The Development Slate Episode 26 – Scud: The Disposable Assassin

by Development Slate | August 24, 2016

Listen as an absolutely thrilled James and a befuddled Yaw talk about the comic book masterpiece Scud: The Disposable Assassin.

Midnight Run Blu-ray Review

by Phil Brown | August 23, 2016

Shout Factory releases the under-appreciated 1988 comedy gem Midnight Run on Blu-ray today. Read our review to find out which actor gave the best interview for this special edition, and who might have phoned it in.

POP 03 Highlights the Future of VR Filmmaking

by That Shelf | August 22, 2016

The final installment of TIFF's POP series showcased a series of experimental films that make the most of Virtual Reality.

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.

No-Budget Nightmares #82 – Necroville

by No-Budget Nightmares | August 21, 2016

On their premiere episode for Dork Shelf, Moe and Doug waste away in 2007's Necroville! It’s Ghostbusters meets Shaun of the Dead – except with more giant chainsaws, hipster vampire masters, and falling pianos.

Kubo and the Two Strings Review

by Noah R. Taylor | August 19, 2016

Stop motion studio LAIKA continues to merge art and entertainment with Kubo and the Two Strings, an increasingly rare kind of cinema that needs to be supported by audiences if we're to get any more of it.

Thought Bubble: Did The Get Down Belong on the Big Screen?

by That Shelf | August 19, 2016

Is Baz Luhrmann's hip-hop odyssey The Get Down too big for the small screen?

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.

Why Scream is the Most Underrated Show on Television

by Eric Weiss | August 19, 2016

Despite a lackluster season finale, the slasher spinoff is frightening because it remains grounded in reality.

War Dogs Review

by Jason Gorber | August 19, 2016

Todd Phillips borrows from the best to tell the story of two schmucks who unwittingly becoming arms smugglers in War Dogs.

5 Reasons Suicide Squad is Better than You’ve Heard

by That Shelf | August 18, 2016

Despite its flaws, Suicide Squad is perfectly acceptable summer entertainment.

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 Development Slate Episode 25 – Silverhawks

by Development Slate | August 17, 2016

This week James and Yaw talk about the cartoon, Silverhawks, much to the delight of James, who can now confirm that this show actually existed!

Headlander is Double Fine’s Least Double Fine Creation (and that’s Fine)

by Eric Weiss | August 16, 2016

What does it mean when a game studio makes a game you're not expecting?

Halt and Catch Fire: Exclusive Season 3 Clip

by Will Perkins | August 16, 2016

AMC's Halt and Catch Fire is back for its third season we've got an exclusive clip from the premiere episode!

The Adventures Of Buckaroo Banzai Across The 8th Dimension Blu-ray Review

by Phil Brown | August 16, 2016

Shout Factory releases the first in their new 'Select' series today with the much anticipated The Adventures Of Buckaroo Banzai Across The 8th Dimension Collectors Edition Blu-ray. Was it worth the wait?

8 Quick Thoughts About No Man’s Sky

by Eric Weiss | August 12, 2016

Observations and impressions from the first few hours of the massive No Man's Sky.

Sausage Party Review

by Noah R. Taylor | August 12, 2016

Sausage Party is not nearly as dirty or subversive as it thinks it is...

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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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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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