That Shelf

You Had To Be There Review
Nick Davis’ You Had To Be There is a warm, funny, and poignant look back at Toronto’s 1972 Godspell production, the unlikely launchpad for a generation of comedy legends.

https://thatshelf.com/you-had-to-be-there-review-tiff-2025

TIFF 2026: A Playlist of Memorable Soundtrack Moments
From Billie Eilish to The Rolling Stones and beyond, we round up the memorable needle drops from all the festival films we loved at .

https://thatshelf.com/tiff-2026-a-playlist-of-memorable-soundtrack-moments

Masc Review: TIFF 2026
With Masc, Bertil Nilsson and Joshua Griffin create an enigmatic and evocative exploration of identity politics that refuses to fit within a box.

https://thatshelf.com/masc-review-tiff-2026

Canadian doc GAIL has been a hit with audiences. Here’s director Michael Maxxis and Our Lady Peace’s duncancoutts after today’s screening, talking about this cinematic story on their super fan from the Bronx.

Club Kid Review: TIFF 2026
Club Kid kicks off like a cocaine-infused glitter bomb before transforming into a tender story about sacrifice, growing up, and finding your calling.

https://thatshelf.com/club-kid-review-tiff-2026

director Rodrigo Barriuso, along with cast members (from right to left) Justin Vivian Bond (far right), Zaiba Baig and Eva Everett Irving, take to the stage at the world premiere of the Canadian drama at !

Head to the link in our bio for our review!

🎥 Rachel West

Tenzing Review: TIFF 2026
Jennifer Peedom's biopic is a fitting, long-overdue tribute to an icon, with charismatic performances from Genden Phuntsok and Tom Hiddleston.

https://thatshelf.com/tenzing-review-tiff-2026

Le Faux Soir Review: TIFF 2026
Le Faux Soir recounts a group of Belgians' efforts to undermine the N***s by briefly replacing a propaganda newspaper.

https://thatshelf.com/le-faux-soir-review-tiff-2026

Julián Review: TIFF 2026
Cartoon Saloon's Julián is an emotionally resonant coming-of-age tale combining elements of Steven Universe and Do the Right Thing.

https://thatshelf.com/julian-review-tiff-2026

Half Review: TIFF 2026
Dark, twisted, and bloodier than a slaughterhouse, director Samjad's vampire-western Half goes straight for the jugular.

https://thatshelf.com/half-review-tiff-2026