Sundance 2018: Hereditary Review

by Jason Gorber | January 27, 2018

An exercise in dramatic tension, character drama and creepy, cultish horror, Hereditary is a fascinating hybrid that nourishes our desires to be entertained, thrilled and emotionally impacted all at once.

The Shelf Episode 19: Nancy Cartwright on In Search of Fellini

by That Shelf | January 26, 2018

On the latest episode of The Shelf, we speak with Nancy Cartwright (aka the voice of Bart Simpson) about a film she co-wrote called In Search of Fellini. Enter our contest for an iTunes code to watch the film!

Sundance 2018: Mandy Review

by Jason Gorber | January 24, 2018

Director Panos Cosmatos' Mandy offers viewers an opportunity to not only revel in his surreal visual style but to fully embrace the lunatic performance by Nicolas Cage.

FILM

Forgotten Island Review: The Fun Never Stops

As entertaining as it is exhausting, Forgotten Island offers non-stop action and an all-you-can-eat buffet of animated nuggets.
Primetime Review: It Takes One to Know One

Robert Pattinson gives a tour-de-force performance in Primetime as sicko journalist and To Catch a Predator host Chris Hansen.
Heart of the Beast Review: Beautiful Country, Heavy Hand

Beautiful country, heavy hand. Brad Pitt and one very good dog brave Alaska in Heart of the Beast, a survival drama that is loveliest when it stops pushing.

Sundance 2018: Won’t You Be My Neighbor? Review

by Jason Gorber | January 24, 2018

Morgan Neville’s magnificent doc Won’t You Be My Neighbour? is a wonderful testimony to the legacy of Mr. Rogers and a perfect template for how to create a film of this nature.

Sundance 2018: Shirkers Review

by Jason Gorber | January 24, 2018

A lost film from 1992 turns into one of the most original documentaries about filmmaking, Shirkers is equal parts confessional and celebratory.

Sundance 2018: Damsel Review

by Jason Gorber | January 24, 2018

The Zellner Bros (Kumiko: The Treasure Hunter) dig up some more of those Coen brother vibes for Damsel.

TV

Primetime Review: It Takes One to Know One

Robert Pattinson gives a tour-de-force performance in Primetime as sicko journalist and To Catch a Predator host Chris Hansen.
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.
Sterling Point Review: Summer, Scenery & Annie’s So-Called Life

Come for the coming-of-age intrigue, stay for the breathtaking Muskokan scenery. Prime Video's Sterling Point is the perfect end-of-summer series.

Black Hole Films Episode 42 – Fletch

by Black Hole Films | January 23, 2018

Ennis Esmer and Ken Cuperus join Jeremy to watch Fletch and try really hard to talk about it amongst a myriad of other things.

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Page of the Wind Episodes 104 – 110

by Page of the Wind | January 22, 2018

This week, we’re talking technobabble on Page of the Wind.

Highly Logical Episode 009: Despite Yourself, The Wolf Inside / In a Mirror, Darkly, Part I/II

by Highly Logical | January 21, 2018

Nicole and Angelo return from their hiatus to break down Discovery's midseason return and the Star Trek: Enterprise two-parter "In a Mirror, Darkly."

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.
Contra Zoom Pod Episode 342: Canadian Film Draft

On the latest Contra Zoom Pod, Dakota Arsenault, Matthew Simpson, Bil Antoniou and Matt Sheardown draft the best Canadian movies!
Contra Zoom Pod Episode 340: Interview with Shiho Kataoka of Aruku

On Contra Zoom Pod, Jeff Bulmer chats with Shiho Kataoka, the director of Aruku, which played at the Toronto Japanese Film Festival.

Sundance 2018: Blindspotting Review

by Jason Gorber | January 19, 2018

Carlos López Estrada’s remarkable film Blindspotting feels like a phenomenon, but one jarring scene is sure to divide audiences.

In the Fade Review

by Michael McNeely | January 18, 2018

In The Fade took home the Golden Globe for Best Foreign Language film, but it's Diane Kruger who elevates this otherwise rote revenge flick.

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Sundance 2018: Time Share Review

by Jason Gorber | January 17, 2018

Creepy, clever and caustic, Sebastian Hofmann’s deliciously dark comedy Time Share will get under your skin.

Watch Your Favorite Movies from Any Corner of the World

by That Shelf | January 17, 2018

How do you watch your favorite TV-shows and the latest movies from anywhere you are?

Blade Runner 2049 Blu-ray Review

by Jason Gorber | January 16, 2018

Easily one of the best films of 2017 (and one of the best sequels made, period), does the Blade Runner 2049 Blu-ray live up to expectations?

Play Dead: RIP Special Vol. 3

by Play Dead | January 15, 2018

In the third volume of our R.I.P. compilation episodes, Gabby speaks with Play Dead’s season 2 guests about their most memorable video game deaths.

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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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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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CONTEST ALERT! "Your best friendship is worth fighting for. " We're giving away passes to the VANCOUVER preview screening of Universal Pictures' upcoming title, FORGOTTEN ISLAND, a new original film from DreamWorks Animation (How to Train Your Dragon, Shrek, Puss in Boots). The film opens in theatres on September 25, but Universal is hosting an exclusive advance screening in Vancouver on Wednesday, September 23. To enter, just: 🫶 Like this post. 🫶 Follow That Shelf 🫶 Tag your best friend (the one who you'd like to go to the Vancouver screening with)! Grammy- and Academy Award®-winning supernova H.E.R. and Liza Soberano (Lisa Frankenstein, Alone/Together) star as best friends and high school graduates Jo and Raissa, who are about to embark on separate life paths. While celebrating their last night together, they stumble upon a mysterious portal that transports them to the fantastical island of Nakali, packed with creatures they grew up hearing stories about in their Filipino families. When they discover that the memories of their entire friendship are the price for returning home, Jo and Raissa will race to find a way to leave the island before they forget each other forever. Forgotten Island opens in theatres September 25. The contest closes Sunday at 12 noon PT. One entry per person. Canada only. Winners will be contacted by DMs. #contest #vancouver #advancescreening
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We're almost at the halfway point of #TIFF26 already (we can't believe it either) and we're already hit some incredible cinematic highs and some equally incredible lows... Here is a second batch of quotes from our critics on some of the films they've seen: The Debut (@mullenpat) Elsinore (@emmathedame) Love of Your Life (@rachel_is_here) Faith (@rachel_is_here) IDDA (@haileypassmore) Ancestors (@mullenpat) Krux (@rachel_is_here) L'AUTRE (@smallmind1978) Smudge the Blades (@mullenpat) Nobody's Violence (@smallmind1978) The Betrayers (@rachel_is_here) Nosotros (@smallmind1978) Read the full reviews at the link in our bio! What's topped your list at the fest so far?
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