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Civil War Review: Kirsten Dunst’s Role of a Lifetime

by Rachel West | April 10, 2024

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

by Contra Zoom | August 1, 2023

Jeremy LaLonde joins Dakota and Rachel for their A24 retrospective as they discuss Ex-Machina on Contra Zoom Pod!

Our 100 Favourite Movies of the Decade: 2014

by That Shelf Staff | December 20, 2019

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

by Daniel Grant | February 23, 2018

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.

The Roundup Episode #16 – Susan Stover

by That Shelf Staff | January 13, 2016

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.

Dork Shelf’s Favourite Films of 2015 Part 2: The Editors

by That Shelf Staff | December 31, 2015

Dork Shelf's Editor-in-Chief Will Perkins, Film Editor Noah R. Taylor, and Games Editor Eric Weiss pick their favourite films of 2015.

Dork Shelf’s Favourite Films of 2015 Part 1: The Critics

by That Shelf Staff | December 30, 2015

Our expert critics Phil Brown and Jason Gorber give you the rundown on this year's movies.

Home Entertainment: Ex Machina Review

by Phil Brown | July 20, 2015

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 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.