Television/Film

The text explores the writer's experience and reflections on watching the TV show Broad City, focusing on its humor, eccentric characters like Ilana, and the lack of emphasis on plot but rather on quirky and inappropriate statements.
In a humorous take on the Brooklyn food coop culture, a writer reflects on their experiences as a member, including encounters with holier-than-thou attitudes over egg carton stacking and pronunciation.
The author reflects on watching the third season of "Broad City" and fears that the show might have lost its charm and relatability due to fame.
This episode of Unorthodox features guest Lizzie Skurnick, a word maven known for her book "That Should Be A Word" and founding Lizzie Skurnick Books.
Gad Elmaleh, a Moroccan-Jewish-French comedian, is making a name for himself in English-language stand-up comedy, incorporating aspects of Sephardic Jewish culture into his acts.
These two poems by an unknown author express themes of love, death, and the power of mourning.
In this episode of The Tel Aviv Review, Allison, Noah, and Gilad Halpern discuss the controversy surrounding the NGO Breaking the Silence, known for reporting IDF misconduct.
In episode 21 of Unorthodox, the hosts celebrate a Christmas tradition of watching Netflix and eating Chinese food with guests Yael Stone from Orange is the New Black and author Jennifer 8.
The author reflects on their deep childhood love for Star Wars, how the franchise shaped their interests, and their disappointment with the newer films like The Phantom Menace and Attack of the Clones, which led them to reevaluate their relationship with movies due to concerns about moral values conflicting with their Orthodox Jewish beliefs.
ABC announced a three-hour made-for-TV remake of "Dirty Dancing" starring Abigail Breslin, part of a trend in television musical events.
The video features wrestler Goldberg, known as The Hebrew Hulk, in a Hanukkah-related episode of The Man Show from 2000.
In celebration of Woody Allen's 80th birthday, various outlets have created rankings of his movies, showcasing different perspectives on his filmography.
In episode 17 of "A Very Unorthodox Thanksgiving," the podcast expresses gratitude for good health, cats, and Drake, but especially for the listeners who have supported them over the past 17 weeks by listening, sharing the podcast with friends, attending live tapings, and providing feedback via letters.
Hedy Lamarr, the Jewish actress and inventor, was celebrated in a Google Doodle for her 101st birthday on November 9.
Comedian Nathan Fielder created Summit Ice, an outerwear company, to promote Holocaust awareness after discovering that a previous jacket he wore paid tribute to a Holocaust-denier.
Photographer Gillian Laub spent 12 years documenting a community in Mount Vernon, Georgia, known for one of the last segregated proms in America, which led to her HBO documentary "Southern Rites" and a published book.
Larry David's play "Fish in the Dark" is a reflection of American Jewish comedy tradition, seen through the lens of Larry David's distinct style and wit.
The author shares a recipe for Lamb Tagine with Apricots and Prunes inspired by their experiences in Morocco and Israel, aiming to evoke warm flavors for Rosh Hashanah.
In episode 5 of "Did You Hear The One About," Tablet staffers discuss various news items, including the death of the world's oldest living Jew and a Palestinian prisoner's hunger strike.
Dr. Noa Lavie, a sociologist at Tel Aviv-Yaffo Academic College, explores the influence of capitalism and art on reality television in Israel and beyond.
The author reflects on his changing perception of Woody Allen, noting a shift from the filmmaker's once-revered status to current cultural criticism.
Holocaust survivor and Schindler's List producer Branko Lustig, aged 83, is donating his Oscar statuette to Yad Vashem, the Holocaust memorial and museum in Jerusalem, stating that it is where the award should be kept after his death.
Amy Schumer's sketch, "Museum of Boyfriend Wardrobe Atrocities," satirizes the solemnity of visiting Holocaust memorials by parodying the meticulous curations and emotional responses at such museums.
The documentary "Forbidden Films" by Felix Moeller highlights the controversial and toxic legacy of Nazi-era cinema, revealing the propaganda and hate-mongering themes prevalent in over 1,200 films made in Germany between 1933 and 1945.
William Shatner, known for his role as Captain Kirk in Star Trek, aims to use Kickstarter to raise $30 billion for a project involving building a water pipeline from Seattle to address California's drought.

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