Rachel West
@rachelwest.bsky.social
Former grave-digger, future Arby's owner.
Journalist, Senior Film Critic at @thatshelf.com, running social @weathernetwork.bsky.social. Former ET Canada & Cineplex producer.
@torontofilmcritics.bsky.social & AWFJ member, Rotten Tomatoes-approved.
Journalist, Senior Film Critic at @thatshelf.com, running social @weathernetwork.bsky.social. Former ET Canada & Cineplex producer.
@torontofilmcritics.bsky.social & AWFJ member, Rotten Tomatoes-approved.
This is an insane wait for a subway at rush hour
July 23, 2025 at 9:11 PM
This is an insane wait for a subway at rush hour
When you find a relic of the past
March 2, 2025 at 4:12 PM
When you find a relic of the past
Scenes from the annual TFCA Gala @torontofilmcritics.bsky.social
February 26, 2025 at 3:36 AM
Scenes from the annual TFCA Gala @torontofilmcritics.bsky.social
I may have chuckled at both “The Killers” and “The Gorillaz” as answers
January 17, 2025 at 12:52 AM
I may have chuckled at both “The Killers” and “The Gorillaz” as answers
Really saddened to hear about the passing of David Lynch. Not his weirdest or his wildest, but I love The Elephant Man so much. Will watch in his honour tonight
January 16, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Really saddened to hear about the passing of David Lynch. Not his weirdest or his wildest, but I love The Elephant Man so much. Will watch in his honour tonight
And also Black Hawk Down, Kingdom of Heaven, Babel, and Gladiator I & II
December 28, 2024 at 6:22 PM
And also Black Hawk Down, Kingdom of Heaven, Babel, and Gladiator I & II
When in Morocco, make a pilgrimage to Atlas Film Studios to see the set of Kundun…because why not?
December 28, 2024 at 6:21 PM
When in Morocco, make a pilgrimage to Atlas Film Studios to see the set of Kundun…because why not?
View from the #TFCAawards vote as we debate our picks for the best films of the year
@torontofilmcritics.bsky.social
@torontofilmcritics.bsky.social
December 15, 2024 at 6:51 PM
View from the #TFCAawards vote as we debate our picks for the best films of the year
@torontofilmcritics.bsky.social
@torontofilmcritics.bsky.social
It’s pull-quote season. And it’s true: I have been waiting 28 years for Ralph Fiennes and Juliette Binoche to re-team. #TheReturn
December 2, 2024 at 9:48 PM
It’s pull-quote season. And it’s true: I have been waiting 28 years for Ralph Fiennes and Juliette Binoche to re-team. #TheReturn
Sunday screening of #SeedOfTheSacredFig with director Mohammad Rasoulof
November 24, 2024 at 7:56 PM
Sunday screening of #SeedOfTheSacredFig with director Mohammad Rasoulof
A disclaimer you love to see
November 22, 2024 at 10:03 PM
A disclaimer you love to see
Caught upcoming Canadian indie film #PayingForIt last night, directed by Sook-Yin Lee and featuring a great cast. Look for this one in theatres in 2025
November 22, 2024 at 2:27 PM
Caught upcoming Canadian indie film #PayingForIt last night, directed by Sook-Yin Lee and featuring a great cast. Look for this one in theatres in 2025
Babe wake up, new Colin Farrell still from Conclave director Edward Berger’s next project just dropped
November 21, 2024 at 11:22 PM
Babe wake up, new Colin Farrell still from Conclave director Edward Berger’s next project just dropped
Ready to be entertained by #GladiatorII
November 19, 2024 at 11:58 PM
Ready to be entertained by #GladiatorII
Turning on the TV to see Jeremy Allen White play a character named “Pizza Face” on SVU
November 18, 2024 at 10:23 PM
Turning on the TV to see Jeremy Allen White play a character named “Pizza Face” on SVU
Me after watching The Outrun
November 17, 2024 at 7:40 PM
Me after watching The Outrun
November 17, 2024 at 5:39 PM
Got excited to be IDed at a bar only to realize they ID everyone who looks under 45
November 17, 2024 at 12:36 AM
Got excited to be IDed at a bar only to realize they ID everyone who looks under 45
It’s been a week devoted to cocktail appreciation: a ras el hanout spiced take on a bourbon sour 👌
November 17, 2024 at 12:35 AM
It’s been a week devoted to cocktail appreciation: a ras el hanout spiced take on a bourbon sour 👌
September 5 really nailed what it is like to work in a live newsroom — and the late, great Peter Jennings’ Canadian accent
November 13, 2024 at 2:30 AM
September 5 really nailed what it is like to work in a live newsroom — and the late, great Peter Jennings’ Canadian accent
I don’t understand fashion
November 12, 2024 at 3:14 AM
I don’t understand fashion
Still a perfect movie
August 20, 2023 at 2:58 PM
Still a perfect movie