Sonya's Prep
There’s a what in my hotel room??? #aruba #gecko #sonyasprep
5 Nov 2024
During a vacation in Aruba, the creator of Sonya's Prep encountered a gecko in their hotel room. This brief and lighthearted video captures the unexpected me...
5 Nov 2024
Moment
Film Review | A Real Pain
4 Nov 2024
"A Real Pain" explores the enduring impact of generational trauma, focusing on Jewish-American cousins, David and Benji, retracing their family history in Po...
4 Nov 2024
Jewish Chronicle
The Midas Man review: ‘Epstein entrances in sympathetic biopic’
4 Nov 2024
"The Midas Man," a biopic on Netflix, explores the life of Brian Epstein, the Jewish manager whose tenacity and vision brought the Beatles to fame. Portrayed...
4 Nov 2024
JTA
This Jewish actor made a ‘reality film’ about his not-quite real campaign for NYC Council
1 Nov 2024
Zack Weiner, a Jewish actor and screenwriter, turned his unlikely campaign for a New York City Council seat into a "reality movie" titled "Citizen Weiner." T...
1 Nov 2024
JTA
‘A Real Pain’ is Jesse Eisenberg’s love letter to Poland, the country his family left under duress
1 Nov 2024
Jesse Eisenberg's film, "A Real Pain," is a poignant and humorous exploration of Jewish identity, trauma, and reconnection with the past. Through the story o...
1 Nov 2024
Kveller
All the Jewish TV and Movies to Stream This November
1 Nov 2024
This coming November offers a varied selection of Jewish-themed and Jewish-produced TV shows and films across streaming platforms. Highlights include new epi...
1 Nov 2024
Kveller
For Jesse Eisenberg, His Holocaust Movie ‘A Real Pain’ Is Personal
31 Oct 2024
Jesse Eisenberg's film "A Real Pain" offers a refreshingly unique take on Holocaust movies, combining both humor and sensitivity in its portrayal of a herita...
31 Oct 2024
Jewish Chronicle
The Jewish Film Festival is back: Here are the must-see movies
31 Oct 2024
The upcoming UK Jewish Film Festival in London, running from November 7-17, spotlights must-see films that delve into Jewish and Israeli experiences. Highlig...
31 Oct 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Venom review: ‘it’s not Marvel-lous’
31 Oct 2024
The review dissects the weaknesses of the final film in Tom Hardy's Venom trilogy, noting how the series fails to fully deliver on its intriguing premise of ...
31 Oct 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Dr Strangelove review: ‘Coogan is bang on the button’
31 Oct 2024
Steve Coogan takes on multiple roles in the stage adaptation of Stanley Kubrick's 1964 satirical film 'Dr. Strangelove,' now showing at the Noel Coward Theat...
31 Oct 2024
Kveller
There’s a Jewish Ghost in the CBS Show ‘Ghosts.’ Is He Good Representation?
31 Oct 2024
The CBS show "Ghosts," now in its fourth season, features a Jewish ghost character named Trevor Lefkowitz, portrayed by Asher Grodman. Initially fitting into...
31 Oct 2024
Forward
Jason Alexander lives out a lifelong dream, playing Tevye in 'Fiddler on the Roof'
30 Oct 2024
Jason Alexander, best known for his role as George Costanza on "Seinfeld," is set to fulfill a lifelong dream by playing Tevye in "Fiddler on the Roof" at La...
30 Oct 2024
Kveller
Idina Menzel and Steven Spielberg Awarded the National Medal of the Arts
29 Oct 2024
Idina Menzel, renowned for her roles in "Wicked" and "Frozen," was honored with the 2022 National Medal of the Arts by President Joe Biden, in recognition of...
29 Oct 2024
Forward
For 'Ragtime' star Brandon Uranowitz, to be Jewish is to be hopeful
29 Oct 2024
Brandon Uranowitz's portrayal of Tateh in the Encores! revival of Ragtime at the New York City Center offers a deeply Jewish lens on themes of hope and cultu...
29 Oct 2024
Kveller
Rachel Bloom’s New Netflix Special Is an Inherently Jewish Exploration of Mortality
29 Oct 2024
Rachel Bloom's new Netflix special, "Death, Let Me Do My Show," delves into mortality through a Jewish lens despite her atheism. Although Bloom frequently as...
29 Oct 2024
Forward
Is Seth Meyers Jewish? His wife, kids and jokes are.
29 Oct 2024
Seth Meyers delves into his connection to Judaism in his new comedy special, 'Dad Man Walking,' aired on Max. Although not Jewish by faith, Meyers discovered...
29 Oct 2024
Lilith
A New Andrea Dworkin Documentary
28 Oct 2024
Award-winning filmmaker Roberta Pyzel's 57-minute documentary, "Dworkin," revisits the influential work and thoughts of Andrea Dworkin, a formidable feminist...
28 Oct 2024
Kveller
Everything We Know About ‘Nobody Wants This’ Season 2
28 Oct 2024
"Nobody Wants This," Netflix's new comedy featuring Adam Brody as a rabbi in love with a non-Jewish woman, has quickly gained popularity, leading to its rene...
28 Oct 2024
Moment
Five Jewish Horror Movies to Watch at Halloween
26 Oct 2024
For those looking to add a Jewish twist to their Halloween viewing, Andy Freedman suggests five horror films infused with Jewish themes and history. These fi...
26 Oct 2024
Forward
A gory horror series with Billy Crystal and Itzhak Perlman? Who is this for?
25 Oct 2024
The new Apple TV+ series "Before" features an unusual crossover of horror and comedic actors, notably starring Billy Crystal as a widowed child psychologist,...
25 Oct 2024
Forward
Newly single, Jewish chef Jake Cohen is bringing his style of easy entertaining to TV
23 Oct 2024
Jewish chef Jake Cohen is taking his culinary talents to television with his new show "Jake Makes it Easy." Known for his engaging personality and Jewish-ins...
23 Oct 2024
Kveller
Adrien Brody Plays a Holocaust Survivor in the Upcoming ‘The Brutalist’
23 Oct 2024
Adrien Brody returns to a familiar narrative with "The Brutalist", portraying a Hungarian Jewish Holocaust survivor and architect named László Tóth. Directed...
23 Oct 2024
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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If Harris Wants to Win, She Has to Try
23 Oct 2024
Kamala Harris struggles to articulate a winning strategy in her campaign while Donald Trump's numbers inch upwards in public opinion, despite controversial s...
23 Oct 2024
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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If Harris Wants to Win, She Has to Try
23 Oct 2024
The episode explores the challenges facing Kamala Harris in the 2024 U.S. presidential election against Donald Trump, particularly in light of media tactics ...
23 Oct 2024
Jewish Chronicle
The Apprentice review: ‘What would Melania Trump say?’
23 Oct 2024
Ali Abbasi's film, 'The Apprentice,' explores the profound impact that Roy Cohn, a notorious attorney from the McCarthy era, had on Donald Trump's formative ...
23 Oct 2024
Hadassah
Everyone’s Talking About ‘Nobody Wants This’
22 Oct 2024
The Netflix series "Nobody Wants This," starring Kristen Bell and Adam Brody, has become a subject of discussion due to its portrayal of Jewish culture and s...
22 Oct 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Vanessa on Vanessa: ‘I vowed I’d never write this book’
22 Oct 2024
Vanessa Feltz, a prominent British broadcaster, offers an unfiltered look at her life in her autobiography "Vanessa Bares All," despite initially resisting t...
22 Oct 2024
Forward
This writer has finally forgiven Glenn Close; whether Glenn Close cares is another story
22 Oct 2024
Bruce Eric Kaplan’s memoir, "They Went Another Way," chronicles his frustrating experiences in Hollywood as he struggles to get a series greenlit. Known for ...
22 Oct 2024
Not That Kind of Rabbi
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How Eva Almos channels the spirit of her survivor mother in an audio drama about Holocaust zombies
22 Oct 2024
Eva Almos, a voice actress and daughter of Holocaust survivors, illuminates how her mother's positivity amidst trauma influenced her latest work on an audio ...
22 Oct 2024
Tablet
We Are All on the Bus
22 Oct 2024
Armin Rosen's commentary highlights the enduring challenges within political journalism, drawing parallels between past and present media dynamics. Using Kam...
22 Oct 2024
Kveller
‘Crazy Ex-Girlfriend’s’ Rachel Bloom Is Working on an Exciting New Show
21 Oct 2024
Rachel Bloom and her husband Dan Gregor are developing a new show titled "Do You Want Kids?," now in the works with ABC. This show explores alternate realiti...
21 Oct 2024
Forward
The latest episode of Marvel's 'Agatha All Along' opens with a bar mitzvah. How’d they pick the Torah portion?
21 Oct 2024
The latest episode of Marvel's 'Agatha All Along' uniquely features a bar mitzvah scene, showcasing the character William Kaplan. The show's producers endeav...
21 Oct 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Not everything has to mention the war, especially not a Netflix show
21 Oct 2024
The article discusses the importance of allowing Jewish-themed media, like the new Netflix show "Nobody Wants This," to occasionally offer escapism and joy r...
21 Oct 2024
Forward
Judaism is a "silent character" in Nora Ephron's legacy
17 Oct 2024
Ilana Kaplan's new book, "Nora Ephron: At The Movies," explores the celebrated filmmaker's enduring legacy, emphasizing her rom-coms like "When Harry Met Sal...
17 Oct 2024
Kveller
What to Know About Erin Foster, the Jewish Mom Behind ‘Nobody Wants This’
16 Oct 2024
Erin Foster, the creative mind behind the TV show "Nobody Wants This," draws heavily from her own life experiences in crafting the narrative of a Jewish rabb...
16 Oct 2024
Jewish Chronicle
What if the ‘Hot Rabbi’ was a woman?
16 Oct 2024
Exploring gender and cultural stereotypes in media, this humorous critique envisions a rom-com starring a "hot" female rabbi, subverting traditional portraya...
16 Oct 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Why didn’t Netflix’s hot rabbi mention October 7?
16 Oct 2024
Netflix's new series "Nobody Wants This" is critiqued for omitting references to a significant recent event affecting many Jewish people: the October 7 attac...
16 Oct 2024
Moment
‘Nobody Wants This’ Has Rubbed Many Jews the Wrong Way. They’re Missing the Point
15 Oct 2024
"Nobody Wants This," a new Netflix rom-com, explores the comedic and romantic entanglements of an agnostic podcast host and a rabbi in Los Angeles, drawing b...
15 Oct 2024
Kveller
Lior Raz, Dustin Hoffman and Tovah Feldshuh to Star In Upcoming Movie
15 Oct 2024
Lior Raz from "Fauda," Oscar-winner Dustin Hoffman, and famed actress Tovah Feldshuh are coming together in a new film titled "Tuner," directed by Daniel Roh...
15 Oct 2024
Forward
What “Nobody Wants This” gets wrong about interfaith relationships today
15 Oct 2024
Edmund Case critiques the Netflix series "Nobody Wants This" for its misguided portrayal of interfaith relationships within Jewish communities. He argues tha...
15 Oct 2024
Kveller
If You Loved (or Hated) ‘Nobody Wants This,’ Watch These 10 Jewish Romance Movies
14 Oct 2024
With the Netflix hit series 'Nobody Wants This' stirring mixed feelings among Jewish viewers due to its portrayal of Jewish women and interfaith relationship...
14 Oct 2024
Forward
A Forverts truck has turned up as a prop in a Timothée Chalamet movie
14 Oct 2024
A faux Forverts truck, referring to the historic Yiddish newspaper, was spotted on the set of an upcoming film called Marty Supreme, starring Timothe Chalame...
14 Oct 2024
Forward
What's up with the swastikas and Nazi imagery in 'Megalopolis?'
11 Oct 2024
The article critiques Francis Ford Coppola's film 'Megalopolis' for its controversial use of Nazi imagery and symbols, which raise questions about the implic...
11 Oct 2024
Forward
How about we make the next season of 'Nobody Wants This' a little less antisemitic?
11 Oct 2024
Mira Fox critiques the Netflix show "Nobody Wants This" for its stereotypical, even antisemitic, portrayal of Jewish characters, particularly women. Despite ...
11 Oct 2024
Kveller
Jewish Comedian Alex Edelman to Star in New ‘The Office’ Reboot
11 Oct 2024
The hit sitcom The Office is getting a reboot titled The Paper, set in a struggling Midwestern newspaper. This new iteration introduces a fresh cast, includi...
11 Oct 2024
Bonjour Chai
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Dishy Vicar
11 Oct 2024
A new Netflix series highlights the complexities of interfaith relationships through a non-Jewish character falling for a young rabbi, sparking discussions a...
11 Oct 2024
JTA
‘Nobody Wants This’ renewed for a second season on Netflix — with more Jews on board
10 Oct 2024
"Nobody Wants This," a Netflix series about an interfaith relationship, has been renewed for a second season. The show, inspired by creator Erin Foster’s lif...
10 Oct 2024
Kveller
Netflix’s ‘Nobody Wants This’ Is Coming Back for Season Two
10 Oct 2024
"Nobody Wants This," the Netflix hit featuring Adam Brody as Rabbi Noah, has been renewed for a second season just weeks after its debut. The show, which exp...
10 Oct 2024
Forward
Happiness and autonomy prove elusive in a Palestinian director's moving family drama
10 Oct 2024
Scandar Copti's film "Happy Holidays" offers a profound exploration of autonomy and societal dynamics faced by an upper-class Palestinian family in Haifa. Th...
10 Oct 2024
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Biden vs. Harris
10 Oct 2024
Hosts John Podhoretz, Christine Rosen, and Seth Mandel critically examine the dynamics between President Biden and Vice President Harris, suggesting Biden mi...
10 Oct 2024