The Orange Peel will host Local Punk Showcase on its main stage Thursday, Aug. 4, highlighting four Asheville punk bands — Busy Weather, Cloud City Caskets, The Deathbots and Pink Eye.
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Crock of Gold
Shane MacGowan gets the biodoc treatment in this fascinating but somewhat esoteric film.
Coded Bias
An intriguing documentary about a new frontier of bias and civil liberties that would benefit greatly from some cinematic flair. Still well worth the effort.
Asheville Cat Weirdos, Girls Rock Asheville adapt to funding gaps
Unable to host the in-person events that they’ve come to rely on for funding, these two local nonprofits are scraping by, thanks to loyal supporters and innovation.
Borat Subsequent Moviefilm
After 14 years, Borat Sagdiyev returns to America with a special gift for a prominent politician.
Oliver Sacks: His Own Life
A warm and inviting documentary about the famed neuroscience pioneer.
God of the Piano
A biting and fresh look at old themes of familial competition and generational expectations.
Pandemic Arts series documents how WNC performers persevere
Deni and Will McIntyre’s streaming series explores how area performers and venue owners are coping with COVID-19 challenges, both personally and creatively.
F11 and Be There
A warm and artistic look at a photographer whose pictures continue to define generations.
Asheville-based metal band Bleedseason releases its debut album
The Asheville-based “Appalachian Horror Groove” band’s members discuss their debut full-length album and coping without the live shows that are so crucial to their artistry and livelihood.
She Dies Tomorrow
A hallucinatory and thought-provoking look at existential awareness.
Rebuilding Paradise
A flawed yet charming documentary about the aftermath of the 2018 wildfire that destroyed the city of Paradise, Calif.
Artemis Fowl
A Harry Potter knockoff that fails in nearly every regard.
2040
A well-intentioned and refreshingly forward-thinking documentary that falls short in the presentation department.
Capone
A mostly successful speculative biopic that works more than it doesn't.
Vitalina Varela
A visually rich and beautifully acted examination of regret and poverty through the eyes of a Portuguese widow.
Incitement
A compelling if somewhat flawed telling of the leadup to the 1995 assassination of Yitzhak Rabin.
2020 Oscar-nominated Short Films: Live-action
A look at this year's live-action short Oscar contenders.
1917
Sam Mendes' thrilling and psychological look at the horrors and insanity of war earns its place alongside the best war films ever made.
Jumanji: The Next Level
A classic '80s body-switch premise with state-of-the-art FX and plenty of action. It might be old hat, but at least it's fun.
Frozen II
A forgettable and unnecessary sequel to the megahit blockbuster.
