The city-funded festival ran 2003-09 and brought major filmmakers, actors and films to Asheville.
Stephanie Perkins celebrates film adaptation and new horror novel
The Asheville-based author discusses her first film adaptation and the process of writing her second horror novel.
Asheville Pizza & Brewing Co. transitions to a first-run theater
Mike Rangel discusses the difficult but pragmatic decision to stop screening second-run and repertory films.
WECAN Man project spotlights diverse neighborhood
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.
Filmmaker transplants discuss working in Asheville
Lenny Lenox and Tabitha and Mason McDonald have found success in a local film industry that still has plenty of room to grow.
New documentary dispels myths about moonshining
Local filmmaker David Weintraub examines the history of moonshine in his latest documentary, The Spirits Still Move Them.
Cornerstones of the WNC arts scene navigate distinct reopening obstacles
The Fine Arts Theatre, Flat Rock Playhouse and Harrah’s Cherokee Center – Asheville face unique challenges on the road to resuming operations.
Around town: Say Their Names
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.
Ria Young pays homage to Shiloh’s history in debut documentary
Asheville-based memoirist and playwright Ria Young adds “filmmaker” to her resume with a documentary short on her native Shiloh community.
A&E Roundup: ‘Minari’ wins top honors from NC critics
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
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