James Franco once again proves that while he may be a big box office draw, he's also as interesting a cinematic voice as we have today.
Joshua Brunsting
Joshua Brunsting
Joshua Reviews Umberto Lenzi’s Nightmare City [Blu-ray Review]
This unsung horror gem may not be a groundbreaking piece of work, but with some great effects and a pulse pounding score, Lenzi's film is a must own for horror hounds.
2013 In Review: Top 10 Films Of 2013 [Joshua’s List]
From an obtuse Shakespeare adaptation to one of the most entrancing debut films in ages, here are the ten best films of 2013.
Joshua Reviews Peter Berg’s Lone Survivor [Theatrical Review]
Peter Berg's latest arrived on Christmas Day in limited release with hopes of qualifying for the Oscars. If only there were awards for jingoistic, cliche-ridden war pictures, this would be tops.
2013 In Review: The Five Best Criterion Collection Releases of 2013 [Joshua’s List]
Here are Joshua's picks for the best Criterion Collection releases of 2013
Armchair Vacation: Five Films To Watch At Home This Weekend (Dec. 20-22)
Here are five films to help this holiday season blow by even quicker.
Joshua Reviews David O. Russell’s American Hustle [Theatrical Review]
David O. Russell's new film features a top notch A-list cast that does much of this middling film's heavy lifting.
Joshua Reviews Ahmed El Maanouni’s Trances [Blu-ray Review]
This music documentary was the first film restored by Scorsese's World Cinema Project
Joshua Reviews Metin Erksan’s Dry Summer [Blu-ray Review]
Metin Erksan's masterpiece arrives on Blu-ray thanks to Criterion's World Cinema Project box set.
For Criterion Consideration: Douglas Sirk’s There’s Always Tomorrow
This unsung Sirk melodrama deserves a day in the Criterion-inspired spotlight.
Armchair Vacation: Five Films To Watch At Home This Weekend (December 13-15)
Here are five films to check out this weekend.
Joshua Reviews John Lee Hancock’s Saving Mr. Banks [Theatrical Review]
Disney's new film is one of the year's most crowd-pleasing, and yet one of its most uninspired.
Joshua Reviews Lucy Walker’s The Crash Reel [Theatrical Review]
Yet another great sports documentary from a year chock full of them.
Joshua Reviews Emilio Gómez Muriel And Fred Zinnemann’s Redes [Blu-ray Review]
This seminal neo-realist forefather finally comes to Blu-ray in a glorious new edition from Criterion.
Joshua Reviews Alexander Payne’s Nebraska [Theatrical Review]
One of the year's best films is also one of its most quietly moving.