Gala Presentations
Karen Kain’s unconventional production gets an all-too-conventional documentary.
TIFF 2019: A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood Review
A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood star Tom Hanks delivers one of the year’s most charming performances as legendary TV star Fred Rogers.
TIFF 2019: Just Mercy Review
With a rousing true-story and performances from three top-tier Hollywood stars, Just Mercy looks custom-built for a major award season push.
TIFF 2019: Joker Video Review
Is the highly anticipated standalone JOKER movie – starring Joaquin Phoenix as the titular clown prince of crime – worthwhile without the Caped Crusader anywhere in sight?
TIFF 2019: Joker Review
Joker is a dark and twisted tale about a lowly man named Arthur Fleck who slowly transforms into Gotham City’s worst nightmare.
TIFF 2019: The Goldfinch Review
TIFF 2019: The Goldfinch Review
TIFF 2019: Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and the Band Review
Is this documentary about a Canadian music icon a worthy festival opener – and will it please longtime fans of The Band or The Last Waltz?
That Shelf’s TIFF 2019 Reviews Directory
That Shelf’s TIFF 2019 reviews directory will be your one-stop shop for all of Toronto International Film Festival coverage and will be updated frequently throughout the duration of the fest!
First Man Review
First Man is a supreme tribute not only to the space race, but to one of the most fascinating and misunderstood figures of the 20th century.
The Many Versions of A Star is Born
Jason Gorber chats with CBC Radio about the 1937, 1954, 1976 and 2018 versions of A Star is Born.
A Star is Born Review
Great music, great performances, a doomed love story with plenty of heart on display, A Star is Born really is a triumph, a reminder that sometimes playing the hits can really bring the house down.
TIFF 2018: Shadow Review
Shadow TIFF 2018 Review.
TIFF 2018: Green Book Review
Green Book TIFF 2018 Review.
TIFF 2018: First Man Review
First Man TIFF 2018 Review.
TIFF 2018: What They Had Review
What They Had TIFF 2018 Review.