The Uprising Review: A Muddled Political Allegory
Paul Greengrass's The Uprising is content to ride the coattails of modern political discourse but doesn’t engage with the context meaningfully.
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Interview: Jared Harris and Michael Russell Gunn on The Brink of War
That Shelf’s Alex Southey sat down with filmmaker Michael Russell Gunn and screen acting royalty Jared Harris to chat about their new film, The Brink of War.
Pressure Review: World War II Drama Delivers Enthralling History Lesson
Old-school World War II drama, Pressure, delivers an enthralling history lesson with Andrew Scott and Brendan Fraser.
Cannes 2024: RE-ENTER THE DRAGON Producers Talk About the Legacy of Hong Kong Cinema
We chat with the producers of Re-Enter The Dragon, a celebration of the legacy of 1980s, 90s, and 2000s Hong Kong cinema.
Be Natural: The Untold Story of Alice Guy-Blaché Trailer Honours a Film Pioneer
Pamela B. Green’s doc examines one of cinema’s long-forgotten visionaries.
Clive Standen Interview: Words on a Viking
Dork Shelf sat down with Clive Standen to chat about his love of Vikings, how he feels HISTORY's Vikings tells a great story, and what's next for his career.
Mammoths and Mastodons Invade the Ontario Science Centre
The Ice Age megafauna (and Far Cry Primal costars) are the focus of the latest Special Exhibit in Toronto.
Thought Bubble: DOS Boot
An emulator is usually not the best way to experience a classic video game.
Steven Ogg talks Murdoch Mysteries and Grand Theft Auto V
We talk to the Canadian-born actor about playing Bat Masterson in Murdoch Mysteries and Trevor in Grand Theft Auto V.
The Power and Perils of Historical Accuracy in Assassin’s Creed
Exploring the selective application of history in Assassin's Creed: Unity.
The Avengers: A Celebration Review
Marcus Hearn’s new book, The Avengers: A Celebration is an extremely well detailed journey through the creation, heyday and eventual demise of the classic show, and a treat for those like me who haven’t seen the entire show, for avid fans who want to know the inside scoop, and for those interested in the inner workings of this interesting period of television history.
