PJ Grisar
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Otto Frank’s refugee file, a Rothschild Talmud and a menorah bong tell the story of the Jewish past — and future
20 Jun
PJ Grisar's article delves into the centennial publication by the YIVO Institute for Jewish Research, highlighting a collection that encapsulates the complex...
20 Jun
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10 things we can (probably) expect from ‘Spaceballs 2’
12 Jun
Mel Brooks has announced a sequel to his 1987 classic parody, Spaceballs, titled Spaceballs II, expected to release in 2027. The new film will be co-written ...
12 Jun
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An Israeli and an Iranian step onto a judo mat — and make a thriller about a forbidden relationship
12 Jun
"Tatami," co-directed by Israeli filmmaker Guy Nattiv and Iranian actress Zar Amir Ebrahimi, is a political thriller about an Iranian judoka pressured to wit...
12 Jun
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In a film from Israel, three characters in search of a love language
9 Jun
"Dead Language," an Israeli film by Mihal Brezis and Oded Binnun, expands their Oscar-nominated short "Aya" into a full-length exploration of communication a...
9 Jun
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In unheard recordings, Andy Kaufman emerges — a kinder, gentler soul than you may expect, or hope to see
9 Jun
A new documentary, "Andy Kaufman Is Me," directed by Clay Tweel, explores the multifaceted persona of comedian Andy Kaufman through unheard tapes recorded th...
9 Jun
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In America, a German-Austrian novelist hears echoes of his father's life under Nazism
1 Jun
Daniel Kehlmann's novel "The Director" explores themes of complicity and totalitarianism, drawing on his family's history under Nazi rule in Austria. The sto...
1 Jun
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Ben Shahn was a radical artist — why didn't he want to be called a Jewish one?
23 May
Ben Shahn, an influential American artist born in Lithuania in 1898, is the focus of a retrospective at the Jewish Museum titled "On Nonconformity." Despite ...
23 May
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‘Pee-wee as Himself’ reveals the real Paul Reubens
22 May
The documentary "Pee-wee as Himself" delves into the paradoxical life of the late Paul Reubens, the man behind the beloved character Pee-wee Herman. Despite ...
22 May
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A gala for Jewish Queer Youth celebrates untold, queer Jewish stories
20 May
Jewish Queer Youth (JQY) hosted its 2025 gala at Lincoln Center, celebrating the intersection of queer and Jewish identities and stories. The event honored R...
20 May
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Is it time for ‘Asterix’ to retire the 'Roman' salute?
7 May
PJ Grisar explores the continued use of the Roman salute in the new Netflix series "Asterix & Obelix: The Big Fight," questioning its relevance and potential...
7 May