+ Student Film Screenings View the Asheville School of Film’s recent student films at the Asheville Pizza and Brewing Company on Merrimon Ave., Sunday, March 6, 2016. Congratulate the students…
Monthly Reel for February 2016
Boycotts and Goodbyes by Michelle Keenan – On the morning the Oscar nominations are announced, the good Professor Kaufmann and I typically steal a few minutes to compare notes, scowl…
Oscar Musings and Ruminations
Reel Takes Picks & Predictions by Chip Kaufmann and Michelle Keenan – As far as our feelings on the Oscars this year, here’s an anecdote from Chip that sums it…
Movie Reviews – February 2016
by Michelle Keenan & Chip Kaufmann – 45 Years ****1/2 Short Take: Just before their 45th wedding anniversary a couple receives news that will forever change their relationship. REEL TAKE:…
DVD Picks for February 2015
Chip Kaufmann’s Pick: Die Hard (1988) I was genuinely saddened by the death of Alan Rickman. He was one of the very few contemporary performers whose name got me into…
Monthly Reel for January 2016
The Force Awakens in Hollywood by Michelle Keenan – Happy New Year, dear readers! As we put the January section to bed, Star Wars: The Force Awakens is trouncing the…
Movie Reviews – January 2016
by Michelle Keenan & Chip Kaufmann – Carol **** Short Take: Beautifully mounted period piece, set in the 1950s, about a married woman’s relationship with a shop girl and the…
Our Favorite Films of 2015
by Chip Kaufmann & Michelle Keenan Just a few weeks ago we were wondering how we were going to come up with ten films for our critical and personal best…
Monthly Reel for December 2015
’Tis the Season … The Force Awakens by Michelle Keenan – With the holidays upon us, Hollywood is in full swing. As we put this issue to bed, the final…