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Review: Guns & Moses: The muscular Jew rises

Guns & Moses explores Jewish identity in an age when assimilation no longer guarantees safety; following Rabbi Mo’s shift from spiritual leader to armed protector, it argues survival depends on strength, sovereignty and a new vision of self-defense

Adam Scott Bellos | 09.10.25

'I was distracted by women and parties, It took me a long time to become a good Jewish man’

From adult films to Hollywood’s wild party scene and now a major comeback, Simon Rex has seen it all; he recalls a chaotic tour with Charlie Sheen, explains why he left L.A. for the desert and reveals how he rejected a tabloid’s offer to lie about Meghan Markle

Amir Kaminer, Cannes | 03.01.25

Lebanon is more than just Hezbollah

Known as the 'Switzerland of the Middle East,' Lebanon boasts a rich cultural heritage of poetry, literature, cinema and fashion; yet none of that prevented Hezbollah from entrenching itself deeply in Lebanese politics and society

Einav Halabi | 10.02.24

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice brings in $110 million on premiere weekend

For thirty-six years, audiences have been patiently waiting for a second go-around with Michael Keaton as Betelgeuse

Ynetnews | 09.09.24

Pedro Almodóvar wins Golden Lion for best film for The Room Next Door

The film starring Tilda Swinton and Julianne Moore is Almodóvar's English-language debut

Ynetnews | 09.08.24

בראד פיט וג'ורג' קלוני על שער GQ, ספטמבר 2024

Brad Pitt and George Clooney's Wolfs premieres to standing ovation at Venice Film Festival

Pitt arrived at the festival around the same time as his ex, Angelina Jolie, who received praise for her role in Maria

Ynetnews | 09.02.24

Venice Festival to feature 2 Israeli films inspired by October 7 tragedy

Dani Rosenberg's Of Dogs and Men to be screened in Orizzonti section; Amos Gitai's Why War, featuring top French actors alongside Israeli talent, will be shown out of competition; 'I'm pleased they agreed to participate despite cultural boycott of Israel,' Gitai says

Amir Kaminer | 08.25.24

'Jewface' controversy? Kyra Sedgwick says 'Actors can play people who they aren't, that's the point of being an actor'

As a Yiddishe mama herself, Kyra Sedgwick easily embraced the neurotic Jewish mother role in Bad Shabbos, which wowed Tribeca audiences; she discusses quirky Jewish customs and the politics of identity but avoids current political topics

Amir Bogen, New York | 08.17.24

Despite global snubs, Jewish stories shine at Tribeca Film Festival

Despite the cold shoulder Israeli and Jewish creators are currently receiving worldwide, New York’s Tribeca Festival – a natural stronghold for Jews – is featuring five strictly kosher films this year; Tom Nesher’s drama Come Closer scoops up prestigious Viewpoints Award

Amir Bogen | 06.15.24

Netflix CEO wants you to watch movies on your phone

Ted Sarandos says: 'There’s no reason to believe that the movie itself is better in any size of screen' which disrespects movies, seeing as Netflix does not invest in casting Hollywood stars

Tzippy Shmilovitz, New York | 06.02.24

‘This is the problem with the left, they hate Israel; most people don't know the history’

At one of their people's darkest hours, Jewish French directors Éric Toledano and Olivier Nakache paused promotion for their new movie after October 7 tragedy and traveled to Israel to offer support, having lost loved ones as well

Amir Kaminer | 02.10.24

Hackers broke into Tel Aviv movie theater system and screened October 7 images

At the Lev movie theater in Tel Aviv, threatening messages were displayed on screens in broken Hebrew, apparently written by Turkish hackers. 'We will not give you peace, even in your cinemas, until your massacres are over; We will destroy you all"

Adam Kutub | 01.23.24

JewFace: Is Hollywood's casting controversial or is the drama overblown?

Hollywood grapples with questions about non-Jewish actors playing Jewish roles in today's politically correct era; The debate looms: is the public genuinely concerned, or is this just a storm in a matzo ball soup bowl?

Benjamin Tovias | 09.17.23

מתוך "ידי האבן", "מלך הקומדיה", "היו זמנים באמריקה"

Beyond 'JewFace': Robert De Niro's unforgettable takes on Jewish cinema characters

As he turns 80, one of Hollywood’s greats has gifted us unforgettable Jewish roles, from the eccentric comedian in The King of Comedy to Bernie Madoff; We can only hope that the political correctness tsunami won't erase these performances entirely

Amir Bogen, New York | 08.26.23

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