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:

August 19, 2024
Interview: John Rhys-Davies on Indiana Jones, Lords of the Rings, and FanExpo!
John Rhys-Davies talks with Jason Gorber about his impressive career in series like Indiana Jones and Lord of the Rings, and so much more!

August 13, 2024
Exclusive Interview: Fede Ãlvarez talks Alien: Romulus
Jason Gorber sat down for an exclusive interview with director Fede Ãlvarez to talk Alien: Romulus, xenomorphs, fandoms and more!

August 1, 2024
Metro Morning: Twisters
Our Editor-in-Chief, Jason Gorber, stops by CBC’s Metro Morning to talk about disaster epic Twisters, starring Glen Powell and Daisy Edgar-Jones.

July 27, 2024
Metro Morning: Deadpool & Wolverine, Plus Fantasia Fest 2024
Our Editor-in-Chief, Jason Gorber, stops by CBC’s Metro Morning to talk superhero fatigue, and whether Deadpool & Wolverine might just mark a return to form for Marvel.

July 14, 2024
Metro Morning: Fly Me to the Moon
Our Editor-in-Chief, Jason Gorber, stops by CBC’s Metro Morning to weigh in with his verdict on the new throwback rom-com starring Scarlett Johansson and Channing Tatum.

July 6, 2024
Metro Morning: Kill
Our Editor-in-Chief Jason Gorber stops by CBC’s Metro Morning to talk up adrenaline-fuelled thrill ride Kill , which may be the action-er of the summer.

June 16, 2024
Interview: Talking Inside Out 2 with Veteran Pixar Animator Brendan Beesley
Pixar’s Inside Out 2 is in theatres now, and Jason Gorber spoke with one of the film’s animators, Brendan Beesley, about bringing the film to life.

June 15, 2024
Metro Morning: Inside Out 2
Our Editor-in-Chief Jason Gorber stops by CBC’s Metro Morning to give listeners a preview of Inside Out 2 ‘s ennui, envy, embarrassment and joy.

June 8, 2024
Metro Morning: Bad Boys Return to the Big Screen in Ride or Die
Our Editor-in-Chief Jason Gorber stops by CBC’s Metro Morning to give listeners a preview of Will Smith and Martin Lawrence in Bad Boys: Ride or Die.

May 29, 2024
Cannes 2024: RE-ENTER THE DRAGON Producers Talk About the Legacy of Hong Kong Cinema
We chat with the producers of Re-Enter The Dragon , a celebration of the legacy of 1980s, 90s, and 2000s Hong Kong cinema.

May 25, 2024
The Shrouds: Kibitzing with Cronenberg at Cannes 2024
David Cronenberg discusses his new film The Shrouds with our own Jason Gorber for the TFCA following its premiere at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival.

May 24, 2024
Metro Morning: Canadians at Cannes 2024
Our Editor-in-Chief Jason Gorber stops by CBC’s Metro Morning to give listeners a preview of Canadian content at this year’s Cannes Film Festival.

May 16, 2024
Cannes 2024: Megalopolis Review
Francis Ford Coppola’s epic sci-fi passion project Megalopolis has been decades in the making, but how does the wildness stack up in the final cut?

May 16, 2024
Cannes 2024: Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga Review
In Furiosa, director George Miller continues to recognize the pure cinematic joy of this type of story, where action, montage, score, sound effect all merge to craft an experience that no other art, from the small screen to the stage to the written word, can truly challenge.

May 9, 2024
CannesCon – The Maple Leaf Flies at this Year’s Cannes Film Festival
This year’s Cannes Film Festival Showcases a tremendous number of Canadian films both in official competition and in the various sidebars.

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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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