Jason Gorber, Author at That Shelf

Jason Gorber

Editor-in-Chief / Chief Critic

Jason Gorber is a film journalist, programmer, Golden Globe Voter, and member of the Toronto Film Critics 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:

September 11, 2026
Darlene Love Interview: TIFF 2026
Jason Gorber talks with legendary singer Darlene Love about her amazing career AND her latest project, the doc I Know Where I’ve Been .

September 4, 2026
The Who Vinyl Releases: TOMMY, WHO’s NEXT UHQR & More!
Editor-in-Chief Jason Gorber gives us his take on the new vinyl releases from The Who, including Tommy, Who’s Next, Live and Leeds and My Generation

August 31, 2026
Joni Mitchell’s Blue and Court & Spark get the Rhino High Fidelity Treatment
Editor-in-Chief Jason Gorber gives us his take on the new Joni Mitchell releases from Rhino High Fidelity Treatment: Blue and Court & Spark.

July 18, 2026
The Odyssey Review: A Deep Dive into Christopher Nolan’s Epic
Surprisingly, Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey works more as a personal story than one focused on the travails of the Greek gods.

April 17, 2026
Interview: Oscar-winning filmmaker Morgan Neville on Lorne
Jason Gorber chats with Morgan Neville about his latest project, #LORNE — documenting the ever mercurial Lorne Michaels and his decades-long run at SNL.

March 1, 2026
Gathering in Graceland: An EPiC Visit to Memphis
Jason Gorber flew down to Graceland to get the scoop on EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert and everything King of Rock ‘n’ Roll. See what he got up to now.

June 6, 2025
Cannes 2025: Festival Review Round-Up
That Shelf’s Editor-in-Chief Jason Gorber reviews 12 of the biggest titles from the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, including Anderson’s The Phoenician Scheme and Linklater’s Nouvelle Vague.

April 10, 2025
Metro Morning: Celebrating Val Kilmer and the Upcoming Beatles Biopic
Jason 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.

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!

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!

November 16, 2024
Metro Morning: Memoir of a Snail and Black Box Diaries
Metro Morning Revisited: Jason Gorber reviews the animation/core message of Memoirs of a Snail, as well as the bitter reality in Black Box Diaries.

October 19, 2024
Metro Morning: Cate Blanchet in Rumours by Guy Maddin, Evan Johnson and Galen Johnson
Jason 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!

October 12, 2024
Metro Morning: The Apprentice and Piece By Piece
Our Editor-in-Chief, Jason Gorber, stops by CBC’s Metro Morning to talk about The Apprentice and Piece by Piece

September 6, 2024
Interview: Paul Spence and Will Sasso Talk Deaner ’89
Paul 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.

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.

Search for:
Instagram
@thatshelf
THAT SHELF
@thatshelf
Film 🎥 TV 📺 Music 🎶 Podcasts 🎧 Contests 🏆 — News, reviews, interviews! —
View on Instagram

@thatshelf

•

Follow

What does it mean to see and hear yourself represented on screen? In his feature directorial debut, California Schemin’, James McAvoy tells the true story of Scottish rappers Silibil N’ Brains, who found success by pretending to be American. In this interview with That Shelf, McAvoy discusses the importance of staying true to the Scottish identity at the heart of the film, bringing the duo’s story to life, and why everyone deserves to see their own experiences reflected in cinema. 📝 Full interview by Pat Mullen now up on That Shelf (and at the link in our bio).
14 hours ago
View on Instagram |
1/9

@thatshelf

•

Follow

The Social Reckoning revisits the world of Facebook, following data scientist Frances Haugen and Wall Street Journal journalist Jeff Horwitz as they investigate the company’s role in spreading harmful content and radicalizing users. Set between 2019 and 2021, the film examines the consequences of prioritizing profit over people in the social media industry. Despite tackling an urgent and relevant subject, Aaron Sorkin’s follow-up struggles to offer fresh insights into the damage caused by social media. While the story raises important questions about corporate responsibility and the power of technology, underdeveloped characters, an awkward central relationship, and uninspired direction prevent the film from reaching its full potential. 📝 Full review by Mel Valentin now up on That Shelf (and at the link in our bio).
4 days ago
View on Instagram |
2/9

@thatshelf

•

Follow

Six seasons into Slow Horses, Gary Oldman continues to find new layers in Jackson Lamb, the sharp-tongued, dishevelled spy at the centre of the series. In conversation with That Shelf at TIFF, Oldman reflects on playing Lamb over multiple seasons, the character’s history and hidden vulnerabilities, and the parallels between Lamb and another of his iconic spies, George Smiley. He also shares how adapting Mick Herron’s novels allows him to keep discovering new details about a character who carries years of history and baggage. 📝 Full interview by Pat Mullen now up on That Shelf (and at the link in our bio).
6 days ago
View on Instagram |
3/9

@thatshelf

•

Follow

Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother follows Latif, a devout Muslim and hitman whose life takes a turn after his wife’s death leaves him caring for their three children. With his infant refusing formula and their supply of breast milk running out, Latif must navigate a dangerous world of crime and violence while trying to provide for his family. Mahershala Ali delivers an extraordinary performance in this striking blend of crime thriller, dark comedy, and religious parable. Bassam Tariq explores faith, fatherhood, hypocrisy, and forgiveness without losing sight of the tenderness at the film’s heart. Despite some uneven pacing near the end, it’s a bold, moving, and unforgettable film that stands apart from anything else this year. 📝 Full review by Lyle Kruger now up on That Shelf (and at the link in our bio).
7 days ago
View on Instagram |
4/9

@thatshelf

•

Follow

Eva Marie Saint, one of the last silver-screen icons, has passed away at 102. She burst onto the scene with a magnificent supporting role opposite Marlon Brando in On the Waterfront — a role that earned her a Best Supporting Actress Oscar. She went on to memorable parts in North by Northwest, Raintree Country, The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit, Summer and Smoke, Exodus, and The Rainmaker. Her more recent roles included parts in Winter's Tale, Because of Winn-Dixie, and Superman Returns. Originally from Newark, she auditioned for Elia Kazan and was accepted into the Actors Studio, becoming one of a new generation of strong, method actors. One of the last of her Hollywood generation, she leaves us with an impressive career and legacy of over 6 decades! RIP.
1 week ago
View on Instagram |
5/9

@thatshelf

•

Follow

ENTER FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN TICKETS TO SEE #THESOCIALRECKONING! Inspired by true events and the whistleblower who started the social media reckoning we’re seeing play out today, this Aaron Sorkin original screenplay is a companion piece to the hit film The Social Network and a true David and Goliath story. Frances Haugen (Madison), a young Facebook engineer, enlists the help of Jeff Horwitz (White), a Wall Street Journal reporter, to go on a dangerous journey that ends up blowing the whistle on the social network’s most guarded secrets. Follow the instructions below, and you'll be entered to win tickets to see the film when it hits theatres on October 9th, courtesy of @sonypictures, @thetarogroup and That Shelf! 📱 Follow That Shelf, 📱 Like this post, 📱 Tell us your favourite based-on-a-true-story movie, and, 📱 Tag the friend you'll bring with you to the movie! @TheSocialReckoning debuts exclusively in movie theatres on October 9, 2026. Giveaway closes on October 7 at 11:59 ET. Open to Canadian residents only. One entry per person. #giveaway #canadacontest #movietickets
2 weeks ago
View on Instagram |
6/9

@thatshelf

•

Follow

CONTEST: ENTER FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN TICKETS TO BRAZIL FILM FEST That Shelf, and @brazilfilmfest want to send you and a friend to see the best of Brazilian cinema in Toronto! 🗓️ Film 1 - Malês (Oct 9, 11 am) 🗓️ Film 2 - Zico, the Samurai of Quintino (Oct 9, 2 pm) 🗓️ Film 3 - The Noise of the Night (Oct 9, 4:45 pM) 🗓️ Film 4 - If I Were You 3 (Oct 10, 11:15 am) 🗓️ Film 5 - The Crime Genius (Oct 11, 11 am) Here's how to enter: 🇧🇷 Follow us and @brazilfilmfest 🇧🇷 Like this post 🇧🇷 Tell us which film you'd like to attend, and 🇧🇷 Tag a friend October 9–11, 2026 📍 TIFF Lightbox | Toronto 🎟️ Tickets & festival details: brazilfilmfest.ca Giveaway closes on October 7. Open to Canadian residents only. Winners will be contacted via DM. 🗓️ Film 1 - Malês (Oct 9, 11 am) Malês is a powerful story of resilience and courage set against the vibrant backdrop of Salvador in 1835. Torn from their homeland in Africa during their wedding ceremony, two young Muslims are enslaved in Brazil. Separated by a cruel fate, they struggle to survive and find one another again as they become caught up in the largest enslaved uprising in Brazilian history: the Malê Revolt. 🗓️ Film 2 - Zico, the Samurai of Quintino (Oct 9, 2 pm) An original portrait of the life and career of Arthur Antunes Coimbra—better known as Zico. The Samurai of Quintino explores the many dimensions of one of football's greatest legends, revealing the unique personality behind the icon. Drawing on Zico's personal archive—made public for the first time—the documentary weaves together stories from his remarkable journey with Flamengo, the Brazilian National Team, and Japan. Featuring Ronaldo Nazário, Maestro Júnior, friends, and family, the film offers an intimate look at the man behind the legend, leading to a surprising encounter with the "Spirit of Zico": an identity as fascinating as it is paradoxical, forged in the suburbs of Rio de Janeiro, yet shaped by values and discipline that found their perfect match in Japan. 🗓️ Film 3 - The Noise of the Night (Oct 9, 4:45 PM) Sônia is a woman who has spent her life burying the wounds of her childhood, feeling unseen and forgotten by her husband
2 weeks ago
View on Instagram |
7/9

@thatshelf

•

Follow

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).
2 weeks ago
View on Instagram |
8/9

@thatshelf

•

Follow

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).
3 weeks ago
View on Instagram |
9/9