TIFF at 50: Looking Back at the Toronto International Film Festival
TIFF at 50: Our writers look back at fifty years of the Toronto International Film Festival with favourite films, memorable encounters, and pro-tips.
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Sweet Angel Baby Review: A Masterful Canadiana Drama
Sweet Angel Baby is a modern Canadiana classic that sits with audiences like a sinking stone.
Night Always Comes Review: All Style, Little Substance
Night Always Comes is a gritty neon-soaked noir starring Vanessa Kirby and directed by Andor's Benjamin Caron that sadly is all style, and very little substance.
Nobody 2 Review: Suburban John Wick Is Back
It’s been four years since Bob Odenkirk packed a punch in the action-comedy Nobody, surprising audiences and critics alike with his turn as an action hero. Now, he’s back in an entertaining, albeit forgettable, sequel that might just be the popcorn movie of the summer.
Boys Go to Jupiter Review: A Hidden Gem
Boys Go to Jupiter is an offbeat animated reminder that we need to be able to turn off sometimes.
Foreigner Review: A Slick, Bubblegum Horror About Immigrant Experiences
Ava Maria Safai’s Foreigner finds an extra edge in its portrait of immigrant experiences among young people.
Eyes of Wakanda Review: A Thoughtful and Fulfilling Trip Back to Wakanda
With its beautiful animation, purposeful storytelling, and meaningful ties to the MCU, Eyes of Wakanda is a heartfelt anthology that fans and newcomers alike can enjoy.
Interview: Pillow Fright! Programmers Emily Gagne & Danita Steinberg
Pillow Fright's Emily Gagne and Danita Steinberg discuss their new Hot Docs series and why they're adding horror to their programming quivers.
Weapons Review: A Twisted and Terrifying Triumph
Weapons knows how to scare you, shock you, and make you burst out laughing. It's one of the year’s best horror films and a must-see on the big screen.
The Pickup Review: Star-Power Elevates This Action-Heist Comedy
The Pickup is a straightforward action-heist comedy whose surface-level story is elevated by its lead performances. Although its initial setup is simple, the high-intensity, fast-paced action sequences make the 90-minute runtime fly by.
TIFF Centrepiece Line-up Includes Charles Officer’s Final Film Youngblood
TIFF announces Centrepiece line-up for the 2025 festival including new films by Charles Officer, Hubert Davis, Sophy Romvari, and László Nemes.
CONTEST: See an advance screening of Nobody 2!
To celebrate the arrival of Nobody 2, That Shelf wants to send you and a friend to see it before anyone else!
The Naked Gun Review: When Everyone Fully Commits to the Bit
The update of The Naked Gun starring Liam Neeson and Pamela Anderson hilariously captures the stupidity and spirit of the original film.
The Bad Guys 2 Review: Still Stealing Laughs
The Bad Guys 2 finds the loveable gang of former thieves struggling to be good in a society that only sees their past actions.
5 Things We Learned at The Fantastic Four: First Steps Press Conference
From Michael Giacchino's epic score to the effect Ralph Ineson's incredible voice has on Pedro Pascal, here are five things we learned at the Fantastic Four: First Steps press conference.
