Nia DaCosta’s sequel succeeds as a horror film, but is less effective as a social thriller.
Your guide to Asheville's vibrant and diverse movie offerings.
Your guide to Asheville's vibrant and diverse movie offerings.
Nia DaCosta’s sequel succeeds as a horror film, but is less effective as a social thriller.
Reviews of new films from Stephen Daldry, Chase Palmer, and Neill Blomkamp.
This extremely safe Aretha Franklin biopic honors the singer’s music, but not the woman herself.
The Asheville Movie Guys split on this videogame-inspired Ryan Reynolds action comedy, with one vote for entertaining and one for “disaster.”
That rascal David Lowery has finally made a great film.
James Gunn’s violent and funny take on the band of DC criminal misfits is a step up from David Ayer’s 2015 attempt, but also feels like a missed opportunity.
Tom McCarthy’s new Matt Damon drama starts off promisingly. Then the plot kicks in.
A pastiche of Disney’s ride, its “Pirates” franchise, and the jokey action of “Jumanji,” this “Jungle Cruise” is a wacky journey that’s surprisingly delightful.
The Asheville Movies Guys discuss M. Night Shyamalan’s new thriller.
Reviews of Pig, Space Jam: A New Legacy, Escape Room: Tournament of Champions, Joe Bell, and Val.
Anthony Bourdain is chronicled, warts and all, in Morgan Neville’s energetic, informative documentary.
Edgar Wright’s debut documentary skillfully introduces the band Sparks to the masses.
Natasha Romanoff’s long-awaited origin story — with a side of revenge — turns out to be one of the best of the standalone Marvel movies.
Ahmir-Khalib “Questlove” Thompson’s loving documentary on the 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival is pure joy.
Janicza Bravo’s Twitter thread adaptation is a refreshing amalgam of A24 cautionary tales.
The action sequences and central conflict finally align for a passable F&F film…or the series has finally turned Edwin’s brain to mush. You decide.
Vocal imitations by Jim Parsons and Zachary Quinto can’t compare with the real-life authors in this engaging documentary.
