Moonlight: Barry Jenkins, Trevante Rhodes, and André Holland Interview

by Jason Gorber | October 29, 2016

Jason Gorber sits down with Moonlight director Barry Jenkins and stars Trevante Rhodes and André Holland to discuss their extraordinary film.

Miss Hokusai Review

by Michael McNeely | October 28, 2016

Inspired by the real-life artist Katsushika Hokusai and his daughters, Miss Hokusai is a stunning film about art, patriarchy, and independence.

Inferno Review

by Jason Gorber | October 28, 2016

The bland Inferno is a waste of time that goes to extreme lengths to keep its secrets hidden.

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.

Moonlight Review

by Daniel Grant | October 27, 2016

Both sprawling and intimate, Moonlight is unlike anything else you'll see in theatres this year.

The Handmaiden Review

by Phil Brown | October 27, 2016

The Handmaiden is perversely erotic, viciously violent, narratively twisted, deceptively comedic, and beautifully icky.

Second Jen Review

by That Shelf | October 27, 2016

Second Jen is a refreshingly familiar coming of age comedy that feels totally Canadian without being "maplewashed".

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.

Moonlight Interview: A Personal Story with Scope

by Daniel Grant | October 27, 2016

We speak with Moonlight director Barry Jenkins, and cast members Trevante Rhodes, André Holland, Mahershala Ali, Naomie Harris, and Janelle Monáe about making one of the year's best films.

Park Chan-wook Interview: Playing with Perspective and Genre in The Handmaiden

by Phil Brown | October 26, 2016

We spoke with the South Korean auteur behind Oldboy about his twisted new film The Handmaiden and how he moulded the source material into something uniquely his own.

The Development Slate Episode 35 – Critters

by Development Slate | October 26, 2016

This week James and Yaw talk about one of James’ childhood favourites, a perfect film for the season: Critters.

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.

The Exorcist III Collector’s Edition Blu-ray Review

by Phil Brown | October 25, 2016

Shout! Factory's Collector's Edition Blu-ray of the only Exorcist sequel that matters includes the long lost (superior?) director's cut known as Legion.

Liam Gallagher Interview: Remembering “Dribs and Drabs” of Oasis’ Supersonic Years

by Noah R. Taylor | October 24, 2016

Legendary rock 'n' roll frontman Liam Gallagher and filmmaker Mat Whitecross talk to Dork Shelf about the new Oasis doc Supersonic, the biggest myth about Oasis, and the piece of Beatles history Noel once gifted Liam.

Jack Reacher: Never Go Back Review

by Jason Gorber | October 21, 2016

Is Jack Reacher: Never Go Back meant to be an ironic title?

Maliglutit (Searchers) Review

by Michael McNeely | October 21, 2016

Inuk film Maliglutit pays homage to John Ford's The Searchers with a revenge plot set in Nunavut, 1913.

Watch Dogs 2 Calls Attention to the Illusion of Digital Privacy

by Eric Weiss | October 21, 2016

What does it mean when we pass of cyberterrorism as entertainment?

The People vs. Fritz Bauer Review

by Michael McNeely | October 20, 2016

An interesting look at how Nazis were dealt with in post-war Germany, The People vs. Fritz Bauer it too distanced from its compelling protagonist.

« Previous

Page 374 of 628

Search for:
Instagram
@thatshelf
THAT SHELF
@thatshelf
Film 🎥 TV 📺 Music 🎶 Podcasts 🎧 Contests 🏆 — News, reviews, interviews! —
View on Instagram

@thatshelf

•

Follow

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).
2 days ago
View on Instagram |
1/9

@thatshelf

•

Follow

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).
3 days ago
View on Instagram |
2/9

@thatshelf

•

Follow

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.
4 days ago
View on Instagram |
3/9

@thatshelf

•

Follow

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.
1 week ago
View on Instagram |
4/9

@thatshelf

•

Follow

#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
1 week ago
View on Instagram |
5/9

@thatshelf

•

Follow

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
2 weeks ago
View on Instagram |
6/9

@thatshelf

•

Follow

ANOTHER CHANCE TO WIN! ENTER FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN RUN-OF-ENGAGEMENT TICKETS TO SEE #ResidentEvil. To enter: 🔴 Follow us. 🔴 Like this post. 🔴 Tag the friend you'd bring to see RESIDENT EVIL. You'll be entered to win passes to see the film during its theatrical engagement beginning September 18! From the mind of visionary filmmaker Zach Cregger (Weapons, Barbarian) comes a thrilling — and terrifying — reinvention of the Resident Evil franchise. In an all-new story, Resident Evil follows Bryan (Austin Abrams), a medical courier who unwittingly finds himself in an action-packed, non-stop race for survival as one fateful, horrifying night collapses around him in chaos. @ResidentEvil opens exclusively in movie theatres on September 18, 2026. Giveaway closes on Sunday, September 20. Open to Canadian residents only. Winners will be notified by DM. One entry per account, please. @SonyPicturesCanada @thetarogroup
2 weeks ago
View on Instagram |
7/9

@thatshelf

•

Follow

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?
2 weeks ago
View on Instagram |
8/9

@thatshelf

•

Follow

Love these faux playbills from the premiere of #TheDebut at #TIFF26. What’s the coolest piece of film marketing you’ve encountered?
2 weeks ago
View on Instagram |
9/9