Oscar nominee Laura Dern, last competing for her role as Reese Witherspoon’s mother in Jean-Marc Vallée’s Wild, had a productive and politically charged 2016, finding roles in Kelly Reichardt’s Certain Women and John Lee Hancock’s Ray Kroc biopic, The Founder. In Reichardt’s film, Dern portrays a beat down, small town…

A few Specialty newcomers brightened the mood from last weekend's box office malaise. The Orchard's Christine, IFC Films' Certain Women and Gkids' Miss Hokusai had decently solid starts out of the gate this weekend. STX Entertainment's Desierto opened in 73 theaters grossing $450K, while Roadside's Priceless had the…

Kelly Reichardt's Certain Women came up trumps at the 60th edition of the London Film Festival on Saturday night, with the Michelle Williams, Laura Dern and Kristen Stewart starrer picking up the best film award. The award was announced by the President of the Official Competition jury Athina Rachel Tsangari at…

With an eye at possible Awards consideration, both IFC Films' Certain Women by Kelly Reichardt and starring Michelle Williams, Laura Dern and Kristen Stewart as well as The Orchard's Christine starring Rebecca Hall headline a crowded slate of Specialty newcomers this weekend. Performances by the female cast in both…