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Tag: Film Analysis

0 Gender/Identity Culture

Wanting as an Act: Female Desire in Nosferatu and Babygirl

Guest Blogger in Lilith · 26 Feb

Exploring the films "Nosferatu" by Robert Eggers and "Babygirl" by Halina Reijn, this article delves into the portrayal of female desire and its suppression by societal norms, including within Jewish contexts.

0 Television/Film Culture

The enduring appeal of Nora Ephron, and the golden age of rom-coms

Jewish Chronicle · 12 Nov 2024

Ilana Kaplan's new book, "Nora Ephron at the Movies," examines the influential legacy of Nora Ephron, focusing on her iconic contributions to the romantic comedy genre.

0 Television/Film Literature

How a sly Jewish playwright wrote 'the Citizen Kane of horror movies'

ALanger in Forward · 6 Dec 2023

"The Wicker Man," a film released 50 years ago, has gained a massive cult following despite its rocky beginnings.

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Why ‘Nope’ spotlights Jewish prophets and mitzvahs

PJ Grisar in Forward · 27 Jul 2022

Jordan Peele's film "Nope" is a thought-provoking exploration of how filmmaking affects both its subjects and viewers.

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A Coen Brother’s Brilliant Macbeth

David Mikics in Tablet · 13 Dec 2021

Joel Coen's adaptation of Macbeth is described as a departure from the Coen brothers' previous films, exhibiting a serious and dark tone.

0 Television/Film History

What to Watch This Weekend: ‘M’

Alexander Aciman in Tablet · 3 Aug 2018

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