TIFF 2023 Archives - That Shelf

TIFF 2023: Summer Qamp Review

by Akash Singh | September 24, 2023

Summer Qamp takes audiences to Camp fYrefly in rural Alberta, Canada, which provides a haven LGBTQ+ youths.

Metro Morning: Jason Gorber on Gamestop Comedy Dumb Money

by Jason Gorber | September 23, 2023

Our Chief Film Critic Jason Gorber drops into CBC's Metro Morning to discuss Dumb Money, a comedy based on the infamous GameStop scandal.

TIFF 2023: Pain Hustlers Review

by Ethan Dayton | September 23, 2023

Pain Hustlers isn’t the worst movie ever made, but simply one that never bothers to justify its existence. Isn’t that worse?

TIFF 2023: Shayda Review

by Barbara Goslawski | September 22, 2023

Shayda is a bold statement about a woman coming into her own despite her situation. Writer/director Noora Niasari creates a film of unnerving anxiety and rising pressure. One becomes immersed in the validity of this character’s existence.

TIFF 2023: Limbo Review

by Barbara Goslawski | September 21, 2023

The film is a slow burn but when it ramps up the reveals are remarkable: a maze of complicated emotions which this filmmaker conceals within a simple premise and a stark visual style.

TIFF 2023: A Playlist of Memorable Soundtrack Moments

by Emma Badame | September 21, 2023

From Kendrick Lamar to Badfinger and beyond, we round up the memorable needle drops from all the festival films we loved.

TIFF 2023: Solo Review

by Akash Singh | September 21, 2023

Winner of Best Canadian Feature at TIFF, Solo beautifully captures what it means to define yourself on your own terms.

TIFF 2023 Interview: Pablo Berger on Robot Dreams and Earth, Wind, and Fire’s September

by Larry Fried | September 21, 2023

Writer-director Pablo Berger sits down with That Shelf to discuss his latest film, Robot Dreams, and its use of the iconic pop song.

TIFF 2023: His Three Daughters Review

by Ethan Dayton | September 20, 2023

His Three Daughters proves that all you need to create something unforgettable is a grounded story that touches people and incredible talent to bring it to life.

TIFF 2023: Quiz Lady Review

by Rachel West | September 20, 2023

Can you call it a comedy if there isn’t a single laugh?

TIFF 2023: Memory Review

by Rachel West | September 20, 2023

Peter Sarsgaard and Jessica Chastain star in Michel Franco's quietly subdued character study, Memory. One of the highlights of TIFF and featuring dynamite performances from two veteran actors, Memory is a compassionate tale of two broken people longing for connection and stability.