Hollywood bio-pic about Asheville native author Thomas Wolfe picks up buzz
Actor Jude Law, one of the stars of “Genuis,” visited Asheville last summer to learn more about Wolfe.
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5Point Film Festival in Asheville celebrates short adventure films this weekend
The two-day film festival kicks off Friday, with screenings at Thomas Wolfe Auditorium, the New Mountain Amphitheater and other spaces around Asheville.
Downtown Asheville to get new 250-seat movie theater, Grail Moviehouse
The Grail plans on bringing flexible, unique programming to a hungry organizers, its founders say.
‘Masterminds’ film shot around Asheville last summer pushed back to October release
The film studio that made “Masterminds” is facing financial turbulance, reports Deadline.com.
New 5Point Film Festival set for August in Asheville
This looks like a great event. Press release: 5Point Film Festival has selected Asheville as its community to launch a regional concert style film festival in the Southeast on August 14-15 at Thomas Wolfe Auditorium. “After spending time in the Asheville community and working with the City of Asheville, we were thrilled to pick this community as our future home[Read More…]
Lionsgate buys U.S. rights to “Genius,” movie about Asheville’s Thomas Wolfe
The film stars Jude Law, Colin Firth and Nicole Kidman. Last summer, Law visited Asheville to learn more about Wolfe.
Wild Connections: Documentary film fest Wednesday at Pisgah Brewing honors outdoors
Over the past decade, Pisgah Brewing has been a key collaborator in raising awareness, and money, to help protect the environment.
Wild Connections Film Fest set for May 13 at Pisgah Brewing in Black Mountain
Pisgah Brewing will release its first in a series of “conservation brews” celebrating Western North Carolina’s treasured environment.
Wilmywood Daily: ‘Dirty Dancing’ television remake to be filmed in Asheville area
The 1987 original was filmed around Lake Lure and spawned a long and loyal following.
Ashvegas movie review: ‘It Follows’
There’s a terrific near-final scene in this horror flick, but not much else to recommend it.
VIDEO Trailer for ‘Masterminds,’ movie shot in Asheville last year
The heist comedy based on a true story is due out later this year and stars Zach Galifianakis, Kristen Wiig, Owen Wilson and Jason Sudeikis.
Asheville on the big screen: 2015 release dates for Hollywood flicks with local connections
Grab the popcorn; here come the movies.
Ashvegas movie review: A Most Violent Year
Would you have guessed that the heating oil business in New York City was such a cutthroat trade in 1981?
North Carolina Film Critics Association 2014 award winners
Thirty-three critics working or living in North Carolina or contributing to North Carolina outlets are members of the NCFCA.
Ashvegas movie review: Foxcatcher
“Foxcatcher” features fine acting on the part of Channing Tatum, Mark Ruffalo and Steve Carell, the latter two who just scored Oscar nominations.
Southeastern Film Critics Association picks ‘Grand Budapest Hotel’ as best movie of 2014
“Boyhood” and “Birdman” round out the top three, according to the association’s 54 film critics who voted.
Asheville filmmaker seeks $5,000 from public for movie featuring West Asheville musicians
The movie, done in the magical realism style, will be filmed in part at Harvest Records and The Mothlight.
Ashvegas movie review: The Theory of Everything
At times, the film feels like one checking off all the boxes to get that Best Picture nomination. Yet the movie also never feels as if it’s being deliberately manipulative.
Ashvegas movie review: Rosewater
Jon Stewart shows he has promise as a director with this film.
Ashvegas movie review: Whiplash
Director Damien Chazelle’s new movie is one of the most compelling films of the year.
Asheville filmmaker asks public for $30,000 to fund new movie, ‘American Breakdown’
Paul Schattel and his experienced crew of indie filmmakers stand ready to tell their story of a struggling musician who breaks down in an isolated, redneck town.
Ashvegas movie review: Birdman
What’s the movie really about? Hard to say, but that may be the wrong question to ask about this rich, thrilling film.
Mechanical Eye Microcinema to screen ‘Our Nixon’ Nov. 18 at BeBe Theatre in Asheville
The all-archival documentary consists of Super 8 home movies filmed by three of Nixon’s top White House aides.
Asheville Cinema Festival set for Nov. 6-9
The festival includes a screening of “The Imitation Game” starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Keira Knightly.