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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November 19, 2019
21 Bridges Review: A Rock-solid Crime Flick with an Old-school Swagger21 Bridges is a gritty crime flick that features Chadwick Boseman as a no-nonsense police detective hunting down a pair of cop-killers.
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November 13, 2019
Hot Docs Podcast Festival 2019: Still ProcessingHot Docs Podcast Festival 2019 wrapped up with a live episode of the Still Processing podcast.
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November 12, 2019
The Martin Scorsese Versus Marvel Movies Debate on CBC Radio QThat Shelf’s Managing Editor, Jason Gorber, enters the Martin Scorsese versus Marvel movies debate on CBC’s Radio Q.
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November 12, 2019
Disney+ Launches Today in Canada and the U.S.Starting today, Canadian and U.S. consumers have access to Disney’s new streaming service, Disney+, and the thousands of TV episodes and films that come with it.
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November 10, 2019
The Irishman Theatrical Release PreviewMartin Scorsese’s masterful film, The Irishman, is screening at Tiff Bell Lightbox ahead of its global Netflix debut, and it’s more than worthy of a trip to the theatre.
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November 8, 2019
Doctor Sleep Explores The Shining’s Mythology in Thrilling New WaysDoctor Sleep is a clever, atmospheric, and thrilling sequel that explores The Shining’s mythology in exciting new ways.
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November 8, 2019
Ice Blue ReviewIce Blue from director Sandi Somers’ is a cold-blooded Canadian-made thriller that delivers a series of twists and turns.
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November 7, 2019
Disney/Pixar’s Soul Trailer Wants to Bring out the Real YouDisney/Pixar just released the new trailer for their upcoming animated feature, Soul. Given the collaborators’ track record, it’s no surprise that the film looks stunning and feels primed to tug at your heartstrings. I can not wait to explore the film’s “soulful” vision of New York. And based on the trailer, you can guarantee Soul’s […]
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November 6, 2019
Whistler Film Festival Announces 2019 Line-upWhistler Film Festival released its 2019 slate and it features 86 films (comprising of 43 features and 43 shorts from 15 countries).
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November 4, 2019
Red Snow Sneak Peek Today at Landmark CinemasOn November 4th, moviegoers can catch a sneak peek of Red Snow screening at Landmark Cinemas around the country.
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November 3, 2019
Hot Docs Podcast Festival 2019 Line-upThe @HotDocs Podcast Festival offers a series of live shows and workshops that will please podcast listeners as well as content creators. #HotDocsPodFest
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October 31, 2019
Blood Quantum Trailer: The Zombie Movie 2020 NeedsThe best zombie flicks deliver plenty of gross-out moments, as well as thought-provoking themes, and Blood Quantum checks both boxes
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October 31, 2019
Jumanji: The Next Level: Final TrailerIt’s hard to not be cynical about the state of Hollywood in 2019. The film industry prioritizes soulless blockbuster movies over heartfelt films that tell deeply human stories. One of Hollywood’s worst traits is its never-ending quest to reboot any brand with name recognition. Did we really need Battleship, Cats, and The Emoji Movie adaptations? […]
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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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