Judi Dench
Jeremy is joined by Jackie English and Marc Winegust for Cats!
TIFF 2021: Belfast Video Review
That Shelf's Jason Gorber jumps into the Belfast conversation and gives us his verdict on Branagh's personal coming-of-age tale.
TIFF 2021: Belfast Review
Kenneth Branagh called Belfast his ”most personal” story to date and that connection pays off on screen in his lovingly-crafted black and white homage to not just his hometown, but the citizens of Belfast.
Artemis Fowl Review: A Film Cursed To Fail
Twelve minutes into the movie, Colin Farrell gets in a helicopter and flies away, and frankly, we can't blame him because it's all downhill from there.
comPOSERS Episode 55: Casino Royale
On this week's episode, we suit up and drink martinis (at home, alone) while discussing David Arnold's brilliant score for Casino Royale.
James Bond Ranked: Revisiting 007 Before ‘No Time to Die’
Revisit all 24 official James Bond films while eagerly awaiting 007's next outing, No Time to Die!
Cats Review: An Embarrassment for Cats, Humans, and All Involved
There's a reason Cats has been called an ”unfilmable musical”, but the music in Tom Hooper's bizarre CGI monstrosity is the least of the movie's problems.
The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel Review
The only thing wrong with The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel is everything. Even a talented cast can't save this one.
Home Entertainment Review: Henry V
Kenneth Branagh's 1989 breakthrough adaptation of Henry V is finally on blu ray, Phil Brown reviews this highly anticipated disc.
That Shelf’s Picks for the 2014 Oscars
Our Film and Performing Arts Editor gives his picks for what he thinks will win big at tomorrow night's Oscar ceremony. Please note: he is still not an expert.
Philomena Review
A mindful and mostly well refined look into the nature of moral and ethical contracts, Stephen Frears’ Philomena tackles issues of Catholic guilt and personal redemption quite nicely thanks to a sharp script from co-star and co-writer Steve Coogan and a perfectly cast Judi Dench in the lead.
TIFF 2013: Philomena Review
Philomena Special Presentation Director: Stephen Frears Based on the true story of Philomena Lee, an elderly Irish woman who became pregnant as a teenager and had her child taken away from her by the Catholic Church and sold for adaption, Philomena , manages a curious balance of tones, both comedic and dramatic. Co-written by Steve […]
Skyfall Review
Skyfall is one hell of a movie going experience””the best entry in the James Bond franchise without a shadow of a doubt.
More From WSFF 2012!
Following the kick-off to our coverage of the CFC's 18th annual Worldwide Short Film Festival on Friday, here's a look at a handful of programs from this year's gathering of some of the best short films from around the world that starts tomorrow night. Today, we take a look at several more of the high profile Official Selection Programs, indie comedy, music video, and science fiction showcases, and the highly anticipated all night horror marathon The Night Shift and the always star studded Celebrity Shorts.
Rage Review: Sally Potter’s Venture into Mobile Territory
Any new project by veteran filmmaker Sally Potter deserves attention. Any new film project which markets itself to mobile phones and the internet almost exclusively also demands attention. Put these two things together and you have Potter’s newest and most (at least technically) daring work to date. Rage is her new film set in the […]