We Are Chicago Review

by That Shelf | February 13, 2017

In We Are Chicago, poor technical execution undercuts a game with good intentions.

Play Dead S2 Episode 2:
Necrobarista (Justin Kuiper)

by Play Dead | February 13, 2017

In this episode, Gabby speaks with Justin Kuiper, the lead writer at Route 59 Games, about how death is used as a mechanic and storytelling device in their upcoming game Necrobarista.

The LEGO Batman Movie Review

by Noah R. Taylor | February 10, 2017

The Batman Lego Movie is a dizzying flurry of animated action, gags, and references, ensuring that there's something for everyone.

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.

Jim Jarmusch on the Poetry of Paterson

by Phil Brown | February 10, 2017

We speak with Jim Jarmusch about his new film Paterson, the influence of poetry on his work, and the possibility of a Ghost Dog TV series.

John Wick: Chapter 2 Review

by Jason Gorber | February 10, 2017

Is John Wick: Chapter 2 as wickedly fun as the first iteration?

Natalie Krill and Erika Linder in Below Her Mouth

The Shelf Minisode – Erika Linder and Natalie Krill on Below Her Mouth

by That Shelf | February 9, 2017

There's very little that's "controversial" about Below Her Mouth, a story of two women in love that focuses more on the "love" aspect than the fact it's between two women. We speak with the film's stars Erika Linder and Natalie Krill about this misinterpretation and much more on this minisode of The Shelf.

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.

Three Reasons Nioh is Better than Bloodborne

by Eric Weiss | February 8, 2017

Team Ninja's relentless Nioh borrows (and improves) From Software's signature formula.

The Nintendo Switch is Adaptable to Any Gamer’s Lifestyle

by That Shelf | February 6, 2017

Nintendo's new console makes up for some minor flaws with its unprecedented flexibility.

The Shelf Episode 6 – Nintendo Switch Preview

by That Shelf | February 3, 2017

The CBC's Jon Ore joins Dork Shelf Games Editor Eric Weiss to talk about their first impressions of the Nintendo Switch.

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.

Santa Clarita Diet Review: Where’s the Meat?

by That Shelf | February 2, 2017

Drew Barrymore's new Netflix show Santa Clarita Diet is a zany mix of comedy and horror, but is there enough meat on this bone to chew on?

Into The Badlands Season 2: Exclusive Photos

by Peter Counter | February 2, 2017

Into The Badlands, AMC’s post-apocalyptic martial arts drama, is coming back to TV on March 19, and we have exclusive pictures of Sunny, M.K., and The Widow.

The Curse of the Blair Witch Continues

by Phil Brown | February 2, 2017

The defeated directors' commentary track on the new Blair Witch Blu-ray tells a very different story than the hopeful, feature length making-of doc on that same disc.

The Development Slate Episode 49 – A Fistful of Dollars

by Development Slate | February 1, 2017

The Development Slate tackles the classic, mostly abandoned American genre: the Western! And what better way to break the seal than by taking on the definitive spaghetti Western A Fistful of Dollars.

No-Budget Nightmares #90 – Serial Killer

by No-Budget Nightmares | January 31, 2017

Ryan Cavalline’s Serial Killer kind of sucks, but No-Budget Nightmares is going all out to bring this tale of twisted killers, tied up ladies, and a foot in a box to life!

Resident Evil 7 Takes an Indie Approach to Resident Evil

by Eric Weiss | January 31, 2017

Indie thinking is finally starting to trickle up to triple-A developers.

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