Screen Time looks at the best cinematic heroines

Elizabeth Gilbert's latest novel, "The Signature of All Things," is about a trailblazing woman who follows her dream of being a scientist in the 19th century.

For this week's Screen Time, Kerri and Stephanie will talk about cinematic heroines.

What female on-screen character did you find inspiring? Leave a comment below.

Ripley:

Margo Channing:

Marge Gunderson:

Kelly from "The Naked Kiss:"

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