comedy Archives - That Shelf

The Sympathizer Review: Park Chan-wook Reframes The Vietnam War With Duality and Duplicity

by Barbara Goslawski | April 22, 2024

HBO's new drama, The Sympathizer, follows a double-agent during the Vietnam War whose duality and duplicity Is explored with tragedy and absurdity.

Contest: Win advance screening passes for Kung Fu Panda 4!

by That Shelf Staff | February 12, 2024

Win advance screening passes to see DreamWorks' action-comedy franchise return with Kung Fu Panda 4 in Toronto, Montreal, or Vancouver. Enter our contest to be among the first to witness its butt-kicking glory!

Metro Morning: Argylle and its Taylor Swift Conspiracy

by Jason Gorber | February 3, 2024

Film columnist Jason Gorber stops by CBC's Metro Morning to discuss spy fantasy Argylle and its Taylor Swift conspiracy.

Weak Layers Review: A Ski Comedy That Fails To Carve Deep

by Kate MacDonald | February 3, 2024

Weak Layers attempts to carve deep, but only sticks a mediocre landing on its rocky slopes. A few chuckles, many cringes, and jokes that fall flat, but the film’s powerful message is what redeems our attention.

Sundance 2024: Thelma Review

by Courtney Small | January 30, 2024

Inspired by a real-life phone scamming incident, Thelma follows one 93-year-old's journey to reclaim the money that was stolen from her.

Mean Girls Review: Stop Trying To Make Fetch Happen

by Rachel West | January 10, 2024

Mean Girls is a delightfully funny and fresh take on high school teenage girl clique-dom with engaging characters, witty, highly quotable dialogue, and a cast of future stars. It’s just too bad that movie came out in 2004.

Interview: Malcolm McDowell and Mark Critch on SON OF A CRITCH Season 3

by Larry Fried | January 9, 2024

Son of a Critch stars Malcolm McDowell and Mark Critch discuss returning for the show's third season.

CONTEST: Win advance screening passes for Migration!

by That Shelf Staff | December 1, 2023

Get ready to take flight with Illunimation's Migration. Enter our contest and be among the first to see the animated comedy adventure now!

5 Surprising Facts About Leo, Adam Sandler’s Latest

by Kate MacDonald | November 24, 2023

Get exclusive insights into Adam Sandler's newest animation, Leo, straight from the directors and Sandler himself!

Interviews: Tales from the Who’s Yer Father’s Green Carpet!

by Ethan Dayton | November 13, 2023

That Shelf hit the premiere of new Canadian comedy Who's Yer Father. Find out what filmmaker Jeremy Larter, producer Jenna MacMillan, and stars Chris Locke & Susan Kent had to say.