In addition to covering film for Women's eNews, Jennifer Merin writes the Cinema Citizen blog and is editor in chief for AWFJ.org, the website of the Alliance of Women Film Journalists, a nonprofit organization of leading female film journalists in the U.S., U.K. and Canada. She is organization's president. She is also a member of the prestigious Broadcast Film Critics Association.
Meanwhile, the booby prize goes to “The Man from U.N.C.L.E,” a must-miss extravaganza of boy toys, special effects and outrageously aggressive women who serve as window dressing to a slight, inconsequential, unoriginal plot.
Other July 31 film openers to look out for include the Israeli drama “The Kindergarten Teacher” and the documentary “That Sugar Film,” which focuses on America’s sweet tooth.
This movie about two women who get pregnant at the same time is straight from the heart of feminism. “The Outrageous Sophie Tucker” is also fabulous. Read on for other weekend viewing options.
This movie about two women who get pregnant at the same time is straight from the heart of feminism. “The Outrageous Sophie Tucker” is also fabulous. Read on for other weekend viewing options.
Other great July 10 openers include “What We Did on Our Holiday,” a British dramedy set in the Scottish highlands; the documentary “Do I Sound Gay?” and the fascinating, must-see “Tangerine,” shot in Los Angeles with an iPhone 5s.
This latest Pixar animation puts a young girl at the center of a provocative and entertaining internal drama. Go see it if you can, with your family if possible. Also opening June 19: “The Face of an Angel,” “Eden,” “The Overnight” and “The Wanted 18.”
It’s not a tear jerker, but do bring tissues. “The Wolfpack” also opens June 12 and is fascinating. On the other hand, “Jurassic World,” screening in both 3-D and 2-D, is a major must-miss.
Also opening June 5: “Patch Town,” “Wild Horses” and the terrifying and terrific documentary “The Nightmare.” As for “Entourage,” that big box-office hit in waiting; it’s a bust, a must-not-see.
This documentary makes it clear why cute little dresses for $9.95 really are a “steal.” Other openers on May 29: “Heaven Knows What,” “Survivor,” “Barely Lethal,” “Aloha” and “San Andreas.”
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