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

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

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#GoodBoy Review: First-time filmmaker Ben Leonberg gives canine star, Indy, the supernatural horror film that he deserves and we want.
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Good Boy Review: Horror Tale Places Canine Star in a Supernatural Setting

First-time filmmaker Ben Leonberg gives canine star, Indy, the supernatural horror film he deserves and we want.

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There's plenty of spectacle, but no heart at the centre of #TronAres. But the NIN original score is worth the price of admission.
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Tron: Ares Review

There's plenty of spectacle, but no heart at the centre of #TronAres. But the NIN original score is worth the price of admission.

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#Darkfield is a deliciously unnerving experience, especially if you like to let raw fear run its icy fingers up and down your psyche. @chrisknightfilm.bsky.social reviews:
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Darkfield Toronto Review: Lights Out, Let’s Go

Darkfield is a deliciously unnerving experience, especially if you like to let raw fear run its icy fingers up and down your psyche.

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That Shelf @thatshelf.com · 5d

Mumblecore pioneer Jay Duplass returns with #TheBaltimorons, a middling comedy-drama about another lost man-child.
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The Baltimorons Review: Jay Duplass Delivers a Middling Dramedy About Another Lost Man-Child

Mumblecore pioneer Jay Duplass returns with The Baltimorons, a middling comedy-drama about another lost man-child.

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That Shelf @thatshelf.com · 6d

#BoneLake is a sexy thriller that combines the art of seduction with sharp metal objects. @sarahgopaul.bsky.social reviews the perfect October movie date flick.
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Bone Lake Review: Weaponized Sex is No Match for a Sharp Knife

Bone Lake is a sexy, psychological thriller that should be considered a top October date night pick.

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That Shelf @thatshelf.com · 7d

Part three in The Classic Shelf's ongoing series about the career of Anthony Perkins visits his films of the 1960s, aka the Psycho and European years. @bilantoniou.bsky.social looks at the films.
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The Classics Shelf: Anthony Perkins – Part Three

Part three in The Classic Shelf's ongoing series about the career of Anthony Perkins visits his films of the 1960s, aka the Psycho years.

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That Shelf @thatshelf.com · 9d

Kathryn Bigelow's nerve-wrackingly tense AHouseOfDynamite is one explosive drama.
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A House of Dynamite Review: NYFF 2025

Kathryn Bigelow's nerve-wrackingly tense A House of Dynamite is one explosive drama.

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That Shelf @thatshelf.com · 11d

Gremlins, Game Boys, and Death Stars--Oh, My! The LEGO Shelf looks at three October releases. #LEGO
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The LEGO Shelf: A Nostalgic Fall

Gremlins, Game Boys, and Death Stars--oh, my! The LEGO Shelf looks at three October releases to keep you busy, especially if you can afford one of them.

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That Shelf @thatshelf.com · 11d

Disney+'s #ChadPowers is a big, broad sports comedy that hits its targets. Glen Powell is a bonafide comedic force.
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Chad Powers Review: Glen Powell Is A Bonafide Comedy Star

Sports comedy Chad Powers finds a humour that feels like the best of a mix of what audiences already love, and something fresh.

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That Shelf @thatshelf.com · 11d

The @simpsonsfilmpod.bsky.social boys debate the virtues of Martin Scorsese’s After Hours at 40. At least they can agree that “Bart Sells His Soul” is pretty much a perfect Simpsons episode.
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Springfield Googolplex: After Hours

The boys debate the virtues of Martin Scorsese’s After Hours. At least they can agree “Bart Sells His Soul” is pretty much a perfect Simpsons episode.

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That Shelf @thatshelf.com · 11d

Eleanor the Great is a solid directorial debut for Scarlett Johansson and an excellent showcase for June Squibb writes @smatthew.bsky.social
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Eleanor the Great Review: An Excellent Showcase for June Squibb

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That Shelf @thatshelf.com · 13d

#Anemone proves that not every Daniel Day-Lewis movie, unfortunately, is the event we hope it to be. #NYFF2025
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Anemone Review: If Only It Displayed More of the ‘Miller Gene’

Daniel Day-Lewis makes a highly anticipated return to the screen in Anemone, but the meandering story and lifeless pacing don't let his performance connect.

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That Shelf @thatshelf.com · 14d

Julia Roberts gives her best performance since Erin Brockovich in Luca Guadagnino's potent moral fable #AfterTheHunt. #NYFF25
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After the Hunt Review: NYFF 2025

Julia Roberts commands the scene in Luca Guadagnino's juicy moral fable After the Hunt, which gives no easy answers for the audience.

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That Shelf @thatshelf.com · 14d

Netflix's new Canadian series #Wayward shows that creator Mae Martin can bring not only laughs but thrills.
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Wayward Review: TIFF 2025

Netflix's new Canadian series Wayward shows that creator Mae Martin can bring not only laughs but thrills.

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That Shelf @thatshelf.com · 14d

Star (and Exec. Prod.) Ethan Hawke and showrunner Sterlin Harjo on how The Lowdown takes on truth, storytelling, and accountability.
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Interview: The Lowdown’s Ethan Hawke and Sterlin Harjo

Star (and Exec. Prod.) Ethan Hawke and showrunner Sterlin Harjo on how The Lowdown takes on truth, storytelling, and accountability.

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That Shelf @thatshelf.com · 15d

#BauArtistAtWar is a film about artist and Holocaust survivor Joseph Bau, which, unfortunately, doesn't do him justice.
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Bau, Artist at War Review

< Bau, Artist at War is a film about artist and Holocaust survivor Joseph Bau, which, unfortunately, doesn't do him justice.

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That Shelf @thatshelf.com · 15d

Catch this exclusive clip from Mayumi Yoshida's new feature, #Akashi, which has its world premiere October 5 at #VIFF2025.
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Akashi Exclusive Clip: VIFF 2025

Catch this exclusive clip from Mayumi Yoshida's new feature, Akashi, which has its world premiere October 5 at VIFF 2025.

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That Shelf @thatshelf.com · 16d

#OnlyMurdersInTheBuilding is back for its 5th season, but is the show's magic starting to wear off?
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Only Murders in the Building Season 5 Review: This Schtick is Getting Old

Mabel, Oliver, and Charles are back to solve another murder and guess what? They are still in the building!

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That Shelf @thatshelf.com · 16d

With the conclusion of #TIFF50, @contrazoompod.bsky.social along with guests Thomas Stoneham-Judge and Darren Zakus recap the festival naming their faves.
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Contra Zoom Pod: 2025 Toronto International Film Festival

With the conclusion of TIFF 2025, Contra Zoom Pod, along with guests Thomas Stoneham-Judge and Darren Zakus, recap the festival, naming their faves.

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That Shelf @thatshelf.com · 16d

That Shelf's Alex Southey sits down with #RiseoftheRaven cast and crew about the legendary Hungarian and a whole lot more. Watch the interview:
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Interview: Rise of the Raven Cast and Crew

The cast and production team discuss Hungarian legends, the weight of portraying a real, major figure, and the decision to defy the "Hollywood" tradition of adapting a non-English story with English dialogue.

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That Shelf @thatshelf.com · 16d

June Squibb is loving her leading lady era, and we're here for it in Scarlett Johansson's #EleanorTheGreat. Squibb and Johansson tell us all about their new film that has them considering second acts.
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Scarlett Johansson and June Squib on Eleanor the Great and Second Acts

Director Scarlett Johansson and Eleanor the Great star June Squibb tell us about their new film on a nonagenarian who moonlights as a Holocaust survivor after her best friend passes away.

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That Shelf @thatshelf.com · 17d

#PoeticLicense is Maude Apatow’s directorial debut, and while it was a completely watchable #TIFF50 movie, it wasn't a particularly memorable one.
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Poetic License Review: TIFF 2025

Maude Apatow’s directorial debut was a completely watchable TIFF movie, but not a particularly memorable one.

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That Shelf @thatshelf.com · 18d

Paul Thomas Anderson's #OneBattleAfterAnother is wildly anarchic filmmaking. One hopes it inspires further all-in gambles with arthouse talents.
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One Battle After Another Review: Boys with Toys

Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn, and Teyana Taylor lead Paul Thomas Anderson's wildly anarchic adventure-comedy One Battle After Another.

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That Shelf @thatshelf.com · 21d

The Jordan Peele-produced sports-horror mashup, #HIMMovie, flails, flounders, and ultimately fumbles its way into disappointment.
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Him Review: Not Even A Super-Charged Marlon Wayans Can Save This Sports-Horror Dud

The Jordan Peele-produced sports-horror mashup, Him, flails, flounders, and ultimately fumbles its way into disappointment.

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