Tag: Hollywood

The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) poses a threat to workers in the entertainment industry, as studios seek to use AI to exploit and expropriate their work.
Hedy Lamarr, a Golden-Age Hollywood actress, was also a pioneering inventor.
This article discusses two topics: the influence of Jews in Hollywood and the challenges faced by modern Orthodox education.
The article discusses the controversy surrounding actor Bradley Cooper's portrayal of Jewish musician Leonard Bernstein in the upcoming film Maestro.
On May 1, the Writers Guild of America (WGA) went on strike as their contract with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) expired.
Billy Wilder's 1961 film "One, Two, Three" was a flop at the time but is now seen as a prescient satire of the Cold War.
In the Tony award-winning play Leopoldstadt, actor Joshua Malina takes on the role of Hermann Merz, a wealthy textile-factory owner in early 20th century Vienna who tries to shed his Jewish identity by converting to Christianity.
Author Helen Schulman, known for her previous works in fiction, has released a new novel titled Lucky Dogs, which follows the intertwined lives of two women, Meredith and Nina, as they navigate complex and betraying relationships in various settings like Paris, Sarajevo, Tel Aviv, and LA.
Larry "Ratso" Sloman, a multifaceted figure deeply embedded in popular culture, has a storied career spanning interactions with luminaries like Bob Dylan and literary contributions to music journalism.
In this article, the author discusses several recently released books, including "Knstlers in Paradise" by Cathleen Schine, "Kantikais" by Elizabeth Graver, "Romantic Comedy" by Curtis Sittenfeld, "This is Not Miami" by Fernanda Melchor, and the reprinted version of "The Best Of Everything" by Rona Jaffe.
The exhibition "Hedy Lamarr: Actress Inventor Viennese" at the Austrian Cultural Forum in New York explores the life of Austrian Jewish actress Hedy Lamarr.
This article discusses the impact of playing the role of Anne Frank in the play "The Diary of Anne Frank" on four young actors.
This article explores the tradition of Jewish humor, particularly in its use of irreverence and mockery, from biblical times to modern American Jewish comedy.
The backlash against sex scenes in media has its roots in antisemitism, according to an article by Mira Fox.
This article discusses the process of casting the role of Anne Frank in the film adaptation of "The Diary of Anne Frank."
Hanina Hoffman, a young Hollywood horror movie writer, initially hesitated to take on a Jewish-themed project but was motivated by the opportunity to depict Hasidic Jews more sympathetically in mainstream media.
This text discusses the Warner Brothers, a group of Jewish immigrant brothers who founded a successful movie studio in America.
The publisher reflects on the significant Jewish influence on American culture, especially in the 20th century.
An open letter to Dave Chappelle from Sharon Rosen Leib, the great-granddaughter of a Hollywood pioneer, became the Forward's most-read article of 2022.
Steven Spielberg's influence on popular culture is undeniable, and in his collaboration with Tony Kushner, they explore the intersection of entertainment and edification in American Jewish culture.
In his recent Saturday Night Live monologue, Dave Chappelle offered a piece of advice to Kanye West, stating that you should never say the words "the" and "Jews" together.
The article explores Paul Newman's memoir, "The Extraordinary Life of an Ordinary Man," highlighting how Newman, known for playing average yet gorgeous characters, was perceived as a beautiful but ultimately ordinary man beneath the surface.
At the premiere of his new film, The Fabelmans, Steven Spielberg discussed how his Jewish identity is portrayed in the autobiographical movie.
In a podcast episode featuring Mayim Bialik, the conversation touches on her experiences as a Zionist in Hollywood, her transition from sitcom star to film director, and her integration of Jewish grief rituals into her movie.
Jordan Peele's film "Nope" is a thought-provoking exploration of how filmmaking affects both its subjects and viewers.