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How to Train Your Dragon Review: Toothless Soars Again

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2025/06/11

Live-action remakes of beloved animated movies can be a challenge. Thankfully, Canadian director Dean DeBlois’ live-action remake of his animated film gracefully soars above its contemporaries, even if it doesn’t quite reach the same heights. The post How to Train Your Dragon Review: Toothless Soars Again appeared first on That Shelf.

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The Life of Chuck Review: Mike Flanagan’s King...

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2025/06/09

Mike Flanagan's latest is a refreshing, hope-filled tale bolstered by effective performances from a cast including Tom Hiddleston and Chiwetel Ejiofor. The post The Life of Chuck Review: Mike Flanagan’s King Adaptation Contains Multitudes appeared first on That Shelf.

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The LEGO Shelf: Father’s Day Gift Guide

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2025/06/08

Forget the ties and socks, get your dad some LEGO this year instead. Here a few sets that make for great Father's Day gifts. The post The LEGO Shelf: Father’s Day Gift Guide appeared first on That Shelf.

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Four Mothers Review: A Charming Tale of Love and Aging

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2025/06/08

Darren Thornton’s Four Mothers, an Irish remake of the Italian film Mid-August Lunch, is a very easy film to fall in love with. The post Four Mothers Review: A Charming Tale of Love and Aging appeared first on That Shelf.

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Cannes 2025: Festival Review Round-Up

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2025/06/07

That Shelf's Editor-in-Chief Jason Gorber reviews 12 of the biggest titles from the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, including Anderson's The Phoenician Scheme and Linklater's Nouvelle Vague.The post Cannes 2025: Festival Review Round-Up appeared first on That Shelf.

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Ballerina Review: En Pointe But Not Always On Point

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2025/06/07

The sum of all the parts of Ballerina fall flat from what we have come to expect from this layered, rich alternate world of crime and suits. But it has its charms and a high body count. The post Ballerina Review: En Pointe But Not Always On Point appeared first on That Shelf.

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Aontas Review: A Pitch-Perfect Cinematic Puzzle

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2025/06/07

Irish-language thriller Aontas is a picture perfect puzzle anchored by exquisite performances from Carrie Crowley and Brid Brennan. The post Aontas Review: A Pitch-Perfect Cinematic Puzzle appeared first on That Shelf.

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Predator: Killer of Killers Review: A Blood-Soaked,...

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2025/06/06

Predator: Killer of Killers delivers a fast and furious animated gorefest sure to please the series' longtime fans. The post Predator: Killer of Killers Review: A Blood-Soaked, No-Brakes Animated Thrill Ride appeared first on That Shelf.

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Contra Zoom Pod Episode 307: Mission: Impossible –...

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2025/06/06

ContraZoom Pod's Dakota and Matthew rank the 8 Mission: Impossible films alongside very special guest Rachel Ho. The post Contra Zoom Pod Episode 307: Mission: Impossible – Ranked appeared first on That Shelf.

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I Don’t Understand You Review: Kroll and Rannells...

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2025/06/06

Kroll and Rannells slay in this farcical comedy of errors from writers/directors David Joseph Craig and Brian Crano. The post I Don’t Understand You Review: Kroll and Rannells Slay in New Horror/Comedy appeared first on That Shelf.

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The Ritual Review: A Ghastly Failure

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2025/06/06

With Al Pacino and Dan Stevens onboard, The Ritual should be a campy good time. At least the film has the decency of being only 98 minutes long. The post The Ritual Review: A Ghastly Failure appeared first on That Shelf.

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The Phoenician Scheme Review: Anderson’s Antiquities...

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2025/06/05

Benicio del Toro and Mia Threapleton star in The Phoenician Scheme, Wes Anderson's sprawling ensemble film where the joy is in the details. The post The Phoenician Scheme Review: Anderson’s Antiquities Adventure appeared first on That Shelf.

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Bono: Stories of Surrender Review: For U2 Fans Only

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2025/06/05

U2 frontman Bono is recounting his life and career in the new Apple TV+ release Bono: Stories of Surrender. The post Bono: Stories of Surrender Review: For U2 Fans Only appeared first on That Shelf.

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Sirens Review: A Captivating But Chaotic Limited Series

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2025/06/05

Sirens isn't the most memorable Netflix series this year, but Meghann Fahy, Milly Alcock, and Julianne Moore make it worth watching. The post Sirens Review: A Captivating But Chaotic Limited Series appeared first on That Shelf.

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Karate Kid: Legends Review: If It Ain’t Broke, Tweak...

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2025/05/31

Karate Kid: Legends brings a fresh spin to a classic formula, blending old and new in a fun, fast-paced ride.The post Karate Kid: Legends Review: If It Ain’t Broke, Tweak It a Little appeared first on That Shelf.

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Bring Her Back Review: The Philippou Brothers Dish...

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2025/05/31

It would be difficult to say too many good things about Bring Her Back, the new release from the Philippou brothers. The post Bring Her Back Review: The Philippou Brothers Dish Discomfort appeared first on That Shelf.

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Blue Mountain Film + Media Festival Preview: Sit...

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2025/05/29

BMFM 2025 is set to be better than ever! Get a taste of what awaits over the 4 day festival, including 🇨 premieres, international award-winners & a free screening of Star Wars with an Indigenous twist. The post Blue Mountain Film + Media Festival Preview: Sit Back, Relax, and Movie Out appeared first on That Shelf.

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Lilo & Stitch Review: Stitch Happens

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2025/05/23

Dean Fleischer Camp’s live-action remake delivers a thunderbolt of nostalgia in a film sure to spark debate between critics and fans.The post Lilo & Stitch Review: Stitch Happens appeared first on That Shelf.

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Prom Queen Review: Fear Street Full of Bloody ‘80s Fun

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2025/05/23

The latest film in Netflix's Fear Street franchise brings hairspray, sequins, and way more dismemberment than expected. The post Prom Queen Review: Fear Street Full of Bloody ‘80s Fun appeared first on That Shelf.

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Now That We’ve Seen Final Reckoning: Every Mission:...

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2025/05/22

Now that we've seen The Final Reckoning, here all all the movies in the Mission: Impossible series ranked. A mission we choose to accept! The post Now That We’ve Seen Final Reckoning: Every Mission: Impossible Movie Ranked appeared first on That Shelf.

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