Television/Film
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 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.
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.
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.
Cheburashka, a beloved Soviet animated series character from the late 1960s, holds a significant place in Eastern European childhood memories and cultural relevance.
In 1968, following an anti-Zionist campaign by the Polish government, over 13,000 Polish Jews fled to Denmark, including Marian Marzyski, a successful filmmaker who documented their experiences on a boat in the film "Skibet/Hatikvah."
Roman Polanski's 1968 film "Rosemary's Baby," based on Ira Levin's novel, is examined for how it subtly incorporates Jewish elements, despite its overt Catholic references.
"Hitler's Hollywood" by German documentarian Rdiger Suchsland delves into the world of Nazi cinema from 1933 to 1945, exploring the films made under the regime of Joseph Goebbels, Minister of Public Enlightenment and Propaganda, during Hitler's rule.
Israeli television has seen a rise in series depicting the lives of religious Jews, showcasing iconic shows like Srugim, Kathmandu, Shtisel, and the latest addition, Shababnikim.
In a crossover episode of Unorthodox, hosts Joshua Malina and Hrishikesh Hirway from The West Wing Weekly podcast discuss early aughts TV, Jewish identity on social media, and Jewish cuisine.
In this crossover episode, Unorthodox hosts engage with Joshua Malina and Hrishikesh Hirway from The West Wing Weekly, discussing the enduring appeal of early 2000s TV, Jewish identity on social media, and Jewish culinary traditions.