Jennifer Merin, Author at Women's eNews

ESPN’s ‘Nine for IX’ Docs Give Athletes Their Due

By Jennifer Merin ● Uncategorized ● July 2, 2013

The films are being aired to celebrate Title IX’s anniversary. Other July releases to watch out for include a revealing documentary on the relationship between women and firearms and the gripping drama “The Hunt.”

‘The Attack’ Probes Complexities of Suicide Bombing

By Jennifer Merin ● Uncategorized ● June 21, 2013

Rounding out this month’s movie releases, in addition to this Middle Eastern thriller, are a musical tribute biodoc to Canadian singer Kate McGarrigle and the relationship-examining flick “Some Girl(s).” Other late-June releases, however, can be skipped.

‘The Bling Ring’ Brings Fame Obsession into Focus

By Jennifer Merin ● Uncategorized ● June 14, 2013

Opening June 14, this narrative film by Sofia Coppola and the documentary “Twenty Feet From Stardom” both highlight the potential ramifications on those in the celebrity spotlight in the United States.

‘Tiger Eyes’ by Judy Blume and Son, Opens Friday

By Jennifer Merin ● Uncategorized ● May 31, 2013

June kicks off with movies about a lonely and troubled teen coming of age, three heroic girls who are not afraid to speak out against repression, a wonderfully updated “Much Ado About Nothing,” and the big problems of honeybees.

‘Fill the Void’ Probes Hassidic Marriage Pressure

By Jennifer Merin ● Uncategorized ● May 23, 2013

‘Fill the Void’ Probes Hassidic Marriage Pressure

‘Stories We Tell’ Is Stunning Autobiography

By Jennifer Merin ● Uncategorized ● May 10, 2013

Watch how this director documents her own efforts to find her biological father. Other films opening this upcoming week include the wickedly funny “Sightseers” and “Becoming Traviata,” a must-see documentary about diva Natalie Dessay.

‘Love Is All You Need’ Leads May 3 Openings

By Jennifer Merin ● Uncategorized ● May 3, 2013

In addition to the quirky Danish romcom, there are plenty of other box-office temptations. “Desperate Acts of Magic” is every witty, “What Maisie Knew” is poignant and “The Attack” is the harrowing story of an Arab surgeon living in Tel Aviv.

‘The Brass Teapot’ Brews Movie Magic for April

By Jennifer Merin ● Uncategorized ● March 29, 2013

Other new releases this week include “Lotus Eaters” and the documentary “No Place on Earth.” Overall though, openings are thin this month, unless you’re a big fan of horror flicks.

‘War Witch’ Opens Today, Kicking Off March Movies

By Jennifer Merin ● Uncategorized ● March 1, 2013

Other new releases this weekend include “Future Weather” and the documentaries “A Place at the Table” and “Hava Nagila.” A great roster unfolds the entire month, so take your pick and go see something!

‘Beautiful Creatures’ Could Win Film Lovers

By Jennifer Merin ● Uncategorized ● February 1, 2013

It’s not the February to look for love at the movies. But it could be the start of America’s love affair with a new young-adult fantasy series when “Beautiful Creatures” opens on Valentine’s Day.

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