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‘Infinitely Polar Bear’ Is Smart and Heartwarming

By: Jennifer Merin (WeNews film critic) | April 24, 2015

“The Age of Adaline” and “Misery Loves Comedy” also open April 24. Then on Wednesday comes “Iris,” Albert Maysles’ tribute to New York fashion icon Iris Apfel, now in her 90s and still a leading style influencer.

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‘Antarctic Edge’ Explores How Much Hope Is Left

By: Jennifer Merin (WeNews film critic) | April 17, 2015

More poetic than polemical, this cinematic call to action combines thrilling natural wonders with engaging glimpses of scientists at work. Other recommended April 17 openers: “Alex of Venice,” “Felix and Meira” and Disney’s “Monkey Kingdom.”

Equality

This Movie is a Beautiful Call to Anger, Action

By: Christina M. Paschyn | December 5, 2014

“She’s Beautiful When She’s Angry” brings second-wave feminism dramatically back to life without any false sainthood. It links all of us together and intimates that it’s time for us third- and fourth-wave feminists to take to the streets, too.

Arts & Culture

‘Zero Motivation’ is Funny and Cunningly Subversive

By: Jennifer Merin (WeNews film critic) | December 5, 2014

This month’s roster of early releases is like a great big holiday gift package for female moviegoers. More goodies will be opening late in the month, starting Dec. 24, so stand by for more on that closer to the time!

Arts & Culture

Go See ‘A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night’

By: Jennifer Merin (WeNews film critic) | November 23, 2014

A brilliant, female-directed Iranian horror film about a vampire girl just opened Nov. 21–and is not to be missed. Same goes for three other movies opening in late November.

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‘Pelican Dreams’ Is Flying Start to November Films

By: Jennifer Merin (WeNews film critic) | November 7, 2014

Building on this must-see documentary by Judy Irving the month’s film offerings peak on the 14th with the release of “Beyond the Lights,” “Always Woodstock” and “Miss Meadows,” three fine female-directed narrative features.

Arts & Culture

‘Citizenfour’ Here, Doubling Down on Spy Thrills

By: Jennifer Merin (WeNews film critic) | October 24, 2014

Laura Poitras’ hotly anticipated Edward Snowden documentary opens Oct. 24, offering a split-level look at governmental misdeeds. The month ends with “Before I Go to Sleep,” opening Oct. 31, a perfect fit for Halloween.

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Go See Vanessa Lapa’s Movie About Heinrich Himmler

By: Jennifer Merin (WeNews film critic) | October 2, 2014

The Israeli filmmaker’s horrifying study of Heinrich Himmler, architect of the Nazi extermination policy, is a must-see. On Oct. 3 comes the blockbuster “Gone Girl” and Joanna Lipper’s “The Supreme Price,” about political dangers in Nigeria

Arts & Culture

‘Fort Bliss’ Tours Tough Life of a Soldier-Mom

By: Jennifer Merin (WeNews film critic) | September 18, 2014

An Army medic and single mom is just managing to reconnect with her young son when she’s called to another tour of duty in Afghanistan. Don’t miss this heartbreaker opening Sept. 19.

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If You’ve Already Skipped Tammy, Try Gabrielle

By: Jennifer Merin (WeNews film critic) | July 11, 2014

Not even a rain-soaked July 4th could help “Tammy,” starring Melissa McCarthy. But while the Warner Brothers’ blockbuster comedy falls short, the French film “Gabrielle” certainly does not.

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