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TIFF 2019

TIFF 2019: Joker Review

by Victor Stiff | September 10, 2019

Joker is a dark and twisted tale about a lowly man named Arthur Fleck who slowly transforms into Gotham City's worst nightmare.

TIFF 2019: The Laundromat Review

by Pat Mullen | September 10, 2019

Director Steven Soderbergh's The Laundromat – starring Meryl Streep, Gary Oldman, and Antonio Banderas – is a dizzying madcap whirl that will give audiences the rinse and the spin they need.

TIFF 2019: Jojo Rabbit Video Review

by That Shelf | September 10, 2019

We review director Taika Waititi's World War II black comedy Jojo Rabbit at TIFF 2019! Is the filmmaker able to walk the fine line between humour and pathos in a movie that features Hitler as a young boy's imaginary friend?

TIFF 2019: Jojo Rabbit Review

by Victor Stiff | September 10, 2019

Taika Waititi's daring coming-of-age dramedy, Jojo Rabbit, is one of 2019's funniest and most heartfelt movies.

TIFF 2019: Sound of Metal Review

by Michael McNeely | September 10, 2019

Sound of Metal tells the story of a heavy-metal drummer who is forced to question his life once he begins losing his hearing.

TIFF 2019: Motherless Brooklyn Review

by Pat Mullen | September 9, 2019

TIFF 2019: Motherless Brooklyn Review

TIFF 2019: Bad Education Review

by Jason Gorber | September 9, 2019

Hugh Jackman leads a fantastic ensemble cast in Bad Education , the latest film from Thoroughbreds director Cory Finley.

TIFF 2019: A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood Review

by Jason Gorber | September 9, 2019

Tom Hanks stars as America's most beloved children's entertainer in Marielle Heller's Mr. Rogers movie A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood .

TIFF 2019: Dolemite Is My Name Review

by Jason Gorber | September 9, 2019

Eddie Murphy's long awaited return at TIFF 2019 in the Rudy Ray Moore biopic Dolemite Is My Name !

TIFF 2019: Color Out of Space Review

by Victor Stiff | September 9, 2019

Color Out of Space puts a modern spin on H.P. Lovecraft's classic horror story.

TIFF 2019: The Moneychanger Review

by Pat Mullen | September 8, 2019

TIFF 2019: The Moneychanger Review

TIFF 2019: The Goldfinch Review

by Pat Mullen | September 8, 2019

TIFF 2019: The Goldfinch Review

TIFF 2019: The Audition Review

by Pat Mullen | September 8, 2019

TIFF 2019: The Audition Review

TIFF 2019: The Lighthouse Review

by Victor Stiff | September 8, 2019

TIFF 2019: The Lighthouse Review: A masterful descent into the macabre.

TIFF 2019: Blood Quantum Video Review

by Jason Gorber | September 7, 2019

TIFF 2019's Midnight Madness opener Blood Quantum is a Canadian zombie horror film set in an isolated Mi'gmaq community. Watch Jason Gorber's video review!

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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.
2 weeks ago
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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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ANOTHER CHANCE TO WIN! ENTER FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN RUN-OF-ENGAGEMENT TICKETS TO SEE #ResidentEvil. To enter: 🔴 Follow us. 🔴 Like this post. 🔴 Tag the friend you'd bring to see RESIDENT EVIL. You'll be entered to win passes to see the film during its theatrical engagement beginning September 18! From the mind of visionary filmmaker Zach Cregger (Weapons, Barbarian) comes a thrilling — and terrifying — reinvention of the Resident Evil franchise. In an all-new story, Resident Evil follows Bryan (Austin Abrams), a medical courier who unwittingly finds himself in an action-packed, non-stop race for survival as one fateful, horrifying night collapses around him in chaos. @ResidentEvil opens exclusively in movie theatres on September 18, 2026. Giveaway closes on Sunday, September 20. Open to Canadian residents only. Winners will be notified by DM. One entry per account, please. @SonyPicturesCanada @thetarogroup
3 weeks ago
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We're almost at the halfway point of #TIFF26 already (we can't believe it either) and we're already hit some incredible cinematic highs and some equally incredible lows... Here is a second batch of quotes from our critics on some of the films they've seen: The Debut (@mullenpat) Elsinore (@emmathedame) Love of Your Life (@rachel_is_here) Faith (@rachel_is_here) IDDA (@haileypassmore) Ancestors (@mullenpat) Krux (@rachel_is_here) L'AUTRE (@smallmind1978) Smudge the Blades (@mullenpat) Nobody's Violence (@smallmind1978) The Betrayers (@rachel_is_here) Nosotros (@smallmind1978) Read the full reviews at the link in our bio! What's topped your list at the fest so far?
3 weeks ago
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