Shane Slater

LATEST ARTICLES ( 915 )

• A ROTTEN TOMATO: Borgman

  

  It's that time of year again, when all the snobs complain about the "Oscar bait" films being unleashed at the various fall festivals. Read more

  Posted on 11 September 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• MOVIE OF THE WEEK: When Harry Met Sally...

  

  My top pick this week is Rob Reiner's "When Harry Met Sally...", a small romcom that turned into one of the most interesting success stories. Read more

  Posted on 09 September 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• OLDIE GOLDIES: Gone With The Wind (1939)

  

  Vivien Leigh with her Best Actress Oscar"Oldie Goldies" returns with a bang this week, as we shine a spotlight on "Gone With The Wind". Read more

  Posted on 04 September 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• HIT ME WITH YOUR BEST SHOT: The Matrix

  

  This season of Hit me with your best shot sadly comes to a close this week, as we take a look back at a seminal sci-fi film "The Matrix". Read more

  Posted on 02 September 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• MOVIE OF THE WEEK: Starred Up

  

  This week's top pick is an acclaimed British drama that finally made its way across the pond - "Starred Up". Set in a UK prison, this unsparing film is most... Read more

  Posted on 02 September 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• REVIEW: Ida

  

  After years of working in the British film industry, Polish director Pawel Pawlikowski returned to his homeland to direct the post-World War II drama Ida. Read more

  Posted on 30 August 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• #FF Fall/Winter Previews, Quentin Tarantino and More...

  

  As you may or may not know, I recently joined the team at The Awards Circuit. We've got lots of great writers over there and recently we all came together for a... Read more

  Posted on 30 August 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• AAFCA Announces Its 2015 Special Achievement Award Winners

  

  The African American Film Critics Association has just announced the dates for their 2015 Awards Ceremony as well as the recipients of Special Achievement... Read more

  Posted on 28 August 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• COMING SOON: The Oscar Slate

  The summer gave us it's fair share of cinematic thrills this year but we cinephiles know that most likely, the best is still to come. Read more

  Posted on 28 August 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• HIT ME WITH YOUR BEST SHOT: Gone With The Wind (part 2)

  

  Welcome to part 2 of this special edition of Hit me with your best shot. This week we looked at the second half of "Gone with the Wind". Read more

  Posted on 26 August 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• MOVIE OF THE WEEK: Chef

  

  This week's top pick is one of the surprise hits of the summer - "Chef". Directed by and starring Jon Favreau, it's a feel-good comedy that will leave you... Read more

  Posted on 25 August 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• #FF French Toast Sunday, Do the Right Thing and More..

  

  If you follow me on twitter you're probably aware that I recently spent a weekend with the awesome French Toast Sunday gang (see above) in Baltimore. Read more

  Posted on 23 August 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• HIT ME WITH YOUR BEST SHOT: Gone With The Wind (part 1)

  

  This week brings the first part of a special 2-week edition of Hit me with your best shot as we tackle the seminal classic - "Gone with the Wind". Read more

  Posted on 19 August 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• MOVIE OF THE WEEK: A Most Wanted Man

  

  This week I only managed to catch one film while on vacation, but it was a significant one. "A Most Wanted Man" is one of the final films (in addition to the... Read more

  Posted on 19 August 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• BEST ACTOR ROUNDTABLE: Spencer Tracy + Wrap-up

  

  Well, we've come to the end of our Twice A Best Actor roundtable series. It was a pleasure to discuss all these performances and I'd like to once again thank... Read more

  Posted on 15 August 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• HIT ME WITH YOUR BEST SHOT: Suddenly, Last Summer

  

  This week's film for Hit me with your best shot is an adaptation of the Tennessee Williams play "Suddenly, Last Summer". It stars Elizabeth Taylor, Katharine... Read more

  Posted on 12 August 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• MOVIE OF THE WEEK/OSCAR WATCH: Boyhood

  

  After months of discussing the potential of "Boyhood", I've finally gotten the chance to see the film. Way back in January, I was wondering whether the film... Read more

  Posted on 11 August 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• HIT ME WITH YOUR BEST SHOT: The Saddest Boy in the World

  

  This week we went outside the box for Hit me with your best shot, looking at the quirky short films of Canadian filmmaker Jamie Travis. Read more

  Posted on 06 August 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• MOVIE OF THE WEEK: Guardians of the Galaxy

  

  This week's top pick is the latest blockbuster that has everyone raving - "Guardians of the Galaxy". With the double whammy of critical approval and audience... Read more

  Posted on 05 August 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• PODCAST: Most Anticipated for Fall/Winter 2014

  

  I made another appearance on the LAMBcast recently, to discuss the Most Anticipated Movies for the rest of 2014. Click below to find out what Jay, Robert, JD,... Read more

  Posted on 02 August 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES