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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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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April 7, 2023
Unboxing: Paul Simon THERE GOES RHYMIN’ SIMON MoFi One Step Vinyl Box SetHow does MoFi’s latest release, Paul Simon’s There Goes Rhymin’ Simon, hold up next to the previous Record Store Day and DCC releases?
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April 6, 2023
Unboxing: Pink Floyd’s DARK SIDE OF THE MOON 50th ANNIVERSARY BOX SETWe caved and picked up this giant Pink Floyd set, celebrating the 50th anniversary of one of the most iconic albums ever made.
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March 31, 2023
Metro Morning Movie Recommendations: March 31Chief Film Critic Jason Gorber stopped by Metro Morning earlier today to give us the scoop on Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves.
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March 30, 2023
Stampede to Calgary: CUFF Announces 2023 Lineup!The Calgary Underground Film Festival (CUFF) is turning 20 this year, and to celebrate this milestone, they have announced the most jam-packed program in their history!
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film
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TV
X-Men ’97 is Off To An X-Cellent Start With Its First Three Episodes
The Marvel Studios revival strikes the sweet spot between nostalgic and modern television sensibilities.
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music
Unboxing: Joni Mitchell Archives Vol. 3 – The Asylum Years Vinyl Box Set
In this Unboxing video, Jason Gorber checks out the Joni Mitchell Archives Volume 3 on vinyl and covers just what you get with this latest release.
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podcasts
Springfield Googolplex Ep. 25: The Natural
Adam and Nate discuss The Natural on Springfield Googolplex!
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