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"Bad Shabbos," a comedy directed by Daniel Robbins, explores the chaos that ensues during a family Shabbat dinner when an accidental death occurs. The Gelfan...

The Metropolitan Opera recently debuted an adaptation of Michael Chabon's novel, "The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay," to mixed emotions and a sense...

Rita Zohar, an 81-year-old Holocaust survivor, channels her own experiences of resilience and loss in her portrayal of Bessie Stern in Scarlett Johansson's d...

A major controversy has erupted in Hollywood as approximately 1,200 prominent figures, including actors Liev Schrieber and Mayim Bialik, have signed an open ...

Stephen Colbert, host of The Late Show, has frequently embraced Jewish traditions with humor and respect. While not Jewish himself, Colbert has been known fo...

Apple TV+ has postponed the release of "The Savant," a series starring Jessica Chastain inspired by the Anti-Defamation League's (ADL) secretive anti-extremi...

This year, the two-year anniversary of the October 7 attacks coinciding with Sukkot will be marked by the release of two scripted series on HBO Max and Param...

"Eleanor the Great," directed by Scarlett Johansson, is a comedic film that tackles the challenging subject of Holocaust identity with a storyline that revol...

South Park tackles the sensitive subject of the Gaza conflict in its latest episode, with Mrs. Broflovski, a Jewish character, confronting Israeli Prime Mini...

In his review of Salvador Litvak's action film "Guns & Moses," Tevi Troy critiques the filmmaker's decision to avoid using real-world antisemitic villains, f...

Bari Weiss delves into the captivating world of real-life espionage, focusing on the feared and revered Israeli intelligence agency, Mossad. While spy thrill...

Sybil Sage, a veteran TV writer, reflects on historical and contemporary censorship challenges in media. She recounts her experience of facing censorship wit...

Scarlett Johansson's directorial debut, "Eleanor the Great," draws parallels to her own newly-discovered family history, despite its storyline focusing on fi...

Lisa Edelstein, known for her roles in 'House' and 'The Kominsky Method,' explores the role of Naomi Schwartz in the animated Netflix series "Long Story Shor...

A drama titled "The Sea," focusing on a Palestinian boy's encounter with IDF soldiers, has been selected as Israel's entry for the next Oscars after winning ...

The film "The Sea," an Arabic-language drama about a Palestinian boy, has been selected as Israel's entry for the Best International Feature at the upcoming ...

Rabbi Benjamin Resnick recommends binge-watching Netflix's animated series "Long Story Short" as a profound and authentic depiction of Jewish ritual life, es...

Robert Redford, the legendary actor and director, who passed away at the age of 89, significantly impacted the film industry and had a unique relationship wi...

Noah Wyle won an Emmy for his role as Dr. Michael Robby Robinavitch in "The Pitt," marking his first win after five previous nominations for his role in "ER....

"The Road Between Us: The Ultimate Rescue," a powerful documentary about retired IDF general Noam Tibon's daring mission to rescue his family during a Hamas ...

In a challenging landscape for theaters dominated by streaming options, the Jewish dark comedy "Bad Shabbos" has emerged as a major success story, grossing o...

"The Golden Girls" remains a beloved TV show 40 years after its debut for its refreshing portrayal of older women and its Jewish sensibility, despite Jewish ...

Jeff Ross, renowned as the 'Roastmaster General,' performs a deeply personal and affirming one-man show on Broadway titled "Take a Banana for the Ride." This...

In response to the ongoing conflict in Gaza and in a stated protest against perceived genocide and apartheid practices by Israel, a group of prominent actors...

The Venice Film Festival awarded the Grand Jury Prize to "The Voice of Hind Rajab," a Palestinian docudrama depicting the tragic death of a young girl in Gaz...

"The Voice of Hind Rajab," a film by Kaouther Ben Hania, dramatizes the tragic death of a young Palestinian girl, Hind Rajab, during the 2024 Israeli invasio...

Peter Sellers, the iconic English comedian born in 1925, had a complicated relationship with his Jewish identity. Though his Jewishness was often ambiguous o...

Agnieszka Holland's biopic "Franz," premiering at the Toronto International Film Festival, explores the life and legacy of Franz Kafka. The film employs styl...

September 2025 is a quieter month for Jewish-centric TV shows, coinciding with back-to-school and the High Holidays. Nevertheless, some series feature Jewish...

Laura Poitras' documentary "Cover-Up" explores the investigative career of Seymour Hersh, the Pulitzer-winning journalist recognized for exposing significant...

"Long Story Short," an animated Netflix series from Raphael Bob-Waksberg of "BoJack Horseman" fame, revitalizes Jewish stereotypes through its characters, dr...

Liev Schreiber, Vincent D'Onofrio, and Austin Butler star in Darren Aronofsky's film "Caught Stealing," which features a unique portrayal of Yiddish-speaking...

Films like "The Children of October 7," "We Will Dance Again," "Holding Liat," and "A Letter to David" offer poignant narratives about the aftermath of the O...

Nancy Spielberg, a Shabbat observant film producer and sister of Steven Spielberg, reflects on the impact of witnessing uncensored footage from the October 7...

"Long Story Short," an animated series by Raphael Bob-Waksberg, creator of "BoJack Horseman," explores the nuanced portrayal of Jewish family life through th...

Darren Aronofsky's latest film, "Caught Stealing," portrays Hasidic Jews as complex and intimidating drug lords, diverging from typical depictions. While set...

Apple TV+'s "Platonic" reimagines Nora Ephron's classic romcom question from "When Harry Met Sally," asking whether straight men and women can truly remain j...

Renowned for his sharp-tongued roasts, Jeff Ross displays a surprisingly sweet and culturally rich side in his new Broadway one-man show, "Jeff Ross: Take A ...

The film "Blue Moon," directed by Richard Linklater, explores the poignant story of Jewish lyricist Lorenz 'Larry' Hart, portrayed by Ethan Hawke. Hart is kn...

The article draws a parallel between the beloved TV detective Columbo, portrayed by Peter Falk, and a central Jewish value of inquiry and curiosity. Although...

Netflix's new animated series, "Long Story Short," from "BoJack Horseman" creator Raphael Bob-Waksberg, explores Jewish identity through the Schwooper family...

Leah Grisham critiques the depiction of the only explicitly Jewish character, Bucky, in Disney's Z-O-M-B-I-E-S franchise, noting his problematic role as a se...

Slam Frank, a satirical musical co-created by Jewish artists Andrew Fox and Joel Sinensky, reimagines Anne Frank as a pansexual Latinx girl in a hip-hop styl...

Lena Dunham, renowned for her Jewish roots and dynamic career in film and television, embarks on her latest project, a Netflix romantic comedy titled "Good S...

David Mikics' article delves into the morally complex decisions faced by G.W. Pabst, a once-prominent Weimar director, who returned to Nazi-controlled German...

The highly anticipated second season of "The Pitt" featuring Dr. Michael Robby Robinavitch, played by Emmy-nominated Noah Wyle, is set to premiere on January...

The hosts of the Commentary Magazine Podcast delve into their favorite Broadway musicals, exploring the specific performances and characteristics that make e...

Adam Lehrer's article explores the concept of "Dementiacore," a term he uses to describe a trend in contemporary cinema where films mirror the cognitive decl...

Erin Foster's Netflix series, "Nobody Wants This," starring Adam Brody as a rabbi, has ignited critique from Jewish communities for its portrayal of Jewish w...

The documentary "The Road Between Us: The Ultimate Rescue" will premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) after it was initially canceled am...