Film Review

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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Venom review: ‘it’s not Marvel-lous’

Jewish Chronicle · 31 Oct

The review dissects the weaknesses of the final film in Tom Hardy's Venom trilogy, noting how the series fails to fully deliver on its intriguing premise of duality between Eddie Brock and the symbiotic anti-hero.

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Between the Temples review: ‘excruciating in the best way’

Jewish Chronicle · 21 Aug

"Between the Temples" is a film set in upstate New York, portraying a Jewish community that is either nostalgically comforting or frustratingly oblivious to contemporary issues.

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Widow Cliquot review: ‘more prosecco than champagne’

Jewish Chronicle · 14 Aug

"Widow Cliquot" is a film that depicts the story of Barbe Nicole Cliquot, who fought against champagne chauvinism in a male-dominated industry after her husband's death.

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Film review: Twisters, ‘A spectacle but as memorable as a breeze’

Jewish Chronicle · 18 Jul

Film critic John Nathan reviews the movie "Twisters," noting its spectacle of storm chasing reminiscent of the 1996 film "Twister."

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Film review: A House in Jerusalem ‘Where this film flounders is in its depiction of a British Jewish family’

Jewish Chronicle · 29 May

"A House in Jerusalem" is a film that follows a British Jewish family, specifically focusing on a young girl named Rebecca who moves to Jerusalem with her father after a tragedy.

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Film review: Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga ‘Expect to be gripped’

Jewish Chronicle · 23 May

"Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga" is a film involving Chris Hemsworth shedding his Marvel persona to portray a warlord named Dementus in a post-apocalyptic desert setting.

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Fun, but fairly pointless Rocky Horror wannabee

John Nathan in Jewish Chronicle · 27 Feb

"Lisa Frankenstein" is a film directed by Zelda Williams featuring a 1980s loner schoolgirl who befriends a deceased pianist that comes back to life in a cemetery.

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‘The Book of Clarence’ is a Raw, Funny Epistle about Faith

Liel Leibovitz in Tablet · 2 Feb

"The Book of Clarence" is a new film that takes place in Jerusalem in the year 33 A.D. and explores faith.

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‘Schindler’s List’ is darker — and braver — than you may remember

PJGrisar in Forward · 14 Dec 2023

As the 30th anniversary of the film approaches, it is important to reevaluate Steven Spielberg's Schindler's List.

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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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Film Review | A Requiem for Golda

Jennifer Bardi and Jacob Forman in Moment · 25 Aug 2023

The film "Golda" by director Guy Nattiv is not a traditional biopic or war movie.

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Helen Mirren’s Golda is golden — but the film merely glitters

PJ Grisar in Forward · 24 Aug 2023

"Golda," featuring Helen Mirren as Golda Meir, focuses on Meir's leadership during the Yom Kippur War, portraying her complex emotions and decision-making under pressure.

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The Movies of 2021

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 28 Dec 2021

In a podcast episode about movies from 2021, the hosts share their favorite films of the year and explain why they found them compelling, visually appealing, or surprisingly better than anticipated.

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Skip the Lamb

Sean Cooper in Tablet · 22 Oct 2021

The article discusses the author's disappointment with the Icelandic film "Lamb".

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Romania!

Dara Horn in Jewish Review of Books · 15 Sep 2019

"I Do Not Care if We Go Down in History as Barbarians" is a film by Radu Jude that delves into the uncomfortable history of Romania during World War II.

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What to Watch This Weekend: ‘Stalag 17’

Alexander Aciman in Tablet · 27 Jul 2018

"Stalag 17," a classic film directed by Billy Wilder and starring William Holden, tells the story of American air force soldiers in a German prison camp during World War II.

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