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Hillbilly Elegy Trailer: Glenn Close Has the Oscar in Sight

by Pat Mullen | October 14, 2020

Glenn Close and Amy Adams star in Ron Howard's new film.

TIFF 2020: Summer of 85 Review

by Pat Mullen | September 14, 2020

François Ozon delivers a queer love story that isn't defined by tragedy, yet death permeates every frame.

Mulan Review: Disney’s Live Action Adaptation of the Animated Classic Cuts Straight

by That Shelf Staff | September 3, 2020

Our review of Disney's live action adaptation of MULAN – see how it holds up and get a sword fighting lesson in the process!

I’m Thinking of Ending Things Review: Danse Macabre

by Pat Mullen | September 2, 2020

Charlie Kaufman's latest headtrip stars Jessie Buckley and Jesse Plemmons as a couple on the fritz.

Personal History of David Copperfield Review: Rubber Dickens

by Pat Mullen | August 28, 2020

Armando Ianucci imagines Charles Dickens' classic novel anew.

Enola Holmes Trailer: Millie Bobby Brown Becomes a Teenage Super-Sleuth

by Victor Stiff | August 25, 2020

Enola Holmes stars Millie Bobby Brown as a teenage super-sleuth who outwits her famous older brother, Sherlock Holmes.

The Devil All the Time Trailer: Batman Vs. Spider-Man in Crazy Town

by Pat Mullen | August 13, 2020

Robert Pattinson and Tom Holland lead a cast of no good sons of bitches in Netflix's latest.

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I’m Thinking of Ending Things Trailer: Let’s Get Weird

by Victor Stiff | August 6, 2020

I’m Thinking of Ending Things is the highly anticipated new film from Academy Award-winning writer-director Charlie Kaufman.

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Random Acts of Violence Interview: Jay Baruchel Discusses Violent Films, American Culture Shock & Owning Way Too Many DVDs

by Victor Stiff | July 30, 2020

Random Acts of Violence director Jay Baruchel talks about freaking out his audience, American culture shock, and owning too many DVDs.

The Criterion Shelf: Scores by Ryuichi Sakamoto

by Bil Antoniou | July 25, 2020

When interviewed, Ryuichi Sakamoto says that he’s “fascinated by the notion of a perpetual sound”, working to create not just a melody but a mood and even a way of thinking with his compositions.

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Cursed Interview: Showrunner Tom Wheeler On Inclusive Casting, Frank Miller & Katherine Langford’s Kick-ass Role

by Victor Stiff | July 17, 2020

That Shelf spoke with Cursed showrunner Tom Wheeler about the show’s inclusive casting, collaborating with Frank Miller, and Katherine Langford’s kick-ass role.

The Old Guard Review: The Comic Book Movie 2020 Needs Right Now

by Victor Stiff | July 8, 2020

Netflix’s gritty new action flick The Old Guard features thrilling fight sequences, sophisticated themes, and a badass Charlize Theron performance.

The Criterion Shelf: Criterion Channel Essentials

by Bil Antoniou | June 21, 2020

If you're looking for key works in the realm of arthouse cinema, Bil Antoniou and ThatShelf.com writers Pat Mullen, Rachel West, Colin Biggs and Barbara Goslawski have looked through the Channel's Permanent Gallery and put together list and reasons for why you should start with these.