Michael Mann's under-appreciated masterpiece gets some much deserved respect in this week's For Criterion Consideration.
Joshua Brunsting
Joshua Brunsting
Joshua Reviews Bill Plympton’s Cheatin’ [PIFF 2014 Review]
Beloved animator Bill Plympton is back with one of his most charming, and surreal, features to date.
Joshua Reviews Roger Mitchell’s Le Week-End [PIFF 2014 Review]
New film from director Roger Mitchell is one of his best in years.
Joshua Reviews Jafar Panahi And Kambozia Partovi’s Closed Curtain [PIFF 2014 Review]
Jafar Panahi returns with yet another look at art under oppression.
Joshua Reviews Fernando Cortizo’s The Apostle [PIFF 2014 Review]
New film is one of the most original animated films in quite some time.
Joshua Reviews Jeff Reichert And Farihah Zaman’s Remote Area Medical [PIFF 2014 Review]
Documentary takes a look at a non-profit organization truly trying to help change the world.
Joshua Reviews Ramon Zurcher’s The Strange Little Cat [PIFF 2014 Review]
There are truly few films quite like this stayed and unforgettable dry comedy.
Joshua Reviews Barmak Akram’s Wajma: An Afghan Love Story [PIFF 2014 Review]
Director Barmak Akram's new film is yet another look into modern day relationships in the Middle East.
Joshua Reviews Stéphane Aubier And Vincent Patar’s Ernest And Celestine [PIFF 2014 Review]
French animated gem is a truly original take on a timeless theme.
For Criterion Consideration: Robert Altman’s A Prairie Home Companion
One of Robert Altman's most underrated films, his final picture, is also one of his best.
Armchair Vacation: Five Films To Watch At Home This Weekend [January 31-February 2]
From a documentary series about underground hip-hop in Chicago to a look at the history of The Oscars, here are the five films you need to see this weekend.
Joshua Reviews Nicole Holofcener’s Enough Said [Blu-ray Review]
One of 2013's most underrated comedies finally arrives on home video.
Joshua Reviews Jules Dassin’s Rififi [Blu-ray Review]
The heist classic gets a new Blu-ray release thanks to The Criterion Collection.
Joshua Reviews Peter Weir’s Fearless [Blu-ray Review]
Peter Weir's unsung masterpiece finally arrives on Blu-ray.
Joshua Reviews Pat Kiely’s Three Night Stand [Slamdance Review]
Slamdance 2014 is the home for this new romantic comedy from writer/director Pat Kiely.