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The recent Oscar nominations highlight a strong Jewish presence with films like "The Brutalist," a postwar epic about a Holocaust survivor architect, receivi...

Brady Corbet's ambitious film "The Brutalist" centers on the fictional character László Tóth, a Hungarian-Jewish Holocaust survivor and architect, symbolizin...

Steven Spielberg is celebrated as a transformative figure in filmmaking, with iconic films like "Jaws," "E.T.," and "Schindler's List" that forever changed H...

Max Greenfield, known for his role as Schmidt in "New Girl," will portray Lev Levy, a Jewish fiancé and pediatrician, in Netflix's upcoming basketball comedy...

In a complex scenario faced by Heshy, the owner of a car service company, Mendy, his assistant, introduces him to the benefits of Field Service Management (F...

The Regents Park Open Air Theatre's acclaimed 2023 production of "Fiddler on the Roof" will transfer to London's Barbican Theatre for an eight-week run, befo...

Dave Chappelle, hosting Saturday Night Live, touched on sensitive geopolitical topics during a monologue that included an anecdote about former President Jim...

Dave Chappelle returned to Saturday Night Live, avoiding the antisemitic controversies that marked his 2022 appearance, and instead focused on the Israeli-Pa...

"September 5," directed by Tim Fehlbaum, is a film focusing on ABC News' live coverage of the 1972 Munich Olympics massacre, where Palestinian terrorists tar...

Gary Gulman's latest off-Broadway show, "Grandiloquent," offers both laughter and emotional depth as he shares personal stories of his Jewish upbringing in M...

Richard A. Freund's archaeological validation of a legendary escape tunnel at the Ponary execution site has inspired a new film, "Resistance: They Fought Bac...

Israeli actress Hadas Yaron, known for her roles in "Shtisel" and "We Were the Lucky Ones," announced her first pregnancy, expecting a baby girl in March. Ya...

Linda Lavin, an iconic Jewish actress known for her role as Alice Hyatt in the TV series "Alice," beautifully embodied the quintessential Jewish mother figur...

Timothée Chalamet delivers a powerful performance as Bob Dylan in "A Complete Unknown," a biopic directed by James Mangold. The film explores Dylan's early y...

Comedian Rachel Creeger conceived her show, "Ultimate Jewish Mother," during lockdown, transforming the stereotype of the knowledgeable Jewish mother into an...

James Mangold, the filmmaker known for big-scale projects like Logan, has taken a daring step in creating a Bob Dylan biopic titled "A Complete Unknown". Sta...

"Midas Man," a film featured at the New York Jewish Film Festival, presents a by-the-numbers portrayal of Beatles manager Brian Epstein. Directed by Joe Step...

Jewish creators have significantly influenced global pop culture, shaping famous trends and entertainment mediums. This video explores the Jewish impact on w...

The film "A Real Pain," directed by Jesse Eisenberg, follows two American Jewish cousins, David and Benji, on a heritage trip to Poland post their grandmothe...

"A Real Pain," a film by Jesse Eisenberg, explores the journey of two Jewish American cousins, David and Benji, as they navigate a heritage tour in Poland af...

Breaking Home Ties, a silent film from 1922 about Russian Jewish immigrants on New York's Lower East Side, has been rediscovered and restored for the New Yor...

"Show/Boat: A River," directed by David Herskovits, revisits the classic musical "Show Boat" in the context of its controversial racial themes, blending crit...

"Babygirl" is a provocative erotic thriller featuring Nicole Kidman as Romy, a successful corporate executive whose seemingly perfect life is complicated by ...

The Netflix documentary "Jerry Springer: Fights, Camera, Action" seeks to explore the legacy of Jerry Springer, a Jewish broadcaster whose infamous talk show...

Employees at the Alamo Drafthouse in New York City have petitioned to halt screenings of Tim Fehlbaum's film "September 5," which focuses on the 1972 Munich ...

Piers Morgan's show, "Uncensored," serves as a platform for contentious debates on the Middle East conflict, yet risks amplifying extremist views by inviting...

A.J. Weberman, renowned for his controversial pursuit of Bob Dylan's personal insights through dumpster diving, shares his critical views on the new biopic "...

"From Ground Zero" is a unique Palestinian film shortlisted for the Academy Awards, comprising 22 shorts by different Gaza-based filmmakers. While eschewing ...

Jesse Eisenberg discusses his new film, "A Real Pain," which explores themes of grief and memory against a Holocaust backdrop, portraying these weighty topic...

Jeff Baena, a Jewish director known for blending dark themes with humor, passed away at 47. Influenced heavily by Jewish mysticism, his films often intertwin...

In Netflix's series 'Nobody Wants This,' the portrayal of Jewish women has attracted significant criticism for perpetuating negative stereotypes. The romanti...

Actor Josh Radnor is set to host a new show and podcast titled "The People of the Book" on JLTV, premiering in late 2025. Known for his role as Ted Mosby in ...

Adrien Brody delivered an emotional tribute to his Jewish father, Elliot Brody, during his Golden Globe acceptance speech. Brody acknowledged his father's fo...

Adrien Brody has received the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Motion Picture Drama for his role in "The Brutalist," a film about a Holocaust survivor ...

For Jewish TV enthusiasts, 2025 holds exciting promise with a range of anticipated shows. Highlights include the Shtisel prequel 'Kugel', diving into the ult...

Valerie Hamaty, an Arab Christian from Jaffa, is a frontrunner on Israel's 'Rising Star,' vying to represent Israel in the Eurovision Song Contest. Her rendi...

The new German TV series, The Zweiflers, creatively imagines a world where the Sopranos' Italian deli is replaced by a Jewish deli serving cholent, set amids...

"The Brutalist," reviewed by Andy Freedman, is a cinematic exploration of art, class, and identity amidst post-World War II America. The film follows László ...

Mel Brooks' classic film, "The Producers," has been revived in London, tapping into its timeless role as a cornerstone of American Jewish cultural expression...

Claudia Winkleman discusses her deep emotional involvement in hosting 'The Traitors,' a BBC game show inspired by the board game 'Werewolf.' Known for her ro...

Jesse Eisenberg's new film, "A Real Pain," serves as both a comedic and serious exploration of Jewish identity and historical trauma, featuring a narrative c...

The novel "The Venus of Salo" by Ben Pastor, a pen name for Italo-American author Maria Volpi Verbena, is a historical thriller set in Nazi-controlled Italy ...

A century after F.W. Murnau's silent classic, director Robert Eggers breathes new life into Nosferatu, weaving a Gothic tale enriched by Lily-Rose Depp's por...

PJ Grisar humorously outlines 25 pop culture predictions for 2025, blending speculative fun with Jewish cultural references. The predictions span various fac...

Jesse Eisenberg discusses the filming of his movie, "A Real Pain," at Majdanek, a preserved Nazi death camp in Poland. Unlike other camps, the Majdanek State...

Art Spiegelman, renowned for his Pulitzer Prize-winning graphic novel 'Maus,' is embarking on a new project that tackles the contentious subject of the Gaza ...

Jeremy Dauber explores the intersection of Holocaust trauma and horror in Sidney Lumet's 1964 film The Pawnbroker, discussing its portrayal of Sol Nazerman's...

Lior Zaltzman highlights memorable Hanukkah-themed sketches from Saturday Night Live (SNL), celebrating the show's Jewish roots and comedic portrayal of Hanu...

"The Brutalist" is a compelling new film from A24 that intricately weaves an American epic around a Jewish immigrant narrative, offering a profound perspecti...

The Commentary Magazine Podcast episode delves into how hosts prepare for their daily sessions, revealing a mix of extensive reading and casual spontaneity, ...