Shane Slater

LATEST ARTICLES ( 915 )

• OSCAR WATCH: Critics Choice Predictions

  

  Tomorrow, the last major awards before the Oscar nominations will be handed out by the Critics Choice Association. And as they love to remind us, they are one o... Read more

  Posted on 12 January 2020 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• OSCAR WATCH: Golden Globe Awards

  

  With the Oscar nominations fast approaching, the Golden Globes last weekend gave a strong hint of who the frontrunners will be come Monday morning. Read more

  Posted on 12 January 2020 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• OSCAR WATCH: Little Women

  

  Given the debate surrounding the value (or lack thereof) of yet another "Little Women" adaptation hitting theaters, let me preface this review by saying that I... Read more

  Posted on 07 January 2020 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• OSCAR WATCH: Golden Globe Predictions

  

  The 2020 phase of the awards season kicks off in fine style tomorrow with the Golden Globe Awards and anticipation is high as several films are looking strong t... Read more

  Posted on 05 January 2020 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• OSCAR WATCH: Can A24 Make a Best Picture Comeback?

  

  Is it time to say goodbye to 'The Farewell' in the Best Picture race?With just two weeks to go before nomination voting closes on January 7 for the next... Read more

  Posted on 25 December 2019 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• OSCAR WATCH: Uncut Gems

  

  Ever since the Safdie brothers exploded unto the independent film scene with their breakthrough feature "Heaven Knows What", they have established themselves... Read more

  Posted on 24 December 2019 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• OSCAR WATCH: AAFCA Awards

  

  Jordan Peele’s “Us” was named the year’s Best Film today by the African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA), the world’s largest group of black film... Read more

  Posted on 16 December 2019 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• OSCAR WATCH: SAG Nominations

  

  Best Cast in a Motion PictureBombshellThe IrishmanJojo RabbitOnce Upon a Time in HollywoodParasiteBest Male Actor in a Leading RoleChristian Bale (“Ford v... Read more

  Posted on 16 December 2019 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• OSCAR WATCH: Golden Globe Nominations

  

  Best Picture, Drama1917The IrishmanJokerMarriage StoryThe Two PopesBest Picture, Musical or Comedy Dolemite is My NameJojo RabbitKnives OutOnce Upon a Time in... Read more

  Posted on 16 December 2019 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• OSCAR WATCH: Critics Choice Nominations

  

  BEST PICTURE 1917Ford v FerrariThe IrishmanJojo RabbitJokerLittle WomenMarriage StoryOnce Upon a Time… in HollywoodParasiteUncut GemsBEST DIRECTORNoah Baumbach ... Read more

  Posted on 16 December 2019 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• OSCAR WATCH: Indie Spirit Nominations

  

  Best FeatureA Hidden Life ClemencyThe FarewellMarriage StoryUncut GemsBest DirectorAlma Har'el, Honey BoyLorene Scafaria, HustlersJulius Onah, LuceRobert Eggers... Read more

  Posted on 16 December 2019 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• OSCAR WATCH: Parasite

  

  Of all the memorable movie moments of 2019, there's one in particular that I haven't been able to shake. It comes in a climactic scene in Bong Joon-ho's... Read more

  Posted on 11 December 2019 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• OSCAR WATCH: Once Upon a Time...The Irishman Led the Best Picture Race

  

  'The Irishman' takes early frontrunner status, but the race is far from overWhen the ever expanding Critics Choice Association announces their 2019 award... Read more

  Posted on 08 December 2019 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• OSCAR WATCH: Richard Jewell

  

  Throughout the history of cinema, there has been no shortage of narratives surrounding heroes. Often played by handsome movie stars, we've come to expect a... Read more

  Posted on 07 December 2019 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• OSCAR WATCH: Marriage Story

  

  The most toxic relationships are the ones you don't even realize as such, until hindsight makes you see things clearly. That's the lesson Nicole and Charlie... Read more

  Posted on 06 December 2019 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• OSCAR WATCH: The Irishman

  

  A decade ago, the BAMcinématek curated a series called "The Late Film", a collection of late career films from established auteurs. Read more

  Posted on 03 December 2019 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• OSCAR WATCH: Ford v Ferrari

  

  As Henry Ford II - aptly portrayed with gruff egomania by Tracy Letts - proudly reminds us in "Ford v Ferrari", the invention of the automobile (especially thos... Read more

  Posted on 26 November 2019 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• OSCAR WATCH: Joker

  

  Ever since Christopher Nolan completed his final installment of The Dark Knight trilogy, cinematic adaptations of DC comics have failed to capture the... Read more

  Posted on 20 October 2019 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• TIFF: Wrap-up

  

  After 11 days of screenings and other film industry-related activities, the 2019 Toronto International Film Festival has come to an end. Read more

  Posted on 30 September 2019 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• TIFF: Harriet

  

  As much as Hollywood tries to convince us otherwise, the world doesn’t need another biopic. But with a subject as underappreciated and vital to history as... Read more

  Posted on 30 September 2019 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES