Screen scene: Local film news

LUCKY NUMBER SEVEN: Buster Keaton stars as a man on a desperate quest for a bride in order to receive a $7 million inheritance in Seven Chances. The 1925 comedy screens May 7 at the Grail Moviehouse. Photo courtesy of Kino Video

• In honor of Star Wars Day, Asheville Brewing Co. will show Rogue One at 1, 4, 7 and 10 p.m. on Thursday, May 4. Tickets are $3. Attendees who wear a Star Wars costume or wield a light saber receive free admission. ashevillebrewing.com

Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. is a tour stop for the Wild & Scenic Film Festival on Thursday, May 4, 7-10 p.m. The event features a selection of films — all of which address the environmental concerns and celebrations of Earth — from the 15th annual festival, held in Nevada City, Calif. The screening begins at 8 p.m. and is co-presented by MountainTrue. General admission tickets are sold out, but a limited number of $125 VIP passes remain, which include a special sustainability tour of the brewery at 5 p.m. and a catered reception on the balcony of the High Gravity reception hall, a prime viewing area for the evening’s films. avl.mx/3o5

Mechanical Eye Microcinema offers a Parents Night Out on Friday, May 5, 6-9 p.m. Parents and guardians are invited to drop off their children ages 4-12 for an evening of moviemaking under the guidance of Lisa Smith and Charlotte Taylor. Tuition is $25 for one student, $40 for two siblings and $55 for three. Participants may arrive as soon as 5:30 p.m. and depart as late as 9:30 p.m. Register onlineavl.mx/3o6

Hickory Nut Gap Farm hosts a Family Movie Night screening of Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971) in its Big Barn on Saturday, May 6, at 6 p.m. Attendees are asked to bring a blanket and chair. Admission is $6, and children ages 4 and younger get in for free. Popcorn, dinner and Asheville Brewing Co. beers will be available for purchase. hickorynutgapfarm.com

The Fly Fishing Film Tour stops by Oskar Blues Brewery on Saturday, May 6. Now in its 11th year, the annual collection of fishing films features adventures from Siberia, Idaho, Mexico, Florida, Kamchatka, Alaska, Montana and more. The evening starts with a 6 p.m. pre-party with live music from Dave Desmelik and raffle prize drawings. Films begin at 8 p.m. Reserve your spot online and bring your own chairs, as seats are limited. Proceeds from the taproom and all raffles go to the Pisgah Chapter of Trout Unlimited and Project Healing Watersflyfilmtour.com

Grail Moviehouse’s monthly Silent Sundays series continues May 7, at 7 p.m. with Buster Keaton’s 1925 film Seven Chances. Film historian Frank Thompson will introduce the feature and participate in a post-screening Q&A. Local stride pianist Andrew J. Fletcher will provide a live, improvised score. Tickets are $12 and available online or at the Grail box office. avl.mx/3o7

SHARE

Thanks for reading through to the end…

We share your inclination to get the whole story. For the past 25 years, Xpress has been committed to in-depth, balanced reporting about the greater Asheville area. We want everyone to have access to our stories. That’s a big part of why we've never charged for the paper or put up a paywall.

We’re pretty sure that you know journalism faces big challenges these days. Advertising no longer pays the whole cost. Media outlets around the country are asking their readers to chip in. Xpress needs help, too. We hope you’ll consider signing up to be a member of Xpress. For as little as $5 a month — the cost of a craft beer or kombucha — you can help keep local journalism strong. It only takes a moment.

About Edwin Arnaudin
Edwin Arnaudin is a staff writer for Mountain Xpress. He also reviews films for ashevillemovies.com and is a member of the Southeastern Film Critics Association (SEFCA) and North Carolina Film Critics Association (NCFCA). Follow me @EdwinArnaudin

Before you comment

The comments section is here to provide a platform for civil dialogue on the issues we face together as a local community. Xpress is committed to offering this platform for all voices, but when the tone of the discussion gets nasty or strays off topic, we believe many people choose not to participate. Xpress editors are determined to moderate comments to ensure a constructive interchange is maintained. All comments judged not to be in keeping with the spirit of civil discourse will be removed and repeat violators will be banned. See here for our terms of service. Thank you for being part of this effort to promote respectful discussion.

Leave a Reply

To leave a reply you may Login with your Mountain Xpress account, connect socially or enter your name and e-mail. Your e-mail address will not be published. All fields are required.