Author: James Rosario

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Starring: Oliver Sacks, Temple Grandin, Atul Gawande

Oliver Sacks: His Own Life

Reviewed by James Rosario on October 6, 2020October 5, 2020

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A warm and inviting documentary about the famed neuroscience pioneer.

Starring: Naama Preis, Andy Levi, Ze'ev Shimshoni

God of the Piano

Reviewed by James Rosario on September 22, 2020September 21, 2020

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A biting and fresh look at old themes of familial competition and generational expectations.

Pandemic Arts series documents how WNC performers persevere

Posted on September 16, 2020September 11, 2020 by James Rosario

Deni and Will McIntyre’s streaming series explores how area performers and venue owners are coping with COVID-19 challenges, both personally and creatively.

Starring: Burk Uzzle

F11 and Be There

Reviewed by James Rosario on September 1, 2020August 31, 2020

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A warm and artistic look at a photographer whose pictures continue to define generations.

Asheville-based metal band Bleedseason releases its debut album

Posted on August 12, 2020August 10, 2020 by James Rosario

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.

Starring: Kate Lyn Sheil, Jane Adams, Kentucker Audley

She Dies Tomorrow

Reviewed by James Rosario on August 4, 2020August 3, 2020

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A hallucinatory and thought-provoking look at existential awareness.

Starring: Michelle John, Steve “Woody” Culleton, Carly Ingersoll, Matt Gates

Rebuilding Paradise

Reviewed by James Rosario on July 28, 2020July 27, 2020

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A flawed yet charming documentary about the aftermath of the 2018 wildfire that destroyed the city of Paradise, Calif.

Starring: Ferdia Shaw, Josh Gad, Judi Dench

Artemis Fowl

Reviewed by James Rosario on June 16, 2020June 15, 2020

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A Harry Potter knockoff that fails in nearly every regard.

Starring: Damon Gameau, Eva Lazzaro, Zoë Gameau

2040

Reviewed by James Rosario on June 2, 2020June 3, 2020

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A well-intentioned and refreshingly forward-thinking documentary that falls short in the presentation department.

Starring: Tom Hardy, Linda Cardellini, Kyle MacLachlan

Capone

Reviewed by James Rosario on May 12, 2020May 11, 2020

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A mostly successful speculative biopic that works more than it doesn't.

Starring: Vitalina Varela, Ventura, Manuel Tavares Almeida

Vitalina Varela

Reviewed by James Rosario on April 28, 2020April 27, 2020

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A visually rich and beautifully acted examination of regret and poverty through the eyes of a Portuguese widow.

Starring: Yehuda Nahari Halevi, Amitay Yaish Ben Ousilio, Anat Ravnitzki

Incitement

Reviewed by James Rosario on February 25, 2020February 24, 2020

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A compelling if somewhat flawed telling of the leadup to the 1995 assassination of Yitzhak Rabin.

Starring: Various

2020 Oscar-nominated Short Films: Live-action

Reviewed by James Rosario on January 28, 2020January 27, 2020

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A look at this year's live-action short Oscar contenders.

Starring: George MacKay, Dean-Charles Chapman, Colin Firth

1917

Reviewed by James Rosario on January 7, 2020January 7, 2020

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Sam Mendes' thrilling and psychological look at the horrors and insanity of war earns its place alongside the best war films ever made.

Starring: Dwayne Johnson, Jack Black, Kevin Hart

Jumanji: The Next Level

Reviewed by James Rosario on December 17, 2019December 17, 2019

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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.

Starring: The voices of Kristen Bell, Idina Menzel, Jonathan Groff

Frozen II

Reviewed by James Rosario on November 26, 2019November 25, 2019

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A forgettable and unnecessary sequel to the megahit blockbuster.

Starring: Linda Hamilton, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Mackenzie Davis

Terminator: Dark Fate

Reviewed by James Rosario on November 5, 2019November 4, 2019

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A smart, fun and surprisingly nonsuperfluous addition to the long-running sci-fi franchise.

Starring: Will Smith, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Clive Owen

Gemini Man

Reviewed by James Rosario on October 15, 2019October 14, 2019

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A cliched, dated and hokey actioner that's held together by the thread of a new special effects technique.

Starring: Linda Ronstadt, Bonnie Raitt, Dolly Parton

Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice

Reviewed by James Rosario on September 10, 2019September 10, 2019

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The disappointing documentary offers a surface-level look at a remarkable talent.

Starring: Isabela Moner, Eva Longoria, Michael Peña

Dora and the Lost City of Gold

Reviewed by James Rosario on August 13, 2019August 12, 2019

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A strong opening devolves into a disappointing actioner — even by children's movie standards.

Starring: Tom Holland, Samuel L. Jackson, Zendaya, Jake Gyllenhaal

Spider-Man: Far From Home

Reviewed by James Rosario on July 9, 2019July 10, 2019

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An excellent cast delivers top-notch action and laughs in a well-timed romp through Europe.

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