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‘Sister’ Starts This Strong October Film Run

By Jennifer Merin ● Uncategorized ● October 5, 2012

“Sister” offers a strong start to October film openings. But be sure to read all the way through the column and mark your calendars for “The Loneliest Planet,” opening late in the month.

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‘Girl Model’ Sets September Films in Motion

By Jennifer Merin ● Uncategorized ● September 6, 2012

September opens on a strong footing with “Girl Model,” a documentary about a 13-year-old who leaves her family in rural Siberia to work as a model in Tokyo. Also at the top of the month, “For Ellen” is another must-see.

Seven Summer Films You Really Shouldn’t Miss

By Jennifer Merin ● Uncategorized ● July 31, 2012

Three superb features are coming your way this month: “2 Days in NY,” “Chicken With Plums” and “The Loneliest Planet.” Four amazing documentaries include “Dreams of a Life,” about an isolated woman found long dead in a London apartment.

July Movies Offer Steamy Romance, No Heat Relief

By Jennifer Merin ● Arts & Culture ● June 27, 2012

July brings a steady progression of films about unconventional and complicated, challenging romance. Two of the best are “Farewell My Queen” and “Trishna.” Also highly recommended: “Ruby Sparks” and “Crazy Eyes.”

Little Rock’s Daisy Bates Gets a Film of Her Own

By Sharon La Cruise ● Arts & Culture ● February 1, 2012

“Daisy Bates: First Lady of Little Rock” broadcasts Feb. 2 at 10 p.m. on the PBS series Independent Lens, or check local listings. Filmmaker Sharon La Cruise describes getting hooked on a little-known story of triumph over adversity.

Two War Films Are February’s Dark Dazzlers

By Jennifer Merin ● Arts & Culture ● January 27, 2012

For your top movie dates in February, Jennifer Merin recommends two war movies, “In Darkness” and “Return.” They’re not sweet Valentine’s Day offerings but both are cinematically rich.

‘Taking Root’ Filmmaker Remembers Wangari Maathai

By Lisa Merton ● Arts & Culture ● January 5, 2012

“Taking Root: The Vision of Wangari Maathai” is broadcast tonight on PBS. Here, Lisa Merton looks back on making the film in Kenya and struggling to capture the sense of divinity and hope projected by the recently deceased Nobel laureate.

‘Women and Girls Lead’ in September Cinema

By Jennifer Merin ● Arts & Culture ● September 9, 2011

September brings a big gust of PBS programming and community screenings that show how girls and women are confronting war, famine and abuse. A documentary about a dolphin who gives inspiration to amputees is also in the mix.