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:
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February 13, 2025
Captain America: Brave New World Review: The New Cap Takes FlightIf 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 […]
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January 30, 2025
WWE RAW on Netflix: What You Need to Know Before Tuning InLooking to catch up on WWE RAW on Netflix? Whether you’re new to pro wrestling or a lapsed fan, we’ve got the perfect guide to get you up to speed.
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January 23, 2025
Presence ReviewSteven Soderbergh’s slow-burn thriller Presence delivers a fresh take on haunted house horror.
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September 20, 2024
Transformers One Review: From Grunts to GreatnessTransformers One takes the franchise back to its animated roots, exploring the doomed friendship between Optimus Prime and Megatron.
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September 18, 2024
The Shadow Strays: TIFF 2024 ReviewTimo Tjahjanto’s The Shadow Strays is an adrenaline-fuelled action epic featuring larger-than-life characters and jaw-dropping action.
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September 17, 2024
Piece by Piece: TIFF 2024 ReviewMorgan Neville’s Piece by Piece delivers a visually stunning look at Pharrell Williams’ legendary life and career.
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September 16, 2024
Sketch: TIFF 2024 ReviewSketch is a nostalgic, Amblin-era-inspired family adventure that blends heartfelt themes, whimsical adventure, and impressive creature designs.
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September 14, 2024
I, the Executioner: TIFF 2024 ReviewI, the Executioner, a worthy successor to Veteran, upping the ante with more intense action sequences and a darker tone.
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September 13, 2024
Oh, Canada: TIFF 2024 ReviewPaul Schrader’s Oh, Canada is a sombre drama about a dying filmmaker whose legacy outshines his integrity.
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September 13, 2024
Village Keeper: TIFF 2024 ReviewVillage 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.
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September 13, 2024
Saturday Night: TIFF 2024 ReviewSaturday Night delivers a stressful portrayal of the lead-up to SNL’s premiere, immersing viewers in Lorne Michaels’ high-skates struggles.
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September 10, 2024
Friendship: TIFF 2024 ReviewIn Friendship, Tim Robinson’s signature off-kilter persona finds a bigger stage, with an absurd cringe comedy destined for cult status.
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film
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TV
David Mitchell Turns Detective in First Ludwig Trailer
David Mitchell headlines the new (and bingeable) BritBox detective dramedy Ludwig. Watch the first trailer now and tune in when it premieres March 20.
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music
Interview: Kevin Drew on Broken Social Scene Doc It’s All Gonna Break
Kevin Drew talks friendship, music, and more with new Broken Social Scene documentary It's All Gonna Break, directed by Stephen Chung.
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podcasts
Contra Zoom Pod Episode 298: I’m Still Wicked, Conclave Boys
On the final Best Picture breakdown we look at the odds that Conclave, Wicked, I'm Still Here and Nickel Boys have to win their nominations.
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