Adam Schoales
Featured Critic
Adam Schoales is a Producer and Editor who has previously worked with the Toronto International Film Festival. He currently co-hosts and produces The Springfield Googolplex, the movie podcast for fans of The Simpsons where he looks back on films he and his co-host were first introduced to via The Simpsons. He has a remarkable recall of the series' quotations (which are mostly lost on his family) as well as a truly encyclopedic knowledge of useless movie trivia (which he’s glad to finally have an outlet for). He lives in Markham, Ontario.Articles by Adam Schoales:
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September 17, 2026
Interview: You Had to Be There’s Nick Davis, Jane Mendelsohn, and Paul ShafferThat Shelf interviews Nick Davis, Jane Mendelsohn, and Paul Shaffer about You Had To Be There , the documentary about the legendary Toronto Godspell.
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September 3, 2026
Mayday Review: New Cold War Comedy Misses Its TargetRyan Reynolds and Kenneth Branagh star in a fun but generic Cold War buddy comedy that never quite reaches the level of the filmmakers’ previous work.
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July 24, 2026
Hadestown: The Musical Review: A Gold Standard for Filmed TheatreWith thrilling songs, show-stopping performances, and stunning production, Hadestown: The Musical is the new gold standard for filmed theatre.
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May 13, 2026
Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour Live in 3D ReviewHit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour Live in 3D may not reinvent the concert experience, but for fans of the musician, it will offer an unparalleled, up-close experience they will love.
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April 22, 2026
Michael Review: A Flawed Thriller for Fans of the King of PopDespite an electrifying performance from Jaafar Jackson, Antoine Fuqua’s Michael is a flawed, surface-level look at the King of Pop.
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April 18, 2026
Hunting Matthew Nichols ReviewHunting Matthew Nichols may not reinvent the found footage genre, but it does have some chilling moments and imagery that will stick with you.
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March 10, 2026
Project Hail Mary Review: An Out-of-This-World AdventureProject Hail Mary is an out-of-this-world adventure that will have you on the edge of your seat, laughing until your sides hurt, and fighting back tears.
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February 21, 2026
Interview: Filmmaker Bart Layton on Crime 101Director Bart Layton discusses his new film CRIME 101 , including its origins, re-teaming with long-time collaborators and the perfect movie pairing.
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February 16, 2026
Crime 101 Review: A Good Ol’ Fashioned Crime ThrillerBart Layton’s thrilling, entertaining film harkens back to the crime thrillers of the 70s, 80s, and 90s. Crime 101 will have you on the edge of your seat.
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January 16, 2026
Deepfaking Sam Altman Review: Artificial EmpathyDeepfaking Sam Altman is an illuminating, hilarious, and chilling look at the state of artificial intelligence and the way it’s shaping our future.
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December 5, 2025
Merrily We Roll Along ReviewThe filmed version of Sondheim’s Merrily We Roll Along is the best musical you’ll see this year, with standout performances from Groff, Radcliffe and Mendez.
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August 29, 2025
Vice Is Broke ReviewWhatever happened to Vice? Eddie Huang attempts to uncover the truth in his entertaining new documentary, streaming on Mubi starting August 29.
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August 15, 2025
Night Always Comes Review: All Style, Little SubstanceNight Always Comes is a gritty neon-soaked noir starring Vanessa Kirby and directed by Andor ‘s Benjamin Caron that sadly is all style, and very little substance.
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film
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TV
Primetime Review: It Takes One to Know One
Robert Pattinson gives a tour-de-force performance in Primetime as sicko journalist and To Catch a Predator host Chris Hansen.
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music
La Bola Negra Review: TIFF 2026
La Bola Negra is a sweeping epic pays tribute to lost lives and loves by connecting the stories of gay men across generations.
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podcasts
Contra Zoom Pod Episode 344: Interview With Matthew Rankin of Ladies and Gentlemen, Brian Mulroney
On the latest Contra Zoom Pod they interview Matthew Rankin about his film Ladies and Gentlemen, Brian Mulroney, which had its world premiere at TIFF.
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