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Little Amélie or The Character of Rain Review: TIFF 2025

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2025/09/14

Little Amélie or The Character of Rain is a tender animated feature exploring grief, belonging, and the search for meaning.The post Little Amélie or The Character of Rain Review: TIFF 2025 appeared first on That Shelf.

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Babystar Review: TIFF 2025

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2025/09/14

Babystar goes behind the scenes of an influencer family to expose the harsh realities of always having to be camera-ready. The post Babystar Review: TIFF 2025 appeared first on That Shelf.

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Nika & Madison Review: TIFF 2025

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2025/09/14

Nika & Madison is a necessary story for both our time and our nation and gives a face and voice to missing and murdered Indigenous women. The post Nika & Madison Review: TIFF 2025 appeared first on That Shelf.

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Lilith Fair: Building a Mystery Review: TIFF 2025

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2025/09/14

Though Ally Pankiw's Lilith Fair is a fantastic nostalgic stroll through the late '90s, it’s also a great reminder that real progress is hard to come by. The post Lilith Fair: Building a Mystery Review: TIFF 2025 appeared first on That Shelf.

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Blue Heron Review: TIFF 2025

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2025/09/14

Sophy Romvari's first feature Blue Heron confirms that's she's one of Canada's most exciting new filmmakers. The post Blue Heron Review: TIFF 2025 appeared first on That Shelf.

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Modern Whore Review: TIFF 2025

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2025/09/13

Modern Whore is an engaging documentary that dynamically contradicts assumptions about sex work with real-life accounts. The post Modern Whore Review: TIFF 2025 appeared first on That Shelf.

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Nuns vs. the Vatican Review: TIFF 2025

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2025/09/13

Nuns vs. the Vatican chronicles activists’ ongoing fight for recognition from the church for nuns abused by clergy. The post Nuns vs. the Vatican Review: TIFF 2025 appeared first on That Shelf.

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Whitetail Review: TIFF 2025

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2025/09/13

Whitetail is a slow but sustained drama that follows a woman forced to confront a past she tried so hard to put behind her. The post Whitetail Review: TIFF 2025 appeared first on That Shelf.

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If I Had Legs I’d Kick You Review: TIFF 2025

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2025/09/13

If I Had Legs I'd Kick You is an exhausting, illuminating, terrifying, philosophical, and intensely authentic film about a desperate mother like no other. The post If I Had Legs I’d Kick You Review: TIFF 2025 appeared first on That Shelf.

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Silent Friend Review: TIFF 2025

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2025/09/13

Ildikó Enyedi explores the interconnectedness of humans and plants in Silent Friend as romance blossoms in this strange odyssey of body and soul. The post Silent Friend Review: TIFF 2025 appeared first on That Shelf.

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Fantasy Football Ruined Our Lives Review: Now It’s...

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2025/08/30

For fantasy sports fans and viewers who don't get too bent out of shape over (perceived) abundant creative laziness, Fantasy Football Ruined Our Lives is worth catching at some point. For everyone else, consider this one an L.The post Fantasy Football Ruined Our Lives Review: Now It’s Ruined A Movie, Too appeared first on That Shelf.

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Vice Is Broke Review

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2025/08/30

Whatever happened to Vice? Eddie Huang attempts to uncover the truth in his entertaining new documentary, streaming on Mubi starting August 29. The post Vice Is Broke Review appeared first on That Shelf.

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Peacemaker S2 Review: An Intimate Look At The Most...

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2025/08/30

Peacemaker is finally back with a brand new season. Was the sophomore season worth the wait? The post Peacemaker S2 Review: An Intimate Look At The Most Absurd DC Hero appeared first on That Shelf.

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That Shelf’s Top Picks for TIFF 2025!

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2025/08/29

Top picks for TIFF 2025: From Hamnet to Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, our writers choose the films they can't wait to see in Toronto. The post That Shelf’s Top Picks for TIFF 2025! appeared first on That Shelf.

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Splitsville Review: Why Do Fools Fall in Love?

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2025/08/28

Splitsville is a delightfully chaotic cringe-comedy starring Dakota Johnson, Adria Arjona, and the A-game bromance of Kyle Marvin and Michael Angelo Covino. The post Splitsville Review: Why Do Fools Fall in Love? appeared first on That Shelf.

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Caught Stealing Review: A Roller Coaster Ride Through...

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2025/08/28

If you had any doubts about Austin Butler's star power, let Darren Aronofsky's Caught Stealing convince you otherwise. The post Caught Stealing Review: A Roller Coaster Ride Through Hell appeared first on That Shelf.

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The Thursday Murder Club Review: Big Stars, Weak Mystery

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2025/08/27

Netflix’s The Thursday Murder Club brings Helen Mirren, Ben Kingsley & Pierce Brosnan together for a cozy whodunit, but even an A-list cast can’t solve the mystery of a lifeless script. The post The Thursday Murder Club Review: Big Stars, Weak Mystery appeared first on That Shelf.

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Lurker Review: The Fame Monster

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2025/08/26

Théodore Pellerin and Archie Madekwe star in Alex Russell's captivating feature debut Lurker about fandom and our desire to be 'liked.' The post Lurker Review: The Fame Monster appeared first on That Shelf.

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Americana Review: Sydney Sweeney’s Star Power Can’t...

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2025/08/23

There's something admirable in Americana's willingness to take unexpected turns, but those twists ultimately lead to an ending that doesn't satisfy.The post Americana Review: Sydney Sweeney’s Star Power Can’t Fix a Broken Story appeared first on That Shelf.

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Fixed Review: Naughty, Crude, and Forgettable

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2025/08/22

It features a great cast and beautiful animation, but Fixed's shallow, juvenile script and repetitive humour make it a forgettably disappointing attempt at adult comedy. The post Fixed Review: Naughty, Crude, and Forgettable appeared first on That Shelf.

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