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Girls Like Girls Review: A Reaffirmation that Love Conquers All

by Andrew Roberts | June 16, 2026

Girls Like Girls marks another milestone in Kiyoko's artistic trajectory, her fans' dedicated affection, and ultimately the power of the titular mantra.

Michael Review: A Flawed Thriller for Fans of the King of Pop

by Adam Schoales | April 22, 2026

Despite an electrifying performance from Jaafar Jackson, Antoine Fuqua's Michael is a flawed, surface-level look at the King of Pop.

Song Sung Blue Review: Kate Hudson and Hugh Jackman Elevate Winning True-Life Tale

by Mel Valentin | December 30, 2025

Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson elevate Song Sung Blue ””a true-life, Neil Diamond-centric biopic from writer-director Craig Brewer.

Wicked: For Good Review: Vibrant Sequel Doesn’t Soar Quite as High

by Emma Badame | November 21, 2025

For lovers of the novel and stage show (and Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo), Wicked: For Good will satisfy...but it doesn't soar quite as high as its predecessor.

CONTEST: See an advance screening of Nobody 2!

by That Shelf | July 31, 2025

To celebrate the arrival of Nobody 2 , That Shelf wants to send you and a friend to see it before anyone else!

CONTEST: See an advance screening of The Bad Guys 2!

by That Shelf | July 22, 2025

To celebrate the arrival of The Bad Guys 2 , That Shelf wants to send you and a friend to see it before anyone else!

Contest: Enter for a Chance to Win Tickets to See DROP

by Carlos Diaz | March 27, 2025

A dream date turns deadly. How far would you go to protect your loved ones? Enter here for a chance to win double passes to an advance screening of Drop in Toronto & Montreal!

Love Hurts Review: Ke Huy Quan Gets the Lead Role He’s Always Deserved but It Disappoints

by Mel Valentin | February 7, 2025

Love Hurts underuses and disappoints Ke Huy Quan (and his goodwill-generating performance) in his first lead role.

Wolf Man Review: The Reboot Starts Promisingly, Ends With a Whimper

by Mel Valentin | January 17, 2025

Leigh Whannell's latest addition to the Universal Monsters universe, Wolf Man, starts strong, but ends with a whimper.

Contest: Win tickets to an advance screening of Wolf Man!

by That Shelf | January 4, 2025

Be the first to see Blumhouse's latest scare fest, Wolf Man ! Find out how to enter for your chance to win tickets to an advance screening on January 15.

Wicked Review: Movie Musicals (and Fantasy Films) Are Back, Baby!

by Ethan Dayton | November 22, 2024

After all, movies are here to entertain, to transport us, and to make us feel. Wicked manages to rise above the weight of expectation and accomplishes all three with great ease.

Contest: Win Advance Screening Passes for Speak No Evil!

by That Shelf | August 21, 2024

Enter to win passes to see an advance screening of Blumhouse thriller, Speak No Evil , in either Toronto or Montreal.

Twisters Review: Plenty of Spectacle, Not Enough Heart

by Emma Badame | July 20, 2024

The proto-sequel desperately tries to replicate the magic of the original but falls woefully short, largely due to a depressingly slight script.

Contest: Win Advance Screening Passes for Twisters!

by That Shelf | June 26, 2024

Enter our contest to see an advance screening of the epic disaster movie Twisters in either Toronto, Montreal or Vancouver.

Contest: Win Advance Screening Passes for Despicable Me 4!

by That Shelf | June 21, 2024

Enter our contest to see an advance screening of family fave Despicable Me 4, in either Toronto, Montreal or Vancouver.

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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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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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