Lee Isaac Chung’s ’80s-set drama wins four awards from the NCFCA, Jonathan Ammons releases a new album and more area arts news.
Best movies of 2020: Xpress reviewers’ Top-5 picks
Nine members of the Xpress movie review team share their Top 5 lists for 2020.
Lucas McKee’s Top 5 films of 2020
Xpress critics look back on the year in film.
Josh McCormack’s Top 5 films of 2020
Xpress critics look back on the year in film.
Melissa Myers’ Top 5 films of 2020
Xpress critics look back on the year in film.
Douglas Davidson’s Top 5 films of 2020
Xpress critics look back on the year in film.
Bruce Steele’s Top 5 films of 2020
Xpress critics look back on the year in film.
Ali McGhee’s Top 5 films of 2020
Xpress critics look back on the year in film.
Edwin Arnaudin’s Top 5 films of 2020
Xpress critics look back on the year in film.
Michelle Keenan’s Top 5 films of 2020
Xpress critics look back on the year in film.
Cameron Allison’s Top 5 films of 2020
Xpress critics look back on the year in film.
Corrective lens: Edwin Arnaudin’s favorite articles in 2020
Our A&E Editor was inspired by creative work from social justice advocates and an increased sense of community.
A&E Roundup: YMI, local artists celebrate Kwanzaa
Community leaders and local musicians bring the annual celebration of African American culture online, a local screenwriter’s film debuts online and more area arts news.
Leah Chang is thankful for supportive husband, community
“I am extremely grateful for my husband Greg’s culinary skills. He’s been awesome at planning and cooking creative menus throughout the pandemic. At work, I’m glad to be learning some new digital skills with the virtual cinema at the Fine Arts and the online store at New Morning Gallery. I’d like to thank the local community […]
Movie theaters reopen: Is it too soon?
Gov. Cooper’s Phase 3 allows North Carolina movie theaters to reopen at limited capacities and with significant restrictions.
A&E Roundup: Tryon Film Festival goes digital
The N.C. festival is increasing access with a weeklong virtual event, outdoor entertainment ramps up in October and more area arts news.
Asheville-based horror writer Nathan Ballingrud discusses Hulu adaptation, debut novel
“Monsterland,” an eight-episode TV series based on the award-winning writer’s anthology “North American Lake Monsters,” will be released in full on Hulu on Friday, Oct. 2.
A&E roundup: Appalachian Barn Alliance perseveres with annual fundraiser
“A Pastoral Palette Resized: Rural Spaces for the Soul” opens Oct. 4, Urban Combat Wrestling turns one and other area arts news.
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.
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.
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.