Author | Carlos Diaz

Carlos Diaz

Journalist, writer, and video producer passionate about storytelling. Sharpening my craft at Humber College in Toronto.

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May 13, 2025
May 2025 Streaming Guide
May 2025 is packed with new shows, major premieres, and returning hits across Netflix, Crave, Disney+, Prime Video, and more. Here’s what to stream in Canada this month.

April 23, 2025
Blue Mountain Film + Media Festival Announces 2025 Lineup
The BMFM 2025 lineup is here and it includes 32 films, Canadian Shorts, Buffer Fest & more. Don’t miss this cinematic celebration!

April 16, 2025
April 2025 Streaming Guide
April 2025 offers a packed streaming lineup, featuring the return of The Last of Us, Daredevil: Born Again, Black Mirror Season 7, Andor Season 2, and more.

March 27, 2025
Contest: Enter for a Chance to Win Tickets to See DROP
A dream date turns deadly. How far would you go to protect your loved ones? Enter here for a chance to win double passes to an advance screening of Drop in Toronto & Montreal!

March 22, 2025
The Unbreakable Boy Review
The Unbreakable Boy is a heartfelt story of resilience, love, and family struggles. With strong performances and emotional depth, the film delivers a touching and uplifting experience that lingers long after the credits roll.

March 15, 2025
Severance Episode 2.08 ”Sweet Vitriol” Review: The Prelude to Chaos
“Sweet Vitriol” peels back the layers of Harmony Cobel’s past, revealing her deep ties to Lumon and the severance chip. A haunting, slow-burn episode that sets the stage for the season finale.

March 14, 2025
Bowers & Wilkins Pi8 Review
Jason Gorber reviews the Bowers & Wilkins Pi8 earbuds, featuring aptX™ Lossless audio, Active Noise Cancellation, and a premium design.

March 9, 2025
Severance Episode 2.07 “Chikhai Bardo” Review: The Peak of Television
Discover the brilliance of ”Chikhai Bardo”””a standout Severance episode that blends mystery, emotion, and surreal storytelling.

March 3, 2025
Remembering Gene Hackman (1930-2025)
Gene Hackman, a Hollywood legend, captivated audiences with roles like Popeye Doyle and Lex Luthor. His legacy as a versatile, tough-guy actor lives on through his unforgettable performances.

February 22, 2025
Blue Mountain Film + Media Festival Returns with New Leadership and Expanded Industry Programming
The Blue Mountain Film + Media Festival (BMFM) returns May 29 – June 1, 2025, with new leadership and an expanded industry program. Jason Gorber joins as Director of Film Programming, curating top Canadian and international films.

February 16, 2025
Metro Morning: Young Werther Review
Jason Gorber reviews Young Werther on CBC Metro Morning. This Canadian rom-com, directed by José Lourenço, follows a writer’s hilarious pursuit of love in Toronto. Starring Allison Pill, Patrick J. Adams, and more!

January 8, 2025
Canada’s Top Ten: TIFF Celebrates the Best in Cinema for 2024
TIFFl has revealed its Canada’s Top Ten list, highlighting the standout films of 2024. From 40 Acres to Universal Language, it’s a strong list from a talented group of filmmakers.

January 5, 2025
2025 Milestone Movie Anniversaries
Celebrate cinema with 2025’s milestone movie anniversaries, including Inception, Toy Story, Back to the Future, The Shining, Jaws, Psycho, Sunset Boulevard and All About Eve…to name just a few.

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Verity follows struggling writer Lowen, who is hired to finish the latest book in bestselling author Verity Crawford’s series after an accident leaves her unable to communicate. But while staying at Verity’s home, Lowen discovers a disturbing manuscript that forces her to question everything she knows about the author, her family, and the truth behind what happened. With Anne Hathaway clearly having fun in the title role, Verity embraces the pulpy spirit of ’90s psychological thrillers while balancing darker themes with a playful sense of humour. Dakota Johnson and Josh Hartnett add strong performances, but it’s Hathaway’s larger-than-life presence and the film’s twists that make this a fun, unpredictable ride. 📝 Full review by Rachel West now up on That Shelf (and at the link in our bio).
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Primetime takes a dark look at the rise of To Catch a Predator, following disgraced journalist Chris Hansen and the sensationalist television empire built around his “gotcha” investigations. Through the eyes of the people working behind the scenes, the film explores the blurred lines between journalism, entertainment, morality, and the pursuit of ratings. Robert Pattinson delivers a complex performance as Hansen, capturing both his commanding television persona and the contradictions beneath it. With its gritty late-2000s aesthetic and echoes of Network, Primetime becomes a sharp moral fable about the damage caused when sensationalism, ambition, and the desire for authority take priority over empathy and justice. 📝 Full review by Pat Mullen now up on That Shelf (and at the link in our bio).
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Forgotten Island follows best friends Jo and Raissa as their final night together before graduation takes an unexpected turn, transporting them to the mythical island of Nakali. There, they face memory-stealing creatures, magical obstacles, and the possibility that returning home could mean losing the memories of their friendship. Fast, chaotic, and packed with Filipino mythology and pop culture influences, the film embraces its sensory overload rather than slowing down. Its kinetic animation, vibrant visual style, and spirited voice cast make for an exhilarating adventure, while at its heart is a moving story about friendship, growing up, and holding on to the memories that shape us. 📝 Full review by Pat Mullen now up on That Shelf (and at the link in our bio).
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TRAILER PREMIERE! Catch the trailer for Toronto filmmaker @ajuniorgabriel s debut doc, #TheSickling. Badejo chronicles his personal and emotional journey with sickle cell disease–one of the world’s most misunderstood genetic diseases. Through intimate family moments, conversations with medical experts and fellow sickle cell warriors, and raw footage of Gabriel himself, the film reveals the massive invisible weight of chronic illness, the prevalence of systemic medical racism, and the personal cost of survival itself. The film opens in Toronto on October 3 @hotdocs_ and in Montreal on October 5 at @cinemadumusee, then airs on CBC later that month. Check out this exclusive look at the trailer now.
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Canadian doc GAIL has been a hit with #TIFF26 audiences. Here’s director @michaelmaxxis and Our Lady Peace’s @duncancoutts after today’s screening, talking about this cinematic story on their super fan from the Bronx.
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#Neverman director @roccocine , along with cast members (from right to left) @mxviv (far right), @zaibabaig_ and @evaevirv, take to the stage at the world premiere of the Canadian drama at #TIFF26! Head to the link in our bio for our review! 🎥 @rachel_is_here
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CONTEST ALERT! "Your best friendship is worth fighting for. " We're giving away passes to the VANCOUVER preview screening of Universal Pictures' upcoming title, FORGOTTEN ISLAND, a new original film from DreamWorks Animation (How to Train Your Dragon, Shrek, Puss in Boots). The film opens in theatres on September 25, but Universal is hosting an exclusive advance screening in Vancouver on Wednesday, September 23. To enter, just: 🫶 Like this post. 🫶 Follow That Shelf 🫶 Tag your best friend (the one who you'd like to go to the Vancouver screening with)! Grammy- and Academy Award®-winning supernova H.E.R. and Liza Soberano (Lisa Frankenstein, Alone/Together) star as best friends and high school graduates Jo and Raissa, who are about to embark on separate life paths. While celebrating their last night together, they stumble upon a mysterious portal that transports them to the fantastical island of Nakali, packed with creatures they grew up hearing stories about in their Filipino families. When they discover that the memories of their entire friendship are the price for returning home, Jo and Raissa will race to find a way to leave the island before they forget each other forever. Forgotten Island opens in theatres September 25. The contest closes Sunday at 12 noon PT. One entry per person. Canada only. Winners will be contacted by DMs. #contest #vancouver #advancescreening
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ANOTHER CHANCE TO WIN! ENTER FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN RUN-OF-ENGAGEMENT TICKETS TO SEE #ResidentEvil. To enter: 🔴 Follow us. 🔴 Like this post. 🔴 Tag the friend you'd bring to see RESIDENT EVIL. You'll be entered to win passes to see the film during its theatrical engagement beginning September 18! From the mind of visionary filmmaker Zach Cregger (Weapons, Barbarian) comes a thrilling — and terrifying — reinvention of the Resident Evil franchise. In an all-new story, Resident Evil follows Bryan (Austin Abrams), a medical courier who unwittingly finds himself in an action-packed, non-stop race for survival as one fateful, horrifying night collapses around him in chaos. @ResidentEvil opens exclusively in movie theatres on September 18, 2026. Giveaway closes on Sunday, September 20. Open to Canadian residents only. Winners will be notified by DM. One entry per account, please. @SonyPicturesCanada @thetarogroup
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We're almost at the halfway point of #TIFF26 already (we can't believe it either) and we're already hit some incredible cinematic highs and some equally incredible lows... Here is a second batch of quotes from our critics on some of the films they've seen: The Debut (@mullenpat) Elsinore (@emmathedame) Love of Your Life (@rachel_is_here) Faith (@rachel_is_here) IDDA (@haileypassmore) Ancestors (@mullenpat) Krux (@rachel_is_here) L'AUTRE (@smallmind1978) Smudge the Blades (@mullenpat) Nobody's Violence (@smallmind1978) The Betrayers (@rachel_is_here) Nosotros (@smallmind1978) Read the full reviews at the link in our bio! What's topped your list at the fest so far?
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