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.


Articles by Victor Stiff:


  • captain-america-brave-new-world-sam-wilson
    February 13, 2025

    Captain America: Brave New World Review: The New Cap Takes Flight

    If the Iron Man films are the heart of the MCU, then the Captain America series is its soul. Steve Rogers’ unshakable moral code often placed him at odds with both friends and foes, leading to some of the MCU’s most thrilling conflicts. Losing Robert Downey Jr.’s Iron Man and Chris Evans’ Captain America has […]

  • Presence_Still_01
    January 23, 2025

    Presence Review

    Steven Soderbergh’s slow-burn thriller Presence delivers a fresh take on haunted house horror.

  • The-Shadow-Strays_Still
    September 18, 2024

    The Shadow Strays: TIFF 2024 Review

    Timo Tjahjanto’s The Shadow Strays is an adrenaline-fuelled action epic featuring larger-than-life characters and jaw-dropping action.

  • Piece-by-Piece-lego-Pharrell
    September 17, 2024

    Piece by Piece: TIFF 2024 Review

    Morgan Neville’s Piece by Piece delivers a visually stunning look at Pharrell Williams’ legendary life and career.

  • Sketch-tony-hale-darcy-carden
    September 16, 2024

    Sketch: TIFF 2024 Review

    Sketch is a nostalgic, Amblin-era-inspired family adventure that blends heartfelt themes, whimsical adventure, and impressive creature designs.

  • oh-canada-richard-gere
    September 13, 2024

    Oh, Canada: TIFF 2024 Review

    Paul Schrader’s Oh, Canada is a sombre drama about a dying filmmaker whose legacy outshines his integrity.

  • Village-Keeper
    September 13, 2024

    Village Keeper: TIFF 2024 Review

    Village Keeper is a powerful and compassionate exploration of a woman’s journey toward healing while balancing life’s setbacks with moments of beauty and joy.

  • Saturday-night
    September 13, 2024

    Saturday Night: TIFF 2024 Review

    Saturday Night delivers a stressful portrayal of the lead-up to SNL’s premiere, immersing viewers in Lorne Michaels’ high-skates struggles.

  • Friendship-tim-robinson-paul-rudd
    September 10, 2024

    Friendship: TIFF 2024 Review

    In Friendship, Tim Robinson’s signature off-kilter persona finds a bigger stage, with an absurd cringe comedy destined for cult status.

  • Ick
    September 9, 2024

    Ick: TIFF 2024 Review

    Joseph Kahn’s alien invasion movie Ick offers a furious and irreverent mix of action, comedy, horror, and sci-fi.