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0 Television/Film Holocaust

Is it time for ‘Asterix’ to retire the 'Roman' salute?

PJ Grisar in Forward · 7 May 2025

PJ Grisar explores the continued use of the Roman salute in the new Netflix series "Asterix & Obelix: The Big Fight," questioning its relevance and potential harm given its association with the Nazis rather than ancient Rome.

0 Television/Film Holocaust

Inspired by his grandparents' tragic Holocaust story, a director imbues his latest hit film with passion and joy

Stav Ziv in Forward · 8 Jun 2023

Cédric Klapisch's film "Rise" brightly contrasts with darker portrayals like "Black Swan" by focusing on the uplifting power of dance amidst life's challenges.

0 Television/Film Philosophy

In the story of Tolstoy's marriage, a modern critique of the whole institution

Irene Katz Connelly in Forward · 9 Nov 2022

Frederick Wiseman's new film "A Couple" explores the private realm of marriage, focusing on the relationship between Leo Tolstoy and his wife Sophia.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Did a French Comedian Inspire the Killings at the Jewish Museum in Brussels?

Marc Weitzmann in Tablet · 27 May 2014

This article explores the potential influence of the controversial French comedian Dieudonné and Belgian politician Laurent Louis on the rise of anti-Semitic sentiment, as exemplified by the 2014 Jewish Museum killings in Brussels.