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The Midas Man review: ‘Epstein entrances in sympathetic biopic’

Jewish Chronicle · 4 Nov

"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.

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The Apprentice review: ‘What would Melania Trump say?’

Jewish Chronicle · 23 Oct

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 years as a property developer.

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Vogue model and war journalist Lee Miller’s Jewish friends and lovers

Jewish Chronicle · 11 Sep

Lee Miller, renowned as both a model and a groundbreaking war photographer, is celebrated in a new biopic featuring Kate Winslet.

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‘Saturday Night’ Trailer Puts Jewish SNL Creator Lorne Michaels on Center Stage

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 12 Aug

The article discusses the upcoming biopic "Saturday Night," focusing on the early days of NBC's Saturday Night Live under the leadership of Jewish creator Lorne Michaels.

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Little is revealed in new teaser for upcoming Bob Dylan biopic

Seth Rogovoy in Forward · 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 his arrival in Greenwich Village in 1961 to the 1965 Newport Folk Festival.

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First trailer for Bob Dylan biopic starring Timothée Chalamet released

Jewish Chronicle · 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.

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Back to Black review: A sanitised version of Amy’s life that will offend no-one

Jewish Chronicle · 9 Apr

"Back to Black" is a biopic about Amy Winehouse that portrays her life in a sanitized manner to avoid offending anyone.

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‘One Life’ Is a Moving, Well-Crafted Biopic about a Holocaust Hero

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 18 Mar

"One Life" is a poignant biopic about Holocaust hero Nicholas Winton, who saved 669 mostly Jewish children during the Holocaust through the Kindertransport.

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Shira Haas, Sarah Paulson to Star In Movie About Jewish Conductor Ethel Stark

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 16 Feb

Actresses Shira Haas and Sarah Paulson are set to star in a movie titled "Ethel" about Jewish conductor Ethel Stark, who led the first all-female orchestra in Montreal.

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New ‘Back to Black’ Trailer Features Amy Winehouse In Star of David Necklace

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 2 Feb

The first full trailer for the biopic Back to Black, portraying the life of Amy Winehouse, features scenes of the Jewish singer wearing a Star of David necklace, similar to the one she wore in real life.

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Leonard Bernstein and Taylor Swift: Both musical geniuses, but only one movie captures the spirit of their artistry

Talya Zax in Forward · 14 Dec 2023

The article compares two recent movies, "Maestro" and "Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour," which explore the lives and artistry of Leonard Bernstein and Taylor Swift, respectively.

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Leonard Bernstein was far more Jewish than you'd know from 'Maestro'

Mira Fox in Forward · 8 Dec 2023

The article discusses the omission of Leonard Bernstein's Jewish identity in the new biopic "Maestro."

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In ‘Rustin,’ a ‘deputy’ civil rights leader finally gets his due

RWashingtom in Forward · 30 Nov 2023

The biopic "Rustin," now streaming on Netflix and executive produced by Barack and Michelle Obama, chronicles the role of Bayard Rustin as the chief organizer of the 1963 March on Washington.

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The Hollow Men

David Mikics in Tablet · 19 Oct 2023

The article discusses the film "Carlos," a biopic about the terrorist Carlos the Jackal.

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Andy Samberg plays a famous Jewish WWII photographer in upcoming biopic

BCohen in Forward · 12 Sep 2023

The upcoming biopic "Lee" tells the story of Lee Miller, a model-turned-wartime-photojournalist, and David E. Scherman, a Jewish photographer who often worked alongside her.

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Andy Samberg plays a famous Jewish WWII photographer in upcoming biopic

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA · 12 Sep 2023

The upcoming biopic, "Lee," depicts the historic wartime photography partnership of model-turned-wartime-photojournalist Lee Miller and Jewish photographer David E. Scherman.

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Makeup artist apologizes over prosthetic nose worn by Bradley Cooper in ‘Maestro’ film

BCohen in Forward · 5 Sep 2023

Makeup artist Kazu Hiro has apologized for the backlash over Bradley Cooper's prosthetic nose in the film "Maestro," where Cooper plays Leonard Bernstein.

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Why 'Golda' Completely Failed to Impress

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 26 Aug 2023

The film "Golda," a biopic about Golda Meir, Israel's first and only female prime minister, has received negative reviews.

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Golda Meir biopic starring Helen Mirren gets US release date

LMarkoe in Forward · 16 Jun 2023

The biopic film "Golda," directed by Guy Nativ and starring Helen Mirren, will be released in the US on August 24.

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