Shane Slater

LATEST ARTICLES ( 915 )

• 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

• NYFF: The Old Man of Belem, The Princess of France, Two Days One Night & Heaven...

  

  My third day at the New York Film Festival was another busy one with 3 features and 1 short film. Check out my thoughts on "The Old Man of Belem", "The... Read more

  Posted on 06 October 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• NYFF: Inherent Vice

  

  Today the New York Film Festival was buzzing in anticipation of the world premiere of Paul Thomas Anderson's "Inherent Vice". Read on for my thoughts on his... Read more

  Posted on 05 October 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• NYFF: Red Army, Mr. Turner & The Wonders

  

  Film Actually's 2014 NYFF experience began today with a trio of screenings - "Red Army", "Mr. Turner" and "The Wonders". Read below for my thoughts on these... Read more

  Posted on 04 October 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• NYFF: Preview

  

  I don't know how the time went so fast but somehow the New York Film Festival is back and I'll be making my return tonight. Over the next few days (Oct 3-6),... Read more

  Posted on 02 October 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• MOVIE OF THE WEEK: Obvious Child

  

  This week's top pick is an unlikely comedy about a very serious topic. That topic is abortion and it's what Donna Stern (Jenny Slate) wants in "Obvious Child",... Read more

  Posted on 30 September 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• MOVIE OF THE WEEK: 8 Mile

  

  When it was announced back in 2002 that Eminem was set to star in a loosely autobiographical film called "8 Mile", I must admit that I dismissed it as a vanity... Read more

  Posted on 23 September 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• REVIEW: Cantinflas

  

  The biopic is a genre that has come under much scrutiny from cinephiles over the years. For some, it’s cherished for its reliably inspiring design. Read more

  Posted on 20 September 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• MOVIE OF THE WEEK: To Kill A Man

  

  We all have a breaking point. For some, it could come from merely an insult. For others, it takes years of injustice. In a civilized society, most people would... Read more

  Posted on 15 September 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• REVIEW: The Little Bedroom

  

  Stéphanie Chuat and Véronique Reymond's "The Little Bedroom" is a film with death on its mind. In its first scene, a Swiss man explains his upcoming emigration... Read more

  Posted on 13 September 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• COMING SOON: New York Film Festival

  The Film Society of Lincoln Center proudly presents the 52nd annual New York Film Festival and guess who'll be going? That's right, I'll be heading up to the... Read more

  Posted on 13 September 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES