Julia Lennox

2 weeks ago | thatshelf.com | Julia Lennox

A Minecraft Movie, Hollywood’s latest video game adaption, manages to level up family-friendly fun in theatres. The absurd action adventure comedy, directed by Jared Hess (Napoleon Dynamite, Nacho Libre), isn’t pixel-perfect, but it certainly does the iconic IP justice. It’s the cast that shines brightest. The rag-tag ensemble mirrors a classic crew of misfits from favourite films past.

1 month ago | thatshelf.com | Julia Lennox

Ahead of the April 4 release of A Minecraft Movie, Warner Bros. Pictures Canada is giving fans of the franchise a chance to step into its pixel-perfect world IRL. Their Yorkdale Shopping Centre activation, located near the TTC entrance and the Starbucks Kiosk, is a world-exclusive, complete with take-home souvenirs, a mega- sized interactive LED portal, and several spot-on photo ops.

Nov 4, 2024 | thatshelf.com | Julia Lennox

Just in time for the end of spooky season, Olivia Rodrigo: GUTS World Tour hit Netflix this past Tuesday. Known for her cripplingly confessional songwriting, the bloody brilliant 21-year-old recently performed the last of her 95 arena shows in 2024, selling 1.4 million tickets across four continents. Snagged a seat? “good 4 u.” Those who didn’t (ourselves included) are a whole lot “happier” now that Rodrigo’s raucous pop-rock concert can be experienced from the comfort of our own couch.

Mar 20, 2024 | thatshelf.com | Julia Lennox

It’s been a long time coming, but Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour (Taylor’s Version) finally hit Disney+ this past weekend, amassing a record-breaking 4.6 million views in just three days. An even more impressive stat when you realize the stage spectacle-turned-cultural-phenomenon clocks in at a whopping 3 hours and 31 minutes, a serious commitment for curious cinephiles and super Swifties alike.

Mar 16, 2024 | thatshelf.com | Julia Lennox

Re:Uniting, the Canadian indie written and directed by Laura Adkin, gets a serious boost from American actor Jesse L. Martin. Known for his roles in the movie musical RENT and TV’s top police procedural Law & Order, the craft he’s spent years perfecting is the real highlight of this film. Michael (Jesse L. Martin) and Rachel (Michelle Harrison, Martin’s Canadian co-star from The Flash) are a middle-aged married couple reuniting with their closest friends from college.