In a new age of alt-documentaries, this stands above many as one of the very best in recent memory.
Theatrical Film Reviews
Joshua Brunsting
Joshua Reviews Stephane Brize’s The Measure Of A Man [Theatrical Review]
Stephane Brize returns with not only one of her best films to date, but also a towering performance from Vincent Lindon.
Joshua Reviews German Kral’s Our Last Tango [Theatrical Review]
While the story of two tango dancers may not seem like the grounds for a profound and emotional documentary, German Kral proves it's ground for one of the year's very best non-fiction features.
Joshua Reviews Joachim Trier’s Louder Than Bombs [Theatrical Review]
Joachim Trier makes his English-language debut with one of his best efforts yet.
Joshua Reviews Gabriel Mascaro’s Neon Bull [Theatrical Review]
One of the year's best films comes from one of world cinema's most interesting young voices.
Joshua Reviews Ada Ushpiz’s Vita Activa: The Spirit of Hannah Arendt [Theatrical Review]
This new documentary looks at the life and work of one of the great 20th Century thinkers, whose work is still relevant to this day.
Scott Reviews Joachim Trier’s Louder Than Bombs [Theatrical Review]
Trier's English-language debut retains all his sensitivity and insight.
Scott Nye
Joshua Reviews Tony Girardin’s Marinoni: The Fire In The Frame [Theatrical Review]
This documentary looks at the power of the human spirit through a very specific experience of one man's journey to conquer a world record.
Joshua Reviews Mickey Keating’s Darling [Theatrical Review]
This singular thriller is one of the most intriguing independent releases of the year so far.
Joshua Reviews Guillaume Nicloux’s Valley Of Love [Theatrical Review]
While the two stars may steal the headlines, this is a deeply moving and profound look at grief and loss.
Joshua Reviews Naomi Kawase’s Sweet Bean [Theatrical Review]
The latest and most accessible film from Japanese auteur Naomi Kawase may be light on drama but is high on style.
Joshua Reviews Arnaud Desplechin’s My Golden Days [Theatrical Review]
New film is the latest, and maybe greatest, film from beloved French filmmaker Desplechin.
Joshua Reviews Kelly Daniela Norris and TW Pittman’s Nakom [Theatrical Review]
Nakom is the first film in the Kusaal language and is a hell of an insight into this rural part of Ghana.
Joshua Reviews Justin Lerner’s The Automatic Hate [Theatrical Review]
New drama is a well crafted film that's a mixture of tones that don't always mesh together.
Joshua Reviews Stephanie Rothman’s The Student Nurses [Theatrical Review]
While it may sound like an exploitation film, it's mind is on decidedly more political issues.