From a French New Wave masterpiece to a pair of iconic silent classics, these are the five best home video releases of May 2019.
Joshua Brunsting
Joshua Brunsting
Joshua Reviews Frederic Tcheng’s Halston [Theatrical Review]
Frederic Tcheng turns his camera on a forgotten master of American high fashion in an engaging, if ultimately frustrating, new documentary.
Joshua Reviews Brian De Palma’s Domino [Theatrical Review]
The latest film from master filmmaker Brian De Palma is one of the iconic director's most uneven, yet strange and alluring, films to date.
Joshua Reviews Dominga Sotomayor’s Too Late To Die Young [Theatrical Review]
Sotomayor's third feature is one of 2019's great revelations.
Joshua Reviews Derek Jarman’s The Garden [Theatrical Review]
Jarman's long-impossible to see masterpiece finally comes back to theaters thanks to a gorgeous new 2K restoration via Zeitgeist Films.
Joshua Reviews Barak Goodman’s Woodstock: Three Days That Defined A Generation [Theatrical Review]
In honor of its 50th Anniversary, director Barak Goodman dives deep into the iconic music festival. But does the world need another Woodstock documentary?
Joshua Reviews Jill Magid’s The Proposal [Theatrical Review]
Jill Magid dissects art and ownership in this new, exhilarating and thought-provoking documentary.
Joshua Reviews Chuck Smith’s Barbara Rubin And The Exploding NY Underground [Theatrical Review]
The legendary experimental artist finally gets her time in the spotlight in this new, essential biographical documentary.
Joshua Reviews Andrey M. Paounov’s Walking On Water [Theatrical Review]
This new documentary looks at the work of artist Christo, and in particular one of his most ambitious works yet.
Joshua Reviews Raul Ruiz’s The Wandering Soap Opera [Theatrical Review]
Finished by his widow, Ruiz's long-unfinished masterpiece finally arrives in theaters stateside.
Joshua Reviews Abel Ferrara’s Pasolini [Theatrical Review]
The first of four films released theatrically this year from director Abel Ferrara, Pasolini is a deeply moving look at a legendary film revolutionary.
Panorama Europe Returns; 2019 Edition Runs May 3-19
Festival features 17 films spanning the entirety of Europe, over half of which are directed by women.
Joshua Reviews James Ivory’s Quartet [Theatrical Review]
The Isabelle Adjani-starring Merchant Ivory masterpiece returns to theaters in a glorious new 4K restoration.
Joshua Reviews Nia DaCosta’s Little Woods [Theatrical Review]
This debut from director Nia DaCosta takes a top tier performance from star Tessa Thompson and adds it to an assured first feature.
Joshua Reviews Hong Sang-soo’s Grass [Theatrical Review]
Hong Sang-soo returns with his 22nd film, a masterpiece that turns a simple, almost theater-like premise into an ambulatory rumination on life and death.