American filmmaker
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 film, 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 it 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 , and Mark Frost , among others.
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)
Gangsters : Director, The Specials , Live Music Video, (2022)[ 10]
Shattered : Director, Bad Cop / Bad Cop , Music Video, (2023)[ 11]
Arco : Director, Empired, Music Video, (2023)[ 12]
Safe and Legal : Director, Bad Cop / Bad Cop , Music video, (2023)[ 13]
Repose : Director, Empired, Music Video (2023)[ 14]
Take Warning : Director, Tim Armstrong and Jesse Michaels , Live Music Video, (2023)[ 15]
SIX : Director, Empired, Music Video, (2024)[ 16]
References
^ Punknews.org (2022-11-28). "Interviews: Check out the trailer for the punk rock movie 'Wrong Reasons!' " . www.punknews.org . Retrieved 2023-10-22 .
^ "Middletown native's movie gets boost from indie film legend" . dayton-daily-news . Retrieved 2023-10-22 .
^ 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 .
^ 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 .
^ "Michael Parks and I Featured, Features Film Threat" . 2017-05-11. Retrieved 2023-10-22 .
^ Punknews.org (2018-08-14). "Watch Tim Armstrong play '"East Bay Night" in a tree!" . www.punknews.org . Retrieved 2023-10-23 .
^ Pettigrew, Jason (2019-05-30). "The Aggrolites deliver reggae-ska grooves out of a box truck—watch" . Alternative Press Magazine . Retrieved 2023-10-22 .
^ Heath, Paul (2019-09-20). "Video: Kevin Smith Releases 90-Minute Documentary About The Making Of 'Tusk' " . The Hollywood News . Retrieved 2023-10-22 .
^ "Magnum Dopus - The Making of Jay and Silent Bob Reboot" . TVGuide.com . Retrieved 2023-10-22 .
^ Punknews.org (2023-05-16). "Watch the Specials and Tim Armstrong play "Gangsters!", Musack to throw Terry Hall Tribute" . www.punknews.org . Retrieved 2024-10-25 .
^ River, Julie (2023-07-27). "News: Bad Cop/Bad Cop Drops New Single "Shattered" –" . New Noise Magazine . Retrieved 2023-10-23 .
^ Punknews.org (2023-08-01). "Check out the new video by Empired!" . www.punknews.org . Retrieved 2023-10-23 .
^ River, Julie (2023-10-20). "News: Bad Cop/Bad Cop Releases New Single "Safe and Legal" " . New Noise Magazine . Retrieved 2023-10-22 .
^ "Video Spotlight: Empired - 'Repose' " . New Noise Magazine . Retrieved 2023-10-23 .
^ Brooks, Dave (2023-10-20). "Watch Operation Ivy's Tim Armstrong & Jesse Michaels Reunite to Perform 'Take Warning' " . Billboard . Retrieved 2023-10-23 .
^ "Empired: Outspoken Bassist Jai Hansel's New Band Goes Punk Route on "Six" Music Video | Features" . www.noecho.net . 2024-04-17. Retrieved 2024-10-25 .
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