Television/Film

Kveller is launching a new Jewish TV Club on Substack for fans of Jewish representation on television.
Montana Tucker discusses the influencer lifestyle and her experiences since October 7th on State of a Nation.
The author reflects on her experience as a student at Columbia Graduate School of Journalism in the early 1970s, where she found an unexpected mentor in Louis G. Cowan, a prominent figure in media and television production.
"Seven Blessings," an Israeli film, delves into the complex family dynamics and cultural tensions within a Moroccan Jewish family, highlighting traditions related to female fertility and familial relationships.
"A House in Jerusalem" is a film that follows a British Jewish family, specifically focusing on a young girl named Rebecca who moves to Jerusalem with her father after a tragedy.
The video explores how Carl Laemmle, the founder of Universal Studios and a prominent figure in Hollywood, saved over 1,000 Jews from the Holocaust by using his influence and challenging antisemitism and immigration policies in America during the rise of Nazi Germany.
The article discusses the efforts of Sharon Rosen Leib to raise awareness and highlight the significant contributions of Jewish founders in the establishment and growth of Hollywood, particularly her great-grandfather Sol M. Wurtzel, at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles.
Jerry Seinfeld, creator of the iconic show "Seinfeld," is celebrated for his humor and cultural impact, with the series remaining a cornerstone of American pop culture.
In this YouTube video, Sam Aronow celebrates reaching 50k subscribers by hosting a Q&A session covering trivia, sharing opinions and expertise, discussing video-making processes, and revealing future plans.
Danielle and Galeet Dardashti, creators of the podcast series "The Nightingale of Iran," delved into their family history to uncover the overlooked musical success of their father and grandfather, prominent singers in 1950s and 1960s Iran.
The recent surge in Holocaust-themed TV shows reflects a trend in the entertainment industry to tackle weighty subjects for prestige, with a mix of accurate historical representation and some inaccuracies due to narrative embellishments.
"The Big Cigar" on Apple TV+ follows the story of a fake film production aiding Black Panthers founder Huey P. Newton's escape to Cuba.
The Israeli comedy show "The Jews Are Coming" aired a sketch addressing intergenerational Jewish trauma following a recent tragic event on October 7.
The final season of "Curb Your Enthusiasm," which concluded after 24 years, marked the end of an era for American Jewish comedy represented by Larry David and his generation of comedians.
"Buying London," a reality show on Netflix centered on high-value real estate, mimics the format of the popular "Selling Sunset," featuring a different cast set in London.
"Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga" is a film involving Chris Hemsworth shedding his Marvel persona to portray a warlord named Dementus in a post-apocalyptic desert setting.
Israeli pop star Mergui, known for his standout performances on Next Star for Eurovision and his hit songs, recently debuted on the Today show with his new English EP "Shadows of Blue."
The documentary "Mourning in Lod" explores the interconnected stories of two murders in Israel in May 2021, where a Jewish man, Yigal Yehoshua, was killed by Arab rioters and his family donated his organs to an Arab woman, Randa Aweis.
Idris Elba surprises audiences by praising gefilte fish in the Knuckles series on Paramount+, where he voices Knuckles the Echidna alongside Adam Pally's character, Wade Whipple, a Jewish police sheriff.
"Tokyo Vice" season two on BBC1 continues to captivate viewers with its depiction of Japan's criminal underworld through the eyes of Jake Adelstein, a Jewish American journalist who breaks into the insular world of Japanese journalism to expose yakuza criminality.
Daniel Daggers, a Jewish real estate mogul from London, is the focal point of Netflix's reality show "Buying London," showcasing the extravagant properties handled by his boutique luxury real estate agency, DDRE.
"Chances Are," a 1989 movie starring Robert Downey Jr., is seen as a modern take on Talmudic themes.
Rabbi Jill Hausman of the Actors Temple in Manhattan made a surprise appearance on Saturday Night Live's Weekend Update segment, where she was asked to make the host uncomfortable by reacting to edgy jokes about Israel, Jews, and antisemitic tropes.
The upcoming show "Kafka" on ChaiFlicks is a six-episode mini-series delving into the life of iconic Jewish author Franz Kafka.
The Academy Museum in Los Angeles has launched a new permanent exhibit, "Hollywoodland: Jewish Founders and the Making of a Movie Capital," which highlights the contribution of early 20th century Jewish Hollywood pioneers like the Warner brothers, Louis B. Mayer, and Adolph Zukor.

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