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Vinyl “Pilot” Review:
Drop the Needle, Crank up the Volume

by That Shelf | February 14, 2016

The two hour series premiere of HBO's Vinyl is nirvana for any Martin Scorsese fan.

The Knick Episode 2.5 Recap

by That Shelf | November 14, 2015

”Whiplash” delves into the pleasures and failures that can come from indulging in one’s inner most wants.

The Knick Episode 2.4 Recap

by Peter Counter | November 6, 2015

The Knick finally puts the fever cabinet to good use, fighting one of the show's many invisible evils.

The Walking Dead: Do We Want TV Death to Matter?

by Peter Counter | November 3, 2015

As we wait for answers about a major character death on The Walking Dead is it becoming clear that we're tired of permanent death on TV?

Show Me a Hero Review

by Peter Counter | August 14, 2015

David Simon’s new HBO miniseries, Show Me a Hero , could not have come at a better time.

Game of Thrones - Season 5 Episode 10 - Featured

Video: Game of Thrones Episode 5.10 Recap

by That Shelf | June 16, 2015

Peter Counter and Joel Minty discuss the controversial season finale of Game of Thrones , titled "Mother's Mercy".

Video: Game of Thrones Episode 5.9 Recap

by That Shelf | June 9, 2015

Joel Minty joins Peter Counter to talk about some of the crazy stuff that went down in season five's penultimate Game of Thrones episode, named after Martin's fifth book "The Dance of Dragons".

Video: Game of Thrones Episode 5.7 Recap

by That Shelf | May 25, 2015

Elena and Peter weigh in on Game of Thrones episode 5.7 "The Gift," what they call one of the weakest episodes of the show ever!

Video: Game of Thrones Episode 5.6 Recap

by That Shelf | May 19, 2015

What dragon eggs did you miss on the latest episode of Game of Thrones ? We weigh in on the episode's troubling final scene, talk pros and cons, and more! Watch our video recap of season 5 episode 6, "Unbowed, Unbent, Unbroken".

Video: Game of Thrones Episode 5.5 Recap

by That Shelf | May 12, 2015

What easter eggs (or rather dragon eggs) did you miss on the latest episode of Game of Thrones ? Find out in our video recap of season 5 episode 5, "Kill the Boy".

Tweet That Thought: Game of Thrones “The Sons of the Harpy”

by That Shelf | May 4, 2015

Here's the #FanvFan team (and a few others) weighing on this week's episode of Game of Thrones in tweet form.

Video: Game of Thrones Episode 5.4 Recap

by That Shelf | May 3, 2015

What easter eggs (or rather dragon eggs) did you miss on the latest episode of Game of Thrones ? Find out in our video recap.

Game of Thrones - Season 5 Episode 3 - Tyrion

Video: Game of Thrones Episode 5.3 Recap

by That Shelf | April 27, 2015

Arya plants a sword tree! Jon and Stannis become bros! And Littlefinger gives Sansa an offer that she absolutely should refuse! Watch our video recap of season 5 episode 3 - "High Sparrow" - with contributors Elena and Peter.

Video: Game of Thrones Episode 5.2 Recap

by That Shelf | April 19, 2015

Arya returns! Braavos revealed! Jaime and Bronn start a buddy cop comedy! #PounceWatch2015! Watch our video recap of season 5 episode 2 - "The House of Black and White" - with contributors Elena and Peter.

Game of Thrones - Season 5 Episode 1 - Tyrion

Video: Game of Thrones Episode 5.1 Recap

by That Shelf | April 12, 2015

Game of Thrones is back! Watch our video recap of season 5 episode 1 - "The Wars to Come" - with TV section contributors Elena and Peter!

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ENTER FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN TICKETS TO SEE #THESOCIALRECKONING! Inspired by true events and the whistleblower who started the social media reckoning we’re seeing play out today, this Aaron Sorkin original screenplay is a companion piece to the hit film The Social Network and a true David and Goliath story. Frances Haugen (Madison), a young Facebook engineer, enlists the help of Jeff Horwitz (White), a Wall Street Journal reporter, to go on a dangerous journey that ends up blowing the whistle on the social network’s most guarded secrets. Follow the instructions below, and you'll be entered to win tickets to see the film when it hits theatres on October 9th, courtesy of @sonypictures, @thetarogroup and That Shelf! 📱 Follow That Shelf, 📱 Like this post, 📱 Tell us your favourite based-on-a-true-story movie, and, 📱 Tag the friend you'll bring with you to the movie! @TheSocialReckoning debuts exclusively in movie theatres on October 9, 2026. Giveaway closes on October 7 at 11:59 ET. Open to Canadian residents only. One entry per person. #giveaway #canadacontest #movietickets
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CONTEST: ENTER FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN TICKETS TO BRAZIL FILM FEST That Shelf, and @brazilfilmfest want to send you and a friend to see the best of Brazilian cinema in Toronto! 🗓️ Film 1 - Malês (Oct 9, 11 am) 🗓️ Film 2 - Zico, the Samurai of Quintino (Oct 9, 2 pm) 🗓️ Film 3 - The Noise of the Night (Oct 9, 4:45 pM) 🗓️ Film 4 - If I Were You 3 (Oct 10, 11:15 am) 🗓️ Film 5 - The Crime Genius (Oct 11, 11 am) Here's how to enter: 🇧🇷 Follow us and @brazilfilmfest 🇧🇷 Like this post 🇧🇷 Tell us which film you'd like to attend, and 🇧🇷 Tag a friend October 9–11, 2026 📍 TIFF Lightbox | Toronto 🎟️ Tickets & festival details: brazilfilmfest.ca Giveaway closes on October 7. Open to Canadian residents only. Winners will be contacted via DM. 🗓️ Film 1 - Malês (Oct 9, 11 am) Malês is a powerful story of resilience and courage set against the vibrant backdrop of Salvador in 1835. Torn from their homeland in Africa during their wedding ceremony, two young Muslims are enslaved in Brazil. Separated by a cruel fate, they struggle to survive and find one another again as they become caught up in the largest enslaved uprising in Brazilian history: the Malê Revolt. 🗓️ Film 2 - Zico, the Samurai of Quintino (Oct 9, 2 pm) An original portrait of the life and career of Arthur Antunes Coimbra—better known as Zico. The Samurai of Quintino explores the many dimensions of one of football's greatest legends, revealing the unique personality behind the icon. Drawing on Zico's personal archive—made public for the first time—the documentary weaves together stories from his remarkable journey with Flamengo, the Brazilian National Team, and Japan. Featuring Ronaldo Nazário, Maestro Júnior, friends, and family, the film offers an intimate look at the man behind the legend, leading to a surprising encounter with the "Spirit of Zico": an identity as fascinating as it is paradoxical, forged in the suburbs of Rio de Janeiro, yet shaped by values and discipline that found their perfect match in Japan. 🗓️ Film 3 - The Noise of the Night (Oct 9, 4:45 PM) Sônia is a woman who has spent her life burying the wounds of her childhood, feeling unseen and forgotten by her husband
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Verity follows struggling writer Lowen, who is hired to finish the latest book in bestselling author Verity Crawford’s series after an accident leaves her unable to communicate. But while staying at Verity’s home, Lowen discovers a disturbing manuscript that forces her to question everything she knows about the author, her family, and the truth behind what happened. With Anne Hathaway clearly having fun in the title role, Verity embraces the pulpy spirit of ’90s psychological thrillers while balancing darker themes with a playful sense of humour. Dakota Johnson and Josh Hartnett add strong performances, but it’s Hathaway’s larger-than-life presence and the film’s twists that make this a fun, unpredictable ride. 📝 Full review by Rachel West now up on That Shelf (and at the link in our bio).
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Primetime takes a dark look at the rise of To Catch a Predator, following disgraced journalist Chris Hansen and the sensationalist television empire built around his “gotcha” investigations. Through the eyes of the people working behind the scenes, the film explores the blurred lines between journalism, entertainment, morality, and the pursuit of ratings. Robert Pattinson delivers a complex performance as Hansen, capturing both his commanding television persona and the contradictions beneath it. With its gritty late-2000s aesthetic and echoes of Network, Primetime becomes a sharp moral fable about the damage caused when sensationalism, ambition, and the desire for authority take priority over empathy and justice. 📝 Full review by Pat Mullen now up on That Shelf (and at the link in our bio).
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Forgotten Island follows best friends Jo and Raissa as their final night together before graduation takes an unexpected turn, transporting them to the mythical island of Nakali. There, they face memory-stealing creatures, magical obstacles, and the possibility that returning home could mean losing the memories of their friendship. Fast, chaotic, and packed with Filipino mythology and pop culture influences, the film embraces its sensory overload rather than slowing down. Its kinetic animation, vibrant visual style, and spirited voice cast make for an exhilarating adventure, while at its heart is a moving story about friendship, growing up, and holding on to the memories that shape us. 📝 Full review by Pat Mullen now up on That Shelf (and at the link in our bio).
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TRAILER PREMIERE! Catch the trailer for Toronto filmmaker @ajuniorgabriel s debut doc, #TheSickling. Badejo chronicles his personal and emotional journey with sickle cell disease–one of the world’s most misunderstood genetic diseases. Through intimate family moments, conversations with medical experts and fellow sickle cell warriors, and raw footage of Gabriel himself, the film reveals the massive invisible weight of chronic illness, the prevalence of systemic medical racism, and the personal cost of survival itself. The film opens in Toronto on October 3 @hotdocs_ and in Montreal on October 5 at @cinemadumusee, then airs on CBC later that month. Check out this exclusive look at the trailer now.
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Canadian doc GAIL has been a hit with #TIFF26 audiences. Here’s director @michaelmaxxis and Our Lady Peace’s @duncancoutts after today’s screening, talking about this cinematic story on their super fan from the Bronx.
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#Neverman director @roccocine , along with cast members (from right to left) @mxviv (far right), @zaibabaig_ and @evaevirv, take to the stage at the world premiere of the Canadian drama at #TIFF26! Head to the link in our bio for our review! 🎥 @rachel_is_here
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CONTEST ALERT! "Your best friendship is worth fighting for. " We're giving away passes to the VANCOUVER preview screening of Universal Pictures' upcoming title, FORGOTTEN ISLAND, a new original film from DreamWorks Animation (How to Train Your Dragon, Shrek, Puss in Boots). The film opens in theatres on September 25, but Universal is hosting an exclusive advance screening in Vancouver on Wednesday, September 23. To enter, just: 🫶 Like this post. 🫶 Follow That Shelf 🫶 Tag your best friend (the one who you'd like to go to the Vancouver screening with)! Grammy- and Academy Award®-winning supernova H.E.R. and Liza Soberano (Lisa Frankenstein, Alone/Together) star as best friends and high school graduates Jo and Raissa, who are about to embark on separate life paths. While celebrating their last night together, they stumble upon a mysterious portal that transports them to the fantastical island of Nakali, packed with creatures they grew up hearing stories about in their Filipino families. When they discover that the memories of their entire friendship are the price for returning home, Jo and Raissa will race to find a way to leave the island before they forget each other forever. Forgotten Island opens in theatres September 25. The contest closes Sunday at 12 noon PT. One entry per person. Canada only. Winners will be contacted by DMs. #contest #vancouver #advancescreening
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