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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December 21, 2021
The Matrix Resurrections Review: Back Down the Rabbit HoleThe Matrix Resurrections man not be “the one” but it still breathes new life into the Wachowskis’ iconic series.
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November 24, 2021
Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City Review: A Mangled Love LetterResident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City is a gnarled love letter to the legendary video game series.
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November 15, 2021
Draw Me Close: A Dazzling Virtual Reality MemoirJordan Tannahill’s virtual reality memoir Draw Me Close offers a powerful tale of love and loss.
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November 9, 2021
CUFF.Docs Documentary Film Festival Announces 2021 LineupCUFF.Docs Documentary Film Festival’s 2021 lineup includes 19 features and 20 shorts.
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November 3, 2021
Eternals Press Conference: Chloé Zhao, Kevin Feige, and Angelina Jolie Discuss the MCU’s Latest EpicEternals Press Conference: Chloé Zhao, Kevin Feige, and Angelina Jolie Discuss the MCU’s latest epic.
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November 2, 2021
The Harder They Fall Review: Go Hard or Go HomeNetflix’s action-packed western The Harder They Fall is a blaxploitation-style revenge thriller with an all-star cast.
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October 29, 2021
Army of Thieves Interviews: Matthias Schweighöfer, Stuart Martin, and Guz KhanThat Shelf spoke with Matthias Schweighöfer, Stuart Martin, and Guz Khan about their thrilling new heist movie, Army of Thieves.
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October 28, 2021
Rendezvous With Madness 2021: Everything You Need to KnowRendezvous With Madness 2021 runs from October 28th to November 7th and That Shelf has all the details you need to enjoy this year’s festival.
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October 12, 2021
Titane Director Julia Ducournau on Creating 2021’s Most Shocking FilmNo filmmaker working today makes movies quite like Julia Ducournau. The writer-director’s critically acclaimed feature debut Raw is a lurid coming-of-age story that uses cannibalism as its central metaphor. Raw’s stylish visuals and cannibalistic violence may grab your attention, but it’s the film’s singular perspective and resonant themes that add bite. Ducournau’s flamboyant follow-up, Titane, […]
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October 8, 2021
Night Raiders Review: A Dystopic Sci-fi ThrillerDanis Goulet’s dystopian thriller Night Raiders, like the best sci-fi movies, use an extraordinary premise to distill simple human truths.
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October 6, 2021
The Last Duel Extended ClipWatch an extended clip of Ridley Scott’s latest medieval epic, The Last Duel.
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October 6, 2021
Muppets Haunted Mansion Review: Scared SillyMuppets Haunted Mansion sees Kermit and the gang return for a short but sweet Halloween adventure.
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September 30, 2021
V/H/S/94 Review: A Devilishly Fun Horror ThrowbackV/H/S/94 is a joyfully depraved horror thrill ride that arrives just in time for Halloween.
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film
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TV
3 Things You Need to Know About Chad Powers Season 2
Season 2 of Chad Powers is here! Glen Powell, Steve Zahn, and the cast of the series give us a sneak peek at what to expect.
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music
La Bola Negra Review: TIFF 2026
La Bola Negra is a sweeping epic pays tribute to lost lives and loves by connecting the stories of gay men across generations.
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podcasts
Contra Zoom Pod Episode 344: Interview With Matthew Rankin of Ladies and Gentlemen, Brian Mulroney
On the latest Contra Zoom Pod they interview Matthew Rankin about his film Ladies and Gentlemen, Brian Mulroney, which had its world premiere at TIFF.
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