New documentary looks at the history, lineage and craft behind the music that is known as Bossa Nova.
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Joshua Brunsting
Joshua Reviews Camilla Nielsson’s Democrats [Theatrical Review]
This new verite-style documentary looks at one of the world's most trouble governments and their attempt at finally fostering democracy.
Joshua Reviews Samba Gadjigo And Jason Silverman’s Sembene! [Theatrical Review]
New documentary looks at the life and work of director Ousmane Sembene.
Joshua Reviews Frederick Wiseman’s In Jackson Heights [Theatrical Review]
Wiseman returns with a long-form meditation on one of the nation's most diverse communities.
Joshua Reviews Alexandria Bombach And Mo Scarpelli’s Frame By Frame [Theatrical Review]
This new documentary looks at Afghanistan in the wake of the Taliban's loss of power.
Joshua Reviews John Crowley’s Brooklyn [Theatrical Review]
This new film penned by Nick Hornby based on the beloved novel of the same name is a beautiful look at what it truly means to find one's home.
Joshua Reviews Cary Fukunaga’s Beasts Of No Nation [Theatrical Review]
The film debuts this week in Landmark theaters and worldwide via Netflix.
Joshua Reviews Jafar Panahi’s Taxi [Theatrical Review]
Proving once again no government can shut out a creative voice, Panahi has made one of the year's best, and most politically charged, pictures.
Joshua Reviews Natalie Avital’s The Three Hikers [Theatrical Review]
This debut documentary looks at a story that gripped the nation for well over two years.
Joshua Reviews Sion Sono’s Tokyo Tribe [NYAFF 2015 Review]
Sion Sono is back with an anarchic ode to hip-hop and classic gangster pictures.
Joshua Reviews Les Blank’s A Poem Is A Naked Person [Theatrical Review]
With a Criterion Collection release looming, we look at a long awaited masterpiece from documentarian Les Blank.
Joshua Reviews Khavn’s Ruined Heart: Another Love Story Between A Criminal And A Whore [NYAFF 2015 Review]
This may be one of 2015's most original and thrilling achievements.
Joshua Reviews Matias Pineiro’s The Princess Of France [Theatrical Review]
Pineiro is back with yet another take on Shakespeare that is unlike any adaptation of The Bard you'll ever see.
Joshua Reviews Marc Silver’s 3 1/2 Minutes, 10 Bullets [Theatrical Review]
This film looks at one of the many violent shooting deaths that have made headlines over the last half decade.