Come Back Anytime Review
The story of a man who created a community in Tokyo, one bowl of ramen at a time.
Japan
Junk Head Review: Stop Motion Delight
Toronto Japanese Film Festival selection Junk Head is a visceral stop-motion that engages the senses.
Ribbon Review: A Beguiling Coming-of-Age
Toronto Japanese Film Festival selection Ribbon is a coming-of-age film exploring the struggles and anger felt by 20-somethings during the pandemic.
Midnight Swan Review: A Dance with Good Intentions
Toronto Japanese Film Festival selection Midnight Swan stars Tsuyoshi Kusanagi and Misaki Hattori in a portrait of a transgender woman who takes a child under her wing.
Toronto Japanese Film Festival 2022: The Pursuit of Perfection Review
The Pursuit of Perfection takes us behind the scenes of Tokyo's most exclusive restaurants and chefs.
The Criterion Shelf: Directed by Juzo Itami
Tampopo is a perfect summation of Juzo Itami's vibe for its dark, almost cruel humour surrounding a sweet central relationship. "Japan is a culture where if you want something to eat, or you want to have sex, or whatever, you just do it," the director once said.
Contest: Win BEYOND THE INFINITE TWO MINUTES on Blu-ray!
Win a copy of the mind-bending time loop comedy Beyond the Infinite Two Minutes on Blu-ray!
Beyond the Infinite Two Minutes Review
Inventive, clever, and hilarious, this Japanese sci-fi comedy is a one-take wonder that takes the time loop trope to another level.
TIFF 2020: Under the Open Sky Review
Under the Open Sky is a heartfelt redemption tale about an ageing ex-Yakuza struggling to turn his life around.
Parental Guidance: Alita: Battle Angel
Alita: Battle Angel fights her way into theatres this weekend. Based on a manga, it’s chock-full of cool fight sequences set in a gritty dystopian future. But should you take your kids to see it?
Contest: See ALITA: BATTLE ANGEL in Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver!
That Shelf wants to send you and a friend to advance screenings of Alita: Battle Angel in Toronto, Vancouver, and Montreal – courtesy of our friends at 20th Century Fox!
Reel Asian International Film Festival Unveils Its 2018 Slate
Reel Asian, Toronto's annual celebration of pan-Asian cinema, has announced its 2018 slate.
Isle of Dogs Review
Isle of Dogs continues Wes Anderson's harmonious marriage of formalism and silliness.
Hot Docs 2017: Living the Game Interview
Director Takao Gotsu takes viewers inside the world of professional Street Fighter.
The Shelf Episode 12 – Toru Tokikawa and David Bull on Ukiyo-e Heroes
Our coverage of Hot Docs 2017 continues as Director Toru Tokikawa and ukiyo-e master David Bull discuss their new film Ukiyo-e Heroes.
