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Our in-depth, spoiler-free review is here, and The Last Jedi is everything this dork looks for in a Star Wars movie.
Dim the Fluorescents Review
Dim the Fluorescents is a hilarious and deeply tragic dramedy about the dangers of seeing creative output as self worth.
The Shelf Episode 18: Claire Armstrong and Naomi Skwarna on Dim the Fluorescents
We chat with the two leads of Dim the Fluorescents, a wonderful Toronto-made dramedy that won the Grand Jury Prize at the Slamdance Film Festival earlier this year – and opens this Friday in Toronto and across Canada!
The Disaster Artist Review
Oh hi, dork! Is James Franco's adaptation of the story about the making of the best bad movie ever a good movie?
Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri Review
In Bruges director Martin McDonagh’s bleak and comedic drama Three Billboards strikes perfect note.
Noël Wells on Mr. Roosevelt, the Meaning of Cats and Film, and What’s on her Dork Shelf
We recently spoke with Noël Wells about her directorial debut Mr. Roosevelt, self-reflective millennials, the meaning of cats, shooting on film, and, of course, what's on her Dork Shelf.
Mudbound Review
Mudbound follows the trials and tribulations of two families bound to the land they farm. The film is a sweeping story filled with the realities and struggles of love, war, family, and friendship.
Takashi Miike on his 100th movie: Blade Of The Immortal
Join us for a brief journey in to a mind of one of contemporary cinema’s greatest madmen as Takashi Miike unleashes his 100th film, Blade of the Immortal.
Justice League Review
Justice League is full of iconic characters teaming up to do battle against the forces of evil, and yet it doesn't feel nearly as epic or consequential as it should.
Brett Morgen on Adapting Jane Goodall
Brett Morgen explains how his documentaries (The Kids Stays in the Picture, Montage of Heck) are all adaptations, including his new Jane Goodall film, Jane.
Opus Zero Review
Our Los Cabos International Film Festival 2017 review of Daniel Graham's Opus Zero.
The Shelf Minisode: Greta Gerwig on Lady Bird
From acting, to writing, and now directing, Greta Gerwig has established herself as a distinct voice in modern cinema. We jumped at the chance to chat with her about Lady Bird and this exciting new phase in her career.
Nick Offerman on Infinity Baby and his Hidden Dork Shelf
Nick Offerman chats with Dork Shelf about his new movie Infinity Baby and what's on his Dork Shelf (hint: there's wood and leather).
Yorgos Lanthimos and Barry Keoghan on The Killing of a Sacred Deer
We sit down with The Killing of Sacred Deer director Yorgos Lanthimos and star Barry Keoghan to talk about their lack of communication and the biggest misconceptions around the film.
Video: Taika Waititi on Thor: Ragnarok
We spoke with director Taika Waititi about making Thor a little more Australian and a lot more funny in Thor Ragnarok.