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Jason Gorber
Editor-in-Chief / Chief Critic
Jason Gorber is a film journalist, programmer and member of the Toronto Film Critics Association, the Critics Choice Association and OFCS .He is the Director of Film Programming at the Blue Mountain Film + Media Festival, CBC Radio Metro Morning's Film Correspondent, and regularly contributes to POV Magazine, Collider, Paste Magazine, A.V. Club, RogerEbert.com.
Jason's writing has appeared in Esquire, The Toronto Star, The Globe and Mail, The National Post, Screen Anarchy (aka TwitchFilm), SlashFilm, HighDefDigest, Birth.Movies.Death, IndieWire and more. He has appeared on CTV NewsChannel, CP24, and many other broadcasters.
Jason has been a jury member at the Reykjavik International Film Festival, Calgary Underground Film Festival, RiverRun Film Festival, TIFF Canada's Top 10, Reel Asian, Festival Regard and Fantasia's New Flesh Award.
He is a longstanding Tomatometer-approved critic and additional links to his writing can be found at Metacritic.
Articles by Jason Gorber:
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April 10, 2025
Metro Morning: Celebrating Val Kilmer and the Upcoming Beatles BiopicJason Gorber joins CBC Metro Morning to honour Val Kilmer’s legendary career, celebrating the unforgettable roles that defined his career. The conversation also dives into the exciting new Beatles biopic series, helmed by Sam Mendes.
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January 13, 2025
Metro Morning: Se7en’s 30th Anniversary and Big 2025 Titles!Join us as we dive into David Fincher’s iconic thriller Se7en and dissect why this film changed cinema three decades ago. Plus, what’s coming our way in 2025!
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December 21, 2024
Interview: Mufasa stars Aaron Pierre and Kelvin Harrison Jr.Stars Aaron Pierre and Kelvin Harrison Jr. discuss the enormous shadow late actor James Earl Jones cast on the production, working with esteemed director Barry Jenkins, and more!
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November 16, 2024
Metro Morning: Memoir of a Snail and Black Box DiariesMetro Morning Revisited: Jason Gorber reviews the animation/core message of Memoirs of a Snail, as well as the bitter reality in Black Box Diaries.
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October 19, 2024
Metro Morning: Cate Blanchet in Rumours by Guy Maddin, Evan Johnson and Galen JohnsonJason Gorber dives into this dark comedy that’s as wild as it is unforgettable. With Cate Blanchett, Charles Dance, mystery, absurdity, and even zombies, this one’s a must-see!
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October 12, 2024
Metro Morning: The Apprentice and Piece By PieceOur Editor-in-Chief, Jason Gorber, stops by CBC’s Metro Morning to talk about The Apprentice and Piece by Piece
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September 6, 2024
Interview: Paul Spence and Will Sasso Talk Deaner ’89Paul Spence and Will Sasso sit down to talk about their new film Deaner ’89, a wild and crazy rock ‘n roll romp through the days of hair metal.
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September 3, 2024
Interview: The Lord of the Rings: Rings Of Power Cast Talk Season 2!Jason Gorber sat down to chat with several of the key actors from the latest season of the epic Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.
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August 19, 2024
Interview: John Rhys-Davies on Indiana Jones, Lords of the Rings, and FanExpo!John Rhys-Davies talks with Jason Gorber about his impressive career in series like Indiana Jones and Lord of the Rings, and so much more!
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August 13, 2024
Exclusive Interview: Fede Álvarez talks Alien: RomulusJason Gorber sat down for an exclusive interview with director Fede Álvarez to talk Alien: Romulus, xenomorphs, fandoms and more!
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August 1, 2024
Metro Morning: TwistersOur Editor-in-Chief, Jason Gorber, stops by CBC’s Metro Morning to talk about disaster epic Twisters, starring Glen Powell and Daisy Edgar-Jones.
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July 27, 2024
Metro Morning: Deadpool & Wolverine, Plus Fantasia Fest 2024Our Editor-in-Chief, Jason Gorber, stops by CBC’s Metro Morning to talk superhero fatigue, and whether Deadpool & Wolverine might just mark a return to form for Marvel.
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July 14, 2024
Metro Morning: Fly Me to the MoonOur Editor-in-Chief, Jason Gorber, stops by CBC’s Metro Morning to weigh in with his verdict on the new throwback rom-com starring Scarlett Johansson and Channing Tatum.
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