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The Social Reckoning

CONTEST: Win Tickets to See The Social Reckoning!

by  That Shelf  |  October 5, 2026

To celebrate the arrival of The Social Reckoning, That Shelf and Sony Pictures want to send you and a friend to see it when it opens!

Contest: Your Chance to Win Tickets to See Resident Evil!

by  That Shelf  |  September 15, 2026

Enter for your chance to win run-of-engagement tickets to Zach Cregger's reimagining of Resident Evil !
Project Hail Mary

CONTEST: See an advance screening of Project Hail Mary!

by  That Shelf  |  March 5, 2026

To celebrate the arrival of Project Hail Mary , That Shelf wants to send you and a friend to see it before anyone else!
Nobody 2

CONTEST: See an advance screening of Nobody 2!

by  That Shelf  |  July 31, 2025

To celebrate the arrival of Nobody 2 , That Shelf wants to send you and a friend to see it before anyone else!
The Bad Guys 2

CONTEST: See an advance screening of The Bad Guys 2!

by  That Shelf  |  July 22, 2025

To celebrate the arrival of The Bad Guys 2 , That Shelf wants to send you and a friend to see it before anyone else!
Jurassic World Rebirth

Contest: Win Tickets to a Preview Screening of Jurassic World Rebirth!

by  That Shelf  |  June 19, 2025

Enter for a chance to attend a preview screening of the highly-anticipated dino epic starring Scarlett Johansson.

Contest: Enter for a Chance to Win Tickets to See DROP

by  Carlos Diaz  |  March 27, 2025

A dream date turns deadly. How far would you go to protect your loved ones? Enter here for a chance to win double passes to an advance screening of Drop in Toronto & Montreal!
Wolf Man

Contest: Win tickets to an advance screening of Wolf Man!

by  That Shelf  |  January 4, 2025

Be the first to see Blumhouse's latest scare fest, Wolf Man ! Find out how to enter for your chance to win tickets to an advance screening on January 15.
Wicked

Contest: Win Tickets to a Preview Screening of Wicked!

by  That Shelf  |  October 21, 2024

Enter for a chance to attend a preview screening of the highly-anticipated musical starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande.

Contest: Win Passes to See Megalopolis in Theatres!

by  That Shelf  |  September 25, 2024

Win run of engagement passes to see Francis Ford Coppola's epic Megalopolis when it opens in theatres September 27!
Speak No Evil

Contest: Win Advance Screening Passes for Speak No Evil!

by  That Shelf  |  August 21, 2024

Enter to win passes to see an advance screening of Blumhouse thriller, Speak No Evil , in either Toronto or Montreal.
NAOISE Ó CAIREALLÁIN as Móglaí Bap or Naoise, MICHAEL FASSBENDER as Arló Ó Cairealláin in ”˜Kneecap’ Image: Helen Sloan. Courtesy of Sony Pictures Classics

Contest: Win Advance Screening Passes for Kneecap!

by  That Shelf  |  July 24, 2024

Enter our contest to see an advance screening of the comedy biopic KNEECAP in either Toronto or Vancouver.
Twisters

Contest: Win Advance Screening Passes for Twisters!

by  That Shelf  |  June 26, 2024

Enter our contest to see an advance screening of the epic disaster movie Twisters in either Toronto, Montreal or Vancouver.
Despicable Me 4

Contest: Win Advance Screening Passes for Despicable Me 4!

by  That Shelf  |  June 21, 2024

Enter our contest to see an advance screening of family fave Despicable Me 4, in either Toronto, Montreal or Vancouver.
Daddio still

Contest: Win Advance Screening Passes for Daddio!

by  That Shelf  |  June 12, 2024

Enter to win passes to see an advance screening of Daddio , starring Dakota Johnson and Sean Penn, in either Toronto or Vancouver.
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    • Eva Marie Saint, one of the last silver-screen icons, has passed away at 102.

She burst onto the scene with a magnificent supporting role opposite Marlon Brando in On the Waterfront — a role that earned her a Best Supporting Actress Oscar. 

She went on to memorable parts in North by Northwest, Raintree Country, The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit, Summer and Smoke, Exodus, and The Rainmaker. Her more recent roles included parts in Winter's Tale, Because of Winn-Dixie, and Superman Returns.

Originally from Newark, she auditioned for Elia Kazan and was accepted into the Actors Studio, becoming one of a new generation of strong, method actors. 

One of the last of her Hollywood generation, she leaves us with an impressive career and legacy of over 6 decades!

RIP.
    • ENTER FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN TICKETS TO SEE #THESOCIALRECKONING!

Inspired by true events and the whistleblower who started the social media reckoning we’re seeing play out today, this Aaron Sorkin original screenplay is a companion piece to the hit film The Social Network and a true David and Goliath story. Frances Haugen (Madison), a young Facebook engineer, enlists the help of Jeff Horwitz (White), a Wall Street Journal reporter, to go on a dangerous journey that ends up blowing the whistle on the social network’s most guarded secrets. Follow the instructions below, and you'll be entered to win tickets to see the film when it hits theatres on October 9th, courtesy of @sonypictures, @thetarogroup and That Shelf!

📱 Follow That Shelf,
📱 Like this post,
📱 Tell us your favourite based-on-a-true-story movie, and,
📱 Tag the friend you'll bring with you to the movie!

@TheSocialReckoning debuts exclusively in movie theatres on October 9, 2026.

Giveaway closes on October 7 at 11:59 ET. Open to Canadian residents only. One entry per person.

#giveaway #canadacontest #movietickets
    • CONTEST: ENTER FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN TICKETS TO BRAZIL FILM FEST

That Shelf, and @brazilfilmfest want to send you and a friend to see the best of Brazilian cinema in Toronto!

🗓️ Film 1 - Malês (Oct 9, 11 am)

🗓️ Film 2 - Zico, the Samurai of Quintino (Oct 9, 2 pm)

🗓️ Film 3 - The Noise of the Night (Oct 9, 4:45 pM)

🗓️ Film 4 - If I Were You 3 (Oct 10, 11:15 am)

🗓️ Film 5 - The Crime Genius (Oct 11, 11 am)

Here's how to enter:

🇧🇷 Follow us and @brazilfilmfest
🇧🇷 Like this post
🇧🇷 Tell us which film you'd like to attend, and
🇧🇷 Tag a friend

October 9–11, 2026
📍 TIFF Lightbox | Toronto
🎟️ Tickets & festival details: brazilfilmfest.ca 

Giveaway closes on October 7. Open to Canadian residents only. Winners will be contacted via DM.

🗓️ Film 1 - Malês (Oct 9, 11 am)

Malês is a powerful story of resilience and courage set against the vibrant backdrop of Salvador in 1835. Torn from their homeland in Africa during their wedding ceremony, two young Muslims are enslaved in Brazil. Separated by a cruel fate, they struggle to survive and find one another again as they become caught up in the largest enslaved uprising in Brazilian history: the Malê Revolt.

🗓️ Film 2 - Zico, the Samurai of Quintino (Oct 9, 2 pm)

An original portrait of the life and career of Arthur Antunes Coimbra—better known as Zico. The Samurai of Quintino explores the many dimensions of one of football's greatest legends, revealing the unique personality behind the icon. Drawing on Zico's personal archive—made public for the first time—the documentary weaves together stories from his remarkable journey with Flamengo, the Brazilian National Team, and Japan. Featuring Ronaldo Nazário, Maestro Júnior, friends, and family, the film offers an intimate look at the man behind the legend, leading to a surprising encounter with the "Spirit of Zico": an identity as fascinating as it is paradoxical, forged in the suburbs of Rio de Janeiro, yet shaped by values and discipline that found their perfect match in Japan.

🗓️ Film 3 - The Noise of the Night (Oct 9, 4:45 PM)

Sônia is a woman who has spent her life burying the wounds of her childhood, feeling unseen and forgotten by her husband
    • Verity follows struggling writer Lowen, who is hired to finish the latest book in bestselling author Verity Crawford’s series after an accident leaves her unable to communicate. But while staying at Verity’s home, Lowen discovers a disturbing manuscript that forces her to question everything she knows about the author, her family, and the truth behind what happened.

With Anne Hathaway clearly having fun in the title role, Verity embraces the pulpy spirit of ’90s psychological thrillers while balancing darker themes with a playful sense of humour. Dakota Johnson and Josh Hartnett add strong performances, but it’s Hathaway’s larger-than-life presence and the film’s twists that make this a fun, unpredictable ride.

📝 Full review by Rachel West now up on That Shelf (and at the link in our bio).
    • Primetime takes a dark look at the rise of To Catch a Predator, following disgraced journalist Chris Hansen and the sensationalist television empire built around his “gotcha” investigations. Through the eyes of the people working behind the scenes, the film explores the blurred lines between journalism, entertainment, morality, and the pursuit of ratings.

Robert Pattinson delivers a complex performance as Hansen, capturing both his commanding television persona and the contradictions beneath it. With its gritty late-2000s aesthetic and echoes of Network, Primetime becomes a sharp moral fable about the damage caused when sensationalism, ambition, and the desire for authority take priority over empathy and justice.

📝 Full review by Pat Mullen now up on That Shelf (and at the link in our bio).
    • Forgotten Island follows best friends Jo and Raissa as their final night together before graduation takes an unexpected turn, transporting them to the mythical island of Nakali. There, they face memory-stealing creatures, magical obstacles, and the possibility that returning home could mean losing the memories of their friendship.

Fast, chaotic, and packed with Filipino mythology and pop culture influences, the film embraces its sensory overload rather than slowing down. Its kinetic animation, vibrant visual style, and spirited voice cast make for an exhilarating adventure, while at its heart is a moving story about friendship, growing up, and holding on to the memories that shape us.

📝 Full review by Pat Mullen now up on That Shelf (and at the link in our bio).
    • TRAILER PREMIERE!

Catch the trailer for Toronto filmmaker @ajuniorgabriel s debut doc, #TheSickling.

Badejo chronicles his personal and emotional journey with sickle cell disease–one of the world’s most misunderstood genetic diseases.

Through intimate family moments, conversations with medical experts and fellow sickle cell warriors, and raw footage of Gabriel himself, the film reveals the massive invisible weight of chronic illness, the prevalence of systemic medical racism, and the personal cost of survival itself.

The film opens in Toronto on October 3 @hotdocs_ and in Montreal on October 5 at @cinemadumusee, then airs on CBC later that month.

Check out this exclusive look at the trailer now.
    • Canadian doc GAIL has been a hit with #TIFF26 audiences. Here’s director @michaelmaxxis and Our Lady Peace’s @duncancoutts after today’s screening, talking about this cinematic story on their super fan from the Bronx.
    • #Neverman director @roccocine , along with cast members (from right to left) @mxviv (far right), @zaibabaig_ and @evaevirv, take to the stage at the world premiere of the Canadian drama at #TIFF26!

Head to the link in our bio for our review!

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    Eva Marie Saint, one of the last silver-screen icons, has passed away at 102.

She burst onto the scene with a magnificent supporting role opposite Marlon Brando in On the Waterfront — a role that earned her a Best Supporting Actress Oscar. 

She went on to memorable parts in North by Northwest, Raintree Country, The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit, Summer and Smoke, Exodus, and The Rainmaker. Her more recent roles included parts in Winter's Tale, Because of Winn-Dixie, and Superman Returns.

Originally from Newark, she auditioned for Elia Kazan and was accepted into the Actors Studio, becoming one of a new generation of strong, method actors. 

One of the last of her Hollywood generation, she leaves us with an impressive career and legacy of over 6 decades!

RIP.
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    Eva Marie Saint, one of the last silver-screen icons, has passed away at 102. She burst onto the scene with a magnificent supporting role opposite Marlon Brando in On the Waterfront — a role that earned her a Best Supporting Actress Oscar. She went on to memorable parts in North by Northwest, Raintree Country, The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit, Summer and Smoke, Exodus, and The Rainmaker. Her more recent roles included parts in Winter's Tale, Because of Winn-Dixie, and Superman Returns. Originally from Newark, she auditioned for Elia Kazan and was accepted into the Actors Studio, becoming one of a new generation of strong, method actors. One of the last of her Hollywood generation, she leaves us with an impressive career and legacy of over 6 decades! RIP.
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    ENTER FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN TICKETS TO SEE #THESOCIALRECKONING!

Inspired by true events and the whistleblower who started the social media reckoning we’re seeing play out today, this Aaron Sorkin original screenplay is a companion piece to the hit film The Social Network and a true David and Goliath story. Frances Haugen (Madison), a young Facebook engineer, enlists the help of Jeff Horwitz (White), a Wall Street Journal reporter, to go on a dangerous journey that ends up blowing the whistle on the social network’s most guarded secrets. Follow the instructions below, and you'll be entered to win tickets to see the film when it hits theatres on October 9th, courtesy of @sonypictures, @thetarogroup and That Shelf!

📱 Follow That Shelf,
📱 Like this post,
📱 Tell us your favourite based-on-a-true-story movie, and,
📱 Tag the friend you'll bring with you to the movie!

@TheSocialReckoning debuts exclusively in movie theatres on October 9, 2026.

Giveaway closes on October 7 at 11:59 ET. Open to Canadian residents only. One entry per person.

#giveaway #canadacontest #movietickets
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    ENTER FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN TICKETS TO SEE #THESOCIALRECKONING! Inspired by true events and the whistleblower who started the social media reckoning we’re seeing play out today, this Aaron Sorkin original screenplay is a companion piece to the hit film The Social Network and a true David and Goliath story. Frances Haugen (Madison), a young Facebook engineer, enlists the help of Jeff Horwitz (White), a Wall Street Journal reporter, to go on a dangerous journey that ends up blowing the whistle on the social network’s most guarded secrets. Follow the instructions below, and you'll be entered to win tickets to see the film when it hits theatres on October 9th, courtesy of @sonypictures, @thetarogroup and That Shelf! 📱 Follow That Shelf, 📱 Like this post, 📱 Tell us your favourite based-on-a-true-story movie, and, 📱 Tag the friend you'll bring with you to the movie! @TheSocialReckoning debuts exclusively in movie theatres on October 9, 2026. Giveaway closes on October 7 at 11:59 ET. Open to Canadian residents only. One entry per person. #giveaway #canadacontest #movietickets
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    CONTEST: ENTER FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN TICKETS TO BRAZIL FILM FEST

That Shelf, and @brazilfilmfest want to send you and a friend to see the best of Brazilian cinema in Toronto!

🗓️ Film 1 - Malês (Oct 9, 11 am)

🗓️ Film 2 - Zico, the Samurai of Quintino (Oct 9, 2 pm)

🗓️ Film 3 - The Noise of the Night (Oct 9, 4:45 pM)

🗓️ Film 4 - If I Were You 3 (Oct 10, 11:15 am)

🗓️ Film 5 - The Crime Genius (Oct 11, 11 am)

Here's how to enter:

🇧🇷 Follow us and @brazilfilmfest
🇧🇷 Like this post
🇧🇷 Tell us which film you'd like to attend, and
🇧🇷 Tag a friend

October 9–11, 2026
📍 TIFF Lightbox | Toronto
🎟️ Tickets & festival details: brazilfilmfest.ca 

Giveaway closes on October 7. Open to Canadian residents only. Winners will be contacted via DM.

🗓️ Film 1 - Malês (Oct 9, 11 am)

Malês is a powerful story of resilience and courage set against the vibrant backdrop of Salvador in 1835. Torn from their homeland in Africa during their wedding ceremony, two young Muslims are enslaved in Brazil. Separated by a cruel fate, they struggle to survive and find one another again as they become caught up in the largest enslaved uprising in Brazilian history: the Malê Revolt.

🗓️ Film 2 - Zico, the Samurai of Quintino (Oct 9, 2 pm)

An original portrait of the life and career of Arthur Antunes Coimbra—better known as Zico. The Samurai of Quintino explores the many dimensions of one of football's greatest legends, revealing the unique personality behind the icon. Drawing on Zico's personal archive—made public for the first time—the documentary weaves together stories from his remarkable journey with Flamengo, the Brazilian National Team, and Japan. Featuring Ronaldo Nazário, Maestro Júnior, friends, and family, the film offers an intimate look at the man behind the legend, leading to a surprising encounter with the "Spirit of Zico": an identity as fascinating as it is paradoxical, forged in the suburbs of Rio de Janeiro, yet shaped by values and discipline that found their perfect match in Japan.

🗓️ Film 3 - The Noise of the Night (Oct 9, 4:45 PM)

Sônia is a woman who has spent her life burying the wounds of her childhood, feeling unseen and forgotten by her husband
    CONTEST: ENTER FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN TICKETS TO BRAZIL FILM FEST

That Shelf, and @brazilfilmfest want to send you and a friend to see the best of Brazilian cinema in Toronto!

🗓️ Film 1 - Malês (Oct 9, 11 am)

🗓️ Film 2 - Zico, the Samurai of Quintino (Oct 9, 2 pm)

🗓️ Film 3 - The Noise of the Night (Oct 9, 4:45 pM)

🗓️ Film 4 - If I Were You 3 (Oct 10, 11:15 am)

🗓️ Film 5 - The Crime Genius (Oct 11, 11 am)

Here's how to enter:

🇧🇷 Follow us and @brazilfilmfest
🇧🇷 Like this post
🇧🇷 Tell us which film you'd like to attend, and
🇧🇷 Tag a friend

October 9–11, 2026
📍 TIFF Lightbox | Toronto
🎟️ Tickets & festival details: brazilfilmfest.ca 

Giveaway closes on October 7. Open to Canadian residents only. Winners will be contacted via DM.

🗓️ Film 1 - Malês (Oct 9, 11 am)

Malês is a powerful story of resilience and courage set against the vibrant backdrop of Salvador in 1835. Torn from their homeland in Africa during their wedding ceremony, two young Muslims are enslaved in Brazil. Separated by a cruel fate, they struggle to survive and find one another again as they become caught up in the largest enslaved uprising in Brazilian history: the Malê Revolt.

🗓️ Film 2 - Zico, the Samurai of Quintino (Oct 9, 2 pm)

An original portrait of the life and career of Arthur Antunes Coimbra—better known as Zico. The Samurai of Quintino explores the many dimensions of one of football's greatest legends, revealing the unique personality behind the icon. Drawing on Zico's personal archive—made public for the first time—the documentary weaves together stories from his remarkable journey with Flamengo, the Brazilian National Team, and Japan. Featuring Ronaldo Nazário, Maestro Júnior, friends, and family, the film offers an intimate look at the man behind the legend, leading to a surprising encounter with the "Spirit of Zico": an identity as fascinating as it is paradoxical, forged in the suburbs of Rio de Janeiro, yet shaped by values and discipline that found their perfect match in Japan.

🗓️ Film 3 - The Noise of the Night (Oct 9, 4:45 PM)

Sônia is a woman who has spent her life burying the wounds of her childhood, feeling unseen and forgotten by her husband
    CONTEST: ENTER FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN TICKETS TO BRAZIL FILM FEST

That Shelf, and @brazilfilmfest want to send you and a friend to see the best of Brazilian cinema in Toronto!

🗓️ Film 1 - Malês (Oct 9, 11 am)

🗓️ Film 2 - Zico, the Samurai of Quintino (Oct 9, 2 pm)

🗓️ Film 3 - The Noise of the Night (Oct 9, 4:45 pM)

🗓️ Film 4 - If I Were You 3 (Oct 10, 11:15 am)

🗓️ Film 5 - The Crime Genius (Oct 11, 11 am)

Here's how to enter:

🇧🇷 Follow us and @brazilfilmfest
🇧🇷 Like this post
🇧🇷 Tell us which film you'd like to attend, and
🇧🇷 Tag a friend

October 9–11, 2026
📍 TIFF Lightbox | Toronto
🎟️ Tickets & festival details: brazilfilmfest.ca 

Giveaway closes on October 7. Open to Canadian residents only. Winners will be contacted via DM.

🗓️ Film 1 - Malês (Oct 9, 11 am)

Malês is a powerful story of resilience and courage set against the vibrant backdrop of Salvador in 1835. Torn from their homeland in Africa during their wedding ceremony, two young Muslims are enslaved in Brazil. Separated by a cruel fate, they struggle to survive and find one another again as they become caught up in the largest enslaved uprising in Brazilian history: the Malê Revolt.

🗓️ Film 2 - Zico, the Samurai of Quintino (Oct 9, 2 pm)

An original portrait of the life and career of Arthur Antunes Coimbra—better known as Zico. The Samurai of Quintino explores the many dimensions of one of football's greatest legends, revealing the unique personality behind the icon. Drawing on Zico's personal archive—made public for the first time—the documentary weaves together stories from his remarkable journey with Flamengo, the Brazilian National Team, and Japan. Featuring Ronaldo Nazário, Maestro Júnior, friends, and family, the film offers an intimate look at the man behind the legend, leading to a surprising encounter with the "Spirit of Zico": an identity as fascinating as it is paradoxical, forged in the suburbs of Rio de Janeiro, yet shaped by values and discipline that found their perfect match in Japan.

🗓️ Film 3 - The Noise of the Night (Oct 9, 4:45 PM)

Sônia is a woman who has spent her life burying the wounds of her childhood, feeling unseen and forgotten by her husband
    CONTEST: ENTER FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN TICKETS TO BRAZIL FILM FEST

That Shelf, and @brazilfilmfest want to send you and a friend to see the best of Brazilian cinema in Toronto!

🗓️ Film 1 - Malês (Oct 9, 11 am)

🗓️ Film 2 - Zico, the Samurai of Quintino (Oct 9, 2 pm)

🗓️ Film 3 - The Noise of the Night (Oct 9, 4:45 pM)

🗓️ Film 4 - If I Were You 3 (Oct 10, 11:15 am)

🗓️ Film 5 - The Crime Genius (Oct 11, 11 am)

Here's how to enter:

🇧🇷 Follow us and @brazilfilmfest
🇧🇷 Like this post
🇧🇷 Tell us which film you'd like to attend, and
🇧🇷 Tag a friend

October 9–11, 2026
📍 TIFF Lightbox | Toronto
🎟️ Tickets & festival details: brazilfilmfest.ca 

Giveaway closes on October 7. Open to Canadian residents only. Winners will be contacted via DM.

🗓️ Film 1 - Malês (Oct 9, 11 am)

Malês is a powerful story of resilience and courage set against the vibrant backdrop of Salvador in 1835. Torn from their homeland in Africa during their wedding ceremony, two young Muslims are enslaved in Brazil. Separated by a cruel fate, they struggle to survive and find one another again as they become caught up in the largest enslaved uprising in Brazilian history: the Malê Revolt.

🗓️ Film 2 - Zico, the Samurai of Quintino (Oct 9, 2 pm)

An original portrait of the life and career of Arthur Antunes Coimbra—better known as Zico. The Samurai of Quintino explores the many dimensions of one of football's greatest legends, revealing the unique personality behind the icon. Drawing on Zico's personal archive—made public for the first time—the documentary weaves together stories from his remarkable journey with Flamengo, the Brazilian National Team, and Japan. Featuring Ronaldo Nazário, Maestro Júnior, friends, and family, the film offers an intimate look at the man behind the legend, leading to a surprising encounter with the "Spirit of Zico": an identity as fascinating as it is paradoxical, forged in the suburbs of Rio de Janeiro, yet shaped by values and discipline that found their perfect match in Japan.

🗓️ Film 3 - The Noise of the Night (Oct 9, 4:45 PM)

Sônia is a woman who has spent her life burying the wounds of her childhood, feeling unseen and forgotten by her husband
    CONTEST: ENTER FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN TICKETS TO BRAZIL FILM FEST

That Shelf, and @brazilfilmfest want to send you and a friend to see the best of Brazilian cinema in Toronto!

🗓️ Film 1 - Malês (Oct 9, 11 am)

🗓️ Film 2 - Zico, the Samurai of Quintino (Oct 9, 2 pm)

🗓️ Film 3 - The Noise of the Night (Oct 9, 4:45 pM)

🗓️ Film 4 - If I Were You 3 (Oct 10, 11:15 am)

🗓️ Film 5 - The Crime Genius (Oct 11, 11 am)

Here's how to enter:

🇧🇷 Follow us and @brazilfilmfest
🇧🇷 Like this post
🇧🇷 Tell us which film you'd like to attend, and
🇧🇷 Tag a friend

October 9–11, 2026
📍 TIFF Lightbox | Toronto
🎟️ Tickets & festival details: brazilfilmfest.ca 

Giveaway closes on October 7. Open to Canadian residents only. Winners will be contacted via DM.

🗓️ Film 1 - Malês (Oct 9, 11 am)

Malês is a powerful story of resilience and courage set against the vibrant backdrop of Salvador in 1835. Torn from their homeland in Africa during their wedding ceremony, two young Muslims are enslaved in Brazil. Separated by a cruel fate, they struggle to survive and find one another again as they become caught up in the largest enslaved uprising in Brazilian history: the Malê Revolt.

🗓️ Film 2 - Zico, the Samurai of Quintino (Oct 9, 2 pm)

An original portrait of the life and career of Arthur Antunes Coimbra—better known as Zico. The Samurai of Quintino explores the many dimensions of one of football's greatest legends, revealing the unique personality behind the icon. Drawing on Zico's personal archive—made public for the first time—the documentary weaves together stories from his remarkable journey with Flamengo, the Brazilian National Team, and Japan. Featuring Ronaldo Nazário, Maestro Júnior, friends, and family, the film offers an intimate look at the man behind the legend, leading to a surprising encounter with the "Spirit of Zico": an identity as fascinating as it is paradoxical, forged in the suburbs of Rio de Janeiro, yet shaped by values and discipline that found their perfect match in Japan.

🗓️ Film 3 - The Noise of the Night (Oct 9, 4:45 PM)

Sônia is a woman who has spent her life burying the wounds of her childhood, feeling unseen and forgotten by her husband
    CONTEST: ENTER FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN TICKETS TO BRAZIL FILM FEST

That Shelf, and @brazilfilmfest want to send you and a friend to see the best of Brazilian cinema in Toronto!

🗓️ Film 1 - Malês (Oct 9, 11 am)

🗓️ Film 2 - Zico, the Samurai of Quintino (Oct 9, 2 pm)

🗓️ Film 3 - The Noise of the Night (Oct 9, 4:45 pM)

🗓️ Film 4 - If I Were You 3 (Oct 10, 11:15 am)

🗓️ Film 5 - The Crime Genius (Oct 11, 11 am)

Here's how to enter:

🇧🇷 Follow us and @brazilfilmfest
🇧🇷 Like this post
🇧🇷 Tell us which film you'd like to attend, and
🇧🇷 Tag a friend

October 9–11, 2026
📍 TIFF Lightbox | Toronto
🎟️ Tickets & festival details: brazilfilmfest.ca 

Giveaway closes on October 7. Open to Canadian residents only. Winners will be contacted via DM.

🗓️ Film 1 - Malês (Oct 9, 11 am)

Malês is a powerful story of resilience and courage set against the vibrant backdrop of Salvador in 1835. Torn from their homeland in Africa during their wedding ceremony, two young Muslims are enslaved in Brazil. Separated by a cruel fate, they struggle to survive and find one another again as they become caught up in the largest enslaved uprising in Brazilian history: the Malê Revolt.

🗓️ Film 2 - Zico, the Samurai of Quintino (Oct 9, 2 pm)

An original portrait of the life and career of Arthur Antunes Coimbra—better known as Zico. The Samurai of Quintino explores the many dimensions of one of football's greatest legends, revealing the unique personality behind the icon. Drawing on Zico's personal archive—made public for the first time—the documentary weaves together stories from his remarkable journey with Flamengo, the Brazilian National Team, and Japan. Featuring Ronaldo Nazário, Maestro Júnior, friends, and family, the film offers an intimate look at the man behind the legend, leading to a surprising encounter with the "Spirit of Zico": an identity as fascinating as it is paradoxical, forged in the suburbs of Rio de Janeiro, yet shaped by values and discipline that found their perfect match in Japan.

🗓️ Film 3 - The Noise of the Night (Oct 9, 4:45 PM)

Sônia is a woman who has spent her life burying the wounds of her childhood, feeling unseen and forgotten by her husband
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    CONTEST: ENTER FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN TICKETS TO BRAZIL FILM FEST That Shelf, and @brazilfilmfest want to send you and a friend to see the best of Brazilian cinema in Toronto! 🗓️ Film 1 - Malês (Oct 9, 11 am) 🗓️ Film 2 - Zico, the Samurai of Quintino (Oct 9, 2 pm) 🗓️ Film 3 - The Noise of the Night (Oct 9, 4:45 pM) 🗓️ Film 4 - If I Were You 3 (Oct 10, 11:15 am) 🗓️ Film 5 - The Crime Genius (Oct 11, 11 am) Here's how to enter: 🇧🇷 Follow us and @brazilfilmfest 🇧🇷 Like this post 🇧🇷 Tell us which film you'd like to attend, and 🇧🇷 Tag a friend October 9–11, 2026 📍 TIFF Lightbox | Toronto 🎟️ Tickets & festival details: brazilfilmfest.ca Giveaway closes on October 7. Open to Canadian residents only. Winners will be contacted via DM. 🗓️ Film 1 - Malês (Oct 9, 11 am) Malês is a powerful story of resilience and courage set against the vibrant backdrop of Salvador in 1835. Torn from their homeland in Africa during their wedding ceremony, two young Muslims are enslaved in Brazil. Separated by a cruel fate, they struggle to survive and find one another again as they become caught up in the largest enslaved uprising in Brazilian history: the Malê Revolt. 🗓️ Film 2 - Zico, the Samurai of Quintino (Oct 9, 2 pm) An original portrait of the life and career of Arthur Antunes Coimbra—better known as Zico. The Samurai of Quintino explores the many dimensions of one of football's greatest legends, revealing the unique personality behind the icon. Drawing on Zico's personal archive—made public for the first time—the documentary weaves together stories from his remarkable journey with Flamengo, the Brazilian National Team, and Japan. Featuring Ronaldo Nazário, Maestro Júnior, friends, and family, the film offers an intimate look at the man behind the legend, leading to a surprising encounter with the "Spirit of Zico": an identity as fascinating as it is paradoxical, forged in the suburbs of Rio de Janeiro, yet shaped by values and discipline that found their perfect match in Japan. 🗓️ Film 3 - The Noise of the Night (Oct 9, 4:45 PM) Sônia is a woman who has spent her life burying the wounds of her childhood, feeling unseen and forgotten by her husband
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    Verity follows struggling writer Lowen, who is hired to finish the latest book in bestselling author Verity Crawford’s series after an accident leaves her unable to communicate. But while staying at Verity’s home, Lowen discovers a disturbing manuscript that forces her to question everything she knows about the author, her family, and the truth behind what happened.

With Anne Hathaway clearly having fun in the title role, Verity embraces the pulpy spirit of ’90s psychological thrillers while balancing darker themes with a playful sense of humour. Dakota Johnson and Josh Hartnett add strong performances, but it’s Hathaway’s larger-than-life presence and the film’s twists that make this a fun, unpredictable ride.

📝 Full review by Rachel West now up on That Shelf (and at the link in our bio).
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    Verity follows struggling writer Lowen, who is hired to finish the latest book in bestselling author Verity Crawford’s series after an accident leaves her unable to communicate. But while staying at Verity’s home, Lowen discovers a disturbing manuscript that forces her to question everything she knows about the author, her family, and the truth behind what happened. With Anne Hathaway clearly having fun in the title role, Verity embraces the pulpy spirit of ’90s psychological thrillers while balancing darker themes with a playful sense of humour. Dakota Johnson and Josh Hartnett add strong performances, but it’s Hathaway’s larger-than-life presence and the film’s twists that make this a fun, unpredictable ride. 📝 Full review by Rachel West now up on That Shelf (and at the link in our bio).
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    Primetime takes a dark look at the rise of To Catch a Predator, following disgraced journalist Chris Hansen and the sensationalist television empire built around his “gotcha” investigations. Through the eyes of the people working behind the scenes, the film explores the blurred lines between journalism, entertainment, morality, and the pursuit of ratings.

Robert Pattinson delivers a complex performance as Hansen, capturing both his commanding television persona and the contradictions beneath it. With its gritty late-2000s aesthetic and echoes of Network, Primetime becomes a sharp moral fable about the damage caused when sensationalism, ambition, and the desire for authority take priority over empathy and justice.

📝 Full review by Pat Mullen now up on That Shelf (and at the link in our bio).
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    Primetime takes a dark look at the rise of To Catch a Predator, following disgraced journalist Chris Hansen and the sensationalist television empire built around his “gotcha” investigations. Through the eyes of the people working behind the scenes, the film explores the blurred lines between journalism, entertainment, morality, and the pursuit of ratings. Robert Pattinson delivers a complex performance as Hansen, capturing both his commanding television persona and the contradictions beneath it. With its gritty late-2000s aesthetic and echoes of Network, Primetime becomes a sharp moral fable about the damage caused when sensationalism, ambition, and the desire for authority take priority over empathy and justice. 📝 Full review by Pat Mullen now up on That Shelf (and at the link in our bio).
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    Forgotten Island follows best friends Jo and Raissa as their final night together before graduation takes an unexpected turn, transporting them to the mythical island of Nakali. There, they face memory-stealing creatures, magical obstacles, and the possibility that returning home could mean losing the memories of their friendship.

Fast, chaotic, and packed with Filipino mythology and pop culture influences, the film embraces its sensory overload rather than slowing down. Its kinetic animation, vibrant visual style, and spirited voice cast make for an exhilarating adventure, while at its heart is a moving story about friendship, growing up, and holding on to the memories that shape us.

📝 Full review by Pat Mullen now up on That Shelf (and at the link in our bio).
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    Forgotten Island follows best friends Jo and Raissa as their final night together before graduation takes an unexpected turn, transporting them to the mythical island of Nakali. There, they face memory-stealing creatures, magical obstacles, and the possibility that returning home could mean losing the memories of their friendship. Fast, chaotic, and packed with Filipino mythology and pop culture influences, the film embraces its sensory overload rather than slowing down. Its kinetic animation, vibrant visual style, and spirited voice cast make for an exhilarating adventure, while at its heart is a moving story about friendship, growing up, and holding on to the memories that shape us. 📝 Full review by Pat Mullen now up on That Shelf (and at the link in our bio).
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    TRAILER PREMIERE! Catch the trailer for Toronto filmmaker @ajuniorgabriel s debut doc, #TheSickling. Badejo chronicles his personal and emotional journey with sickle cell disease–one of the world’s most misunderstood genetic diseases. Through intimate family moments, conversations with medical experts and fellow sickle cell warriors, and raw footage of Gabriel himself, the film reveals the massive invisible weight of chronic illness, the prevalence of systemic medical racism, and the personal cost of survival itself. The film opens in Toronto on October 3 @hotdocs_ and in Montreal on October 5 at @cinemadumusee, then airs on CBC later that month. Check out this exclusive look at the trailer now.
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    Canadian doc GAIL has been a hit with #TIFF26 audiences. Here’s director @michaelmaxxis and Our Lady Peace’s @duncancoutts after today’s screening, talking about this cinematic story on their super fan from the Bronx.
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    Canadian doc GAIL has been a hit with #TIFF26 audiences. Here’s director @michaelmaxxis and Our Lady Peace’s @duncancoutts after today’s screening, talking about this cinematic story on their super fan from the Bronx.
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    #Neverman director @roccocine , along with cast members (from right to left) @mxviv (far right), @zaibabaig_ and @evaevirv, take to the stage at the world premiere of the Canadian drama at #TIFF26!

Head to the link in our bio for our review!

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    #Neverman director @roccocine , along with cast members (from right to left) @mxviv (far right), @zaibabaig_ and @evaevirv, take to the stage at the world premiere of the Canadian drama at #TIFF26! Head to the link in our bio for our review! 🎥 @rachel_is_here
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