Josh Roush

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Josh Roush is an independent filmmaker who is associated with the punk subculture.[1] A native of Middletown, Ohio residing in North Hollywood, California, Roush is probably best known for his feature, Wrong Reasons, a "Punk Rock Thriller"[2] about the kidnapping of the female front of a band. In January 2023 Roush toured Wrong Reasons throughout the United States[3] and was distributed digitally and on physical media by MVD Entertainment Group.[4]

Roush has done much work for Kevin Smith, including making three documentaries on him: Walrus Yes, The Making of Tusk, Magnum Dopus, The Making of Jay and Silent Bob Reboot, and The Clerks III Documentary. He is also a music video director and regularly directs videos for the charity organization MUSACK.

He is currently finishing a documentary on Michael Parks titled, Long Lonesome Highway, The Story of Michael Parks.[5] The film stars Kurt Russell, Wyatt Russell, Mickey Rourke, Justin Long, Leonard Maltin, Haley Joel Osment, Robert Rodriguez, Mark Frost, and more.

Works

  • East Bay Night: Director, Tim Armstrong, Live Music Video, (2018)[6]
  • Pound For Pound: Director, The Aggrolites, Music video, (2019)[7]
  • Walrus Yes: The Making of Tusk: Producer, editor (2020)[8]
  • Magnum Dopus, The Making of Jay and Silent Bob Reboot: Director (2020)[9]
  • The Clerks III Documentary: Director (2022)
  • Shattered: Director, Bad Cop / Bad Cop, Music Video, (2023)[10]
  • Arco: Director, Empired, Music Video, (2023)[11]
  • Safe and Legal: Director, Bad Cop / Bad Cop, Music video, (2023)[12]
  • Repose: Director, Empired, Music Video (2023)[13]
  • Take Warning: Director, Tim Armstrong and Jesse Michaels, Live Music Video, (2023)[14]

References

  1. ^ Punknews.org (2022-11-28). "Interviews: Check out the trailer for the punk rock movie 'Wrong Reasons!'". www.punknews.org. Retrieved 2023-10-22.
  2. ^ "Middletown native's movie gets boost from indie film legend". dayton-daily-news. Retrieved 2023-10-22.
  3. ^ Corey, Chad (2023-07-08). "Writer/director Josh Roush to host screening of "Wrong Reasons" at Pop's Art Theater". ABC 6 News - kaaltv.com. Retrieved 2023-10-22.
  4. ^ Grobar, Matt (2023-04-21). "Thriller 'Wrong Reasons' From EP Kevin Smith Sets Release; A24's 'Y2K,' Luke Hemsworth Actioner 'Gunner' Add To Casts; 'Desperate Souls, Dark City' Gets New Trailer – Film Briefs". Deadline. Retrieved 2023-10-22.
  5. ^ "Michael Parks and I Featured, Features Film Threat". 2017-05-11. Retrieved 2023-10-22.
  6. ^ Punknews.org (2018-08-14). "Watch Tim Armstrong play '"East Bay Night" in a tree!". www.punknews.org. Retrieved 2023-10-23.
  7. ^ Pettigrew, Jason (2019-05-30). "The Aggrolites deliver reggae-ska grooves out of a box truck—watch". Alternative Press Magazine. Retrieved 2023-10-22.
  8. ^ Heath, Paul (2019-09-20). "Video: Kevin Smith Releases 90-Minute Documentary About The Making Of 'Tusk'". The Hollywood News. Retrieved 2023-10-22.
  9. ^ "Magnum Dopus - The Making of Jay and Silent Bob Reboot". TVGuide.com. Retrieved 2023-10-22.
  10. ^ River, Julie (2023-07-27). "News: Bad Cop/Bad Cop Drops New Single "Shattered" –". New Noise Magazine. Retrieved 2023-10-23.
  11. ^ Punknews.org (2023-08-01). "Check out the new video by Empired!". www.punknews.org. Retrieved 2023-10-23.
  12. ^ River, Julie (2023-10-20). "News: Bad Cop/Bad Cop Releases New Single "Safe and Legal"". New Noise Magazine. Retrieved 2023-10-22.
  13. ^ "Video Spotlight: Empired - 'Repose'". New Noise Magazine. Retrieved 2023-10-23.
  14. ^ Brooks, Dave (2023-10-20). "Watch Operation Ivy's Tim Armstrong & Jesse Michaels Reunite to Perform 'Take Warning'". Billboard. Retrieved 2023-10-23.