New release from Drafthouse Films is the type of genre picture those craving something a little more outside the Oscar circle have been waiting for.
Theatrical Film Reviews
Joshua Brunsting
Joshua Reviews Miguel Gomes’ Arabian Nights: Volume 1, The Restless One [Theatrical Review]
The first part of Miguel Gomes' latest masterpiece kicks things off with a surreal and mesmerizing bang.
Joshua Reviews Kent Jones’ Hitchcock/Truffaut [Theatrical Review]
The rare documentary made for film lovers both new, and old.
Joshua Reviews Camilla Nielsson’s Democrats [Theatrical Review]
This new verite-style documentary looks at one of the world's most trouble governments and their attempt at finally fostering democracy.
Joshua Reviews Deniz Gamze Erguven’s Mustang [Theatrical Review]
France's submission for Best Foreign Language Film at the upcoming Oscars is not only one of the year's best films, but brings to light one of the great young voices in world cinema.
Two Newly Restored Agnes Varda Features Hit LA Theaters
These two films make their west coast debut this November.
Joshua Reviews Lisa Immordino Vreeland’s Peggy Guggenheim: Art Addict [Theatrical Review]
New documentary looks at one of the art world's most important curators.
Joshua Reviews Samba Gadjigo And Jason Silverman’s Sembene! [Theatrical Review]
New documentary looks at the life and work of director Ousmane Sembene.
Joshua Reviews Frederick Wiseman’s In Jackson Heights [Theatrical Review]
Wiseman returns with a long-form meditation on one of the nation's most diverse communities.
Joshua Reviews Alexandria Bombach And Mo Scarpelli’s Frame By Frame [Theatrical Review]
This new documentary looks at Afghanistan in the wake of the Taliban's loss of power.
Joshua Reviews John Crowley’s Brooklyn [Theatrical Review]
This new film penned by Nick Hornby based on the beloved novel of the same name is a beautiful look at what it truly means to find one's home.
Joshua Reviews Alice Rohrwacher’s The Wonders [Theatrical Review]
The second film from director Alice Rohwacher proves there's no sophomore slump for this great Italian filmmaker.
Joshua Reviews Muffie Meyer’s Making Rounds [Theatrical Review]
This new documentary looks at the importance of doctor/patient conversations in modern health care.
Joshua Reviews Laurie Anderson’s Heart Of A Dog [Theatrical Review]
Anderson's film reflects on everything from her beloved lost pet to the war on terror, all while becoming arguably the year's best, and most original, cinematic experience.
Scott Reviews Hou Hsiao-hsien’s The Assassin [Theatrical Review]
Hou's hotly-anticipated new film is among the most beautiful ever made.
Scott Nye