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.

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

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. 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.
11. River, Julie (2023-07-27). "News: Bad Cop/Bad Cop Drops New Single "Shattered" –". New Noise Magazine. Retrieved 2023-10-23.
12. Punknews.org (2023-08-01). "Check out the new video by Empired!". www.punknews.org. Retrieved 2023-10-23.
13. River, Julie (2023-10-20). "News: Bad Cop/Bad Cop Releases New Single "Safe and Legal"". New Noise Magazine. Retrieved 2023-10-22.
14. "Video Spotlight: Empired - 'Repose'". New Noise Magazine. Retrieved 2023-10-23.
15. Brooks, Dave (2023-10-20). "Watch Operation Ivy's Tim Armstrong & Jesse Michaels Reunite to Perform 'Take Warning'". Billboard. Retrieved 2023-10-23.
16. "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.