Lilith
A Tisha b’Av Warning from the “Other” Israel Film Festival
8 Aug
The Other Israel Film Festival held a combined event with the Israel Film Center Film Festival to showcase Israeli films focusing on inequality in Israel, di...
8 Aug
Living Lchaim
A Must-Watch Story of Brave Survival in the Face of the Nazis
8 Aug
A documentary film titled "Devora's Hope" showcases the courageous survival story of siblings during the Holocaust in Poland.
8 Aug
Jewish Chronicle
Harold and the Purple Crayon review: ‘a witless thing’
8 Aug
"Harold and the Purple Crayon" is a movie adaptation of the American children's books where the protagonist draws things that come to life. In this film, Har...
8 Aug
JTA
A film about the destruction of the Second Temple premiered in 2021. Oct. 7 gives it new resonance.
7 Aug
The film "Legend of Destruction" premiered in 2021, focusing on the destruction of the Second Temple in Jerusalem in 70 C.E. It reflects current societal and...
7 Aug
Forward
How the Israel-Gaza War could affect 'The Last Of Us' season 2
7 Aug
The article discusses the potential impact of the Israel-Gaza conflict on the storyline of season 2 of HBO's "The Last Of Us," a post-apocalyptic drama. The ...
7 Aug
Kveller
This New Documentary About Jewish Icon Elizabeth Taylor Is Worth the Watch
7 Aug
"Elizabeth Taylor: The Lost Tapes" is a documentary offering intimate insights into the life of the iconic Jewish actress through newly unveiled recordings. ...
7 Aug
Forward
Zealotry is dividing Israel — and a groundbreaking film shows it's not the first time
7 Aug
"Legend of Destruction," a groundbreaking film by Gidi Dar, explores the repercussions of zealotry among Jewish rebels in the first century, culminating in t...
7 Aug
Jewish Chronicle
Why our appetite for Tevye the milkman never wanes
7 Aug
"Fiddler on the Roof" remains a timeless and beloved musical, with its latest production at the Regents Park Open Air Theatre showcasing the enduring popular...
7 Aug
JTA
Trump says Ye ‘has a good heart’ in interview with Jewish streaming star Adin Ross
6 Aug
In a recent interview with Jewish streaming star Adin Ross, former President Donald Trump referred to rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, as a "really n...
6 Aug
Forward
Cub Your Enthusiasm: In RFK Jr.’s bear story, a plot worthy of Larry David — or Samson
5 Aug
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. recently gained attention for an incident involving a baby bear he found in Central Park back in 2014. Kennedy's explanation of the eve...
5 Aug
eJewishPhilanthropy
Storytelling gold: How nonprofits can learn from Olympic broadcasts
5 Aug
The text emphasizes the power of storytelling, drawing parallels between the storytelling techniques used in Olympic broadcasts and their relevance to nonpro...
5 Aug
Kveller
All the Jewish TV Coming in August 2024
2 Aug
In August 2024, Jewish TV shows and events continue to provide quality distractions, including ongoing series like Lady in the Lake and the Olympics. New pre...
2 Aug
Jewdicious
The Art of Failure
2 Aug
Ross Kagan Marks, a film director and educator, reflects on his experiences with failure and resilience, emphasizing the importance of learning from setbacks...
2 Aug
My Jewish Mommy Life
Ride Safer Travel Vest REVIEW!
1 Aug
A review of the Ride Safer Travel Vest, focusing on its features and practicality for travel use.
1 Aug
Tablet
Terrence Malick From Hell
1 Aug
Harmony Korine's latest film "Aggro Dr1ft" is highlighted for its mesmerizing and experimental color scheme, drawing parallels to various cinematic influence...
1 Aug
Kveller
One of the Best Israeli Shows of 2023 Is Now On Netflix
31 Jul
"A Body That Works," a highly acclaimed Israeli show that debuted in 2023 and is now available on Netflix, explores the intricate dynamics of surrogacy and p...
31 Jul
Jewish Chronicle
Deadpool & Wolverine, review: There’s hope for Marvel yet
31 Jul
The latest film featuring Ryan Reynolds' Deadpool and Hugh Jackman's Wolverine offers a glimmer of hope for Marvel as it combines humor and wit amidst a stor...
31 Jul
Jewish Chronicle
‘People just want a laugh. Hopefully, that’s what I give them!’
31 Jul
Ian Stone, a seasoned Jewish stand-up comedian, reflects on his career and personal life filled with challenges and successes. Despite a troubled childhood m...
31 Jul
Jewish Chronicle
Edinburgh festival: The Jewish back story to its most controversial play
31 Jul
Joshua Kaplan, a gay American writer, has attracted controversy with his play "Terf" at the Edinburgh Fringe festival. The satire envisions a meeting between...
31 Jul
Jewish Chronicle
Why Natalie Portman’s first TV drama left me bored senseless
31 Jul
"Lady in the Lake," a new Apple TV series, follows Natalie Portman's character, Maddie Schwartz, who leaves her husband and son in 1960s Baltimore, embarking...
31 Jul
JTA
A Manhattan synagogue played an unlikely role in the genesis of ‘Job,’ a new Broadway play
30 Jul
Peter Friedman, a seasoned Jewish actor, takes on the role of Lloyd, a therapist with a potentially dark side, in the Broadway play "Job." The play, not rela...
30 Jul
The Beinart Notebook
Laila Al-Arian on “The Night Won’t End”
25 Jul
Laila Al-Arian, an investigative journalist and executive producer of Fault Lines at Al Jazeera English, directed a powerful documentary called "The Night Wo...
25 Jul
Forward
Little is revealed in new teaser for upcoming Bob Dylan biopic
25 Jul
The teaser for the upcoming Bob Dylan biopic "A Complete Unknown" directed by James Mangold and starring Timothe Chalamet focuses on Dylan's early years from...
25 Jul
Forward
Babylon Berlin is famous for its attention to detail — did it get its Jewish story right?
25 Jul
In Season 4 of Babylon Berlin, the series introduces a Jewish subplot, featuring Abe Gold (formerly Avrum Goldstein) and his Orthodox Jewish family in Berlin...
25 Jul
Jewish Chronicle
First trailer for Bob Dylan biopic starring Timothée Chalamet released
24 Jul
"A Complete Unknown," a new biopic on Bob Dylan starring Timothe Chalamet, explores the folk singer's transition to using electric instruments in his music. ...
24 Jul
Kveller
‘Hapless’ May Be One of the Most Irreverent Jewish Shows You’ll Ever Watch
24 Jul
"Hapless" is a irreverent Jewish comedy show that follows journalist Paul Green as he navigates Jewish life with his family and friends, tackling taboo subje...
24 Jul
Kveller
Your Guide to Apple TV+’s ‘Lady in the Lake’ Episodes
23 Jul
"Lady in the Lake", a new Apple TV+ series starring Natalie Portman and Moses Ingram, follows Maddie Schwartz, a housewife turned journalist, investigating C...
23 Jul
Moment
Treva Silverman, Joke Whisperer
22 Jul
Treva Silverman, a trailblazing writer who played a major role in reshaping television comedy, particularly during the era of rising divorce rates in America...
22 Jul
Jewish Chronicle
Is When Harry Met Sally the perfect non-Jewish Jewish film?
22 Jul
"When Harry Met Sally" is celebrated for its enduring appeal as a classic romcom and a quintessential New York movie with its witty and observant humor. The ...
22 Jul
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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RNC, Days 4...and 5?
19 Jul
The episode features a detailed critique of Donald Trump's extended speech at the RNC, highlighting how the early part of the speech could have been historic...
19 Jul
Forward
When Bob Newhart was my rabbi — and I was his
19 Jul
Rabbi Bob Alper reflects on how legendary comedian Bob Newhart became his role model, influencing his own journey into comedy as a rabbi-turned-stand-up comi...
19 Jul
Kveller
The First Trailer for Kate Winslet and Andy Samberg’s Holocaust Movie ‘Lee’ Is Here
18 Jul
The upcoming biopic "Lee" focuses on the life of American photographer Lee Miller during World War II and post-WWII, highlighting her powerful and groundbrea...
18 Jul
Jewish Chronicle
TV review: Those About to Die: ‘an overblown mess of hammy dialogue and bloody fights’
18 Jul
Amazon Prime's new Roman epic, "Those About to Die," portrays a world of violent races and fights akin to ancient Rome. The show's premiere episode features ...
18 Jul
Jewish Chronicle
Film review: Twisters, ‘A spectacle but as memorable as a breeze’
18 Jul
Film critic John Nathan reviews the movie "Twisters," noting its spectacle of storm chasing reminiscent of the 1996 film "Twister." The plot follows meteorol...
18 Jul
Forward
That time Bob Dylan played Elijah the prophet in an underrated western — and did a better job than you might think
18 Jul
A new four-DVD box set of Sam Peckinpah's underrated film "Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid" highlights Bob Dylan's minor role as Alias, showcasing his signific...
18 Jul
Forward
This horror movie stars a Jewish grandma from Brooklyn. A sweet little old lady she’s not
18 Jul
Rebecca Cielinski, after being sidelined by a foot injury, decided to create a horror movie featuring her grandmother, Iris Wachs, portraying her in a dark a...
18 Jul
JTA
Jewish Emmy nominees include Larry David and ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ in a last hurrah
17 Jul
The final season of Larry David's long-running HBO sitcom "Curb Your Enthusiasm" received four Emmy nominations, including best comedy and best actor for Dav...
17 Jul
Jewish Chronicle
Review: The Commandants’s Shadow, The dark legacy of Höss is a real zone of interest
17 Jul
"The Commandant's Shadow" is a documentary by Daniela Völker that follows Hans Jürgen Höss, the son of Rudolf Höss, the commandant of Auschwitz, as he grappl...
17 Jul
The Beinart Notebook
Laila Al-Arian on “The Night Won’t End”
17 Jul
Laila Al-Arian, an investigative journalist and executive producer of the Emmy and Peabody award-winning show Fault Lines on Al Jazeera English, will be the ...
17 Jul
Moment
Live From Tamiment
17 Jul
Tamiment, a summer resort in Pennsylvania's Pocono Mountains, was not just a vacation spot but a talent incubator for aspiring entertainers, writers, and pro...
17 Jul
Moment
Book Review | Love and Fear Drove a Dogged TV Pioneer
17 Jul
Barbara Walters, a trailblazing figure in TV news broadcasting, broke through the industry's glass ceiling without actively participating in the feminist mov...
17 Jul
Moment
Book Review | Love and Fear Drove a Dogged TV Pioneer
17 Jul
Barbara Walters, a trailblazing TV broadcaster, faced personal challenges driven by her family background, including financial instability linked to her fath...
17 Jul
Kveller
When Richard Simmons Sang Barbra Streisand on SNL
16 Jul
Richard Simmons, the beloved fitness guru who recently passed away, was known for his colorful personality, passion for fitness, and kindness towards others....
16 Jul
Forward
Did Marvel's 'Captain America: Brave New World' really make an Israeli superhero Russian?
16 Jul
Marvel's 'Captain America: Brave New World' has sparked controversy by potentially altering the Israeli superhero Sabra's backstory to remove ties to Israel....
16 Jul
Jewish Chronicle
Meet ancient Rome’s real life Jewish princess: Berenice, star of new TV series Those About to Die
16 Jul
The TV series "Those About to Die" highlights the captivating story of Berenice, an ancient Jewish princess who navigated complex relationships and tumultuou...
16 Jul
Jewish Chronicle
We need our Israeli hero: what is Marvel’s end game?
16 Jul
A short film highlighting the need for Jews to hide their identities due to rising antisemitism went viral, raising questions about erasure. Marvel's decisio...
16 Jul
Forward
Former ‘Bachelor’ contestant Anna Redman apologizes for ‘flippant’ post about what she planned to wear to Auschwitz
15 Jul
Anna Redman, a former contestant on The Bachelor and social media influencer, issued an apology after facing backlash for sharing a flippant Instagram story ...
15 Jul
JTA
Former ‘Bachelor’ contestant Anna Redman apologizes for ‘flippant’ post about her Auschwitz visit attire
15 Jul
Former Bachelor contestant Anna Redman issued an apology after facing backlash for posting a flippant Instagram story detailing her outfit plans for a visit ...
15 Jul
Jewish Review of Books
Portrait of an Artist “Like Buttah”
15 Jul
Barbra Streisand's memoir "My Name Is Barbra" delves into her lifelong pursuit of creative control, showcasing her dominance over albums, films, and concerts...
15 Jul
Jewish Review of Books
An Inch Deep and a Mile Wide, or Vice Versa
15 Jul
"Curb Your Enthusiasm," created by Larry David, concluded its 12-season run, prompting reflection on its impact on Jewish comedy. Contrasting with "Seinfeld,...
15 Jul