James Rosario

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.

Free Solo (2018): Movie Review

A compelling documentary that falls just short of greatness due to a few missed opportunities.

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

A Quiet Place (2018): Movie Review

A good old-fashioned nail-biting horror movie that is as scary and tense as it is fun.

Black Panther (2018): Movie Review

Social consciousness doesn't get much more fun than this. Black Panther is not just for fans of the genre, but a must-see for everyone.

Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2017): Movie Review

Despite the negativity from certain circles of the fan community, 'The Last Jedi' is by far the most cinematic and accomplished work in the series since 'Empire.'

Murder on the Orient Express (2017): Movie Review

A flawed but ultimately enjoyable old-school murder mystery.

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.

Blade Runner 2049 (2017): Movie Review

A visually rich sci-fi noir with a great cast and story to boot.

Lucky (2017): Movie Review

A touching and endearing send-off to a great actor and a great man.

Dolores (2017): Movie Review

An engaging and insightful documentary that sheds much needed light on one of America's greatest heroes.

It (2017): Movie Review

A decent horror entry that does its best to cram a lot of source material into a mere two hours.

Rumble: The Indians Who Rocked the World (2017): Movie Review

An enlightening documentary that does its best to scratch the surface of a subject that deserves a much deeper look.

Columbus: (2017): Movie Review

A truly beautiful and refreshing film that offers much more than one might think.

Ingrid Goes West (2017): Movie Review

An overall effective critique on the power of perceived identity.

Lady Macbeth (2017): Movie Review

A bleak and difficult film that's held together by the stellar performance of its young star.

Dunkirk (2017): Movie Review

A spectacular war film that sets itself apart from its contemporaries.

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.

I Called Him Morgan (2017): Movie Review

A beautiful and gripping documentary about a talent whose life was cut short.

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 Lure (2015): Movie Review

A great premise that gets bogged down by a scattered narrative.

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

Get Out (2017): Movie Review

A very fun, and satirical, addition to the horror genre that is almost as good as the hype

I Am Not Your Negro (2017): Movie Review

A beautiful and poignant film spun entirely from the eloquent words of author James Baldwin

Movie Review: Seasons (2016)

A beautiful nature documentary that shines above its predecessors due to its unique narrative structure and breathtaking cinematography

The Top 10 Films of 2016

The Daily Orca's James Rosario picks his Top 10 Films of 2016.

Movie Review: Dying to Know: Ram Dass and Timothy Leary (2014)

A touching story of friendship and counter-culture that could have benefited from a little more turning on and tuning in.