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The Daily Orca
Wildlife (2018): Movie Review
A subtle and powerful debut from director Paul Dano starring Carey Mulligan + Jake Gyllenhaal is now playing at Grail Moviehouse.
Meow Wolf: Origin Story (2018): Movie Review
This documentary about self-proclaimed art world rebels plays for one night only in Asheville on 11/29.
The Mouse That Roared (1959): Movie Review
'The Mouse That Roared' kicks off a four-part Peter Sellers retrospective at the Fairview Library on September 4th
Thor: Ragnarok (2017): Movie Review
Finally, a superhero film that successfully showcases the outlandish and ridiculous aspects of the genre in the best of possible ways.
Columbus: (2017): Movie Review
A truly beautiful and refreshing film that offers much more than one might think.
Lady Macbeth (2017): Movie Review
A bleak and difficult film that's held together by the stellar performance of its young star.
War for the Planet of the Apes (2017): Movie Review
A compelling story, along with top notch visual effects, are at the heart of this thrilling trilogy conclusion.
Baby Driver (2017): Movie Review
A much better than anticipated way to spend a few hours at the movies.
Transformers: The Last Knight (2017): Movie Review
I've tried to think of a movie worse than this one (I haven't come up with anything yet, but I'll keep you posted).
I, Daniel Blake (2017): Movie Review
Pointless bureaucracy and amazing performances take center stage in this moving film about people who are just trying to get by.
The Bad Batch (2017): Movie Review
A film with a lot of possibilities that are unfortunately never quite realized.
It Comes at Night (2017): Movie Review
An intense and truly scary examination of what we all may be capable of
Citizen Jane: Battle for the City (2017): Movie Review
A eye-opening documentary about what makes a city successful, and what causes its demise.
The Transfiguration (2017): Movie Review
A unique and look at the vampire genre, and possibly the best horror movie of the year so far.
The Void (2017): Movie Review
A nearly great exercise in Lovecraftian cosmic horror.
After the Storm (2017): Movie Review
A wonderful and moving story about the people we hoped we'd become.
Logan (2017): Movie Review
An amazing send-off to our favorite savage hero
Movie Review: Seasons (2016)
A beautiful nature documentary that shines above its predecessors due to its unique narrative structure and breathtaking cinematography