VictorJStiff
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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.Articles by Victor Stiff:
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September 5, 2025
Laundry Review: TIFF 2025Zamo Mkhwanazi’s Laundry is a moving story of hope, strained family bonds, and resilience in the face of overwhelming odds.
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August 8, 2025
Weapons Review: A Twisted and Terrifying TriumphWeapons knows how to scare you, shock you, and make you burst out laughing. It’s one of the year’s best horror films and a must-see on the big screen.
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July 25, 2025
The Fantastic Four: First Steps Review: Marvel’s New Era BeginsThe Fantastic Four: First Steps offers a heartfelt cosmic adventure that feels like a comic book come to life.
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June 25, 2025
F1: The Movie Review: From Mach 1 to F1F1: The Movie is a pulse-pounding summer blockbuster that roars across the finish line with speed, heart, and swagger.
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June 24, 2025
Ironheart Interview: Ryan Coogler & Chinaka HodgeThat Shelf down with Ironheart showrunner Chinaka Hodge and executive producer Ryan Coogler to discuss Black joy, cultural pushback, and telling stories inside an evolving MCU landscape.
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June 19, 2025
Elio Review: A Cosmic Celebration of the Alien Within Us AllPixar’s soulful new sci-fi adventure Elio is a cosmic love letter to the socially awkward.
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June 6, 2025
Predator: Killer of Killers Review: A Blood-Soaked, No-Brakes Animated Thrill RidePredator: Killer of Killers delivers a fast and furious animated gorefest sure to please the series’ longtime fans.
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May 23, 2025
Lilo & Stitch Review: Stitch HappensDean Fleischer Camp’s live-action remake delivers a thunderbolt of nostalgia in a film sure to spark debate between critics and fans.
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May 22, 2025
Lilo & Stitch Interview: Tia Carrere & Courtney B. VanceThat Shelf sat down with Tia Carrere & Courtney B. Vance to discuss their work in Disney’s latest live-action reimagining, Lilo & Stitch.
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May 8, 2025
Friendship 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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May 2, 2025
Thunderbolts* Interview: Julia Louis-DreyfusThat Shelf sat down with Julia Louis-Dreyfus to discuss her role in the MCU’s latest high-octane action movie, Thunderbolts*.
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May 2, 2025
Thunderbolts* Review: Marvel’s C-listers Bring their A-GameThunderbolts* is a hard-hitting return to form for the MCU, packed with memorable characters, gritty action, and genuine emotional stakes.
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March 7, 2025
Mickey 17 Review: A Chilling Look at Capitalism Run AmokIn Mickey 17, Bong Joon Ho tackles cloning and class warfare in a future where life is expendable.
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February 28, 2025
Creature Commandos Review: Suicide Squad Meets Monster Squad — James Gunn-styleDC Studios’ James Gunn era is officially underway with Creature Commandos, an action-packed and totally unhinged animated series.
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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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