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Tag: Films

0 Television/Film Culture

100 years later, just how Jewish was Peter Sellers?

Benjamin Ivry in Forward · 7 Sep

Peter Sellers, the iconic English comedian born in 1925, had a complicated relationship with his Jewish identity.

0 Politics Culture

The Insane Trump-Is-Dead News Cycle

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 3 Sep

The latest episode discusses the absurdity of the Trump-is-dead rumors that swept through social media and were picked up by some mainstream outlets, highlighting the dangerous nature of wishful thinking and paranoia in modern politics.

0 Television/Film Holocaust

Do We Need More Holocaust Content?

Esther D. Kustanowitz in Hadassah · 5 Jul

The article by Esther D. Kustanowitz examines the abundance of Holocaust-themed content in films and TV and questions its impact on audiences.

0 Television/Film Culture

Jewish Director Jeff Baena Made Movies that Were Dark and Divine

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 7 Jan

Jeff Baena, a Jewish director known for blending dark themes with humor, passed away at 47.

0 Television/Film Culture

Every American Hanukkah special, movie and TV episode worth knowing about

PJ Grisar in Forward · 16 Dec 2024

With Hanukkah's profile rising alongside Christmas, pop culture has gradually increased its Hanukkah content, moving beyond the instantly recognizable tunes like Adam Sandler's holiday songs.

0 Holocaust Art

We Hope That You Enjoy the Holocaust

Judith Miller in Tablet · 30 Sep 2024

Judith Miller examines the cyclical emergence of Holocaust-themed films and plays, noting contemporary creators' struggles due to the diminishing firsthand accounts from witnesses.