Film & TV
The Jewish Films You Might Have Missed In 2018
Though given short shrift in too much mainstream conversation, imaginative filmmaking continues to thrive, even in this unusually benighted year.
‘Jurassic Park,’ ‘On The Town’ And ‘The Shining’ Will Be Preserved In The Library Of Congress
What do genetically-engineered dinosaurs, sailors on shore leave and a homicidal novelist have in common? The Library of Congress, for one.
HBO’s ‘My Brilliant Friend’ Feels A Little Fake — That’s What Makes It Faithful
The distance of translation, of not quite being of a world or understanding it fully, are ideal for the form of a memory novel.
An Ace Reporter Brought Down Gary Hart. He’s Not Happy With A Film About The Scandal
Hugh Jackman is attracting Oscars buzz for the “The Frontrunner,” but another actor’s performance is receiving some unwanted attention.
If Natalie Portman Ruled The World, Everyone Would Eat ‘Jewshi’
Natalie Portman’s got an idea for gefilte fish.
Hey Spielberg, Want To Win At The Box Office? Cast A Woman As Your Lead.
Bonus points into the billions if you pass the Bechdel Test.
What’s Wrong With ‘Schindler’s List?’ Kind Of A Lot
Now that “Schindler’s List” is being rereleased, it’s probably time to revisit the second opinions.
Stephen Miller’s Uncle Has A Message For Him: Get Married And Get Empathy
No one really wants unsolicited relationship advice from his uncle, but White House Advisor Stephen Miller is getting just that for Hanukkah.
Amy Heckerling Wants To Give Us A Different Singing Cher In ‘Clueless: The Musical’
Amy Heckerling is hoping to stage a comeback with “Clueless: The Musical.”
‘Law & Order: SVU’ Just Dropped Its Most Jewish Episode
Every once in a while, New York’s natural yiddishkeit can’t help but seep into “Law & Order: SVU.”
Should We Be Playing The ‘Schindler’s List’ Theme At Weddings?
The recent wedding of Carnegie Hall’s Sir Clive Gillinson and Anya Deutsch was underscored by the theme to “Schindler’s List.” Is that kosher?
