In the second season of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, the character Midge mentions The Forward, a real Jewish newspaper that was popular in the mid-50s, as part of a wedding planning storyline.

To celebrate a new season of "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel," Amazon Studios set up a weeklong pop-up of the legendary Carnegie Deli in Soho, evoking a 1950s atmosphere with a classic menu and décor.

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The author reflects on an encounter in Hollywood where he pitched a screenplay about George Catlin, a painter who documented Native American life in the 19th century.

Allison Kaplan Sommer, Noah Efron, and Don Futterman discuss former IDF Chief of Staff Benny Gantz's political rise, the controversial topic of mixed marriages in Israel, and the concept of transforming Jerusalem into a hub for the creative class.

Dr. Rachel Harris explores the portrayal of women in Israeli cinema in her book Warrior, Witches, Whores: Women in Israeli Cinema, discussing how these representations reflect larger shifts in Israeli society and culture.

Burt Reynolds, the iconic actor known for his roles in 70s films like The Longest Yard and Smokey and the Bandit, passed away at 82.

In episode 148 of Unorthodox, the discussion revolves around the film "Operation Finale," focusing on the 1960 mission to capture Nazi architect Adolf Eichmann in Argentina.

Moshe Zonder, the head writer of the Israeli drama television series Fauda, is set to teach Screenwriting for Television at Rutgers University as part of the Schusterman Visiting Israeli Artists Program.

Rav Kook, a renowned Jewish thinker, is reflected upon in relation to the classic film "2001: A Space Odyssey," which traces mankind's evolution from ape to angel.

In the 1947 film "Gentleman's Agreement," directed by Elia Kazan and starring Gregory Peck, a gentile journalist adopts a Jewish identity to expose the prevalent anti-Semitism in postwar American society, particularly among the upper class.

Gal Gadot is set to star as Jewish actress and inventor Hedy Lamarr in an upcoming TV series for Showtime.

"M" directed by Fritz Lang is a psychological thriller that delves into the chilling narrative of a child murderer in a small German town.

Drake, the popular Canadian rapper, is set to produce an American adaptation of the hit Israeli teen series "Euphoria."

Mike Reiss, a longtime writer for The Simpsons, shares insights into his humor, experiences, and career in a new memoir.

"Stalag 17," a classic film directed by Billy Wilder and starring William Holden, tells the story of American air force soldiers in a German prison camp during World War II.

"Morituri" is a lesser-known film from Marlon Brando's career where he plays a German engineer during World War II coerced by British intelligence into a spy mission aboard a German cargo ship filled with Nazi zealots.

In a podcast episode featuring Don Futterman, Allison Kaplan Sommer, and Noah Efron, several topics are discussed, including Israel passing the Nation-State law affirming it as a Jewish state, the controversy over environmental NGOs supporting government energy plans, and Israel's success in the entertainment industry shifting towards stage and screen productions.

Don Futterman, Allison Kaplan Sommer, and Noah Efron discuss the passing of Israel's Nation-State law, officially declaring Israel as a Jewish state, noting its symbolic significance more than practical impact.

Orson Welles' 1946 film "The Stranger" is a classic noir thriller that delves into post-war paranoia by portraying a former Nazi hiding in an American town.

Stanley Kubrick, a Jewish director from New York, infused his films with Jewish themes and sensibilities despite a facade of seeming Gentile.

Avi Issacharoff, co-creator of the TV series Fauda, discusses the complexity of portraying a Palestinian terrorist as a national heart-throb in Israel, raising questions about identity and morality in warfare.

Avi Issacharoff, co-creator of the popular TV series "Fauda," discusses the complexities of portraying the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and how a Palestinian terrorist character became a national heartthrob in Israel.

In episode 135 of Unorthodox podcast, Peninah Lamm Kaplansky shares her experience with miscarriage, emphasizing the need for more support and dialogue on infertility and pregnancy loss within Jewish communities.

In the film "The Week Of," Adam Sandler takes on the role of Kenny Lustig, a struggling working-class Jewish father preparing for his daughter's interfaith wedding to a wealthy black family.