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

Asheville Movies
Venom: Let There Be Carnage
Oct 11

Oct 11 Venom: Let There Be Carnage

Edwin Arnaudin
Action, Adventure, Comedy, Comic book adaptation, Marvel Studios, Sequel

Tom Hardy keeps the odd couple action/comedy come book series entertaining, despite a pair of lackluster villains.

No Time to Die
Oct 8

Oct 8 No Time to Die

Bruce Steele and Edwin Arnaudin
British, Action, Adventure, Spy drama

Though occasionally convoluted, this entertaining entry in the James Bond franchise is a worthy send-off for Daniel Craig as 007.

The Eyes of Tammy Faye
Sep 30

Sep 30 The Eyes of Tammy Faye

Bruce Steele
Based on a true story, Biopic, Drama, Faith-based

In which an Asheville Movie Guy recalls his own close encounter with Tammy Faye Bakker, and considers Jessica Chastain’s movie version.

The Addams Family 2
Sep 30

Sep 30 The Addams Family 2

Bruce Steele
Animated, Comedy, Family

The latest riff on the ghoulish family’s adventures is a road movie with a full-on mad scientist finale. It’s like amusing fan fiction.

Everybody's Talking About Jamie
Sep 24

Sep 24 Everybody's Talking About Jamie

Bruce Steele
Based on a true story, British, Comedy, LGBTQ, Musical, Stage adaptation

This full-on, feel-good musical follows an English teenager who aspires to be a drag queen — including at the school prom.

Dear Evan Hansen
Sep 23

Sep 23 Dear Evan Hansen

Bruce Steele and Edwin Arnaudin

The Asheville Movie Guys do not see eye to eye on this film adaptation of the smash-hit Broadway musical.

Copshop + Malignant
Sep 16

Sep 16 Copshop + Malignant

Edwin Arnaudin
Action, Comedy, Horror

Reviews of the latest films by Joe Carnahan and James Wan.

NYC Epicenters 9/11-2021½
Sep 16

Sep 16 NYC Epicenters 9/11-2021½

Edwin Arnaudin
Documentary

Spike Lee thoroughly explores his hometown’s responses to the COVID-19 pandemic and 9/11 in this extraordinary documentary epic.

The Card Counter
Sep 13

Sep 13 The Card Counter

Edwin Arnaudin
Drama

Paul Schrader and Oscar Isaac prove a formidable team in this enthralling poker drama.

The Dry
Sep 6

Sep 6 The Dry

Bruce Steele
Australian, Drama, Mystery

This satisfying then-and-now dual murder mystery takes actor Eric Bana back to his native Australia.

Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings
Sep 4

Sep 4 Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings

Bruce Steele and Edwin Arnaudin
Action, Adventure, Comic book adaptation, Disney, Marvel Studios

The Asheville Movie Guys discuss the latest MCU adventure.

Candyman
Aug 25

Aug 25 Candyman

Edwin Arnaudin
Horror, Sequel

Nia DaCosta’s sequel succeeds as a horror film, but is less effective as a social thriller.

Together + Naked Singularity + Demonic
Aug 24

Aug 24 Together + Naked Singularity + Demonic

Edwin Arnaudin
Comedy, Drama, Literary adaptation, Sci-fi, Horror

Reviews of new films from Stephen Daldry, Chase Palmer, and Neill Blomkamp.

Respect
Aug 23

Aug 23 Respect

Edwin Arnaudin
Biopic, Drama, Musical

This extremely safe Aretha Franklin biopic honors the singer’s music, but not the woman herself.

Reminiscence
Aug 22

Aug 22 Reminiscence

Bruce Steele
Action, Dystopian, Sci-fi, Romance, Mystery

It aspires to be a “Blade Runner”-like dystopian noir, but its ham-fisted writing, indifferent mystery plot, and ridiculous characters scuttle its ambitions.

Free Guy
Aug 13

Aug 13 Free Guy

Bruce Steele
Action, Comedy

The Asheville Movie Guys split on this videogame-inspired Ryan Reynolds action comedy, with one vote for entertaining and one for “disaster.”

The Green Knight
Aug 11

Aug 11 The Green Knight

Edwin Arnaudin
Adventure, Drama, Literary adaptation

That rascal David Lowery has finally made a great film.

The Suicide Squad
Aug 8

Aug 8 The Suicide Squad

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

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.

Stillwater
Aug 1

Aug 1 Stillwater

Edwin Arnaudin
Drama, Thriller

Tom McCarthy’s new Matt Damon drama starts off promisingly. Then the plot kicks in.

Jungle Cruise
Jul 29

Jul 29 Jungle Cruise

Bruce Steele and Edwin Arnaudin
Action, Adventure, Comedy, Disney

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.

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