Kaurismaki returns with one of his most politically charged pictures to date. It may also be one of his best.
Theatrical Film Reviews
Joshua Brunsting
Joshua Reviews Hong Sang-soo’s On The Beach At Night Alone [Theatrical Review]
One of today's most prolific filmmakers, the first of Hong Sang-soo's three 2017 pictures finally hits theaters, and it's one of the director's true crowning achievements.
Joshua Reviews Lana Wilson’s The Departure [Theatrical Review]
This new documentary looks at a former punk-turned-priest and the lives he tries to save, including his own.
Joshua Reviews Ferenc Torok’s 1945 [Theatrical Review]
This great new film is a breathtaking, black and white-shot WWII picture that takes a look at shared history and man's culpability in the inhumanity around them.
Scott Reviews Richard Linklater’s Last Flag Flying [Theatrical Review]
Not the sum of its parts, but unassuming enough to remain pleasant.
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Joshua Reviews Petra Volpe’s The Divine Order [Theatrical Review]
The sophomore feature effort from Volpe is a delightful, if broad, drama that happens to also be Switzerland's entry for the Best Foreign Language Film Oscar at the upcoming Academy Awards.
Scott Reviews Ruben Östlund’s The Square [Theatrical Review]
Ostlund's follow-up to his acclaimed Force Majeure finds a bigger canvas and smaller ideas.
Joshua Reviews Alexandre O. Phillippe’s 78/52 [Theatrical Review]
This documentary takes a deep dive into the making of and ultimately the cultural impact of one of cinema's most important scenes.
Joshua Reviews Ai Weiwei’s Human Flow [Theatrical Review]
Ai Weiwei jumps behind the camera for this new documentary chronicling the growing global migrant crisis.
Joshua Reviews Denis Villeneuve’s Blade Runner 2049 [Theatrical Review]
Villeneuve returns with his biggest film to date, a rightful return to one of science-fiction's greatest franchises.
Joshua Reviews Danny Clinch’s Let’s Play Two: Pearl Jam Live At Wrigley Field [Theatrical Review]
Taking a look at the historic 2016 Chicago Cubs World Series run, Clinch's new documentary is a touch too long but features a number of captivating performances by legendary rock collective Pearl Jam.
Joshua Reviews Elvira Lind’s Bobbi Jene [Theatrical Review]
This intimate new film looks at the story of one dancer and her dramatic evolution from dancer to choreographer.
Joshua Reviews Peter Nicks’ The Force [Theatrical Review]
This new documentary looks at one of the country's most controversial police departments, and the broader state of policing in today's United States.
Joshua Reviews Darren Aronofsky’s Mother! [Theatrical Review]
This new thriller finds Aronofsky at both his most ambitious and most grotesque. In other words, it's brilliant.
Joshua Reviews Edoardo de Angelis’ Indivisible [Theatrical Review]
This story of conjoined twins is a gorgeous fable with superb lead performances at its center.