Noah R. Taylor

Noah R. Taylor

Associate Editor
Noah knows film. In addition to Dork Shelf, he has contributed to sites such as Indiewire and Art of the Title. His love of the medium always puts him on the side of the filmmaker when writing his reviews, so they have to go out out their way to get bad one. That being said, Noah’s opinion, while still just an opinion, is an educated one. From working in a video store, to studying film at Concordia University, acting in indie films, writing screenplays, to shooting and editing EPK material, he is a true cinephile who appreciates that when it comes to movies, no one will ever know all there is to know or see all there is to see.

Articles by Noah R. Taylor:


  • March 24, 2015
    CFF Interview: Ben’s At Home

    Following an exceptional festival run, we interviewed Ben’s At Home creators Dan Abramovici and Mars Horodski prior to its screening at the Canadian Film Fest this weekend.

  • March 13, 2015
    Cinderella Review

    Kenneth Branagh’s live action telling of Disney’s Cinderella is basically a classic fairy tale perfected and everything a Disney fan could ask for.

  • Guidance - Pat Mills
    March 9, 2015
    Canadians Bring Comedy to Miami Film Fest

    We spoke with the Canucks behind Ben’s At Home , Preggoland and Guidance about their inclusion in the Canada & Comedy program at the 32nd annual Miami International Film Festival.

  • March 5, 2015
    Chappie Review

    Chappie is an odd film with many faults but worth watching for its spectacle and little surprises.

  • March 4, 2015
    Canadian Indie Film Series: Kyle Thomas Interview

    Tonight The Valley Below will screen in 18 theatres across Canada as part of a new program called the Canadian Indie Film Series. We spoke with the films writer and director about his work at the state of the domestic film industry.

  • February 26, 2015
    Focus Review

    Focus focuses too much attention on its star instead of looking at the bigger con, but it’s still fun and entertaining.

  • February 26, 2015
    The Lazarus Effect Review

    The Lazarus Effect begins with promise, but about halfway through succumbs to hackneyed PG horror film cliché.

  • February 19, 2015
    Hot Tub Time Machine 2 Review

    The little bit of charm and humour present in the first Hot Tub Time Machine was syphoned out for this uninspired, unfunny sequel.

  • February 17, 2015
    Criterion Announces May Titles

    An update on every cinephile’s favourite collection, one that will always have a special spot on our That Shelf.

  • February 13, 2015
    Interview: Albert Shin

    In Her Place is nominated for 7 Canadian Screen Awards and begins its theatrical run at The Carlton Cinema in Toronto this week. We spoke with writer/ director Albert Shin about the project.

  • February 13, 2015
    What We Do In The Shadows Review

    Just when you think something has been bled dry, leave it to New Zealand to make it new again. Trust us, you’re going to want to see What We Do In The Shadows

  • Kingsman: The Secret Service
    February 12, 2015
    Kingsman: The Secret Service Review

    Kingsman: The Secret Service is an unexpected pleasure, delivering an entertaining blend of spy camp and British wit with a splash R-rated violence.