Oscilloscope Laboratories is the distribution branch of Oscilloscope, an independent film company co-founded by Adam Yauch of the Beastie Boys and former THINKFilm executive David Fenkel. Known for its analog aesthetic, subversive curation, and commitment to auteur-driven storytelling, Oscilloscope Laboratories specializes in distributing genre-defying, critically acclaimed, and cult-favorite indie films.
This tag collects titles officially distributed under the Oscilloscope Laboratories banner, including We Need to Talk About Kevin, Stanleyville, and Joel Potrykus’ 2024 black comedy Vulcanizadora. Expect unconventional narratives, bold debuts, and festival-discovered gems, all carefully chosen to challenge, move, or deeply unsettle.
Use this archive to explore every Oscilloscope-distributed film reviewed by Mother of Movies.
Directed, written by & starring Joel Potrykus (as Derek aka “Solo”) | Oscilloscope | Opens May 2, US I’ll watch anything weird. Vulcanizadora had the kind of bland synopsis that hides a feral little beast, which is usually a good sign. Writer-director Joel Potrykus stars in the film himself, as Derek, sometimes referring to himself…
For lovers of weird movies Stanleyville will have you thinking “what did I just watch?” 5 contestents compete for a car & self-realisation.
Mackenzie King biopic reimagined as comedy-drama movie. A Canadian roast of the political kind that parodies history in The Twentieth Century
A retro comedy reminiscent of 80s movies classics, filmed on VHS, VHYes follows Ralph with a camera he got for Christmas. Get your dose of nostalgia.
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