New Page
Home
New Releases
Articles & Interviews
Blu-ray, VOD & Streaming
Theater & Music
Asheville Movie Guys screenings
Become a Patron
About
Contact

 

Your guide to Asheville's vibrant and diverse movie offerings.

Asheville Movies
Blinded by the Light
Aug 19

Aug 19 Blinded by the Light

Edwin Arnaudin
Based on a true story, Drama, Comedy, Musical

The Springsteen-centric coming-of-age film isn’t quite on par with its summer 2019 classic rock cousins.

Where'd You Go, Bernadette
Aug 17

Aug 17 Where'd You Go, Bernadette

Bruce Steele
Adventure, Comedy, Family

Cate Blanchett may be one of the few actors who could hold together a movie that’s part farce, part intervention, part melodrama and always entertaining.

The Kitchen
Aug 14

Aug 14 The Kitchen

Bruce Steele
Action, Comedy, Drama

This crime flick seems to think it’s a dark comedy but it just comes across as confused and inconsistent.

Brian Banks
Aug 12

Aug 12 Brian Banks

Bruce Steele
Based on a true story, Courtroom drama, Drama

It’s an engaging and well made movie, despite living in “Movie of the Week” territory, in this case taking on “our broken justice system.”

The Art of Racing in the Rain
Aug 11

Aug 11 The Art of Racing in the Rain

Edwin Arnaudin
Comedy, Drama, Literary adaptation

The adaptation of the beloved dog novel sidesteps potential sappiness with honest, emotional storytelling, plus characters easy to care about and difficult to leave.

Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark
Aug 9

Aug 9 Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark

Edwin Arnaudin
Horror, Literary adaptation

The adaptation of the beloved horror books delivers surprisingly strong terror within a PG-13 framework.

Them That Follow
Aug 9

Aug 9 Them That Follow

Edwin Arnaudin
Drama, Thriller

Despite strong performances and occasional elite suspense, this Appalachian-set tale of religious fanatics is sadly underdeveloped.

Maiden
Aug 9

Aug 9 Maiden

Edwin Arnaudin
Documentary

Alex Holmes’ documentary about Tracy Edwards and her all-woman Whitbread Round the World Race team is frequently thrilling as well as inspiring.

Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw
Aug 8

Aug 8 Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw

Edwin Arnaudin
Action, Adventure

David Leitch gifts the series its crispest visuals and most ambitious stunts thus far, but the spin-off remains a big, dumb Fast & Furious movie.

The Farewell
Aug 2

Aug 2 The Farewell

Bruce Steele and Edwin Arnaudin
Based on a true story, Drama, Comedy, Chinese

The Asheville Movie Guys head to China for a discussion of Lulu Wang’s sophomore feature.

Sword of Trust
Jul 30

Jul 30 Sword of Trust

Bruce Steele
Comedy

This shuffling, low-key Southern comedy is a joy and palate cleanser, full of wit and wonderful performances.

Once Upon a Time…in Hollywood
Jul 29

Jul 29 Once Upon a Time…in Hollywood

Edwin Arnaudin
Comedy, Drama, Based on a true story

Quentin Tarantino’s latest stunner makes expert use of modern cinema’s biggest stars in a landscape fitting of their talents and charisma.

Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am
Jul 24

Jul 24 Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am

Edwin Arnaudin
Documentary

The hagiographic bio-doc on the Nobel-winning author might just be the dose of positivity that humanity needs.

The Art of Self-Defense
Jul 19

Jul 19 The Art of Self-Defense

Edwin Arnaudin
Comedy, Drama

Starring a textbook sharp Jesse Eisenberg, the well-made dark comedy is a difficult film to recommend.

The Lion King
Jul 19

Jul 19 The Lion King

Edwin Arnaudin
Remake, Adventure, Disney, Musical

Beyond a fun new Timon and Pumbaa, Disney’s latest remake is little more than another nostalgia-driven cash-grab.

Stuber
Jul 12

Jul 12 Stuber

Bruce Steele
Action, Comedy, Crime

Stuber’s lead actors are talented and appealing, but they’re trapped in a poorly thought out, sloppily executed movie that does them no favors.

Crawl
Jul 12

Jul 12 Crawl

Bruce Steele
Action, Horror, Thriller

You have to respect horror B-movie producer-director Alexandre Aja’s steadfast devotion to his absurd killer alligator story.

Wild Rose
Jul 10

Jul 10 Wild Rose

Edwin Arnaudin
Drama, Musical

Jessie Buckley anchors this honest look at the quest for musical stardom.

The Last Black Man in San Francisco
Jul 10

Jul 10 The Last Black Man in San Francisco

Bruce Steele
Drama

Poetic moments define Joe Talbot’s moving portrait of gentrification’s victims in the Bay Area.

Spider-Man: Far From Home
Jul 4

Jul 4 Spider-Man: Far From Home

Bruce Steele and Edwin Arnaudin
Action, Adventure, Marvel Studios

Just two films in, is the new Spider-Man series one of the best solo superhero sagas Marvel has yet to produce?

Load More

Powered by Squarespace

Home
New Releases
News
Additional Content
Become a Patron
About
Contact