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Tag: Rom Com

0 Television/Film Culture

‘Nobody Wants This’ Has Rubbed Many Jews the Wrong Way. They’re Missing the Point

Megan Naftali in Moment · 15 Oct

"Nobody Wants This," a new Netflix rom-com, explores the comedic and romantic entanglements of an agnostic podcast host and a rabbi in Los Angeles, drawing both praise and criticism for its depiction of Jewish culture.

1 Television/Film Culture

Nobody Wants This review: The premise is stupid, but I quite enjoyed the show

Jewish Chronicle · 26 Sep

"Nobody Wants This," a Netflix series, explores the unconventional premise of a rom-com centered around a rabbi and a non-Jewish woman, criticized for its clichéd characters and improbable plot.

0 Television/Film Culture

‘Between the Temples’ Was the Jewish Coming-of-Age Story I Needed

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 10 Sep

"Between the Temples," an indie rom-com premiered at Tribeca, follows Cantor Ben Gottlieb and his transformative relationship with Carla O’Connor, an older former music teacher.

0 Television/Film Gender/Identity

Blink Twice review: ‘men are the enemy of women’

Jewish Chronicle · 27 Aug

"Blink Twice," directed by Zoë Kravitz in her debut, explores themes of gender power dynamics and deception through the story of Frida and Jess who infiltrate a tech billionaire's world.

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TV review: A Family Affair ‘A silly film that offers excellent escapism’

Jewish Chronicle · 10 Jul

"A Family Affair" is a light-hearted rom-com available on Netflix that follows the story of a young assistant, Zara, to a famous actor, Chris, played by Jewish actors Zac Efron and Joey King.

0 Television/Film Culture

The American Society of Magical Negros review: Good idea, but not good enough for an entire film

Jewish Chronicle · 3 May

"The American Society of Magical Negros" is a film that attempts to satirize the racist trope of the Magical Negro in American cinema by exploring a premise where black characters aim to make white people happier for the betterment of black lives.