28 Years Later: Reinventing the Zombie Movie…Again
Oscar winner Danny Boyle and co-writer Alex Garland are back to reinventing the zombie genre with 28 Years Later, revitalizing a 22-year-old franchise.
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Warfare Review: Futility in War, Professionalism in Action
In Warfare, heroism, bravery, and the futility of the Iraq War are encapsulated in one film.
Civil War Is Here for Journalism, Not Culture Wars
Civil War suggests that it's unreasonable for journalists to remain impartial with what they witness. Writer/director Alex Garland may be right about that, suggests Colin Biggs.
Interview: Writer-Director Alex Garland on Civil War
Alex Garland discusses his latest film Civil War and why he chose to focus on the journalists who capture the horrors, not on war itself.
Civil War Review: Kirsten Dunst’s Role of a Lifetime
Kirsten Dunst has landed the lead role of a lifetime as jaded war photojournalist Lee Smith in Alex Garland’s unflinching dystopian American nightmare, Civil War.
Contra Zoom Pod Episode 246: A24 Retrospective – Ex Machina
Jeremy LaLonde joins Dakota and Rachel for their A24 retrospective as they discuss Ex-Machina on Contra Zoom Pod!
Cillian Murphy’s 10 Best Movie Roles
With Cillian Murphy about to detonate (sorry) the big screen in Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer, take a look back at the Irish actor’s best movie roles.
Our 100 Favourite Movies of the Decade: 2014
We've cleared off some space on That Shelf for our 100 favourite movies of the decade. Here's our favourite films from 2014!
Annihilation Review
Alex Garland's new sci-fi thriller Annihilation has a lot going for it – from a strong cast to stunning visuals – but it ultimately feels lacking in some ways.
Annihilation: Alex Garland on Natalie Portman and Oscar Isaac, Giving the Audience Credit, and Movies that Scare and Challenge
We speak with Ex Machina writer/director Alex Garland about his new sci-fi film Annihilation, working with Natalie Portman and Oscar Isaac, and more!
Contest: See Annihilation in Select Cities
Annihilation opens across Canada February 23rd but you and a guest can attend an early screening in Vancouver, Toronto or Montreal courtesy of Dork Shelf and Paramount Pictures!
The Shelf Episode 2 – 2017 Movie Preview
Our Film Editor and Editor-in-Chief discuss the indies and blockbusters they're looking forward to in 2017.
The Roundup Episode #16 – Susan Stover
Star Wars, Making a Murderer, and more! On this episode of The Roundup we're joined by Dork Shelf's own hilarious TV writer Susan Stover.
Home Entertainment: Ex Machina Review
Ex Machina is a slick new take on the A.I. conundrum almost as old as the Sci-Fi genre itself. It gets the treatment it deserves in this new Blu-ray bursting with extras.
Ex Machina Review
Ex Machina is a high concept film about genius, obsession, lust, love, and violence. It’s a sci-fi thriller in an Asimovian vein, delving deeply into notions of identity while remaining accessible and entertaining.
