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Scarlett Johansson’s debut film Eleanor the Great falls short despite strong performances

In her directorial debut, Johansson explores Holocaust memory through a 94-year-old Jewish heroine; despite strong intentions and a standout performance by June Squibb, the film’s writing and direction feel underdeveloped and better suited for TV

Erez Dvora | 11.15.25

Review: Splitsville explores open marriages with absurd humor and surprising depth

Splitsville is a dark comedy about two couples who open their marriages, only to unleash deeper chaos; with absurd humor and sharp cinematic flair, the film probes the fragility of bourgeois fantasies and the fear of marital collapse

Shmulik Duvdevani | 11.07.25

Review: Oscar-winning team can't save Netflix’s Ballad of a Small Player

On paper, Ballad of a Small Player had it all: Oscar-winning Edward Berger, Colin Farrell in the lead and a gripping premise; but the Netflix film fails to deliver, and most viewers likely won’t finish it — not that they’d miss much

Erez Dvora | 11.04.25

Conspiracies, aliens and corporate power: Inside Bugonia, Emma Stone’s bold new film

After three acclaimed collaborations, Yorgos Lanthimos and Emma Stone return with Bugonia, a darkly comic sci-fi drama about a biotech CEO kidnapped by conspiracists, blending corporate satire, power struggles and sharp political commentary

Erez Dvora | 11.03.25

The Hand That Rocks the Cradle remake proves some things are best left untouched

A woman who lost her baby late in pregnancy infiltrates the home of a new mother and attorney with dark intentions. Sound familiar? It is. The remake of The Hand That Rocks the Cradle offers few surprises and little originality

Erez Dvora | 10.31.25

Review: Guillermo del Toro's 'Frankenstein' stands out as rare faithful adaptation

Guillermo del Toro’s new 'Frankenstein' is an ambitious, thoughtful adaptation that stays loyal to Mary Shelley’s novel, though its ambitious ideas falter due to an unconvincing romance and shallow pop culture influences

Erez Dvora | 10.29.25

Review: Emma Thompson becomes action hero in clichéd thriller 'Dead of Winter'

At 66, Emma Thompson stars in action thriller Dead of Winter, but predictable storylines and cold Minnesota backdrops fail to make the film compelling

Shmulik Duvdevani | 09.27.25

Review: Is 'One Battle After Another' the best film of the year?

Paul Thomas Anderson’s latest film blends political commentary with personal reflection, following an aging revolutionary and his daughter, delivering a gripping, award-worthy cinematic experience

Erez Dvora | 09.26.25

'Materialists' makes you wonder why people still get married

Between glittering luxury and human despair, Celine Song's new film offers a rare glimpse into Manhattan's matchmaking industry - where love is measured by height, salary, and returns; Dakota Johnson, Pedro Pascal, and Chris Evans replace romance with sharp criticism of a world where every relationship is a transaction

Shmulik Duvdevani | 08.18.25

A broken heart: Gal Gadot's Netflix spy thriller is a mediocre dud

While the Israeli actress is looking for a new franchise to maintain her Hollywood star status, her new Netflix movie proves a lavishly budgeted but creatively hollow production

Erez Dvora | 08.15.23

טמירה ירדני, טליה קלינהנדלר ואסנת הנדלסמן-קרן

Women in film: The producers behind 'My Happy Ending'

This is how Talia Kleinhendler and Osnat Handelsman-Keren became international producers working with some of the biggest names in Hollywood, including Maggie Gyllenhaal and now Andie McDowell; 'When we were growing up, Andie was the biggest star in the world, I never imagined I would be in the same room with her'

Orit Merlin Rozhenzwaig | 06.15.23

Gal Gadot: 'I wanted to create a really strong, female-driven action movie'

Israeli Hollywood star produces and stars in new film, 'Heart of Stone,' which she says was inspired by other popular action films including 'Fast & Furious' and 'James Bond'

Ynet | 06.08.23

מימין: הבמאי סרגיי אורסוליאק, דב גליקמן וניצול השואה ליאון רובין

From adversity to valor: Jewish courage on display in Russian WWII film

Sergei Ursuliak's 'Tzadik' is the first Russian film to portray Jewish partisans who fought in Ukraine, and says it was important for him to showcase those who survived the horrors and arrived in Israel

Edward Doks | 06.03.23

Penélope Cruz: 'Even today, women are living in horrific prisons inside their homes'

Oscar-winning actress discusses her role in Emanuele Crialese's latest film ‘L'immensità’, which is based in part on his experience as a trans child; In an interview with Ynet, she discusses her connection with the director, the constant threat that women face in their homes to this day, and her relationship with Pedro Almodóvar

Amir Kaminer, Venice | 04.27.23

The horror: films inspired by nightmarish Jewish folklore

Jewish mythology is filled with wholesome and benevolent characters as well as malicious creatures that have inspired numerous depictions by Jewish and non-Jewish authors and filmmakers alike

Amir Bogan | 04.14.23

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