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4 weeks ago

‘The Rip’ is the rare Ben Affleck and Matt Damon movie to skip – 828reviewsNOW

"The Rip," a new action crime thriller starring Matt Damon and Ben Affleck, was released on Netflix on Friday, Jan. 16. Read our review.

4 weeks ago

NC author Katelyn Williams on writing a book for ‘Brown Girls’ everywhere

On Tuesday, Jan. 13, debut author Katelyn Williams published her first children's book, "What Can Brown Girls Do?," a spotlight on the accomplishments of eight real-world Black and Brown women, written by Williams and illustrated by Danielle Arrington.

4 weeks ago

‘Love, Marquee’: Art gallery to host 4th anniversary Valentine’s bash

Next month, Marquee Asheville will ring in four years of Asheville community with a Valentine's celebration.

4 weeks ago

‘Sewer Kitty’ discovered under downtown Asheville storm drain

Two downtown Asheville workers were taken aback when they heard meowing coming from a nearby sewer grate. Upon closer inspection, the duo discovered a small, grey cat beneath a Battery Park Avenue storm drain.

4 weeks ago

Things to do in Asheville & WNC: Jan. 16-18

Salsa dancing, plant bingo, zombie movies and winter markets are all on the docket in our weekly weekend guide.

4 weeks ago

Zombies, a killer chimp and… water polo? ‘The Plague,’ ‘Primate,’ ‘We Bury the Dead’ – 828reviewsNOW

Read our reviews of a trio of horror flicks: "The Plague," Charlie Polinger's body horror flick about bullying at a water polo camp, "Primate," Johannes Roberts' chimpanzee slasher and "We Bury the Dead," a thoughtful zombie movie starring "Star Wars" alum Daisy Ridley.

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Charli XCX mockumentary ‘The Moment’ isn’t ‘Spinal Tap’ – 828reviewsNOW

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Hendersonville mountain music festival rambles to town

Later this month, The Winter Ramble, a traditional Appalachian mountain music festival, will be held at venues across Henderson County. Several performances will be free to attend.

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Seahawks enjoy morning beers, praise ‘best team in the world’ as Seattle celebrates Super Bowl title

Ernest Jones IV dropped a few choice words while praising his defensive teammates, his offensive line, his quarterback and the city of Seattle ahead of the Seahawks' Super Bowl victory parade on Wednesday.

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James Van Der Beek, the ‘Dawson’s Creek’ star who later mocked his own hunky persona, has died at 48

James Van Der Beek, a heartthrob who starred in coming-of-age dramas at the dawn of the new millennium, shooting to fame playing the titular character in "Dawson's Creek" and in later years mocking his own hunky persona, has died. He was 48.

16 hours ago in Entertainment

Oscar hopefuls including Jessie Buckley and Timothée Chalamet gather for luncheon and class picture

Nearly all of the 230 people up for Oscars across 24 categories gathered Tuesday for the Academy Award nominees luncheon, an event that functions as a celebration, group portrait session and orientation for next month's big ceremony.