Letterboxing: Minari and Nomadland Among Letterboxd’s Highest-Rated Films of 2020
A record-number of women and BIPOC-directed films are in the top 50 highest-rated films of the year
2020
So Long 2020: Positive Takeaways from a Garbage Year
That Shelf's Senior Critic Victor Stiff discusses how writing about pop culture helped him maintain his mental health throughout 2020.
TIFF 2020: Akilla’s Escape Review
Charles Officer's latest, Akilla’s Escape, is a tense and thought-provoking examination of generational gang violence AND a richly layered neo-noir that packs a thrilling punch.
Clapboard Jungle Review
Justin McConnell offers a personal exploration of the independent film scene in 'Clapboard Jungle'.
Hot Docs 2020: Dark City Beneath the Beat
TT the Artist's film is more than a love letter to her hometown, it is a celebratory declaration of the city's artistic culture.
Hot Docs 2020: The Painter and the Thief
Frequently blurring the line between artist and subject, The Painter and the Thief is an absorbing work.
Hot Docs 2020: Stateless
Michèle Stephenson's 'Stateless' is a cautionary reminder of how easily one can become a stranger in your own home.
Scared Stiff: 2020’s 5 Best Horror Movies So Far
That Shelf put together a list of the 5 best horror movies we've watched in 2020.
The Hunt Review: Settle Down, America
On the surface, The Hunt seems like the straight-forward hack 'em ups like The Purge, but director Craig Zobel (Z for Zachariach, Homestar Runner) has a little more on his mind.
The Night Clerk Review
The Night Clerk explores loneliness, voyeurism, and authenticity in a half-baked De Palma-style thriller.
Sonic the Hedgehog Review: An All-Ages Adventure
Our critic reviews the film based on the Sonic the Hedgehog games on which he grew up.
Nose to Tail Review: Serving Up Toxic Masculinity
Serves up a dish full of bitter truths, which its toxic chef (Aaron Abrahms) is reluctant to swallow.
