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Victor Stiff

Senior Critic

Victor Stiff is a Toronto-based entertainment journalist and member of the Toronto Film Critics Association. He is the News Editor and Senior Critic at ThatShelf.com and host of UFO Movie Club on YouTube. Victor has contributed to the Canadian Academy, POV Magazine, Global News, The Playlist, Screen Rant, We Got This Covered, In the Seats, and Sordid Cinema. Victor received the TFCA’s 2019 Emerging Critic award and served as a jury member at the 49th Festival du nouveau cinéma. He’s currently a programmer for the Rendezvous With Madness Festival.

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Articles by Victor Stiff:

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  April 19, 2024

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  Rebel Moon – Part Two: The Scargiver Interviews: Zack Snyder & Cast

  That Shelf sat down with Rebel Moon – Part Two: The Scargiver’s director and cast to discuss Netflix’s ambitious sci-fi sequel. We talk about the joy of playing villains, and how Zack Snyder develops his signature visuals.

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  March 22, 2024

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  Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire Review: Stuck Chasing Phantoms

  Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire sees the Spengler family team up with the original Ghostbusters in a race to prevent a supernatural cataclysm.

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  November 9, 2023

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  The Marvels Review: A Wacky Cosmic Adventure

  The Marvels seeks to dethrone The Guardians of the Galaxy as the MCU’s wackiest series.

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  October 5, 2023

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  The Exorcist: Believer Review: To Hell and Back Again

  The Exorcist: Believer is joyfully twisted horror thriller with enough jump scares and gruesome visuals to haunt your nightmares.

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  September 19, 2023

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  TIFF 2023: Next Goal Wins Review

  Next Goal Wins is a heart-warming crowd-pleaser brimming with Taika Waititi’s signature style and wit.

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  September 19, 2023

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  TIFF 2023: Frybread Face and Me Review

  Billy Luther’s exceptional coming-of-age film Frybread Face and Me captures the beauty of self-discovery.

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  September 19, 2023

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  TIFF 2023: The Boy and the Heron Review

  Hayao Miyazaki’s The Boy and the Heron tells a visually stunning tale of love, imagination, and learning to let go.

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  September 17, 2023

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  TIFF 2023: Uproar Review

  Uproar is a laugh-out-loud-funny drama that delves into complicated themes of allyship, the culture wars, and racial identity.

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  September 16, 2023

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  TIFF 2023: When Evil Lurks Review

  When Evil Lurks proves why people are calling Demián Rugna the next horror master. #TIFF23

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  September 15, 2023

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  TIFF 2023: Flora and Son Review

  John Carney’s latest film, Flora and Son, is a delightful musical dramedy featuring a career-best Eve Hewson performance.

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  September 14, 2023

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  TIFF 2023: 100 Yards Review

  Haofeng and Junfeng Xu’s 100 Yards is a masterfully crafted martial arts epic starring a phenomenal Jacky Heung.

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  September 14, 2023

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  TIFF 2023: Boy Kills World Review

  Boy Kills World delivers two hours of sensory overload, packed with colourful characters, over-the-top action sequences, and stylish visuals.  

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  September 12, 2023

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  TIFF 2023: Knox Goes Away Review

  Michael Keaton stars in and directs this cold-blooded thriller about a hitman attempting one last job while struggling with dementia.

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  September 12, 2023

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  TIFF 2023: Monster Review

  Hirokazu Kore-eda crafts another bittersweet and morally complex melodrama chronicling love, connection, and resilience.

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  September 11, 2023

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  TIFF 2023: Mr. Dressup: The Magic of Make-Believe Review

  Mr. Dressup: The Magic of Make-Believe is a touching and always entertaining doc that will delight Mr. Dressup fans and newbies alike.