women’s movies

‘Big Stone Gap’ is a Welcome, Feel-Good Rom Com

By Jennifer Merin ● Arts & Culture ● October 9, 2015

And it stars Ashley Judd, who deserves support for speaking out about sex harassment in Hollywood. I have a few more to recommend but I am panning “Pan.” If you are looking for a better Peter Pan movie, I have one for you. Read on!

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In ‘Freeheld,’ Spousal Benefits Are Gripping Drama

By Jennifer Merin ● Arts & Culture ● October 3, 2015

“He Named Me Malala” also opens Oct. 2, offering a good intro to the Pakistani schoolgirl who came close to dying for the cause of girls’ education. “The Martian” must also be seen; it’s fascinating and thrilling but there’s another reason it threw me into positive orbit.

‘Keeping Room’ Is a Must-See Movie This Weekend

By Jennifer Merin ● Arts & Culture ● September 25, 2015

There’s another Sept. 25 opener I have to hail as well. “A Brave Heart: The Lizzie Velasquez Story” is about a woman who discovered she was the subject of a YouTube video entitled “The World’s Ugliest Woman” and how she fought back. Brava Lizzie!

Gender Transition Ignites Family Drama in ‘About Ray’

By Jennifer Merin ● Arts & Culture ● September 18, 2015

This coming-of-age tale must be seen, along with three more films also opening Sept. 18: “The New Girlfriend,” “Sicario” and “Songs from the North,” a documentary by South Korean filmmaker Soon-Mi Yoo.

Sex Humor Sizzles in ‘Sleeping With Other People’

By Jennifer Merin ● Arts & Culture ● September 11, 2015

This film, featuring a couple who find each other in a sex addicts support group, is nicely entertaining. “Meet the Patels,” about arranged marriage in India, is also highly recommended. For my warning about “Goodnight Mommy,” read on.

This Movie is a Beautiful Call to Anger, Action

By Christina M. Paschyn & Por Alison Bowen ● Arts & Culture ● 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.

‘Zero Motivation’ is Funny and Cunningly Subversive

By Jennifer Merin ● Arts & Culture ● 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!

Go See ‘A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night’

By Jennifer Merin ● Arts & Culture ● 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.

‘Pelican Dreams’ Is Flying Start to November Films

By Jennifer Merin ● Arts & Culture ● 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.

‘Citizenfour’ Here, Doubling Down on Spy Thrills

By Jennifer Merin ● Arts & Culture ● 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.