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

Asheville Movies
Citizen K
Feb 28

Feb 28 Citizen K

Bruce Steele
Documentary, Based on a true story

Despicable Russian oligarch Mikhail Khodorkovsky takes on a contradictory heroic cast in his two-decade fight with Vladimir Putin.

Incitement
Feb 27

Feb 27 Incitement

Bruce Steele
Drama, Based on a true story, Israeli

The film traces the months leading up to the 1995 assassination of Israeli prime minister Yitzhak Rabin, but the topic of “incitement” by political rhetoric remains vital today.

The Lodge
Feb 25

Feb 25 The Lodge

Edwin Arnaudin
Horror, Thriller

The “Goodnight Mommy” team returns with another top-notch psychological thriller.

Brahms: The Boy II
Feb 23

Feb 23 Brahms: The Boy II

Edwin Arnaudin
Horror

The horror sequel follows the winning formula of its creepy predecessor, then contradicts itself in the name of mythology.

The Assistant
Feb 21

Feb 21 The Assistant

Edwin Arnaudin
Drama

Kitty Green’s dull Weinstein-inspired drama is a frustrating exploration of a hyper-important topic.

Sonic the Hedgehog
Feb 14

Feb 14 Sonic the Hedgehog

Edwin Arnaudin
Action, Adventure, Comedy, Terminator, Video game adaptation

The SEGA video game adaptation is corny beyond belief, yet manages to be spottily entertaining.

The Photograph
Feb 14

Feb 14 The Photograph

Bruce Steele
Romance, Drama

As Valentine’s releases go, this is certainly a step up — an adult drama that treats both its lovers and its audience with respect and sympathy.

Downhill
Feb 10

Feb 10 Downhill

Edwin Arnaudin
Comedy, Drama, Remake

The English-language remake of "Force Majeure" improves on the Swedish original in every conceivable regard.

Birds of Prey
Feb 8

Feb 8 Birds of Prey

Edwin Arnaudin
Action, Adventure, Comedy, Comic book adaptation, DC Comics

The toxic male gaze of “Suicide Squad” is thankfully gone, but not the sloppy writing and directing.

Les Misérables
Feb 4

Feb 4 Les Misérables

Edwin Arnaudin
Foreign film, French, Action, Drama

France’s questionable Oscar entry-turned-nominee is a half-baked “Training Day” retread.

The Rhythm Section
Feb 3

Feb 3 The Rhythm Section

Bruce Steele
Action, Spy drama, Thriller

A fine performance by Blake Lively and a talented female director aren’t enough to rescue this latest in the “sexy female assassin” genre.

Gretel & Hansel
Feb 2

Feb 2 Gretel & Hansel

Edwin Arnaudin
Horror, Literary adaptation

Creepy visuals and Alice Krige’s frightening performance aren’t enough to buoy Osgood Perkins’ Grimm adaptation.

2020 Oscar Nominated Short Films - Documentaries
Jan 31

Jan 31 2020 Oscar Nominated Short Films - Documentaries

Bruce Steele and Edwin Arnaudin
Documentary, Short film

Harrowing stories from around the world define this year’s five nominees, though hope and inspiration shine through in the program’s best works.

Babette's Feast: Movies & Meaning Festival Preview
Jan 31

Jan 31 Babette's Feast: Movies & Meaning Festival Preview

Gareth Higgins
Foreign film, Danish

Movies & Meaning founder Gareth Higgins reflects on the film’s unifying power. See it Feb. 21 at the Wortham Center for the Performing Arts.

2020 Oscar Nominated Short Films - Animation
Jan 30

Jan 30 2020 Oscar Nominated Short Films - Animation

Bruce Steele and Edwin Arnaudin
Animated, Foreign film, Short film

Stop-motion works comprise over half of this year’s nominees, but will one of the two computer-animated finalists take home the Academy Award?

2020 Oscar Nominated Short Films - Live Action
Jan 29

Jan 29 2020 Oscar Nominated Short Films - Live Action

Bruce Steele and Edwin Arnaudin
Anthology, Based on a true story, Drama, Foreign film, Short film

From “A Sister” to “Brotherhood” and a glimpse through “The Neighbors’ Window,” this shorts program at the Grail Moviehouse has a lot to recommend it.

The Last Full Measure
Jan 26

Jan 26 The Last Full Measure

Bruce Steele
Action, Drama, War

A series of Oscar-caliber performances in supporting roles boost this tear-jerker about the effort to get a Medal of Honor for an airman who died heroically in Vietnam.

The Gentlemen
Jan 24

Jan 24 The Gentlemen

Edwin Arnaudin
Crime, Comedy

Guy Ritchie returns to form — with a major assist from Colin Farrell.

The Turning
Jan 24

Jan 24 The Turning

Edwin Arnaudin
Horror, Literary adaptation

A baffling, full-stop ending mars this otherwise promising Henry James adaptation.

The Song of Names
Jan 23

Jan 23 The Song of Names

Edwin Arnaudin
Drama, Mystery

With help from Tim Roth and Clive Owen, François Girard (The Red Violin) builds on his reputation as a maestro of musical mysteries.

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