Why a show about ‘The Godfather’ is the best Jewish TV right now
‘The Offer,’ a miniseries on the making of Francis Ford Coppola's masterpiece, emphasizes Jewish resonances in an iconic immigrant tale
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Film & TV Remembering James Caan, the ‘only New York Jewish cowboy’
Known for playing tough guys and curmudgeons, the actor has died at the age of 82
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Fast Forward Bibi Branded As ‘The Godfather’ By Ehud Barak
What do Marlon Brando and Benjamin Netanyahu have in common? According to former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak, his successor and the famous movie star might be more similar than expected. Barak blasted Bibi in a social media video for the corruption scandals that have accumulated around the current premier, including questions about possibly improper…
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The Schmooze 8 Memorable Abe Vigoda Photos — On Screen and Off
The Godfather: The Doomed Tessio. Abe Vigoda knew how to act, and to have fun, as evidenced in these silver screen, small screen, and red carpet shots. The beloved Jewish character actor died Tuesday of, his daughter says, old age. He was 94. READ: The Forward’s Look at His Long Career Abe Vigoda With Cloris…
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Fast Forward Abe Vigoda, Beloved ‘Barney Miller’ and ‘Godfather’ Star, Dies at 94
Abe Vigoda, an American actor best known for roles in “The Godfather” and the 1970s sitcom “Barney Miller,” died on Tuesday at the age of 94, after spending three decades jokingly refuting rumors of his demise. Vigoda’s daughter, Carol Vigoda Fuchs, said her father died at her home in New Jersey. “He died in his…
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