John Farr, 06/22/12

Editor, bestmoviesbyfarr.com

Today, our most celebrated actress, Meryl Streep, turns 63. Can it be possible? My own top-ten list below reflects what I believe are her best films. On her birthday, let's say: "Bravo, Meryl Streep."

Farihah Zaman, 06/22/12

Film Critic, Programmer, and Filmmaker

That BAM seems to care more about bringing a focused curatorial vision to bear than vying for a jumbled mix of higher-profile titles and obscure premieres is very much in keeping with the organization's philosophy of building programming around its loyal Brooklyn audience.

Kristen Howerton, 06/21/12

Blogger, Rage Against the Minivan

I'm thrilled that Disney has given us a princess with two engaged parents and a lot of spunk. She's a fantastic role model for young girls.

Bishop Pierre Whalon, 06/22/12

Bishop of Convocation of Episcopal Churches in Europe

What struck me -- besides the quality of the acting, direction, amazing sets, and excellent effects -- was the theme of faith.

Annette Bourdeau, 06/21/12

Entertainment Reporter

People often fault Adam Sandler for making the same movie over and over again. You know -- family-friendly flicks about a goofy manchild who matures over the course of the movie. But can you blame him?

Erica Abeel, 06/21/12

Author, 'Conscience Point'

We were at the press day for Woody Allen's To Rome with Love and you had to love the guy. Below, six intriguing revelations about Woody Allen that emerged from the press day.

Bryan Safi, 06/21/12

Emmy Award-winning comedian

Marshall Fine, 06/21/12

Author and film critic, hollywoodandfine.com

Scafaria, who wrote the script for Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist, says she was pushed to end life on Earth by her experience on that earlier film -- and by the growing media interest in the Mayan calendar's supposed prediction of the world ending in 2012.

Debra Ollivier, 06/21/12

Contributing editor and writer at large, Huff/Post50

In a compelling new film, Kristin Scott Thomas plays a beautiful widow who seduces American writer Tom Ricks (Ethan Hawkes). We recently spoke with Scott Thomas about "The Woman in the Fifth" and the woman behind her many roles.

Regina Weinreich, 06/20/12

Author, Kerouac's Spontaneous Poetics

Everyone loves Woody Allen. At a press conference at the Regency for his new film To Rome With Love on Tuesday, reporters took that as a given, asking his actors how they get past their own adoration for the auteur.

Howard Fineman, 06/19/12

Editorial Director, AOL Huffington Post Media Group

I didn't want to discard one of my only living heroes -- Ridley Scott -- but I had no choice after he crushed Charlize Theron with a giant flying turd. Actually, it's worse -- and less imaginative -- than that.

Jonathan Kim, 06/20/12

Film Critic for ReThink Reviews and the Uprising Show

The Invisible War won the Festival Audience Award for documentaries at the 2012 Sundance Film Festival and is a powerful and scathing exposé going after the epidemic of sexual assault in the armed forces.

Scott Mendelson, 06/20/12

Film critic at Mendelson's Memos, Valley Scene Magazine

As the initial reviews for Pixar's Brave roll in, it's clear that the film is both pretty solid and somewhat disappointing. One of the running themes of said reviews is that the film is merely 'Dreamworks good'. If you think that's supposed to be an insult, it is.

Danny Schechter, 06/20/12

Editor, Mediachannel.org

Will this thriller contribute to a deeper understanding between our two countries? Will it help us find a way of resolving our differences? I doubt it.