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Monster Hunter Review: Nonstop Mayhem

by Victor Stiff | December 16, 2020

Monster Hunter sees two battle-tested warriors stranded in a deadly world inhabited by giant monsters

THE HOBBIT 4K UHD Blu-ray Review & Retrospective

by Jason Gorber | December 8, 2020

Here's our in-depth look at the technology, the limitations and frustrations, and the wonderful moments that make up the The Hobbit on 4K Blu-ray release!

Shelf Pick: Girl With No Mouth

by That Shelf Staff | December 8, 2020

Can Evrenol’s latest film, Girl With No Mouth, is “A grim post-apocalyptic tale for the whole family.”

TIFF 2020: The Water Man Review

by Victor Stiff | September 19, 2020

David Oyelowo’s directorial debut The Water Man tells a heartfelt mythical tale about facing our worst fears.

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Cursed Interview: Showrunner Tom Wheeler On Inclusive Casting, Frank Miller & Katherine Langford’s Kick-ass Role

by Victor Stiff | July 17, 2020

That Shelf spoke with Cursed showrunner Tom Wheeler about the show’s inclusive casting, collaborating with Frank Miller, and Katherine Langford’s kick-ass role.

Cursed Trailer: Is This the Successor to Game of Thrones?

by Victor Stiff | June 30, 2020

Netflix’s latest Cursed trailer shows off an action-packed reimagining of the classic Arthurian legend.

Blood Machines’ Mind-melting Trailer Must Be Seen to Be Believed

by Victor Stiff | May 21, 2020

Blood Machines is a neon-drenched love-letter to corny ‘80s sci-fi and horror B movies, backed by a scintillating Carpenter-esque score.

“Game of Thrones”: A Retrospective One Year Later

by Akash Singh | May 21, 2020

A look back at the highs and lows of HBO's landmark series in terms of story and character.

His Dark Materials Season 1 Episode 3 Review: The Spies

by Akash Singh | March 3, 2020

His Dark Materials’ third episode, The Spies, takes the audience deeper into the novel’s rich mythology.

His Dark Materials Episode 1.01 Review: “Lyra’s Jordan”

by Akash Singh | November 5, 2019

The HBO and BBC adaptation of His Dark Materials, known better in North America as The Golden Compass series, is the second major screen adaptation effort after the disastrously reviewed film in 2007. Does the first episode get right what the movie version didn't?