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The article delves into the Jewish influences in the creation of the Mary Poppins films, highlighting contributions from Jewish composers both in the origina...

Israeli film scholar Dan Chyutin notes the shift in Israeli films over recent decades where religion, particularly ultra-orthodox Judaism, has taken a promin...

Israeli film scholar Dan Chyutin notes a shift in Israeli cinema from a focus on secular society to highlighting religion, particularly ultra-orthodox Judais...

In this discussion, Allison Kaplan Sommer, Noah Efron, and Don Futterman cover various important topics. They talk about a Tel Aviv leftist who meets settler...

The article discusses an episode of Law & Order: SVU titled "Alta Kockers" that is described as the show's most Jewish episode. The episode features guest ap...

In the second season of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, the character Midge mentions The Forward, a real Jewish newspaper that was popular in the mid-50s, as part...

To celebrate a new season of "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel," Amazon Studios set up a weeklong pop-up of the legendary Carnegie Deli in Soho, evoking a 1950s atm...

This episode of "Unorthodox" features discussions on comedian Travon Free's past antisemitic tweets and an interview with filmmaker Frederick Wiseman about h...

In this episode of Backstage Pass: Ep. 159, comedian Travon Free discusses anti-Semitic old tweets that resurfaced, producer Josh Kross addresses the issue. ...

The author reflects on an encounter in Hollywood where he pitched a screenplay about George Catlin, a painter who documented Native American life in the 19th...

Allison Kaplan Sommer, Noah Efron, and Don Futterman discuss former IDF Chief of Staff Benny Gantz's political rise, the controversial topic of mixed marriag...

This episode of Unorthodox features Benyamin Cohen discussing his unique role managing Albert Einstein's social media accounts and his exploration of faith t...

In this episode of Unorthodox, hosts Mark, Liel, and Stephanie interview actors Hal Linden and Ryan Ochoa about their new film "The Samuel Project," which hi...

Dr. Rachel Harris explores the portrayal of women in Israeli cinema in her book Warrior, Witches, Whores: Women in Israeli Cinema, discussing how these repre...

Burt Reynolds, the iconic actor known for his roles in 70s films like The Longest Yard and Smokey and the Bandit, passed away at 82. While not Jewish himself...

In episode 148 of Unorthodox, the discussion revolves around the film "Operation Finale," focusing on the 1960 mission to capture Nazi architect Adolf Eichma...

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...

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 ...

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 preva...

Gal Gadot is set to star as Jewish actress and inventor Hedy Lamarr in an upcoming TV series for Showtime. The show, yet to be officially confirmed, will be ...

"M" directed by Fritz Lang is a psychological thriller that delves into the chilling narrative of a child murderer in a small German town. The film provides ...

Drake, the popular Canadian rapper, is set to produce an American adaptation of the hit Israeli teen series "Euphoria." The show will explore the lives of te...

Mike Reiss, a longtime writer for The Simpsons, shares insights into his humor, experiences, and career in a new memoir. Raised in a largely non-Jewish town,...

"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 duri...

"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...

In a podcast episode featuring Don Futterman, Allison Kaplan Sommer, and Noah Efron, several topics are discussed, including Israel passing the Nation-State ...

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 ...

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. He explored Hol...

Avi Issacharoff, co-creator of the TV series Fauda, discusses the complexity of portraying a Palestinian terrorist as a national heart-throb in Israel, raisi...

Avi Issacharoff, co-creator of the popular TV series "Fauda," discusses the complexities of portraying the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and how a Palestinian...

In episode 135 of Unorthodox podcast, Peninah Lamm Kaplansky shares her experience with miscarriage, emphasizing the need for more support and dialogue on in...

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 w...

Cheburashka, a beloved Soviet animated series character from the late 1960s, holds a significant place in Eastern European childhood memories and cultural re...

In 1968, following an anti-Zionist campaign by the Polish government, over 13,000 Polish Jews fled to Denmark, including Marian Marzyski, a successful filmma...

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 Catho...

"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 regi...

Israeli television has seen a rise in series depicting the lives of religious Jews, showcasing iconic shows like Srugim, Kathmandu, Shtisel, and the latest a...

In this crossover episode, Unorthodox hosts engage with Joshua Malina and Hrishikesh Hirway from The West Wing Weekly, discussing the enduring appeal of earl...

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...

Before Tiffany Haddish became a famous actress and comedian, she used to perform at comedy clubs in Los Angeles and also did clean sets at bar and bat mitzva...

The podcast episode "Winner's Circle: Ep. 126" features discussions on Purim, the Oscars, and the life of an FBI agent, with guests including film critic Jor...

This episode of Unorthodox explores the intersection of Jewish culture and popular media through discussions on Purim, Oscars predictions, and FBI insights. ...

In a 2018 opinion piece, the author argues that the rush to condemn Woody Allen amid the #MeToo movement overlooks complexities in his case and should be rec...

In this podcast episode, Noah Efron, Allison Kaplan Sommer, and Don Futterman cover three significant topics in Israel. They discuss the upcoming primary wit...

The podcast episode discusses three main topics: the upcoming leadership primary in Israel's liberal-left Meretz party, the decision faced by Israeli writer ...

Phil Rosenthal, creator of 'Everybody Loves Raymond,' discusses his Netflix series 'Somebody Feed Phil,' which highlights culinary travels including an episo...

The podcast episode features Phil Rosenthal, creator of 'Everybody Loves Raymond' and 'Somebody Feed Phil' on Netflix, discussing his global food adventures,...

The article discusses the controversy surrounding Mennel Ibstissem, a Muslim contestant on the French version of The Voice, who faced backlash over her past ...

Symphony Space in New York City celebrated Judy Blume with a star-studded event on Super Bowl Sunday, featuring readings and tributes from various celebritie...