Television/Film

Saul Rubinek, a Hollywood veteran, delves into his personal connection with Yiddish and the Holocaust as he takes on the role of a rabbi in the Yiddish-speaking film "Shttl," filmed in Ukraine just before the Russian invasion.
"Inherently Fertile" is a pop culture-focused episode of the show "Bonjour Chai," discussing topics such as Taylor Swift, biblical themes in the TV show Succession, jazz musician Tevet Sela, and the HBO series Being Mary Tyler Moore.
Jeff Rothpan, a comedy writer and performer, reflects on his successful career in the United States, working with icons like Steve Martin and John Cleese.
The Commentary Magazine podcast will not be releasing episodes in honor of the Jewish holiday of Shavuot and Memorial Day, with regular episodes resuming on Tuesday.
In the podcast episode Unorthodox 2.0: Ep.
In a podcast episode, the hosts discuss a questionable "near catastrophic" car chase in New York involving Harry and Meghan, highlighting its dubious nature.
In anticipation of this year's Eurovision Song Contest, the discussion delves into the significance and impact of the event.
Cindy Seni is a Canadian participant on Netflix's popular matchmaking reality show, "Jewish Matchmaking," where she, along with other Jewish singles, seeks love through the guidance of an Orthodox matchmaker with the goal of marriage.
TV showrunner and Hollywood columnist Rob Long shares his perspective on the Hollywood writers' strike, revealing his surprising willingness to participate.
The children of iconic Canadian comedy duo Wayne and Shuster are striving to reintroduce their parents' classic sketches to a new audience.
In a podcast episode discussing the beginning of Joe Biden's reelection campaign, journalist Eli Lake explores the Georgia investigation of Donald Trump, the significance of Biden's reelection video announcement, and Tucker Carlson's situation.
"A Rugrats Passover," co-written by Jonathan Greenberg, was a groundbreaking and highly rated episode of the popular Nickelodeon series, featuring a humorous retelling of the Passover story through the eyes of animated babies.
The podcast delves into the political implications of a rapid bank crisis in the United States before shifting gears to discuss the Oscars.
In this episode of "Air Force None," recorded before the Tel Aviv terror attack, protests against judicial reform in Israel intensify, with national demonstrations and challenging negotiations for a compromise.
The article discusses the trend of Christian adaptations of the Purim story of Esther and their varying portrayals in movies.
Noah Rothman is leaving the podcast to join National Review, with his last discussion focusing on recent events including the ongoing balloon madness, debilitated senators and potential solutions, and the legal actions of Dominion Voting Systems against Fox News.
A string of incidents in Los Angeles, including a swastika display at LACMA and twin shootings in the Pico-Robertson neighborhood targeting Jewish individuals, culminated in an arrest.
The release of the Hogwarts Legacy video game, set in the Harry Potter universe, has sparked criticism over its portrayal of goblins with antisemitic undertones, such as controlling the economy with large, growing noses.
An AI-generated version of the sitcom Seinfeld on Twitch, named Nothing, Forever, was suspended for two weeks due to the AI character Larry making transphobic statements during a stand-up set.
Hanina Hoffman, a young Hollywood horror movie writer, initially hesitated to take on a Jewish-themed project but was motivated by the opportunity to depict Hasidic Jews more sympathetically in mainstream media.
Montreal comedy duo YidLife Crisis has translated their Jewish humor into Chinese and French to broaden their global reach and appeal.
This week's episode of Unorthodox discusses potential candidates for a Jewish Mount Rushmore, featuring author Rina Raphael discussing her book on wellness culture, and Jon Bermuda Schwartz, drummer for "Weird Al" Yankovic, talking about his career in parody music.
Dikla Frances demonstrates how to make a traditional Jewish Apple Cake recipe on the YouTube show "Feed Your Soul with Jamie Geller."
In a discussion about movies in 2022, the group shares their opinions on films they enjoyed or disliked.

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