The concept of "The West" has long been synonymous with the ideas of hope and freedom. On a macro-level, it relates to the treasured pursuit of the American... Read more
Posted on 05 November 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
INTERVIEW: David Trueba
This week I got the chance to have a Skype interview with one of Spain’s top directors David Trueba, whose latest film "Living Is Easy with Eyes Closed" was... Read more
Posted on 04 November 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
MOVIE OF THE WEEK: Stranger by the Lake
Watch out. Sex isn't everything. These crucial words are uttered by a character named Henri (Patrick D'Assumçao) in Alain Guiradie's "Stranger by the Lake, an... Read more
Posted on 04 November 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
REVIEW: The Evil Dead
The horror genre isn’t one that I naturally gravitate to (go ahead, call me a wuss) but as a cinephile I can certainly appreciate a well-made scary movie. Read more
Posted on 31 October 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
FOREIGN OSCAR GUIDE: Africa
The Best Foreign Language Film category at the Academy Awards has been experiencing tremendous growth over the past few years, once again breaking the... Read more
Posted on 30 October 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
COMING SOON: Beyond the Lights
The fall season is well underway at the box office with tons of prestige films finally hitting theaters. One of those films that is flying under the radar is... Read more
Posted on 30 October 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
REVIEW: Coming Home
"Coming Home" begins with a scene in a small room, where some men are playing pool and having a drink. As if we're intruding, we catch them in the middle of a... Read more
Posted on 28 October 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
MOVIE OF THE WEEK: The Circle
If you thought you’d seen every significant historical story about Germany and it’s neighbors in the mid-20th century, then think again. Read more
Posted on 27 October 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
INTERVIEW: Afia Nathaniel
Earlier this week I had the pleasure of conducting a Skype interview with writer-director Afia Nathaniel, whose debut feature "Dukhtar" was selected as... Read more
Posted on 25 October 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
REVIEW: Living Is Easy with Eyes Closed
Oh, The Beatles. Our fanatical world of pop culture wouldn’t be what it is without the phenomenon of Beatlemania. Their popularity was unprecedented and still... Read more
Posted on 24 October 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
FOREIGN OSCAR GUIDE: Australia and New Zealand
As you may have noticed, I've been heavily invested in this year's Foreign Language Oscar race. For my Foreign Circuit column at The Awards Circuit, I've been... Read more
Posted on 24 October 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
REVIEW: Rocks in My Pockets
Animated films aimed at adults are rare in contemporary cinema, especially in Hollywood. We’re used to light-hearted fare that appeals to families in order to... Read more
Posted on 22 October 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
REVIEW: Beloved Sisters
Many years ago there was an episode of love and betrayal, set during a time of revolution. Translate it to cinema and that story ("Beloved Sisters") has the... Read more
Posted on 21 October 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
MOVIE OF THE WEEK: Force Majeure
What does it take to be a man, a husband, a father? We’ve been conditioned to expect certain basic characteristics – bravery, strength, dependable protection. Read more
Posted on 20 October 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
MOVIE OF THE WEEK: Dukhtar
Cinema has long been used as a platform for highlighting sociopolitical issues. From the propaganda films commissioned by Hitler to the racially conscious work... Read more
Posted on 13 October 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
REVIEW: Concrete Night
Few films can boast as thrilling an opening sequence as Pirjo Honkasalo’s "Concrete Night". Without a word of dialogue, the imagery quickly introduces us to... Read more
Posted on 12 October 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
OSCAR WATCH: The Theory of Everything
We're living in a fascinating time for the movies. On the one hand we have the branded escapism of the summer blockbusters and on the other hand we have the... Read more
Posted on 10 October 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
OSCAR WATCH: Gone Girl
David Fincher has never been one to stray away from the ugly side of humanity. From "Se7en" all the way to "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" there's a mean... Read more
Posted on 09 October 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
NYFF: Wrapping up the Festival
Another New York Film Festival has come and gone for me and it was once again a wonderful experience. This year I really felt like I belonged among the press... Read more
Posted on 08 October 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
NYFF: Tales of the Grim Sleeper
The festival ended for me today with my final screening, a documentary called "Tales of the Grim Sleeper. Here's what I thought of the film:A gripping,... Read more
Posted on 07 October 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES