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The Brutalist, a film by Brady Corbet, follows the life of fictional Jewish Hungarian architect Lazlo Toth, played by Adrien Brody. Despite its compelling st...

The SNL50 Reunion Special celebrated 50 years of Saturday Night Live while highlighting its rich Jewish heritage. From the Jewish talents contributing to the...

"No Other Land," a documentary about the IDF's controversial evictions of Palestinian homes in the West Bank, surprises with an Oscar nomination despite its ...

Laura Morowitz, an art historian specializing in Nazi-ruled Vienna, shares her disappointment with the film "The Brutalist," directed by Brady Corbet and sta...

The Netflix miniseries "Apple Cider Vinegar" draws inspiration from the controversial life of Max Gerson, a German Jewish refugee whose unorthodox cancer tre...

Laraine Newman, an original "Saturday Night Live" cast member, recounted the time she fled a bar mitzvah after being approached by Barbra Streisand regarding...

"The City Without Jews," a 1924 silent film newly rescreened with contemporary Klezmer music, foreshadowed the dark trajectory of antisemitism in Europe lead...

Captain America: Brave New World introduces Shira Haas as Sabra, an Israeli superhero whose character ignites controversy for her representation of Israel am...

The article discusses Mo Amer's Netflix series "Mo," drawing parallels between the show's Palestinian main character, Mo Najjad, and Tevye the Milkman from S...

Peter Morgan, acclaimed creator of The Crown, is embarking on a new Netflix series based on Ira Levin's 1976 novel "The Boys from Brazil." This series, inter...

Ben Stiller is working on a personal documentary focusing on his legendary parents, comedians Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara, and their life in show business. ...

Woody Allen's complex legacy as an artist and individual is scrutinized in Patrick McGilligan's biography, "A Travesty of a Mockery of a Sham." Tracing Allen...

Benjamin Ivry critiques Brady Corbet's film "The Brutalist" for its portrayal of Jewish architects and misconceived interpretation of brutalism. The film fea...

In the Valentine's Day episode of "YidLife Crisis," the comedic web series explores themes of God, science, and human relationships with their trademark humo...

Natalie Portman is set to star in the upcoming film "Good Sex," directed by Lena Dunham. The movie follows Ally, a New York therapist nearing her 40th birthd...

Saturday Night Live (SNL), since its inception by Lorne Michaels in 1975, has been a rich source of Jewish cultural moments in American television. Celebrati...

Jeff Goldblum has sparked excitement with the idea of starring as a cantor in the next season of Netflix's "Nobody Wants This." The concept gained traction d...

In honor of Saturday Night Live's 50th anniversary, Rachel Rosenfield presents a spotlight on the show's ten best Jewish-themed moments. This retrospective h...

"The Fishing Place," directed by Rob Tregenza, is a complex and visually striking World War II film set in a Norwegian seaside village. Despite its potential...

The episode critically examines the political dynamics of Trump's appearance at the Super Bowl and his administration's strategies towards federal overspendi...

Adam Brody and Adrien Brody both won Critics Choice Awards for their portrayals of Jewish characters, highlighting the significance of Jewish representation ...

The popular sitcom 'The Golden Girls' unexpectedly predicted a farcical aspect of international politics more than three decades ago, with a joke about reloc...

February 2025 promises a plethora of exciting new TV shows and movies with Jewish influences and stars. Highlights include Amy Schumer's rom-com "Kinda Pregn...

Noah Wyle's portrayal of Dr. Michael Robinavitch in the new medical drama "The Pitt" is deeply influenced by his Russian Jewish heritage. The character, shap...

"Transmitzvah" is a unique Spanish-language musical film on Netflix that sensitively portrays the intersection of Jewish and transgender identities. Directed...

Judy Becker, the acclaimed production designer for "The Brutalist," draws on her Jewish background and personal history in her work on the film, which follow...

Saturday Night Live (SNL) has a long history of incorporating humor about Israel into its sketches, starting with its very first episode in 1975. The show fe...

In its first episode in 1975, Saturday Night Live featured a comedic short film by Albert Brooks envisioning a land swap between Israel and the state of Geor...

Mallory Mosner's critique of Holocaust portrayals in Hollywood highlights pervasive issues such as the emphasis on non-Jewish saviors, sanitization of Jewish...

"Midas Man," the new biopic of Brian Epstein, widely dubbed the "Fifth Beatle," presents a nuanced portrayal of the Jewish manager of The Beatles. The film, ...

Jonah Platt, a multifaceted entertainer known for his roles as an actor, writer, producer, and singer, engages in a candid discussion with Joe Alterman for M...

Jonah Platt, an actor, producer, writer, and host of the podcast 'Being Jewish with Jonah,' engages in a dynamic discussion with Joe Alterman from Neranenah....

Elon Musk's controversial Nazi jokes on social media have sparked a debate on the boundaries of humor, especially in the context of far-right movements and o...

Quentin Tarantino, the acclaimed director known for films like "Pulp Fiction" and "Kill Bill," reveals how he divides his life between movie-making in Los An...

Canasta, the beloved card game popularized by shows like "The Nanny," is often associated with jovial gatherings of family and friends, especially within Jew...

"Saturday Night," a new film by Jason Reitman now available on Netflix, captures the behind-the-scenes drama of the first episode of Saturday Night Live (SNL...

"A Knock on the Roof" at New York Theater Workshop presents a gripping portrayal of life in Gaza during the 2014 Israel-Hamas war through Mariam, played by K...

The play "Kyoto" at the Sohoplace, explored in this review, dramatizes the real-life climate change meetings of the 1990s, revealing corporate conspiracies t...

Mel Gibson's thriller 'Flight Risk,' starring Michelle Dockery and Mark Wahlberg, is critiqued for its numerous plot holes and unconvincing storytelling. Set...

Actors Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan, famed for their roles in the 1989 hit film "When Harry Met Sally," are reuniting at New York City's iconic Katz's Deli, no...

The article critiques a Super Bowl advertisement featuring Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan revisiting their iconic roles from 'When Harry Met Sally' in Katz's Del...

"This Is My Mother," screened at the New York Jewish Film Festival, is Julien Carpentier's poignant debut film exploring the complex dynamics between a son, ...

Israeli actor Mark Ivanir stars in "Emilia Perez," a musical film by Jacques Audiard about a drug cartel boss undergoing gender-affirming surgery. This film,...

"No Other Land," an Oscar-nominated documentary, examines the Israeli military's demolition of a Palestinian village in the West Bank, yet faces challenges i...

"A Real Pain," Jesse Eisenberg's latest film streaming on Hulu, is a deeply personal and poignant exploration of Jewish identity and Holocaust legacy. The st...

Adir Miller's film "The Ring," inspired by his mother Marianne's incredible Holocaust survival story, showcases the intertwining of humor and tragedy in thei...

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...