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Antebellum
The impressive feature directorial debut of Gerard Bush and Christopher Renz is one of the great modern social thrillers.
The Devil All the Time
Antonio Campos’ star-studded period drama is a near complete failure.
Allan Wolf explores the Donner Party in his latest novel-in-verse
The Asheville-based author turns his attention to the Donner Party in “The Snow Fell Three Graves Deep.”
A&E Roundup: Asheville actress in Netflix’s “Cobra Kai”
Hannah Kepple plays Moon on the hit series, local cultural institutions receive a boost from the Asheville Area Arts Council and other arts news.
Mulan
The best Disney live-action adaptation thus far — though the bar wasn't exactly high.
Different Strokes and NC Stage produce new shows confronting racism
Two local productions — Different Strokes’ “…while Black” show and NC Stage’s latest collaboration with Mike Wiley — mark their companies’ most ambitious digital performances thus far.
A&E roundup: Locally produced short film debuts at two festivals
Jeff Corpening’s three-part anthology movie plays digital festivals in Burbank and Raleigh, Rabbit Rabbit opens, plus other local arts news.
In photos: Rabbit Rabbit opens on the South Slope
The open-air event space, a joint venture between Asheville Pizza & Brewing Co. and The Orange Peel, is welcoming guests on Coxe Avenue.
Area board game cafés adapt to keep customers entertained
Well Played and The Kingmaker’s Draft owners discuss the challenges of providing tabletop recreation during a pandemic.
Beer Scout: Archetype head brewer Erin Jordan follows her own path to top spot
The West Asheville establishment’s new head brewer discusses her quick but well-earned rise at the brewery.
Vinyl Nation
Like a great album backloaded with filler tracks, this music format documentary starts strong then runs out of things to say.
A&E roundup: Bostic celebrates new book, Flood Gallery show
The Fairview-based artist examines women’s roles in society; plus information on upcoming works, contests and the return of movie theater popcorn.
Local maker Tyler Capps finds creative calling with arcade briefcase
The local resident discusses his experience designing and building The Negotiator and the new sense of purpose that the process instilled in him.
Tesla
Ethan Hawke stars in this improbably lifeless biopic of the esteemed inventor.
Coup 53
Taghi Amirani's documentary is a fascinating convergence of imagination and education — and might very well be the first truly must-see film of 2020.
A&E roundup: Pickens commissioned to create Wortham Center courtyard mural
The Asheville native is hard at work on her next major project, plus other recent news from the local arts scene.
VIDEO PREMIERE: “Brighter Than One” by Travers Brothership
The Asheville-based soul/rock quartet believe that the song’s “message of togetherness and love” is especially relevant in 2020.
An American Pickle
Double Seth Rogens yield plentiful laughs, but the film’s zany premise is diluted by sentimentality and subpar plotting.
A behind-the-scenes look at Asheville’s Black Lives Matter mural
The lead artists of the giant downtown mural discuss planning and implementing the inspirational work.
Grail Moviehouse to open temporary one-screen theater in River Arts District
The independent movie theater will open Sept. 11 at the earliest and hold a pop-up screening Sept. 5 at plēb urban winery.