Jennifer Merin, Author at Women's eNews

Movie Reviews: Pixar’s ‘Finding Dory’ Offers Deep-Sea Escape

By Jennifer Merin ● Arts & Culture ● June 16, 2016

Another highly recommended film that opens tomorrow is “Bang Gang (A Modern Love Story),” in French. There’s also moviemaking news this week concerning Geena Davis and competing documentaries about Hollywood’s history of dismissing female filmmakers.

Movie Reviews: ‘Diary of a Chambermaid’ Is Superb

By Jennifer Merin ● Arts & Culture ● June 10, 2016

And if you are in New York, try to catch some of the 11 documentaries about women in the Human Rights Watch Film Festival (June 10-19). Many will also be online at mubi.com and some will travel the country later this year.

Movie Reviews: ‘The Fits’ Is a Stunning First Feature

By Jennifer Merin ● Arts & Culture ● June 3, 2016

This week also brings us “Honeyglue,” an unusual love story that will stick with you. Another must-see is “Love, Sweat and Tears,” a documentary about the doctor determined to end the stigma that still clings to menopause.

Movie Reviews: ‘Princess’ is Hard to Watch, But a Must-See

By Jennifer Merin ● Arts & Culture ● May 27, 2016

This is the second feature film from the provocative Israeli writer-director Tali Shalom-Ezer. Other winners this week include “Chevalier,” “Unlocking the Cage” and “The Ones Below,” a chilling thriller.

Movie Reviews: ‘The Nice Guys’ Deliver Hilarious Dark Comedy

By Jennifer Merin ● Arts & Culture ● May 20, 2016

“Maggie’s Plan,” which also opens May 20, congregates New York indie film royalty, but disappoints any high hopes. “The Abolitionists” also just opened, a documentary about child trafficking.

Movie Reviews: ‘Under the Gun’ Is a Documentary Everyone Must See

By Jennifer Merin ● Arts & Culture ● May 13, 2016

The film, which opens May 13, gives voice to grieving parents, experts in civil law and NRA members. On a much lighter note, the weekend also brings the opening of “Love & Friendship,” an entertaining story that is a visual treat.

Movie Reviews: Documentary ‘Dark Horse’ is a Big Winner

By Jennifer Merin ● Arts & Culture ● May 6, 2016

This week also brings the poignant Mother’s Day release, “A Light Beneath Their Feet.” Go see this story of a mother with bipolar disorder and a daughter with tough choices to make. It’s moving and meaningful.

‘Eva Hesse’ Takes You on Famous Sculptor’s Fascinating Journey

By Jennifer Merin ● Arts & Culture ● April 29, 2016

Another notable documentary opening April 29 is “Gayby Baby,” which looks at modern family life through the eyes of four children who are being raised by same-sex parents in Australia.

‘The Meddler’ Is a Must-See Filled With Love and Laughter

By Jennifer Merin ● Arts & Culture ● April 22, 2016

This week also brings the opening of “Nina,” a fictional biopic about the late and great Nina Simone that has attracted casting controversy. I recommend seeing Liz Garbus’ 2015 biodoc “What Happened, Miss Simone?” instead.

‘Colonia,’ About Pinochet’s Chile, is Brutal and Brilliant

By Jennifer Merin ● Arts & Culture ● April 15, 2016

“Hostile Border” is also opening this week and it’s a thrilling meditation on the problem of identity for those breaching the U.S.-Mexico border. “Armenia, My Love” and “Echo Park” are also highly recommended.

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