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Forward Judd Apatow on why Mel Brooks' influence 'will last as long as our jokes' 19 Jan
Mel Brooks, at 99, remains a seminal figure in comedy, with his influence extending well beyond his jokes into cultural and social commentary. Featuring in a...
19 Jan
Forward In a stylish mystery, Jodie Foster releases the dybbuk of French Jewish identity 13 Jan
In Rebecca Zlotowski's film 'A Private Life,' Jodie Foster stars as Dr. Lilian Steiner, an American-Jewish psychiatrist in Paris who becomes embroiled in sol...
13 Jan
Forward Charles Grodin was a curmudgeon with a gooey center 12 Jan
Charles Grodin, known for his curmudgeonly roles and prickly public persona, is re-evaluated in a new documentary, "Charles Grodin: Rebel with a Cause." Dire...
12 Jan
Forward Emma Goldman, superstar? The Jewish anarchist has a surprising role to play in American musical theater 9 Jan
Emma Goldman, a prominent Russian-born Jewish anarchist, is typically portrayed briefly in American musical theater, appearing in bit parts in productions li...
9 Jan
Forward 26 conceivably believable pop culture predictions for 2026 23 Dec 2025
PJ Grisar humorously predicts 26 pop culture trends and events for the year 2026, with a focus on Jewish elements in entertainment and media. The author's pl...
23 Dec 2025
Forward King David gets the kiddie treatment 18 Dec 2025
Angel Studios has released an animated film titled "David," targeting a younger audience with a sanitized retelling of King David's story. The film skips con...
18 Dec 2025
Forward Rob Reiner asked the big questions. His death leaves us searching for answers. 15 Dec 2025
The unexpected death of Rob Reiner, a beloved director and cultural icon, leaves the world grappling with questions similar to those he posed throughout his ...
15 Dec 2025
Forward Actor-Director Rob Reiner dies at 78 15 Dec 2025
Rob Reiner, beloved actor-director known for film classics like "The Princess Bride" and "When Harry Met Sally," tragically passed away at 78 alongside his w...
15 Dec 2025
Forward How the Forward got a cameo in ‘Marty Supreme’ 9 Dec 2025
In "Marty Supreme," production designer Jack Fisk ingeniously showcased the intersection of history and film by incorporating the historic Forward Building d...
9 Dec 2025
Forward ‘Marty Supreme’ is an outstanding celebration — and indictment — of chutzpah 4 Dec 2025
In "Marty Supreme," directed by Josh Safdie and starring Timothée Chalamet, the story follows Marty Mauser, a Jewish ping-pong sensation from New York. Set i...
4 Dec 2025