This new archival documentary is a sharp, evocative rumination on a moment in American history that feels all too modern.
Joshua Brunsting
Joshua Brunsting
Sundance 2022: The Princess, Nothing Compares, Call Jane [Festival Dispatch]
In this first dispatch, we look at two documentaries and a social issue fiction film from one of today's most beloved writers.
Top 10 Films Of 2021 [Joshua’s List]
From a controversial fourth film in a groundbreaking franchise to the rare remake that transcended the original, here are the ten best films of 2021.
Joshua Reviews Apichatpong Weerasethakul’s Memoria [Theatrical Review]
Beloved Thai filmmaker Apichatpong Weerasethakul returns with another masterpiece, and arguably the best film of 2021.
Joshua Reviews Nobuhiko Obayashi’s Labyrinth Of Cinema [Blu-ray Review]
The first release from boutique label Crescendo House highlights one of the great final films ever made.
CriterionCast Holiday Buyer’s Guide: Books, Subscription Services, More
Here are a few last-minute gift ideas for this holiday season.
New Series Flash Forward Highlights Debuts And Recent Releases From Modern Japanese Filmmakers
New series highlights debuts and new releases from today's great Japanese filmmakers.
Joshua Reviews Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s Drive My Car [Theatrical Review]
Hamaguchi's second release of 2021 is one of the year's very best films, a beautifully melancholy rumination on grief and art.
Six Films To See At DOC NYC 2021 [Film Festival Preview]
In the first of a pair of pieces from this year's DOC NYC, we take a look at six of the festival's most talked about films.
Joshua Reviews Philip Gelatt And Morgan Galen King’s The Spine Of Night [Theatrical Review]
Drawing influence from the golden age of adult animation, this thrilling new fantasy epic is a captivating experiment in animation.
Joshua Reviews Joshua Bonnetta’s The Two Sights [Theatrical Review]
The debut feature from El Mar La Mar co-director Joshua Bonnetta, The Two Sights is a haunting look at a remote community in Scotland.
Joshua Reviews Mia Hansen-Løve’s Bergman Island [Theatrical Review]
Director Mia Hansen-Løve returns with a beautiful, deeply felt portrait of an artist combating existential frustrations through her art.
NYFF 2021 Dispatch Four: Main Slate Part Two
Concluding our coverage of this year's New York Film Festival, we turn once again to the Main Slate for some more highlights.
NYFF 2021 Dispatch Three: Main Slate Part One
We finally hit the Main Slate of this year's New York Film Festival, and in this first look at the lineup we highlight just a handful of the many great films hitting the Big Apple this October.
NYFF 2021 Dispatch Two: Currents Shorts
Continuing our look at NYFF 2021, we dive into the world of short films to look at this year's Currents Shorts lineup.