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Jason Gorber
Editor-in-Chief / Chief Critic
Jason Gorber is a film journalist and member of the Toronto Film Critics Association, OFCS and the Critics Choice Association. He is CBC Radio Metro Morning's Film Correspondent, and regularly contributes to POV Magazine, RogerEbert.com and CBC Radio's q programme. His 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. He 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. Jason has been a Tomatometer-approved critic for over 20 years.Articles by Jason Gorber:
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June 22, 2023
Interview: Adrian Lyne talks making FLASHDANCE and the State of Sensuality in CinemaLegendary filmmaker Adrian Lyne talks about his reluctance to direct Flashdance and sensuality in cinema.
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June 10, 2023
Metro Morning: Transformers returns with Rise of the BeastsChief Film Critic Jason Gorber drops in to Metro Morning to discuss the latest Transformers chapter, Rise of the Beasts.
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June 3, 2023
Metro Morning: The Little Mermaid & A Cannes WrapChief Film Critic Jason Gorber was live from Cannes on Metro Morning to chat about Disney’s The Little Mermaid reboot and the best of Cannes 2023.
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May 24, 2023
Cannes 2023: Jonathan Glazer’s Zone of Interest ReviewJonathan Glazer is back after many years with Zone of Interest, a breathtaking masterpiece that’s best experienced knowing as little as possible.
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May 24, 2023
Cannes 2023: Wes Anderson’s Asteroid City ReviewOur look at Asteroid City, the latest from Wes Anderson, a weird and wild film starring an absolute army of A-level talent.
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May 20, 2023
Cannes 2023: Killers of the Flower Moon ReviewOur look at Killers of the Flower Moon – the latest from Martin Scorsese – starring Lily Gladstone, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Robert De Niro in a true life tale of love, deceit and murder.
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May 19, 2023
Cannes 2023: Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny ReviewOur look at the latest chapter in the Indy saga, this one directed by James Mangold and once again starring Harrison Ford. How does it hold up to what’s come before?
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May 17, 2023
Cannes 2023: Jeanne Du Barry ReviewA brief look at the Cannes 2023 opening film Jeanne Du Barry, starring Johnny Depp and Maïwenn.
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May 12, 2023
Metro Morning Movie Recommendations: May 12Jason Gorber stopped by CBC’s Metro Morning to chat about the release of home-grown hit BlackBerry, directed by Matt Johnson.
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April 26, 2023
Remembering Harry Belafonte: A Vinyl Tour of his DiscographyWe look back at a small slice of the massive musical career of the legendary Harry Belafonte.
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April 21, 2023
Interview: Jay Baruchel on BlackBerry and the Awkwardness of Canadian PrideThe ever-enthusiastic Canadian actor Jay Baruchel joins That Shelf to talk about his extraordinary role in Matt Johnson’s BlackBerry.
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April 15, 2023
Metro Morning Movie Recommendations: April 14Chief Film Critic Jason Gorber stopped by CBC’s Metro Morning to discuss the lauded climate action thriller How to Blow Up a Pipeline.
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April 8, 2023
Unboxing: VMP Anthology CADET RECORDS Box SetThe latest Anthology from Vinyl Me Please, the story of Chicago’s famed Cadet Records imprint, an offshoot from Chess that produced some of the most unique and exciting music of the era.
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