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I Smile Back: Adam Salky On Finding Sarah Silverman’s Dark Side

by Phil Brown | December 4, 2015

We speak with I Smile Back director Adam Salky about taking Sarah Silverman to dark places for her portrayal of addiction and the ways in which he used the tools of the medium to help the audience identify with such a difficult character.

I Smile Back Review

by Phil Brown | December 3, 2015

I Smile Back features a career redefining role for comedian Sarah Silverman, but is that worth making audiences suffer through her character's misery?

The Dork Shelf Guide to TIFF 2015

by That Shelf Staff | September 8, 2015

Dork Shelf's Guide to TIFF 2015 is your one stop shop for all of our Toronto International Film Festival coverage!

TIFF 2015: I Smile Back Review

by Phil Brown | September 7, 2015

I Smile Back TIFF 2015 Review

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comPOSERS Episode 82: Crimson Peak
This week we discuss a ghost story that claims it's not a ghost story because its many ghosts aren't scary or useful to the plot. Join us as we examine Guillermo Del Toro's beautiful looking Crimson Peak and its score by Fernando Velázquez.
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TV Review: LG 77 OLED CX First Look
That Shelf Managing Editor Jason Gorber talks about the differences between LCD and OLD and discusses which format works best for film fans.
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The Last of Us Part II Review: Game of the Generation
The Last of Us Part 2 is exciting and visceral. The team at Naughty Dog overcame many obstacles and delivered a worthy sequel to one of the biggest games of all time. It will be another decade before we see anything as stunning and personal in a major console release.
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comPOSERS Episode 82: Crimson Peak
This week we discuss a ghost story that claims it's not a ghost story because its many ghosts aren't scary or useful to the plot. Join us as we examine Guillermo Del Toro's beautiful looking Crimson Peak and its score by Fernando Velázquez.

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