When “Avatar: The Way of Water” was released in 2022, it had been 13 years since James Cameron’s revolutionary sci-fi epic first hit the scene. “Avatar: Fire and Ash,” meanwhile, comes soaring into cinemas this weekend just three years after its predecessor, and this time, it feels a little less special. Read our full review.
On Dec. 14, 2025, acclaimed actor and director Rob Reiner, 78, and his wife, photographer and producer Michele Reiner, 68, were found dead in their Los Angeles home. Though details are still emerging about the manner of their death, one thing is certain: the world is a better place for their time on it.
As the year winds to a close, 828reviewsNOW takes a look at the best movies of 2025. First things first: from gory sci-fi spectacles to French-language indies, we draw up a list of the year’s best animated features.
Warren Haynes reflects on the festival’s growth, community roots and its commitment to giving back
Looking for things to do this weekend? We have you covered. From Christmas parades to winter markets, we have a one horse open sleigh’s worth of activities in our weekend guide.
The Candlelight Stroll, a cherished holiday tradition in Weaverville, will return to Main Street for its 20th anniversary this week. The public is invited out for an evening of caroling, community and Christmas cheer from 6-8 p.m., Friday, Dec. 12.
The end of the year is almost here, but there are still movies coming out left and right. From animated sequels to Christmas comedies to Netflix dramas, here are five new movies to see, stream or skip this December.
Christmas isn’t here yet, but a new “Knives Out” movie sure feels like a gift. The latest, “Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery,” is another exemplary whodunnit from Rian Johnson and Daniel Craig. Read our review now.
Need things to do this weekend? Look no further! We have you covered with our weekend guide to happenings around Asheville and wider Western North Carolina.
The holiday spirit meets live outdoor theater at the Winter Wonder Walk. The 5th Annual Winter Wonder Walk, crafted by Asheville Plays! and hosted at the Adventure Center of Asheville, is an immersive, family-friendly stroll through the Kingdom of Winterland, a wintry story world filled with whimsical characters.