Movie Reviews

The Story: Documentary in which the works of German choreographer Pina Bausch are committed to film. The Lowdown: An altogether engaging -- sometimes breathtaking -- look at one of the major figures of modern dance. A rare look at one artist by another that should be seen.

The Hendersonville Film Society will show The Wild Party at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 26, in the Smoky Mountain Theater at Lake Pointe Landing Retirement Community (behind Epic Cinemas), 333 Thompson St., Hendersonville.

Classic World Cinema by Courtyard Gallery will present Claire's Knee at 8 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 24, at Phil Mechanic Studios, 109 Roberts St., River Arts District (upstairs in the Railroad Library). Info: 273-3332, www.ashevillecourtyard.com

The Hendersonville Film Society will show Jane Eyre at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 19, in the Smoky Mountain Theater at Lake Pointe Landing Retirement Community (behind Epic Cinemas), 333 Thompson St., Hendersonville.

The Story: The guard at a CIA safe house is forced to go on the run with Amercia’s greatest traitor. The Lowdown: A dull and humorless action film that’s made even worse by uninspired filmmaking and a wasted cast.

Classic World Cinema by Courtyard Gallery will present An Autumn Afternoon at 8 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 17, at Phil Mechanic Studios, 109 Roberts St., River Arts District (upstairs in the Railroad Library). Info: 273-3332, www.ashevillecourtyard.com

The Asheville Film Society will screen The Seventh Seal on Tuesday, Feb. 21, at 8 p.m. in the Cinema Lounge of The Carolina Asheville and will be hosted by Xpress movie critics Ken Hanke and Justin Souther.

The Thursday Horror Picture Show will screen Mr. Vampire on Thursday, Feb. 16, at 8 p.m. in the Cinema Lounge of The Carolina Asheville and will be hosted by Xpress movie critics Ken Hanke and Justin Souther.

The Story: A teenage boy and his stepfather go in search of the kid's missing grandfather on a mysterious South Sea island. The Lowdown: Harmless, but not very exciting rigamarole with so-so 3D. It works as a time-killer and would probably appeal to kids.

The Story: A woman wakes up after a car accident to find that she doesn't remember her own husband or the past several years of her life. The Lowdown: Glossy, but empty romantic soap opera that suffers from a simple-minded script, merely adequate direction and some miscasting.

The Hendersonville Film Society will show The Phantom of the Opera at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 12 in the Smoky Mountain Theater at Lake Pointe Landing Retirement Community (behind Epic Cinemas), 333 Thompson St., Hendersonville.

Classic World Cinema by Courtyard Gallery will present Blow-Up at 8 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 10, at Phil Mechanic Studios, 109 Roberts St., River Arts District (upstairs in the Railroad Library). Info: 273-3332, www.ashevillecourtyard.com

The Story: A family of whales gets trapped under the ice near a small Alaskan town, prompting a news reporter and a Greenpeace volunteer to start an international campaign to free them. The Lowdown: Well-intentioned family-friendly drama that’s competent and entertaining, but little else.

The Thursday Horror Picture Show will screen Phantom of the Paradise on Thursday, Feb. 9, at 8 p.m. in the Cinema Lounge of The Carolina Asheville and will be hosted by Xpress movie critics Ken Hanke and Justin Souther.

The Asheville Film Society will screen History Is Made at Night on Tuesday, Feb. 14, at 8 p.m. in the Cinema Lounge of The Carolina Asheville and will be hosted by Xpress movie critics Ken Hanke and Justin Souther. Hanke is the artistic director of the A.F.S.

The Story: A collection of the short films up for Oscars this year. The Lowdown: A mixed bag, but with two very striking live-action shorts and one simply amazing animated film. Check them out. It also makes watching the Oscars more fun when you've got a horse in the race.

The Story: An attorney assigned to settle an estate finds himself up against inhospitable locals and a creepy old house that would play on anyone's nerves. But there's more at work here than just his imagination. The Lowdown: A classic and classy old-fashioned ghost story built on atmosphere, a strong premise, well-timed scares and solid,…

The Story: Three teens mysteriously acquire superpowers, only to find that one of them is ill-equipped to deal with his newfound abilities. The Lowdown: Far ahead of the standard entry into the found-footage genre, and much better than it's lackluster trailer implies.

Classic World Cinema by Courtyard Gallery will present The Sacrifice at 8 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 3, at Phil Mechanic Studios, 109 Roberts St., River Arts District (upstairs in the Railroad Library). Info: 273-3332, www.ashevillecourtyard.com

The Asheville Film Society will screen Excalibur on Tuesday, Feb. 7, at 8 p.m. in the Cinema Lounge of The Carolina Asheville and will be hosted by Xpress movie critics Ken Hanke and Justin Souther.

The Thursday Horror Picture Show will screen Murders in the Zoo on Thursday, Feb. 2, at 8 p.m. in the Cinema Lounge of The Carolina Asheville and will be hosted by Xpress movie critics Ken Hanke and Justin Souther.