Director Frances O’Connor on blending fact and fiction in Emily
Emily director Frances O'Connor geeks out with our Managing Editor over a mutual love of the Brontës, and they discuss the decision to blend historical fact with fiction.
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Emily Review: A moody showcase for a magnetic Emma Mackey
Frances O'Connor's fictional portrait of author Emily Brontë provides a moody and atmospheric showcase for a magnetic Emma Mackey.
Till Review: Danielle Deadwyler Stuns in Traditional Biopic
Though not a wholly successful film, Till is worth the watch for Danielle Deadwyler’s performance who will likely be a factor in awards season.
CONTEST: Win advance screening passes for TILL
Till is set to open October 21 and That Shelf wants to send you and a friend to advance screenings on October 20 in Toronto, Vancouver or Montreal, courtesy of Universal Pictures Canada.
Jason Isaacs to Play Cary Grant in “Archie”
Jason Isaacs is set to star in Archie, a four-part limited series about the life of Hollywood leading man, Cary Grant...and we cannot wait.
Elvis Review: All Hail the New King
Austin Butler excels as Elvis Presley in Baz Luhrmann's amped-up and electrified portrait of the King of Rock-and-Roll. It's just a shame the film has Tom Hanks.
The 25 Best Biopics of All Time, Ranked
Ranking the 25 best biopics of all time including Goodfellas, Lawrence of Arabia, Malcolm X, Amadeus, and a whole lot of Meryl Streep movies!
Cannes 2022: Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis Review
Cannes 2022: Our look at Baz Luhrmann's ELVIS – starring Tom Hanks and Austin Butler.
Aline Review: The Power of Love, Baby!
Valérie Lemercier's biopic Aline, liberally inspired by the life and music of Céline Dion, is pure campy fun.
Interview: Director Will Sharpe on The Electrical Life of Louis Wain
That Shelf speaks to director Will Sharpe about his new feature, The Electrical Life of Louis Wain, starring Benedict Cumberbatch.
Respect Review: The Power of a Voice
Jennifer Hudson belts out one showstopper after another in the Aretha Franklin biopic Respect.
Tesla Review: An Experiment with Spark but No Current
New take on inventor Nikola Tesla serves the biopic genre for educational purposes, but not necessarily for entertainment.
A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood Review: One of 2019’s Best Feel-good Movies
A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood star Tom Hanks delivers one of the year’s most charming performances as legendary TV star Fred Rogers.
TIFF 2019: Dolemite Is My Name Review
Eddie Murphy's long awaited return at TIFF 2019 in the Rudy Ray Moore biopic Dolemite Is My Name!
TIFF 2019: I Am Woman Review
TIFF 2019: I Am Woman Review
