It Ends Review: Limitless Horror on an Unlimited Road Trip
It Ends both shouts and whispers its horrors. It's uneasy and oddly comforting at the same time, much like life itself.
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The Classics Shelf: Top 10 Films About Filmmaking
When Billy Wilder released Sunset Boulevard, the popular critical reaction was that it was going to kill the movie business, for how could anyone stand to watch the products of the dream factory after learning what was behind the magic?
That Shelf’s Top Picks for TIFF 2026
Our top picks for the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival include Elsinore, Wild Horse Nine, and Ladies and Gentlemen, Brian Mulroney.
Buddy Review: A Friendly Childhood Unicorn Gone Terrifyingly Dark
Casper Kelly's Buddy follows your friendly neighbourhood unicorn from a childhood TV show, with a sinister twist you'll never forget.
Christopher Beaulieu Talks Imagining Toronto on Film in Otium
Christopher Beaulieu details how he crafted his accomplished, patient semi-autobiographical feature debut Otium.
The Dog Stars Review: Familiar, If Reliable, Tricks
Jacob Elordi, Margaret Qualley, and Josh Brolin star in Ridley Scott's familiar but serviceable survival thriller The Dog Stars, but Jasper is best in show.
Coyote vs. ACME Review
Coyote vs. ACME is a crowd-pleaser and a welcome reminder of how much we missed all of our Looney Tunes.
Interview: Rish and Kanish Arhant-Sudhir on Namaslay
Brother directing duo Rish and Kanish Arhant-Sudhir talk about their yoga horror film and practicing masala.
Insidious: Out of the Further Review – Sixth Time Isn’t the Charm
Insidious: Out of the Further sixth entry re-proves that the rule of diminishing returns also applies to horror series.
Mutiny Review: Another Solid Jason Statham Action Flick
Jason Statham stars in another schlocky action movie. But with a sturdy plot, good cinematography, and spectacular action, who can complain?
Late Fame Review: Willem Dafoe Anchors a Tender Comeback Tale
Willem Dafoe is superb as a forgotten poet swept up by young admirers in Kent Jones' wry, tender Late Fame.
Tony Review: Young Anthony Bourdain Becomes Himself
Canadian filmmaker Matt Johnson turns portions of Anthony Bourdain's Kitchen Confidential into coming-of-age magic.
Novak Djokovic: The Wolf in Winter Review – Tennis Champ at a Crossroads
A champion’s greatest battle may not be against an opponent, but against time. The documentary Novak Djokovic: The Wolf in Winter explores the next chapter of a tennis icon’s career.
Nimrods Review: Welcome to Paradise, Population Three
Nimrods follows the coming-of-age misadventures of a punk band set to a familiar soundtrack featuring the film’s inspiration, Green Day.
The End of Oak Street Review: A Creature Feature with Bite
David Robert Mitchell's Amblin-inspired creature feature has bloodthirsty bite, blending suburban angst and savage dinosaur mayhem into a fun thrill ride.
