Josh Roush

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.

  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.