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Teen Longed to be 'Star Wars' Rey, Settled for Leia

By: Molly Pifko | March 13, 2017
From our partner Jewish Women's Archive

When I was 10 years old, I dressed up as Princess Leia for Halloween. I dressed up as her because I admired her, and because I felt like I had no choice. My brother and I were both deep in our Star Wars phases, and I knew I had to match his Darth Vader costume with an iconic character of my own. Of course, as a little girl, there weren’t many iconic female characters to choose from, but I didn’t mind too much at the time. Leia was the first female character that I truly considered a role model, the first one that made me think: I want to be like her.

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Movie Reviews: Best to Skip Big Buzz ‘Suicide Squad’

By: Jennifer Merin (WeNews film critic) | August 5, 2016

Harley Quinn, play by Margot Robbie, is the main reason to see this anticipated blockbuster. A better bet opening this week is “Five Nights in Maine,” a somber drama about grief and mourning.

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Movie Reviews: ‘Equity’ Steals This Week’s Openers

By: Jennifer Merin (WeNews film critic) | July 29, 2016

Don’t compare this financial thriller to “Wall Street” or “The Wolf of Wall Street.” Invest, instead, in the finely defined female characters and the wonderful performances.

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Movie Reviews: ‘Absolutely Fabulous’ Is Absolutely Delightful

By: Jennifer Merin (WeNews film critic) | July 22, 2016

On the serious end of the spectrum, meanwhile, other openings this week include “Hooligan Sparrow,” a stunning, must-see documentary about the harsh reprisal against one Chinese woman’s provocative brand of activism.

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Indigenous Women in Canada Reclaim Their Image in Photo Blog

By: Geraldine Malone | July 18, 2016

Tea and Bannock, a photo blog by and for indigenous women, has picked up photographers from across Canada and the United States. Its founder also sees it as an important way to communicate with the larger society.

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Movie Reviews: Kate McKinnon Outperforms in ‘Ghostbusters’

By: Jennifer Merin (WeNews film critic) | July 15, 2016

After all the pre-release flap over these proton-gun packing women in their beige jumpsuits, this reboot is bound to be a box office hit. But rewritten male-to-female characters in no way satisfy the clamor for more women’s stories on screen.

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Movie Reviews: Magical ‘Our Little Sister’ Leaves You Longing for More

By: Jennifer Merin (WeNews film critic) | July 8, 2016

The film opens the door for us to follow sisterly relationships. Another must-see opening today is “Captain Fantastic,” an exploration of family values, but skip the overly sentimental “Fathers and Daughters.”

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Movie Reviews: ‘The Innocents’ is a Devastating Must-See

By: Jennifer Merin (WeNews film critic) | July 1, 2016

The truth-based film looks at the aftermath of Polish nuns who were raped during WWII. Another amazing French film opening July 1 is “Microbe & Gasoline,” a delightful charmer that provides rare insight into the way kids’ minds work.

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Movie Reviews: ‘The Neon Demon’ is a Thrilling Tour de Force

By: Jennifer Merin (WeNews film critic) | June 24, 2016

Other must-see films opening June 24 include the femme-centric action thriller “The Shallows” and “Septembers of Shiraz,” a drama about a Jewish family in Iran who must abandon their home.

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

By: Jennifer Merin (WeNews film critic) | 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.

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Irish Lesbian Recounts Paralyzing Fear of Coming Out to Her Mother

By: Rebecca Murphy and Charlie Bird | June 11, 2016

In “A Day in May,” journalist Charlie Bird interviews those impacted by legalizing same-sex marriage in Ireland. Here, Rebecca Murphy recounts her experience of coming out.

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