Shane Slater

LATEST ARTICLES ( 905 )

• 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

• TIFF: The Cave & Adam

  

  Issues of women’s rights have long been a subject of heated debate in the Arab world. While situations vary considerably throughout the region, women are still... Read more

  Posted on 30 September 2019 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• TIFF: Blackbird

  

  It is never easy to accept the impending death of a loved one. Even more troubling is the knowledge that they have chosen to die. Read more

  Posted on 30 September 2019 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• TIFF: Instinct

  

  People have long claimed that women prefer bad boys. Whether this is true or not, this widespread belief has formed the basis for many of the most popular... Read more

  Posted on 30 September 2019 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• TIFF: Jojo Rabbit

  

  With a filmography that includes such heartwarming comic gems as “Thor: Ragnorak” and “Hunt for the Wilderpeople”, Taika Waititi is hardly a director who comes... Read more

  Posted on 30 September 2019 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• TIFF: A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood

  

  “It’s not really about Mister Rogers.” So remarks a character in Marielle Heller’s new film “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood,” in response to the profile... Read more

  Posted on 30 September 2019 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• TIFF: Synchronic

  

  If you ever wondered what a gritty cable drama about paramedics would look like, it would probably be something like “Synchronic,” directed by Justin Benson... Read more

  Posted on 30 September 2019 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• TIFF: Just Mercy

  

  When a director gets an inherently powerful story, it doesn’t take a herculean effort to make a film that will resonate with audiences. With “Just Mercy,”... Read more

  Posted on 30 September 2019 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• TIFF: Disco & Hala

  

  If you delve into the various sections of the Toronto International Film Festival this year, you’ll find a number of films which explore issues surrounding... Read more

  Posted on 30 September 2019 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• TIFF: Preview

  

  With all the buzz emanating from the Venice and Telluride film festivals, there’s no denying that the fall movie season is upon us. Read more

  Posted on 30 September 2019 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• CTFF: A New Day for African and Caribbean Films

  

  While Toronto will be abuzz with the excitement of this month’s Toronto International Film Festival, there’s another September festival in town that is worth... Read more

  Posted on 30 September 2019 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES