Film&TV
מתוך "איש הגלידה"
Israel barred teens from watching this horror movie, and they should probably be grateful
Eli Roth’s splatter comedy 'Ice Cream Man' turns an ice cream vendor into the creator of murderous children, but repetitive gore, artificial-looking effects and admitted use of AI leave the film feeling more synthetic than frightening 
Erez Dvora | 19:59 | 08.08.26
דפי שושנה אלפרן
‘Fauda’ star had flashbacks from filming October 7 scenes: ‘Emotionally, I fell apart’
Dafi Shoshana Alpern says portraying a mother trapped with her children during the October 7 attack left her physically and emotionally overwhelmed; away from acting, she also helps run a pharmacy that sells medical cannabis
Dina Halutz | 18:49 | 08.08.26
מתוך "טד לאסו" - עונה 4
He had a perfect ending: Why did they ruin everything and bring 'Ted Lasso' back for a 4th season?
TV's most optimistic coach is back for a fourth season, this time with a women's soccer team; After the final season exposed the psychological toll of his unwavering optimism, the question is whether the series has truly found a new story to tell
Smader Shiloni | 18:53 | 08.07.26
ליסה קודרו
'Now I can watch Friends without punishing myself': Lisa Kudrow moves beyond Phoebe with Emmy acclaim
She starred in the world’s biggest sitcom but spent years doubting her talent, body and career; more than 20 years after Friends, a Hollywood star, another Emmy nomination and The Comeback’s final season are bringing Lisa Kudrow overdue recognition
Aya Chajut | 15:36 | 08.07.26
הרב שלמה קרליבך
Beyond the music: Why Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach should no longer be revered as a saint
A boycott of Carlebach’s songs may be unrealistic, but religious communities cannot continue depicting him as a saint while ignoring the women who accused him of sexual abuse, allegations revisited in the documentary ‘The Darkest Light’ 
Shmuel Munitz | 02:23 | 08.06.26
אבי נשר ושלום מיכאלשווילי בסט של "האהבות שלנו"
Avi Nesher’s Oct. 7 drama heads to Toronto
'Our Loves,' the Israeli director’s 21st film, joins TIFF’s Centrepiece lineup after earning 12 Ophir nominations, including best picture and director
ynet | 05:49 | 08.05.26
מאט דיימון מתוך "האודיסאה"ודאבין דלטון על סט הצילומים
Meet Matt Damon’s unlikely stunt double in ‘The Odyssey’
Canadian stuntwoman Devyn Dalton went viral after Damon praised her ‘best arms I’ve ever seen,’ revealing how she doubled for him in Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster epic
ynet | 14:22 | 08.04.26
מתוך "הלביאות: מבצעים מיוחדים", "טד לאסו" וLanterns.
‘Ted Lasso’ returns, ‘Lanterns’ lands and Netflix goes big: what to watch in August
Jason Sudeikis returns to Richmond, Green Lanterns investigate a murder and ‘Outer Banks’ begins its final season in a packed month of premieres
Yael Alon | 21:28 | 08.01.26
בן אפלק
Ben Affleck wins $1 million on 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire'
But he's already a millionaire: Megastar won the $1 million prize on celebrity edition of the popular show with help from host Jimmy Kimmel; Affleck and teammate Jamie Ding donated the winnings to the Eastern Congo Initiative, the nonprofit Affleck founded
Omer Daniel | 18:16 | 07.30.26
קימפיין להחרמת הסרט החדש של ספיידרמן בלבנון
Lebanon boycott campaign targets 'Spider-Man' over Israeli producer Avi Arad
Activists urged Lebanese audiences not to buy tickets for 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day,' accusing Israeli-American producer Avi Arad of repeatedly voicing support for Israel
Lior Ben Ari | 12:51 | 07.30.26
מתוך "ספיידרמן: יום חדש"
Review: Marvel stopped chasing dopamine and Spider-Man finally got the movie he deserved
‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ abandons multiverse fan service for character relationships, emotional depth and polished action, making it Tom Holland’s strongest outing as the web-slinger even if it falls short of its predecessor’s record-breaking box office
Erez Dvora | 11:53 | 07.30.26
ניקולס וינדינג רפן
Nicolas Winding Refn died for 25 minutes, then found a new reason to make films
The Drive director says a severe heart condition, emergency surgery and clinical death forced him to confront fatherhood, marriage and the purpose of art before creating Her Private Hell
Amir Bogen | 08:36 | 07.30.26
מתוך "ספיידרמן: יום חדש"
Spider-Man: Brand New Day is the Marvel comeback fans have been waiting for
Spider-Man: Brand New Day is Tom Holland's strongest outing yet, replacing multiverse fan service with emotional storytelling and stronger character relationships; The film could become Marvel Studios' biggest box office hit since No Way Home
Erez Dvora | 01:54 | 07.30.26
מתוך "האודיסאה"
'Odysseus looks like a bad leader': How Nolan’s 'The Odyssey' departs from Homer
As Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster fuels debate over its departures from Homer, a Greek literature scholar explains the missing gods, the hero’s trauma and why the ancient epic itself invites radically different interpretations
Alexandra Lukash | 04:46 | 07.28.26
מתוך Other Mommy
Jessica Chastain’s ‘Other Mommy’ trailer terrifies the internet
The upcoming horror film features Chastain as a demon impersonating a mother and trying to steal her daughter’s soul; its disturbing trailer has drawn tens of millions of views, inspired memes and startled audiences at screenings of ‘The Odyssey’
Omer Tessel‏ | 14:24 | 07.27.26
קריסטן בל בטקס פרסי גילדת השחקנים, 2026
Kristen Bell’s unlikely transformation into a red-carpet showstopper
The actress broke through in ‘Veronica Mars’ as the antithesis of the early-2000s romantic heroine, carrying that sharp-edged image for years; only after becoming the blonde shiksa in ‘Nobody Wants This’ did she embrace daring red-carpet style
Erez Amiran | 10:57 | 07.26.26
ג'פרי רייט
‘Race is a political construct’: Jeffrey Wright on racism, art and identity
The Emmy- and Tony-winning actor, honored for lifetime achievement at Karlovy Vary, discusses defending Kylian Mbappé, turning 60, cycling to work, his CIA role in ‘The Agency’ and returning as Gordon in ‘The Batman Part II,’ now filming in London
Amir Kaminer, Karlovy Vary | 16:02 | 07.25.26
סיידי סינק
Sadie Sink joins 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' in role Marvel refuses to reveal
Tom Holland and Zendaya return for ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day,’ but the ‘Stranger Things’ star may prove its biggest surprise, as the cast discusses Peter Parker’s darkest chapter, the Punisher’s MCU debut and Spider-Man’s return to New York
Shirit Gal, London | 18:42 | 07.24.26
מתוך "המסע ליריחו"
Amos Gitai’s new film on Rabin and Bedouin history to premiere at Venice Film Festival
Amid growing challenges for Israeli filmmakers abroad, Amos Gitai’s 'Road to Jericho' will represent Israel at Venice, featuring archival material, interviews with Yitzhak Rabin and encounters with a Bedouin community displaced in 1948
Amir Kaminer | 21:06 | 07.23.26
חיים יבין
Haim Yavin, Israel’s legendary ‘Mr. Television,’ dies at 93
Israel Prize laureate helped found Channel 1, anchored its first television newscast in 1968 and remained the face of Israeli news for four decades, also working in radio, documentaries, production and election coverage
Ran Boker | 17:58 | 07.22.26
אילון מאסק, מאט דיימון (מתוך "האודיסאה")
Elon Musk vows AI-made ‘Odyssey’ after blasting Nolan film
World's richest man says Grok will produce a feature-length adaptation by year’s end, promising a version faithful to Homer after months of attacking Christopher Nolan’s casting choices
ynet | 10:27 | 07.22.26
מתוך "האודיסאה"
Elon Musk tried to sink ‘The Odyssey’, audiences made it a blockbuster
Boycott calls from Elon Musk and other right-wing commentators, plus hundreds of thousands of dislikes on the trailer, failed to deter audiences, as the Christopher Nolan film opened to $264 million worldwide, the biggest global debut of his career
Benjamin Tovias | 21:14 | 07.21.26
מתוך "הנוקמים: עלייתו של דוקטור דום"
Doctor Doom arrives in Marvel’s first full ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ trailer
Robert Downey Jr. debuts as Doctor Doom as the trailer unites the Avengers, Fantastic Four and X-Men, while Chris Evans returns as Steve Rogers ahead of the film’s December release
ynet | 22:55 | 07.20.26
"התחלה", "אופנהיימר", "האביר האפל"
We ranked every Christopher Nolan movie, and 'The Dark Knight' is not No. 1
A billion-dollar biopic about a Jewish scientist, a comic-book movie that changed Hollywood and ambitious films that repeatedly conquered the box office: With ‘The Odyssey’ now in theaters, we rank all 13 Christopher Nolan movies from weakest to best
Benjamin Tovias | 04:23 | 07.19.26
מתוך "סופ"ש חמישה כוכבים"
‘I don’t want to be 38 and not look 38. I love playing someone who has lived through things’
Twenty-five years after ‘Pearl Harbor,’ Jennifer Garner opens up about aging, cancel culture, family boundaries and female friendship in ‘The Five-Star Weekend’
Ayala Or-El | 23:19 | 07.17.26
מתוך "כנופיית הווסטיז"
‘The Westies’ review: J.K. Simmons can’t save this mob drama from cliché
The 1980s New York crime series boasts a superb cast, sharp period detail and Irish mob swagger, but its familiar threats, beatings and power struggles never become truly gripping
Smadar Shiloni | 21:27 | 07.17.26
מתוך "הנץ"
Will Ferrell finally leads a TV comedy, but 'The Hawk' fails to find Its groove
After decades of perfecting the out-of-touch man-child, Will Ferrell struggles to carry a 10-episode comedy; Netflix’s 'The Hawk' offers familiar jokes, little depth and a premise that feels outdated in today’s TV landscape
Smadar Shiloni | 15:15 | 07.17.26
מתוך "ההזמנה"
Olivia Wilde explores love, marriage and desire in ‘The Invite’
Olivia Wilde discusses her new comedy 'The Invite,' working with Seth Rogen and Penélope Cruz, shooting on 35mm and exploring marriage, intimacy and personal responsibility
Ayala Or-El | 04:03 | 07.17.26
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
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