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Sebastian Stan and Vanessa Ceban in Fjord

Fjord Review: TIFF 2026

by Andrew Roberts | September 10, 2026

Cristian Mungiu's script is able to ride the line between cultural extremes and lands at a basic lesson on humanism

Hombre al agua Review: TIFF 2026

by Lyle Kruger | September 10, 2026

A Cuban lifeguard marries into wealth and chaos in Gael GarcÃa Bernal's funny, overstuffed TIFF dramedy

Toy Gun Bandit Review: TIFF 2026

by Rachel West | September 10, 2026

A teenage prank turns into a real-life bank robbery in Toy Gun Bandit , a riotous, fast-paced Quebec coming-of-age film at TIFF 2026

Coward Review: TIFF 2026

by Pat Mullen | September 10, 2026

From the horror of trench warfare to the comfort of a concave chest, Coward is another heartbreaker from Lukas Dhont.

Contra Zoom Pod Episode Episode 343: 2026 TIFF Preview

by Contra Zoom | September 8, 2026

The Toronto International Film Festival runs from September 10-20th, and Contra Zoom Pod previews 8 films they are excited to see.

That Shelf’s Top Picks for TIFF 2026

by Pat Mullen | August 28, 2026

Our top picks for the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival include Elsinore , Wild Horse Nine , and Ladies and Gentlemen, Brian Mulroney.

The Stars Align in TIFF’s 2026 Galas and Special Presentations Slate

by Pat Mullen | July 20, 2026

TIFF announces the Galas and Special Presentations line-up for the 2026 festival including The Stunt Driver and Villeneuve: Rise of a Legend .

Steal Away Review

by Victor Stiff | July 16, 2026

Clement Virgo's haunting and surreal thriller Steal Away cements him as one of Canada's most dynamic talents.

TIFF Adds Five Titles and Star Power to Special Presentations

by Pat Mullen | July 16, 2026

TIFF adds five titles to the Special Presentations line-up featuring stars like Cate Blanchett, Naomi Watts, Mahershala Ali, and Margaret Qualley.

Being Heumann to Open TIFF 2026

by Pat Mullen | July 7, 2026

Being Heumann , about disability rights activity Judith Heumann, will open the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) on Sept. 10.

TIFF 2025 Review: I Swear; Kirk Jones, Robert Aramayo

I Swear Review

by Rachel West | April 24, 2026

Kirk Jones brings John Davidson's remarkable true story to life with warmth, humour, and heart. Powered by Robert Aramayo's moving performance, it's an inspiring crowd-pleaser at TIFF 2025.

Agatha’s Almanac Review: An Ode to Living Simply

by Lyle Kruger | April 1, 2026

Amalie Atkins' Agatha's Almanac is a gorgeous, one-of-a-kind documentary about a 90-year-old woman living off the land in rural Manitoba.

Sirât Review

by Rachel West | February 13, 2026

It is easy to see why Oliver Laxe's Sirât took home the Cannes Competition Jury Prize. Breathtaking, gut-wrenching, and visceral, it's one of the best choices you could make at TIFF.

Matt Johnson's Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie

Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie Review

by Courtney Small | February 13, 2026

Matt Johnson's Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie is both a love letter to Toronto and one of the year's funniest films.

The Choral Review

by Emma Badame | January 6, 2026

At a time when our own world seems harsh and ugly, Nicholas Hytner's The Choral gives us space to reflect on how music can connect us.

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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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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.
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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
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