The Schmooze lies at the intersection of high and low culture. Here, the latest developments and trends in Jewish art, books, dance, film, music, media, television and theater are all assimilated into one handy pop culture blog.
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It’s Officially #WomenBoycottTwitter Day On The Internet
If your Twitter feed seems to be a bit quieter than it usually is, that’s probably because you follow a lot of women (and a lot of men who support them). Friday has officially been declared #WomenBoycottTwitter day, 24 hours of silence from women and their allies in recognition of sexual assault survivors. At midnight…
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NBC’s Burial Of Weinstein Story Reveals The Pitfalls Of Broadcast Journalism
Days after the bombshell revelations regarding Harvey Weinstein, the public is tackling the issues of sex and power at the center of it all. But considering how rampant Weinstein’s indiscretions were — and apparently how much of an open secret they were among Hollywood’s elite — people are wondering how it took so long for…
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Petition To Replace Bernie Sanders As Opening Speaker At Women’s Convention Gains Traction
Well, that didn’t take long! A petition to replace Bernie Sanders as opening speaker for the Women’s Convention in Detroit this October is already gaining traction on change.org. The Women’s Convention, organized by the founders of January’s Women’s March, announced Thursday morning that Sanders had been selected to open up the conference — and the…
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Pamela Anderson Is Posting Quotes From Simone Weil’s ‘On The Abolition Of All Political Parties’ To Instagram
“The institutions that regulate the public life of a country always influence the general mentality – such is the prestige of power.” – Simone Weil” – Pamela Anderson” Simone Weil is a French philosopher, mystic and political activist who declared herself a Bolshevik at the age of 10. Pamela Anderson holds the record for appearing…
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‘Crazy Ex-Girlfriend’ Returns, A Eulogy For Michael Friedman And More Weekend Culture Picks
The parade of autumnal Jewish holidays continues: To those celebrating Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah, Chag Sameach! While the lure of leaf-peeping, sweater-wearing and Instagramming is tough to resist, make time for great new books, movies and cultural events in New York City, Washington D.C., Chicago and Los Angeles. 1) Watch CW’s musical comedy series…
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Bernie Sanders To Deliver Opening Speech At Women’s Convention — And People Are Pissed
In news that has divided Women Marchers across the country, Bernie Sanders has been announced as the opening speaker for the Women’s Convention, a three-day conference organized by the Women’s March founders and scheduled to take place this October in Detroit. Tamika Mallory, a Women’s March cofounder, told the Detroit Free Press in an interview…
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‘Hocus-Pocus’ Is Absolutely Not A Children’s Movie
Every year, I celebrate the Halloween season with a viewing party (consisting only of me) of the classic film “Hocus Pocus.” And every year, without fail, I am criticized and judged for being a 27-year-old single, childless female who decides to watch a children’s movie by herself. The abuse has gone on for too long…
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Sarah Silverman Gets The Role She Deserves In ‘Battle of the Sexes’
My beloved Sarah Silverman spoke and said unto me, ‘Rise up, my love, my fair one, and come away, this is freaking HAPPENING.’ — Song of Songs 2:10 (Revised by The Schmooze Edition.) Sarah Silverman is one of the funniest people in the world, and yet she is almost always bad in movies. You’ve been…
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The Secret Jewish History Of Steven Universe
Steven Universe is a show about a bunch of anthropomorphized rogue gems who leave their home to save Earth from destruction. The protagonist, Steve Universe, is the half gem, half human child of the now deceased head gem, Rose Quartz. It is a space opera played out against the backdrop of everyday life in a…
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Sorry, Gal Gadot — It’s Time To Admit That Israeli Chocolate Is Disgusting
Israel: a land flowing with milk and honey or, more literally, a land filled with cranes and beautiful, shirtless youths. Israelis and Jewish Americans are immensely proud of Israel’s accomplishments, specifically its junk food, for good reason. We describe Bamba, Aroma ice cafe, and bagged “shoko” as food of the gods. But sometimes, enthusiasm for…
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If Harvey Weinstein Had Followed Mike Pence’s One Simple Rule…
Oh, the trials and tribulations of being a heterosexual male in the modern day workplace! The 21st century office can be a harrowing place for a man who is now expected to bear full responsibility for knowing when is an appropriate time to discuss work and when is an appropriate time to whip out his…
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