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Wagner Moura and Kleber Mendonça Filho on The Secret Agent, Cinema, and Sharks

by Pat Mullen | December 5, 2025

An interview with The Secret Agent director Kleber Mendonça Filho and star Wagner Moura about exploring pictures of ghosts in their stylish thriller.

The Secret Agent Review

by Pat Mullen | December 4, 2025

Wagner Moura stars in The Secret Agent , Kleber Mendonça Filho's stylish, gritty, and enigmatic neo-noir set in 1970s' Brazil.

Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery Review

by Emma Badame | December 3, 2025

Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery proves both a worthy successor and thoroughly engrossing new chapter for Netflix's crowd-pleasing mysteries.

Eternity Review

by Shawn Peer | December 1, 2025

Eternity is a hilarious, heartfelt take on the afterlife, with fantastic performances from Miles Teller, Elizabeth Olsen & Callum Turner.

TIFF 2025: Meadowlarks Is a Powerful, Personal Examination of One of Canada's Darkest Eras

Meadowlarks Review

by Matthew Simpson | November 28, 2025

Tasha Hubbard's film is a powerful, personal examination of one of Canada's darkest eras.

Hamnet Review

by Pat Mullen | November 26, 2025

Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal star in Hamnet , Chloé Zhao's radical and deeply moving reimagining of Shakespeare's most celebrated tragedy.

Jessie Buckley, Paul Mescal, and Chloé Zhao on Hamnet’s Emotional Tsunami

by Pat Mullen | November 25, 2025

An interview with Hamnet stars Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal, and director Chloé Zhao, on adapting the story behind Shakespeare's beloved tragedy.

Rental Family Review

by Rachel West | November 20, 2025

Hikari's Rental Family is a sweet, strange, and heartwarming dramedy about finding connection in the unlikeliest of places.

Sentimental Value Review

by Pat Mullen | November 14, 2025

Renate Reinsve and Stellan Skarsgard lead an outstanding cast in Sentimental Value Joachim Trier's rumination on art imitating life.

Tessa Thompson and Nina Hoss Embrace Chaos in Hedda

by Pat Mullen | October 29, 2025

Hedda stars Tessa Thompson and Nina Hoss tell us about revisiting the classic play through a new lens in Nia DaCosta's radical film adaptation.

Frankenstein Review

by Emma Badame | October 25, 2025

Guillermo del Toro's latest is one for the ages – timeless in both its epic horror and its more intimate hope for humanity's potential.

Contra Zoom Pod Episode 314: Interview with Zacharias Kunuk

by Contra Zoom | October 20, 2025

On the latest Contra Zoom Pod episode, Jeff Bulmer sat down with Zacharias Kunuk, the director of TIFF's Wrong Husband , for an interview!

John Candy: I Like Me Review: A Touching Look at a Canadian Treasure

by Shawn Peer | October 11, 2025

John Candy: I Like Me is a heartwarming documentary that explores the life, career, and lasting impact of the beloved Canadian comedian.

Roofman Review

by Pat Mullen | October 10, 2025

Channing Tatum and Kirsten Dunst star in Roofman , Derek Cianfrance's light-hearted account of economic necessity in harsh times.

Orwell: 2+2=5 Review

by Victor Stiff | October 10, 2025

Raoul Peck's Orwell: 2+2=5 channels the authors prescient work to confront how propaganda erodes the truth and paves the road to political tyranny.

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Street Fighter brings the iconic video game franchise back to the big screen, following estranged brothers Ryu and Ken as they reunite for the World Warrior Tournament. But with M. Bison plotting to harness the fighters’ power for his own sinister purposes, the competition soon becomes a battle for the fate of the world. Packed with spectacular fight sequences, nostalgic references, and a soundtrack that takes audiences straight back to the ’90s, the film delivers a major upgrade over its predecessor. With a perfectly matched cast, genuinely funny dialogue, and faithful recreations of the game’s signature moves, it balances fan service with entertaining action that newcomers can enjoy, too. 📝 Full review by Sarah Gopaul now up on That Shelf (and at the link in our bio).
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Whalefall follows Jay Gardiner, a young scuba diver who finds himself trapped inside a sperm whale and facing an increasingly desperate fight for survival. But as he struggles to escape before his oxygen runs out, the experience also forces him to confront unresolved grief and his complicated relationship with his late father. Led by Austin Abrams, the film delivers an intense underwater survival thriller with impressive technical work and a convincing sense of claustrophobia. However, its exploration of grief and family trauma struggles to match the tension of its central premise, relying on familiar character arcs and heavy-handed emotional beats that leave its themes feeling muddled. 📝 Full review by Mel Valentin now up on That Shelf (and at the link in our bio).
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What does it mean to see and hear yourself represented on screen? In his feature directorial debut, California Schemin’, James McAvoy tells the true story of Scottish rappers Silibil N’ Brains, who found success by pretending to be American. In this interview with That Shelf, McAvoy discusses the importance of staying true to the Scottish identity at the heart of the film, bringing the duo’s story to life, and why everyone deserves to see their own experiences reflected in cinema. 📝 Full interview by Pat Mullen now up on That Shelf (and at the link in our bio).
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The Social Reckoning revisits the world of Facebook, following data scientist Frances Haugen and Wall Street Journal journalist Jeff Horwitz as they investigate the company’s role in spreading harmful content and radicalizing users. Set between 2019 and 2021, the film examines the consequences of prioritizing profit over people in the social media industry. Despite tackling an urgent and relevant subject, Aaron Sorkin’s follow-up struggles to offer fresh insights into the damage caused by social media. While the story raises important questions about corporate responsibility and the power of technology, underdeveloped characters, an awkward central relationship, and uninspired direction prevent the film from reaching its full potential. 📝 Full review by Mel Valentin now up on That Shelf (and at the link in our bio).
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Six seasons into Slow Horses, Gary Oldman continues to find new layers in Jackson Lamb, the sharp-tongued, dishevelled spy at the centre of the series. In conversation with That Shelf at TIFF, Oldman reflects on playing Lamb over multiple seasons, the character’s history and hidden vulnerabilities, and the parallels between Lamb and another of his iconic spies, George Smiley. He also shares how adapting Mick Herron’s novels allows him to keep discovering new details about a character who carries years of history and baggage. 📝 Full interview by Pat Mullen now up on That Shelf (and at the link in our bio).
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Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother follows Latif, a devout Muslim and hitman whose life takes a turn after his wife’s death leaves him caring for their three children. With his infant refusing formula and their supply of breast milk running out, Latif must navigate a dangerous world of crime and violence while trying to provide for his family. Mahershala Ali delivers an extraordinary performance in this striking blend of crime thriller, dark comedy, and religious parable. Bassam Tariq explores faith, fatherhood, hypocrisy, and forgiveness without losing sight of the tenderness at the film’s heart. Despite some uneven pacing near the end, it’s a bold, moving, and unforgettable film that stands apart from anything else this year. 📝 Full review by Lyle Kruger now up on That Shelf (and at the link in our bio).
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Eva Marie Saint, one of the last silver-screen icons, has passed away at 102. She burst onto the scene with a magnificent supporting role opposite Marlon Brando in On the Waterfront — a role that earned her a Best Supporting Actress Oscar. She went on to memorable parts in North by Northwest, Raintree Country, The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit, Summer and Smoke, Exodus, and The Rainmaker. Her more recent roles included parts in Winter's Tale, Because of Winn-Dixie, and Superman Returns. Originally from Newark, she auditioned for Elia Kazan and was accepted into the Actors Studio, becoming one of a new generation of strong, method actors. One of the last of her Hollywood generation, she leaves us with an impressive career and legacy of over 6 decades! RIP.
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ENTER FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN TICKETS TO SEE #THESOCIALRECKONING! Inspired by true events and the whistleblower who started the social media reckoning we’re seeing play out today, this Aaron Sorkin original screenplay is a companion piece to the hit film The Social Network and a true David and Goliath story. Frances Haugen (Madison), a young Facebook engineer, enlists the help of Jeff Horwitz (White), a Wall Street Journal reporter, to go on a dangerous journey that ends up blowing the whistle on the social network’s most guarded secrets. Follow the instructions below, and you'll be entered to win tickets to see the film when it hits theatres on October 9th, courtesy of @sonypictures, @thetarogroup and That Shelf! 📱 Follow That Shelf, 📱 Like this post, 📱 Tell us your favourite based-on-a-true-story movie, and, 📱 Tag the friend you'll bring with you to the movie! @TheSocialReckoning debuts exclusively in movie theatres on October 9, 2026. Giveaway closes on October 7 at 11:59 ET. Open to Canadian residents only. One entry per person. #giveaway #canadacontest #movietickets
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CONTEST: ENTER FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN TICKETS TO BRAZIL FILM FEST That Shelf, and @brazilfilmfest want to send you and a friend to see the best of Brazilian cinema in Toronto! 🗓️ Film 1 - Malês (Oct 9, 11 am) 🗓️ Film 2 - Zico, the Samurai of Quintino (Oct 9, 2 pm) 🗓️ Film 3 - The Noise of the Night (Oct 9, 4:45 pM) 🗓️ Film 4 - If I Were You 3 (Oct 10, 11:15 am) 🗓️ Film 5 - The Crime Genius (Oct 11, 11 am) Here's how to enter: 🇧🇷 Follow us and @brazilfilmfest 🇧🇷 Like this post 🇧🇷 Tell us which film you'd like to attend, and 🇧🇷 Tag a friend October 9–11, 2026 📍 TIFF Lightbox | Toronto 🎟️ Tickets & festival details: brazilfilmfest.ca Giveaway closes on October 7. Open to Canadian residents only. Winners will be contacted via DM. 🗓️ Film 1 - Malês (Oct 9, 11 am) Malês is a powerful story of resilience and courage set against the vibrant backdrop of Salvador in 1835. Torn from their homeland in Africa during their wedding ceremony, two young Muslims are enslaved in Brazil. Separated by a cruel fate, they struggle to survive and find one another again as they become caught up in the largest enslaved uprising in Brazilian history: the Malê Revolt. 🗓️ Film 2 - Zico, the Samurai of Quintino (Oct 9, 2 pm) An original portrait of the life and career of Arthur Antunes Coimbra—better known as Zico. The Samurai of Quintino explores the many dimensions of one of football's greatest legends, revealing the unique personality behind the icon. Drawing on Zico's personal archive—made public for the first time—the documentary weaves together stories from his remarkable journey with Flamengo, the Brazilian National Team, and Japan. Featuring Ronaldo Nazário, Maestro Júnior, friends, and family, the film offers an intimate look at the man behind the legend, leading to a surprising encounter with the "Spirit of Zico": an identity as fascinating as it is paradoxical, forged in the suburbs of Rio de Janeiro, yet shaped by values and discipline that found their perfect match in Japan. 🗓️ Film 3 - The Noise of the Night (Oct 9, 4:45 PM) Sônia is a woman who has spent her life burying the wounds of her childhood, feeling unseen and forgotten by her husband
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