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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Meet the Jewish Producer Behind “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child”
Since the first Harry Potter novel was released in 1997 – 1998, in the United States – July 31st has gained a reputation as a somewhat magical day: it’s the boy wizard’s birthday, as well as that of his creator, J.K. Rowling. With the official opening of the London play “Harry Potter and the Cursed…
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Stephen Colbert Celebrates Hillary Clinton with ‘Broad City’ Stars
Last night, Hillary Clinton became the first woman to accept the nomination of a major party for President, and Stephen Colbert thought there were two people who’d be especially grateful to hear it: Josephine Henley and Abitha Whitmore, female delegates to the Second Continental Congress. And who better to play them than Ilana Glazer and…
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Sarah Silverman’s Twitter Hacked by Anonymous After Calling ‘Bernie-or-Bust’ Movement ‘Ridiculous’
Sarah Silverman’s Twitter account was hacked by the international hacktivist group, Anonymous, after the comedian called the “Bernie-or-Bust” supporters “ridiculous” at the Democratic National Convention on Monday. Less than 48 hours after Silverman had the blogosphere buzzing when she criticized Bernie Sanders supporters who refuse to vote for Hillary Clinton, a mysterious — now deleted…
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When Bill Clinton Stood in for Hillary Clinton at the Museum of Jewish Heritage
Bill Clinton’s sentimental paean to his wife Hillary Clinton at this week’s Democratic Convention in Philadelphia sent me back to Museum of Jewish Heritage—A Living Memorial to the Holocaust June 20, 2002 dinner at the Waldorf-Astoria at which then New York Senator Clinton was to have been the keynote speaker. Racing down from Harlem wearing…
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Jean Shafiroff Chairs Cool Animal Events During Hamptons’ Dog Days Of Summer
It’s been a hot, hot, hot July and Jean Shafiroff—an indefatigable and active philanthropist —has been shuttling between New York [a July 14 Bastille Day Luncheon she hosted at Le Cirque] and a roster of Hamptons’ events including the July 9th Dog Days of Summer Party at aado in Sag Harbor where 12 dog adoptees…
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Did Anthony Weiner Just Get Tweet-Smacked by Donald Trump Jr.?
Anthony Weiner just exchanged a war of words with Donald Trump Jr., and was on the losing end of the tête-à-tête. It all started after Weiner gave an interview on the floor of the Democratic Convention in Philadelphia, commenting on the possibility of Trump Jr. running for mayor of New York City. In his most…
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Michael Bloomberg is Back — and So Is @ElBloombito
Attendees of last night’s Democratic National Convention saw Vice President Joe Biden, Senator Tim Kaine and President Barack Obama deliver several rousing speeches — and a characteristically measured and monotone speech from Michael Bloomberg. The former mayor of New York City explained that when he votes he looks “at the candidate, not the party label,”…
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Lincon Center’s ‘Oslo’ Moving to Broadway in Spring
Lincoln Center Theater’s “Oslo,” a drama written by J.T. Rogers about the behind-the-scenes role of a Norwegian couple in organizing the talks between Israelis and Palestinians that led to the Oslo accords, will receive a Broadway transfer next year. It won’t have far to go; currently running through August 28th at Lincoln Center’s Mitzi E….
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Jason Alexander Had Hair When He Starred in These 8 Hilarious ‘80’s Commercials
Remember that time George Costanza was an 80s commercial star? Well, maybe not exactly. But we found proof that before Jerry Seinfeld and Larry David, Jason Alexander was a famous commercial personality. We found a McDonald’s commercial from 1985 — featuring peak 80s fashion and music — in which Alexander dances, sings and snaps fingers…
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Deborah Levy’s ‘Hot Milk’ on Man Booker Prize Longlist
The British Jewish writer Deborah Levy’s novel “Hot Milk,” is among the thirteen books on the longlist for this year’s Man Booker Prize, announced earlier today. “Hot Milk” tells the story of a Sofia, a half-English, half-Greek student in London, and her mother, Rose. In a July 10th review of the book in the New…
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Anthony Weiner Asks: ‘Where’s the Forced-Out-of-Office by Scandal Delegation?’
Is Anthony Weiner back? Some politics junkies might argue that the former Democratic Congressman from Queens never actually went away, and judging by how active his Twitter feed is, that might actually be true. Weiner was a guest on Monday night’s “Late Show with Stephen Colbert” where he made more than a few self deprecating…
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