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TIFF 2020: Falling Review

by Rachel West | September 15, 2020

Viggo Mortensen elegantly tackles the complicated dynamics of a father-son relationship in his directorial debut.

Fantasia 2020 Review: The Oak Room

by Rachel West | August 26, 2020

The Oak Room demonstrates just how effective good old fashioned horror storytelling can be.

Fantasia 2020 Review: The Columnist

by Rachel West | August 22, 2020

Not reading the comments is easier said than done in the horror-satire The Columnist, a satisfying look at one woman's response to her online trolls

Fantasia 2020 Review: Dinner In America

by Rachel West | August 21, 2020

Adam Carter Rehmeier’s directorial debut is a punk rock romance that really shines once it gets past its clunky opening act.

POP 03 Highlights the Future of VR Filmmaking

by That Shelf | August 22, 2016

The final installment of TIFF's POP series showcased a series of experimental films that make the most of Virtual Reality.

2015 Canadian Video Game Awards Bring Fans and Industry Together

by Eric Weiss | December 3, 2015

The annual Canadian Video Game Awards celebrate the best "Made in Canada" games – and now fans can be a part of the celebration.

Geek Hard Live at Comedy Bar!

by Geek Hard | November 5, 2015

You’ve heard them via internet radio and podcast for over five years! Now come see them live and in person and experience what it’s like to truly GEEK HARD!

Thought Bubble: The Waning Celebrity of Conventions

by Eric Weiss | March 25, 2015

As conventions proliferate, commerce rather than celebrity is increasingly becoming a key selling point for the audience.

Transform and Rock Out: The Cybertronic Spree at The Bloor

by That Shelf Staff | March 19, 2015

A celebration of Transformers G1 unlike any other is set to take place this weekend at the Bloor Hot Docs Cinema, with a viewing of the classic 1986 animated film Transformers: The Movie and a performance by the band that's more than meets the eye, The Cybertronic Spree.