Film&TV
מתוך "האודיסאה"
Another Oscar on the horizon? Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ is a cinematic marvel
The acclaimed director behind 'Oppenheimer' and 'Memento' turns Homer’s 'Odyssey' into a deeply personal tale of trauma, memory and the journey home, delivering one of his most visually stunning, technically daring and ambitious films
Erez Dvora | 19:53 | 07.16.26
מתוך "ג'קאס: גומרים בשיא"
Review: 'Jackass: Best and Last' brings back the pain, but not the old spark
Nearly 25 years after redefining outrageous comedy, Johnny Knoxville and his crew return for a farewell packed with nostalgia, recycled material and a few new stunts; though it is unclear whether Gen Z will care about their aging antics
Erez Dvora | 09:56 | 07.16.26
Colin Farrell is alien detective John Sugar in Apple+ series 'Sugar'
Colin Farrell on ‘Sugar’ Season 2, John Sugar’s loneliness and that alien twist
'A man alone': Farrell returns to Apple TV+’s neo-noir mystery as John Sugar, a detective grappling with isolation, humanity and the fallout from Season 1’s alien reveal, as a new case pulls him deeper into Los Angeles
Ayala Or-El | 05:59 | 07.15.26
סרגיי לוזניצה
Ukrainian director Sergei Loznitsa defends Israel: 'A cultural boycott is like fighting the rain'
Despite calls to boycott Israel, acclaimed Ukrainian director Sergei Loznitsa continues to visit the country, teach and screen his films; At the Jerusalem Film Festival, he says culture must transcend politics: 'A cultural boycott is like fighting the rain'
Shmulik Duvdevani | 08:09 | 07.14.26
סם ניל
‘Jurassic Park’ star Sam Neill dies at 78
The acclaimed New Zealand actor built a five-decade career spanning blockbusters, dramas and television, with roles in ‘The Piano,’ ‘Dead Calm’ and ‘Peaky Blinders’
ynet | 09:00 | 07.13.26
הבמאי אונג פיואה
Myanmar lesbian romance ‘Fruit Picking’ wins top prize at Karlovy Vary Film Festival
Aung Phyoe’s debut feature about two female factory workers who fall in love claimed the Crystal Globe, while Juliette Binoche and Jeffrey Wright received career honors at the festival’s 60th edition
Amir Kaminer | 12:06 | 07.12.26
"מגרש ביתי"
Netflix gave 'One Tree Hill' new life, but its dark past is resurfacing
For many, 'One Tree Hill' defined the early 2000s; now revived on Netflix, the show’s darker behind-the-scenes stories are resurfacing, from body-shaming and skimpy scenes to an abusive workplace, alongside the stars’ lasting bond
Smadar Shiloni | 02:16 | 07.11.26
מתוך "מואנה"
Disney’s new 'Moana' remake is a copy-paste job but it still works
A decade after the animated original, Disney’s live-action 'Moana' is nearly a shot-for-shot remake; Despite its cynical premise, familiar songs, strong performances and emotional core make it a more enjoyable experience than expected
Benjamin Tovias | 20:52 | 07.10.26
מתוך "ההזמנה"
Could ‘The Invite’ win an Oscar? Olivia Wilde’s comedy may be the movie everyone talks about this year
Wilde directs and stars in the US remake of ‘The People Upstairs’ with Seth Rogen, Penélope Cruz and Edward Norton, turning a neighbors’ dinner into a sharp clash over love, desire and marriage, and maybe awards
Erez Dvora | 17:24 | 07.09.26
טום הנקס
Tom Hanks turns 70, and it’s time to ask: Is he really a good actor?
For the all-American icon’s birthday, we revisit Tom Hanks’ rise from beloved ’80s comic actor to Hollywood legend, from ‘Splash’ to Oscar glory and later misfires, and ask what made him a global superstar
Benjamin Tovias | 15:25 | 07.09.26
מתוך "רוז"
Five standout films and a Rossellini tribute: what to watch at 2026 Jerusalem Film Festival
A bizarre Bruno Dumont coming-of-age tale, a Danish PTSD drama, a hand-drawn family animation and Sandra Hüller’s award-winning role are among this year’s standouts, alongside a Roberto Rossellini program tracing the roots of modern cinema
Shmulik Duvdevani, Erez Dvora | 11:53 | 07.09.26
פסל האמי
2026 Emmy Awards: 'The Pitt' leads nominations, Michael J. Fox returns to Emmy race
'The Pitt' tops the 2026 Emmy nominations with 25 nods, followed by 'Hacks' with 24; Rob Reiner scored a posthumous nod for 'The Bear' while Michael J. Fox returned to the Emmy race after a decade for his guest turn in 'Shrinking'
ynet Global | 20:44 | 07.08.26
שרה שרנאר
History’s first celebrity is back: The coffin stunt, scandals and legend of Sarah Bernhardt
Long before Hollywood and social media, Sarah Bernhardt turned every performance, romance and scandal into a media event; 'The Divine Sarah Bernhardt' revisits the turbulent life of the French Jewish actress and global trailblazer
Amir Kaminer, Paris | 13:12 | 07.07.26
דר זוזובסקי עם בן זוגה, סם קלאפלין
Dar Zuzovsky on Sam Claflin romance: 'We realized it was deeper than friendship'
The Israeli actress, now starring in international productions and presenting her short film at the Jerusalem Film Festival, speaks about her Hollywood career, growing connection to Judaism, relationship with British actor Sam Claflin and the possibility of motherhood
Ifat Manhardt | 08:38 | 07.07.26
מתוך "פזמון חוזר"
Paul Rudd vs. Nick Jonas: This music drama is well worth your time
Nearly 20 years after 'Once,' Irish director John Carney returns to music, trading sweetness for conflict over art, credit and ego in 'Power Ballad,' starring Paul Rudd and a surprising Nick Jonas
Benjamin Tovias | 03:11 | 07.07.26
They never imagined its enormous success; 'Little House on the Prairie'
The America of 'Little House on the Prairie' is long gone, and now its reboot is a culture war battleground
Fifty years after becoming a beloved classic, 'Little House on the Prairie' is returning in a new Netflix version and has already become a front in America’s culture wars, exposing nostalgia for a country that no longer exists
Tzippy Shmilovitz, New York | 23:06 | 07.06.26
מתוך "אל"
The Legally Blonde prequel is cute, harmless and mostly unnecessary
Amazon’s 'Elle' returns to Elle Woods’ high-school years to show how the pink-clad Beverly Hills heroine became the woman who conquered Harvard; but compared with the original film, the series feels less like a revelation than a repeat
Smadar Shiloni | 10:54 | 07.06.26
ג'סי אייזנברג, דסטין הופמן, מגי ג'ילנהול
Karlovy Vary opens with Hoffman, Gyllenhaal and Eisenberg, but no Israeli films
Festival’s 60th edition opens with World Cup tribute, honors for Dustin Hoffman, Maggie Gyllenhaal and Jesse Eisenberg, and a polished mix of humor, music and glamour; but for the first time in years, Israeli cinema is entirely absent
Amir Kaminer, Czech Republic | 13:20 | 07.05.26
Michael
Jaafar Jackson had never acted. Then he became Michael: ‘It was all about the feeling’
In his first acting role, Michael Jackson’s nephew Jaafar Jackson takes on the King of Pop in a record-breaking biopic, describing the years of training, family memories and pressure behind the transformation
Ayala Or-El | 04:32 | 07.05.26
מתוך "ההודעות של איזבל"
'Voicemails for Isabelle' review: everyone fell for this Netflix rom-com, and so did we
Rom-coms spent years on the sidelines, but Netflix is bringing the genre back; 'Voicemails for Isabelle' mixes an original premise, witty dialogue and a winning star for a modern love story with old-school charm; no wonder it shot up the viewing charts
Smadar Shiloni | 23:39 | 07.04.26
toy story
Toy Story 5 director on Jessie’s big moment, older Woody and the threat of screens
Andrew Stanton explains why the new Pixar sequel shifts the spotlight to Jessie, brings Woody back in a new stage of life and turns children’s screen time into the toys’ biggest challenge yet
Ayala Or-El | 21:05 | 07.01.26
מתוך "סופ"ש חמישה כוכבים", "הנץ", "לאקי"
The best TV shows to watch in July: from 'Little House' reboot to a 'Legally Blonde' prequel
A 'Legally Blonde' prequel, a new series from the creator of 'Narcos,' a 'Big Bang Theory' spinoff sending beloved characters into parallel universes and a wild Will Ferrell comedy; here’s what to watch on TV in July
Yael Ilan | 11:56 | 07.01.26
מתוך Citizen Vigilante
Roaming and killing immigrants: the new film from the ‘world’s worst director’
The man dubbed the 'world’s worst director' is back with a violent anti-immigration film starring Hollywood outcast Armie Hammer; Elon Musk promoted it on X after it was banned in Germany, part of a broader conservative film industry taking aim at Hollywood
Tzippy Shmilovitz, New York | 13:25 | 06.30.26
דביי צ'ייס
Weeks after she died, 'The Ring' star’s cause of death revealed as AIDS
Daveigh Chase’s cause of death was revealed about two weeks after she died at 35; authorities said she died of AIDS, with 'chronic drug use' listed as a contributing factor, as her family described homelessness and addiction
ynet | 22:06 | 06.29.26
מתוך העונה החמישית של 'פאודה'
Behind Fauda's Oct. 7 episodes: 'You don't want to exploit the horror'
Fauda creators Avi Issacharoff and Omri Givon, along with actor Yaakov Zada Daniel, discuss the challenges of dramatizing the Oct. 7 massacre, balancing authenticity with restraint and portraying one of Israel's darkest days without exploiting its horrors
Maya Dayan | 15:31 | 06.28.26
דניאל רוהר
‘After October 7, I thought: I can’t make Israelis the bad guys’
After winning an Oscar for Navalny, Canadian Jewish director Daniel Roher wanted to make a light crime film; instead, Tuner drew fire from both sides over its Israeli villains, a choice he says felt more authentic than making them Bulgarian
Amir Bogen, New York | 16:01 | 06.27.26
מתוך "הדוב"
After the hype and awards, 'The Bear' ends with a lingering sense of disappointment
The fifth and final season of 'The Bear' should have delivered a moving farewell, but old flaws persist; only near the end do its tension, energy and charm return, and it is not enough
Einav Schiff | 09:23 | 06.27.26
מתוך "סופרגירל"
Supergirl fails to take flight: DC’s reboot hits a major setback
'Supergirl,' the second film in James Gunn’s DCU reboot, is panned as a muddled, uneven adaptation of 'Woman of Tomorrow', with a weak script, tonal confusion and troubled production, despite Milly Alcock and Jason Momoa’s efforts
Erez Dvora | 18:45 | 06.26.26
רואד עאזר (משמאל) עם אבי יששכרוף, על סט צילומי "פאודה"
‘They call me a traitorous Zionist’: The Arab Israeli actor playing a Nukhba terrorist on ‘Fauda’
After playing a Nukhba terrorist in the two shocking episodes of 'Fauda,' Rawad Azar talks about the sleepless nights, the friends who were kidnapped from Kfar Aza, the threats he received online and why, for him, taking on such a role is a mission
Smadar Shiloni | 18:03 | 06.25.26
No Israeli filmmakers in latest Hollywood academy membership wave
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences invited 529 new members this year, with no filmmakers active in Israel’s domestic industry included — a notable break from recent years of consistent representation
Amir Bogen, New York | 12:38 | 06.25.26
מתוך "ערך סנטימנטלי"
‘Sentimental Value’ is one of the most beautiful films in years
Joachim Trier’s finest film, winner of Cannes’ Grand Prix and the international Oscar, follows an aging director trying to reconnect with his actress daughter, reopening family wounds and the fraught line between art and life
Erez Dvora | 02:06 | 06.25.26
מתוך "מפרץ האלמנות"
Review: ‘Widow’s Bay’ flew under the radar; now everyone is talking about Apple TV’s breakout hit
Sleeper hit turned Apple TV favorite blends workplace comedy, horror and moral drama around a mayor trying to turn a remote island into a tourist destination as an ancient curse threatens to consume it
Smadar Shiloni | 14:40 | 06.24.26
מתוך "בית הדרקון", עונה 3
Review: it took a while, but 'House of the Dragon' is finally good
After two talky seasons of tears, schemes and intrigue, 'House of the Dragon' season 3 finally rewards viewers as family drama erupts into full-scale war — and shows Hormuz and the Gullet are not so different
Amir Bogen | 16:40 | 06.23.26
מתוך 'פאודה'
'Fauda' producers announced that its October 7 episodes were skippable, but they were wrong
The trigger warning before the realistic episodes depicting the atrocities notes viewers can understand the season's plot without watching them; this may be factually true, but to skip them is to evade the black mirror in which all of Israel is reflected
Einav Schiff | 11:06 | 06.23.26
מתוך "גבעה 338", "מואנה", "האודיסיאה"
Spider-Man, Moana and Odysseus too: the biggest movie trailers of the summer
From Christopher Nolan’s summer-dominating epic to an Israeli tribute to Givat Halfon and the latest Jackass ordeal, here are the biggest, boldest films heading to theaters in the months ahead
Yoni Beinart | 09:29 | 06.23.26
מתוך "קלן 75"
‘Köln 75’: Israeli director turns legendary concert into captivating film
Fifty years after Keith Jarrett’s legendary German concert became jazz’s best-selling solo album, Ido Fluk’s ‘Köln 75’ tells the story of the determined teen who made it happen, blurring fact, memory and myth
Shmulik Duvdevani | 04:29 | 06.23.26
מתוך "צעצוע של סיפור 5"
Toy Story 5 is more than another sequel, and Pixar still has something to say
Thirty-one years after the first film, Pixar brings Woody, Buzz and Jessie back for a new adventure in a world where children prefer screens to toys, blending humor, nostalgia and real emotional weight
Erez Dvora | 17:51 | 06.22.26
גל גדות ואוסקר אייזק, מתוך "בידיים של דנטה"
‘Gal Gadot’s casting caused a major storm, but she did phenomenal work’
As In the Hand of Dante arrives on Netflix, Jewish-American artist and filmmaker Julian Schnabel praises Gadot’s performance, rejects boycott calls and revisits his own complicated relationship with Israel, Judaism and his controversial Palestinian drama Miral
Amir Kaminer, Venice | 10:32 | 06.20.26
גווינת' פאלטרו
Gwyneth Paltrow caught off guard by furor over Israeli real estate ad
Oscar winner reportedly did not expect backlash after starring in a Herzliya luxury housing campaign criticized by celebrities and online users; ‘Which of the three are you, Gwyneth Paltrow?’
Omer Daniel | 12:44 | 06.18.26
מתוך "עולם היורה: עולם חדש"
Most expensive movie ever revealed, and it is not Avatar or Star Wars
Financial filings analyzed by Fortune show the Universal blockbuster Jurassic World Dominion surpassed Star Wars: The Force Awakens in production costs, with pandemic delays, safety rules and tax rebates shaping the final bill
ynet | 10:01 | 06.18.26
אסיה ארג'נטו
'I was canceled by Hollywood. Fortunately, I'm European, so it doesn't really matter'
Eight years after her landmark #MeToo speech against Harvey Weinstein, Asia Argento returns to Cannes with a new film, reflecting on cancelation, aging, her turbulent career and life at 50: 'I still have a heart. Today, it's domesticated'
Amir Kaminer, Cannes | 05:47 | 06.12.26
קיילי קווקו, טום פלפרי ובתם מתילדה
'The Big Bang Theory' star is pregnant with her second child
Kaley Cuoco and her fiancé Tom Palfrey are expecting a second daughter, a little sister to 3-year-old Matilda
Omer Daniel | 11:31 | 06.11.26
אילוסטרציה
An erotic film festival in Poland is boycotting Israel
Just days before the opening of an erotic short film festival in Warsaw, the hosting movie theater canceled the event after discovering that two of the films in the program were produced in Israel, 'in light of the current geopolitical situation'
Itamar Eichner | 23:12 | 06.10.26
אופנה
'Brutal': Gwyneth Paltrow under attack after leading ad campaign for Israeli luxury apartments
Oscar-winning actress appears in advertisements for a Herzliya real estate project; critics accuse her of promoting Israel during Gaza war while supporters note her longstanding ties to her Jewish heritage and support for Israeli hostages
Pplus | 21:45 | 06.10.26
נדב לפיד
Natalie Portman and 350 leading filmmakers sign letter against cultural boycott of Nadav Lapid
Israeli director was forced to withdraw from a prestigious French film festival over pressure from pro-Palestinian activists; Letter says Lapid 'works tirelessly against his government’s fascist and colonialist tendencies and against its moral failures'
ynet | 02:42 | 06.10.26
מתוך "רומן משרדי"
Jennifer Lopez looks 30, so why does this rom-com feel 300?
Review: Brett Goldstein of 'Ted Lasso' teams with Jennifer Lopez to revive the rom-com, but 'Office Romance' leans on clichés, crude jokes and absurd twists, forgetting to make us believe two people are really falling in love
Smadar Shiloni | 21:20 | 06.08.26
מתוך "חיים פנטסטיים", "שליטי היקום" ו"פרויקט הייל מרי"
Aliens, bounty hunters and a talking skull: 5 movies worth seeing in theaters now
From the moving sci-fi hit soon leaving theaters to the cutest 'Star Wars' adventure yet, Irish folk horror and He-Man’s dazzling comeback: five new movies worth seeing on the big screen
Yoni Beinart | 20:14 | 06.08.26
Comedian Elon Gold
Comedian mocks Palestinian abuse allegations at Tribeca, sparking uproar
Film festival condemns Elon Gold after viral red-carpet joke appeared to mock allegations of sexual abuse against Palestinian detainees
Amir Bogen, New York | 14:39 | 06.08.26
מתוך "צבעי הזמן"
Time travel, family secrets and Monet: 'Colours of Time' knows its audience
Cédric Klapisch's 'Colours of Time' blends European festival-cinema staples with a story spanning the 19th century and today: predictable and overlong, but charming
Shmulik Duvdevani | 18:04 | 06.06.26
מתוך "שליטי היקום"
Review: 'Masters of the Universe' is a trashy movie that knows exactly what it is
In an era when toy brands become cinematic manifestos, 'Masters of the Universe' gives an ’80s action icon a modern, psychological spin, aiming for fantasy’s 'Barbie' with kids and nostalgic adults in mind
Erez Dvora | 23:48 | 06.05.26
מתוך "באקרומס"
Review: 'Backrooms' turns empty offices into a stunning cinematic nightmare
What began as a viral internet phenomenon becomes, in Kane Parsons’ hands, an effective surreal horror film where design is the real star, turning empty rooms and corridors into a deeply unsettling cinematic maze
Shmulik Duvdevani | 18:15 | 06.05.26
מתוך "אובססיה"
Review: 'Obsession' shows Gen Z what toxic love looks like, and it’s scarier than any ghost
Former YouTuber Curry Barker turns a shy man’s spellbound romantic wish into a nightmare, tapping the anxieties of modern relationships in a low-budget horror hit everyone is talking about
Erez Dvora | 12:05 | 06.05.26
מתוך "להחזיר אותה", "באקרומס", "אובססיה"
How YouTubers turned viral nightmares into Hollywood’s newest horror obsession
Horror films by Kane Parsons, the Philippou brothers, Curry Barker and other YouTubers show Hollywood’s fastest path now runs through millions of followers, not film school or festivals
Amir Bogen | 18:50 | 06.04.26
מארק איווניר
Unscripted: Mark Ivanir’s long road to Hollywood
Israeli actor reflects on his Soviet childhood, rough arrival in Israel, service in Unit 8200, post-Oct. 7 tensions in Hollywood and the watch his father took from a Nazi soldier
Rotem Izak | 14:39 | 06.04.26
ג'ניפר לופז וברט גולדשטיין
Inside Jennifer Lopez and Brett Goldstein’s rumored off-screen relationship
Jennifer Lopez and Brett Goldstein are rumored to have dated during filming of Office Romance, with a source claiming they continued after production before splitting amicably
ynet | 05:22 | 06.04.26
מתוך "מחוץ לקמפוס"
Miss 1990s romantic comedies? 'Off Campus' is the show for you
Unlike darker teen dramas, 'Off Campus' embraces college rom-com nostalgia, using a classic fake-dating setup that leads to real love for a familiar but dreamy, easygoing watch
Smadar Shiloni | 08:26 | 06.02.26
מתוך "אופוריה" - עונה 3
Shock death in 'Euphoria' finale leaves fans stunned
HBO’s hit series ends with a finale featuring a shocking death, an emotional tribute to late actor Angus Cloud and a dramatic revenge arc; here’s what happened in the final episode of 'Euphoria' — spoilers ahead
ynet | 03:03 | 06.02.26
מרילין מונרו 1954. מה סוד הקסם?
Marilyn Monroe at 100: Why fashion, Hollywood and Gen Z still cannot let her go
Exhibitions, auctions, fashion collections and younger stars channeling her image show how Norma Jeane’s carefully crafted persona continues to shape pop culture decades after her death
Liora Shuster | 11:15 | 06.01.26
"בית הדרקון", לארי דייויד, "פסגת הפחד"
Best TV shows to watch in June 2026, from ‘House of the Dragon’ to ‘The Bear’
A star-studded TV adaptation of 'Cape Fear,' a documentary revisiting Michael Jackson’s trial, two international series led by Israeli stars and hit shows returning for new seasons — what to watch this month
Lior Saado | 22:43 | 05.31.26
מתוך "ספיידר נואר"
Review: Spider-Noir proves the superhero genre was never really the point
Nicolas Cage plays an aging 1930s Spider-Man in Amazon’s noir-style series, a genre hybrid that leans more on detective tropes than superhero spectacle
Amir Bogen | 08:45 | 05.30.26
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