What this new documentary lacks in style it makes up for in insight into one of the major issue plaguing modern education.
Joshua Brunsting
Joshua Brunsting
Joshua Reviews Marcin Wrona’s Demon [Theatrical Review]
Marcin Wrona's final film is a haunting possession thriller that's heavy on mood and atmosphere.
Joshua Reviews Kirsten Johnson’s Cameraperson [Theatrical Review]
This new documentary is not only a groundbreaking achievement in non-fiction filmmaking, but it has a date with The Criterion Collection very soon.
Joshua Reviews Fritz Lang’s Destiny [Blu-ray Review]
One of the earliest films from director Fritz Lang, this 1921 epic is the director's first masterpiece and a touchstone in silent film craft.
Joshua Reviews Fritz Lang’s The Spiders [Blu-ray Review]
One of the great serials of the silent era, The Spiders marked the real beginning of one of classic cinema's great careers.
Joshua Reviews Robert Greene’s Kate Plays Christine [Theatrical Review]
The newest film from director Robert Greene takes a look into not only the life of a woman whose life ended in an infamous way, but also the creative process of one actress trying to slip into her proverbial shoes.
Joshua Reviews Maiwenn’s My King [Theatrical Review]
From one of world cinema's most polarizing figures comes a great, if uneven, melodrama with a pair of superb performances.
Joshua Reviews Kurt Vincent’s The Lost Arcade [Theatrical Review]
Despite it's niche subject matter, the world of arcade gaming, Vincent crafts one of the year's most poignant looks at gentrification.
Joshua Reviews John Waters’ Multiple Maniacs [Theatrical Review]
John Waters' second feature, with a Criterion Collection release pending, gets a new restoration from Janus. And it's just as startling a film today as it was nearly 50 years ago.
Joshua Reviews Clement Cogitore’s Neither Heaven Nor Earth [Theatrical Review]
As far as debut films go, 2016 will be hard pressed to give us a more interesting one than Clement Cogitore's haunting thriller.
Joshua Reviews Susan Seidelman’s Smithereens [Theatrical Review]
Susan Seidelman's masterpiece is newly restored thanks to Shout Factory and starts a one week run at Metrograph this Friday.
Joshua Reviews Bingham Bryant And Kyle Molzan’s For The Plasma [Theatrical Review]
One of the year's more obtuse indie films is also one of its most beautiful.
Joshua Reviews Kino Lorber’s Pioneers Of African-American Cinema Box Set [Blu-ray Review]
One of the year's best home video releases is also, without a doubt, its most culturally and sociologically important.
Joshua Reviews Catherine Corsini’s Summertime [Theatrical Review]
Starring Cecile de France, this romantic drama is one of this summer's most pleasant surprises.
Joshua Reviews Laura Israel’s Don’t Blink – Robert Frank [Theatrical Review]
One of the year's most intimate documentaries takes us inside the life and work of one of photography and experimental cinema's most influential artists.