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With Star Wars: The Force Awakens just around the corner, That Shelf film contributor and lifelong fan Jason Gorber reflects on his tumultuous relationship with the Star Wars saga.
Room Review
Lenny Abrahamson's Room is a deeply nuanced film with real suspense and anxiety throughout.
Seance Review
The new Toronto stage show is a wonderful ghost story told with grace, poise, and considerable skill.
Just Cause 3 Preview: Learn to Fly
How (and why) do you teach players to enjoy a game with limitless destructive possibilities?
TIFF 2015: Men & Chicken Review
Men & Chicken TIFF 2015 review
Rock, Paper, Cynic and the Musical Mad Science of Borken Telephone
Rock, Paper, Cynic creator Peter Chiykowski discusses his upcoming album and his efforts to coordinate the world's nerdiest game of Broken Telephone.
Diamond Tongues Review
Bracing, bold, and far from precious, Diamond Tongues boasts an outstanding lead performance and razor sharp writing.
Amy Director Asif Kapadia Interview
Director Asif Kapadia spoke to That Shelf while in Toronto for a special screening of his new documentary Amy , about the life and untimely death of singer Amy Winehouse.
My One Demand: The Movie You Can See Before They’ve Finished Making It
The unique new film from Blast Theory will be streamed to the theatre in real-time from the streets of Toronto.
Pixar Writer Josh Cooley Interview
We continue our ongoing Inside Out coverage this week with an interview with co-writer Josh Cooley, who spoke with us about how Pixar's story department works, the challenges of interweaving plotlines, and what it felt like to get the Toy Story 4 co-directing gig. He'll be speaking in depth on these topics and more at the Toronto Animation Arts Festival this weekend.
Video: Michiel Huisman Interview
Age of Adaline star Michiel Huisman talks working with Harrison Ford, starring on Game of Thrones and Orphan Black , and what's on his dork shelf!
A Feast for Fans: Toronto’s Game of Thrones Pop-up Shop
HBO Canada's Toronto Pop-Up Shop is small and filled with goodies.
Thought Bubble: The Waning Celebrity of Conventions
As conventions proliferate, commerce rather than celebrity is increasingly becoming a key selling point for the audience.
Cannibal! The Musical Review
Though not as deliriously funny as you'd expect, the charming Cannibal! The Musical doesn't need to shock to entertain.
No Evidence of Disease Review
On National Cancer Day, February 4th, select cities will have screenings of No Evidence of Disease an informative look at doctors bringing awareness to often underfunded forms of reproductive cancers.