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Victor Stiff

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Biography:

Victor Stiff is a Toronto-based entertainment journalist and member of the Toronto Film Critics Association. He is the News Editor and Senior Critic at ThatShelf.com and host of Dope Black Movies on YouTube. Victor has contributed to the Canadian Academy, POV Magazine, Global News, The Playlist, Screen Rant, We Got This Covered, In the Seats, and Sordid Cinema. Victor received the TFCA?s 2019 Emerging Critic award and served as a jury member at the 49th Festival du nouveau cinéma. He?s currently a programmer for the Rendezvous With Madness Festival.

Reviews

Movies TV Shows
Anaconda (2025) 48% 7/10 EDIT “While it remains an example of Hollywood recycling nostalgia rather than forging new stories, Anaconda proves that, in the right filmmaker's hands, it's possible to strike a satisfying compromise.” – Exclaim! Jan 7, 2026 Full Review TRON: Ares (2025) 53% 6/10 EDIT “Tron: Ares offers the franchise its most entertaining entry yet, but admittedly that's a low bar. ” – Exclaim! Oct 9, 2025 Full Review Laundry (2025) EDIT “Zamo Mkhwanazi’s gripping family drama Laundry offers a nuanced examination of the mechanisms of oppression. It asks the difficult question: how do you dare to hope and dream in a society where your self-agency is systematically denied? ” – That Shelf Sep 19, 2025 Full Review No Other Choice (2025) 97% EDIT “No Other Choice delivers plenty of bang for your buck. It’s a taut and stylish thriller, a hilarious dark comedy, and a searing social commentary.” – That Shelf Sep 19, 2025 Full Review Orwell: 2 + 2 = 5 (2025) 84% EDIT “Orwell: 2+2=5 delivers a scorching commentary on the nature of societies in decline. It presents a clear-eyed assessment of the allure of totalitarian regimes and how they prey on ignorance, apathy, and tribalism. ” – That Shelf Sep 19, 2025 Full Review Little Amélie or the Character of Rain (2025) 98% EDIT “Little Amélie enchants from the opening frame. This heartfelt, visually arresting, and poignant film reminds us of the value of seeing the world through a child’s eyes and to move through the world with a ferocious appetite for new experiences.” – That Shelf Sep 18, 2025 Full Review Motor City (2025) 70% EDIT “As much as I enjoyed Motor City, no one will confuse it with high art. It tackles this gritty genre with style and verve, offering violent action, larger-than-life characters, and vibes on vibes on vibes.” – That Shelf Sep 18, 2025 Full Review Steal Away (2025) 92% EDIT “Timeless, tender, and soul-shaking, [Steal Away] further cements Virgo as one of Canada’s most dynamic talents and critically vital voices.” – That Shelf Sep 12, 2025 Full Review Weapons (2025) 93% EDIT “Weapons checks all the boxes you could ask for from a horror film, and then some.” – That Shelf Aug 11, 2025 Full Review The Fantastic Four: First Steps (2025) 86% EDIT “[First Steps] isn't afraid to embrace the kitsch, verve, and sense of wonder found in classic Fantastic Four comics.” – That Shelf Jul 25, 2025 Full Review Superman (2025) 83% 8/10 EDIT “Gunn distills the best of the Man of Steel's 90-year mythology into a two-hour cinematic love letter, blending the soul of the Christopher Reeve classics, the visual grandeur of Zack Snyder's DCEU films, and the swashbuckling sci-fi vibes of 'Guardians.'” – Exclaim! Jul 11, 2025 Full Review F1 The Movie (2025) 82% EDIT “Kosinski cracked the summer movie code.” – That Shelf Jun 26, 2025 Full Review Elio (2025) 83% EDIT “Elio will speak to anyone who’s ever felt out of sync with the world around them.” – That Shelf Jun 20, 2025 Full Review Predator: Killer of Killers (2025) 95% EDIT “It's all as thrilling and gruesome as you want your Predator flick to be.” – That Shelf Jun 6, 2025 Full Review Lilo & Stitch (2025) 72% EDIT “[Lilo & Stitch] doesn’t come close to reaching the lofty heights of its predecessor, while still hitting all the beats necessary to send moviegoers home on an emotional high.” – That Shelf May 23, 2025 Full Review Last Breath (2025) 79% 6/10 EDIT “Ultimately lacks depth.” – Exclaim! May 18, 2025 Full Review The Ballad of Wallis Island (2025) 96% 8/10 EDIT “What sets 'The Ballad of Wallis Island' apart is its refusal to tie up every dangling plot thread in a neat little bow. ” – Exclaim! May 18, 2025 Full Review Havoc (2025) 64% 6/10 EDIT “It's unreasonable to expect a director to keep raising the bar with each successive film, but 'Havoc' isn't even a lateral move. ” – Exclaim! May 18, 2025 Full Review Thunderbolts* (2025) 88% EDIT “[Thunderbolts*] delivers all the fun and excitement we’ve come to expect from tip-tier Marvel movies.” – That Shelf May 2, 2025 Full Review Village Keeper (2024) EDIT “With Adeliyi’s powerhouse performance anchoring the film, Village Keeper stands poised to turn plenty of heads.” – That Shelf Apr 11, 2025 Full Review Mickey 17 (2025) 78% EDIT “A darkly comedic sci-fi thriller that finds glimmers of light within the dystopian darkness.” – That Shelf Mar 7, 2025 Full Review Captain America: Brave New World (2025) 46% EDIT “While Brave New World may not be a cinematic feast, it’s a satisfying amuse-bouche that whet my appetite for the next phase of the MCU.” – That Shelf Feb 14, 2025 Full Review Joker: Folie à Deux (2024) 31% EDIT “Director Todd Phillips takes the billion-dollar formula from 2019’s Joker and sets it ablaze, delivering a slow-burn character study intent on subverting fans’ expectations.  ” – Victor Stiff Reviews Oct 3, 2024 Full Review Oh Canada (2024) 66% EDIT “Oh, Canada’s stilted and disjointed execution makes it challenging to watch as the narrative and characters fail to resonate emotionally.” – That Shelf Sep 22, 2024 Full Review Presence (2024) 88% EDIT “Presence is a pulpy thriller told through an unconventional style that some may find off-putting. If you can get past the unusual approach, the film delivers a satisfying blend of drama and intrigue. ” – That Shelf Sep 22, 2024 Full Review
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