HBO screened the first three episodes, and they are brilliant. Which is putting it lightly.
Festivals
Joshua Brunsting
Joshua Reviews Rebecca Thomas’ Electrick Children [SXSW 2012]
This is the first film from director Rebecca Thomas, and it's one hell of a debut.
Joshua Reviews Philippe Falardeau’s Monsieur Lazhar [SXSW 2012]
The Oscar nominee makes its way to Austin, and it may be the best film at the festival.
Joshua Reviews Juan Carlos Fresnadillo’s Intruders [SXSW 2012]
Film is the latest from '28 Weeks Later' and 'Intacto' director Juan Carlos Fresnadillo
Universal Brings History To SXSW With Restoration Panel; Talk Vertigo Restoration [SXSW 2012]
Studio showed clips of their restoration for 'The Sting.'
Joshua Reviews Colin Trevorrow’s Safety Not Guaranteed [SXSW 2012]
The Sundance darling may be the funniest film you'll see all year.
Joshua Reviews Gareth Evans’ The Raid: Redemption [SXSW 2012]
An Indonesian import, The Raid: Redemption has been billed as the best action film in years. And boy, does this sucker know how to live up to the hype.
Joshua Reviews Guy Maddin’s Keyhole [SXSW 2012 Review]
New film from Canadian auteur Guy Maddin is his take on the haunted house film.
Joshua Reviews Scott Derrickson’s Sinister [SXSW 2012]
New film from 'The Exorcism of Emily Rose' helmer Scott Derrickson.
Joshua Reviews Neil Berkeley’s Beauty Is Embarrassing [SXSW 2012 Review]
This new documentary takes a look at the life of one of the founding fathers of 'Pee-Wee's Playhouse.'
Joshua Reviews Carol Morley’s Dreams Of A Life [SXSW 2012 Review]
Film is one of many experimental documentaries hitting Austin this year.
Joshua Reviews A. Sabin And David Redmon’s Girl Model [SXSW 2012 Review]
Film looks into the rough world of modeling through the eyes of those smack dab in the middle of it.
Joshua Reviews Patrick Forbes’ Wikileaks: Secrets And Lies [SXSW 2012]
Film takes a look into the controversy surrounding Wikileaks.
Joshua Reviews Amir Bar-Lev’s Re:Generation [SXSW 2012]
Re:Generation is the new film from beloved documentarian Amir Bar-Lev.
James Reviews Jannicke Systad Jacobsen’s Turn Me On, Dammit! [PIFF 2012 Review]
James takes a look at this Norwegian coming of age tale of a 15 year old girl who is a bit obsessed with sex.
James McCormick