Janus Films begins the theatrical run for these two superlative documentaries this weekend.
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Top Five Home Video Releases: June 2019
From a legendary Russian epic to a pair of masterpieces from a French iconoclast, these are the five(ish) best home video releases from June 2019.
Joshua Reviews Tomás Gutiérrez Alea’s Memories Of Underdevelopment [Theatrical Review]
This classic Cuban masterpiece returns to theaters for its 50 year anniversary, as a Criterion Collection release looms.
Joshua Reviews Donna Deitch’s Desert Hearts [Theatrical Review]
Now in theaters, this is one of the year's most exciting repertory discoveries.
Joshua Reviews Marcel Pagnol’s Marseille Trilogy [Theatrical Review]
One of French cinema's most important trilogies returns to theaters thanks to a gorgeous new restoration currently touring via Janus Films.
Joshua Reviews Ermanno Olmi’s The Tree Of Wooden Clogs [Theatrical Review]
Olmi's hard-to-see classic finally arrives back in theaters thanks to a gorgeous 4K restoration and theatrical run via Janus Films.
Joshua Reviews Ousmane Sembene’s Black Girl [Theatrical Review]
With a Criterion home video release pending, Joshua looks at the new restoration of Ousmane Sembene's masterpiece.
Former Janus Head William Becker Dies At 88
Becker, who purchased Janus Films in 1965, helped make Janus Films into one of cinema's most groundbreaking labels.