Television/Film

The Seret Film Festival in Barcelona experienced last-minute venue changes due to harassment directed at the original theater.
This article provides a ranking of Jewish-themed romantic comedies (romcoms) aired on the Hallmark channel.
This article explores various TV shows and movies that celebrate the art of Jewish matchmaking.
A journalist visited the set of the upcoming TV series based on the book "The Tattooist of Auschwitz" in Slovakia, drawn by the powerful story of Lali Sokolov, a Holocaust survivor.
Amit Rahav, known for his role as Yanky Shapiro in Unorthodox, has been busy filming the upcoming Hulu series We Were The Lucky Ones, where he portrays Jakob, a photographer from a Jewish family separated during WWII.
Loving Leah, a Hallmark romance film, is a surprisingly charming and meticulously detailed portrayal of Jewish life.
The Soho Theatre in London has issued an apology after a comedian, Paul Currie, allegedly targeted an Israeli audience member who refused to applaud a Palestinian flag during a comedy show.
Meital Orr, a professor at Georgetown University, teaches a course titled "Re-examining the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict in Literature and Film" that explores how Israeli and Palestinian literature and cinema depict the Other.
In his memoir, "Hits, Flops, and Other Illusions," Ed Zwick reflects on his 40 years as a writer and director in Hollywood.
The article discusses the growing trend in contemporary theater to explore Jewish trauma and suffering, particularly in relation to the Holocaust.
The Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale) has disinvited five politicians from the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party from its opening event.
Hulu released the first trailer for the upcoming series We Were the Lucky Ones, based on the novel by Georgia Hunter about her family's survival during the Holocaust.
The Netflix documentary series "Ral" explores the teachings of Ral, a self-proclaimed prophet known for his Ralianism movement.
Ottalie Mark, a forgotten pioneer in movie music, played a crucial role in the transition from silent films to synchronized sound.
Sheryl Sandberg, a Jewish entrepreneur and former COO of Facebook, is making a documentary titled "Screams Before Silence" about sexual violence that occurred in Israel on October 7.
Comedian Matt Lucas shared his chicken soup recipe, popularly known as Jewish penicillin, with a twist.
Renowned British director Steve McQueen's new film set in Amsterdam, inspired by the book "Atlas of an Occupied City," explores the Nazi occupation of Amsterdam during the Holocaust, distinct from Covid lockdowns.
A Jewish woman, known for her adaptation of Shakespeare's "The Merchant of Venice" featuring a female Shylock, recounts facing increased police interactions due to the play's success and her outspokenness against antisemitism, misogyny, and bullying.
The author reflects on recent incidents in the British arts world where Jewish stories are being avoided or censored, particularly concerning the appointment of Indhu Rubasingham as the National Theatre director and her past involvement in a Jewish Film Festival sponsorship controversy.
Blazing Saddles, released 50 years ago, continues to generate controversy due to its use of racial and ethnic jokes, gay stereotypes, and offensive language.
The text delves into the essence of Jewish comedy through the lens of shows like "Curb Your Enthusiasm" and stand-up routines by Lenny Bruce, emphasizing how they encapsulate Jewish identity even beyond overtly Jewish topics.
The Chosen, a TV show about the life of Jesus, has become a surprise hit in the U.S., even attracting Jewish fans.
The 1939 Yiddish film "Mothers of Today" depicts the clash between old-world values and modernity through the characters of Mrs. Valdman, a traditional neighbor, and Mrs. Bokser, a modern woman.
In the Netflix documentary "The Greatest Night in Pop," a previously unseen video of Bob Dylan recording his solo part for the charity single "We Are the World" is featured.
Carl Weathers, the late football player turned actor, had a memorable and meaningful role in the TV show "In the Heat of the Night."

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