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    Movie News & Previews

    Justice Film Collective brings ethical practices to movie and TV production­s

    Posted on April 14, 2022April 11, 2022 by Edwin Arnaudin

    The Asheville-based production company seeks to shift the values of the independent film industry toward collective care, accountability and liberation.

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    A look back at the Asheville Film Festival’s brief, exciting run

    Posted on November 20, 2021November 15, 2021 by Edwin Arnaudin

    The city-funded festival ran 2003-09 and brought major filmmakers, actors and films to Asheville.

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    Stephanie Perkins celebrates film adaptation and new horror novel

    Posted on October 28, 2021October 21, 2021 by Edwin Arnaudin

    The Asheville-based author discusses her first film adaptation and the process of writing her second horror novel.

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    Asheville Pizza & Brewing Co. transition­s to a first-run theater

    Posted on September 23, 2021September 20, 2021 by Edwin Arnaudin

    Mike Rangel discusses the difficult but pragmatic decision to stop screening second-run and repertory films.

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    WECAN Man project spotlights diverse neighborho­od

    Posted on September 16, 2021September 8, 2021 by Edwin Arnaudin

    JP Chalarca discusses his new oral history project, which tells the stories of people who live and work in the West End Clingman Avenue Neighborhood.

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    Filmmaker transplant­s discuss working in Asheville

    Posted on July 22, 2021July 26, 2021 by Edwin Arnaudin

    Lenny Lenox and Tabitha and Mason McDonald have found success in a local film industry that still has plenty of room to grow.

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    New documentar­y dispels myths about moonshinin­g

    Posted on June 15, 2021June 14, 2021 by Bill Kopp

    Local filmmaker David Weintraub examines the history of moonshine in his latest documentary, The Spirits Still Move Them.

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    Cornerston­es of the WNC arts scene navigate distinct reopening obstacles

    Posted on May 5, 2021April 28, 2021 by Edwin Arnaudin

    The Fine Arts Theatre, Flat Rock Playhouse and Harrah’s Cherokee Center – Asheville face unique challenges on the road to resuming operations.

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    Around town: Say Their Names

    Posted on May 4, 2021April 28, 2021 by Edwin Arnaudin

    The YMI Cultural Center and First Congregational United Church of Christ renew their partnership; Asheville Pizza & Brewing reopens its theater; and more area arts news.

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    Ria Young pays homage to Shiloh’s history in debut documentar­y

    Posted on February 25, 2021February 22, 2021 by Edwin Arnaudin

    Asheville-based memoirist and playwright Ria Young adds “filmmaker” to her resume with a documentary short on her native Shiloh community.

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    A&E Roundup: ‘Minari’ wins top honors from NC critics

    Posted on January 13, 2021January 11, 2021 by Edwin Arnaudin

    Lee Isaac Chung’s ’80s-set drama wins four awards from the NCFCA, Jonathan Ammons releases a new album and more area arts news.

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    Best movies of 2020: Xpress reviewers’ Top-5 picks

    Posted on January 7, 2021January 7, 2021 by Edwin Arnaudin

    Nine members of the Xpress movie review team share their Top 5 lists for 2020.

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    Lucas McKee’s Top 5 films of 2020

    Posted on January 1, 2021January 7, 2021 by Lucas McKee

    Xpress critics look back on the year in film.

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    Josh McCormack’s Top 5 films of 2020

    Posted on January 1, 2021January 7, 2021 by Josh McCormack

    Xpress critics look back on the year in film.

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    Melissa Myers’ Top 5 films of 2020

    Posted on January 1, 2021January 7, 2021 by Melissa Myers

    Xpress critics look back on the year in film.

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    Douglas Davidson’s Top 5 films of 2020

    Posted on January 1, 2021January 7, 2021 by Douglas Davidson

    Xpress critics look back on the year in film.

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    Bruce Steele’s Top 5 films of 2020

    Posted on January 1, 2021January 7, 2021 by Bruce Steele

    Xpress critics look back on the year in film.

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    Ali McGhee’s Top 5 films of 2020

    Posted on January 1, 2021January 7, 2021 by Ali McGhee

    Xpress critics look back on the year in film.

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    Edwin Arnaudin’s Top 5 films of 2020

    Posted on January 1, 2021January 7, 2021 by Edwin Arnaudin

    Xpress critics look back on the year in film.

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    Michelle Keenan’s Top 5 films of 2020

    Posted on January 1, 2021January 7, 2021 by Michelle Keenan

    Xpress critics look back on the year in film.

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    Cameron Allison’s Top 5 films of 2020

    Posted on January 1, 2021January 7, 2021 by Cameron Allison

    Xpress critics look back on the year in film.

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