Film
Italian director brings Meir Shalev's novel to screen despite post-Oct. 7 challenges - interview
First, it’s an adaptation of an acclaimed Israeli novel, Meir Shalev’s The Loves of Judith, and adaptations of contemporary literary novels are rare these days.
After chronicling Jewish history, Oscar-winning filmmaker Richard Trank begins new life in Israel
'Gangland' director Vincent Grashaw brings Native American story to Jerusalem Film Festival
Israeli movies balance excitement, sorrow, and war at Jerusalem Film Festival
Godfather actor Robert Duvall dies aged 95
Duvall passed away peacefully, aged 95, on Sunday, his family announced on Monday.
Iranian director unveils film confronting Tehran's Evin prison torture
Her film Roya tells the story of a fictional teacher detained in Evin, but it is also deeply personal for Mohammadi, who has been arrested multiple times in Iran on charges of propaganda.
Jerusalem highlights: February 13-19
What's new to do in Israel's capital?
Freed hostages David, Ariel Cunio to attend Berlinale with updated version of 'A Letter to David'
David Cunio and Ariel Cunio were both kidnapped on October 7, 2023 from Kibbutz Nir Oz, where more than a quarter of the approximately 400 residents were either killed or abducted.
From ‘Hairspray’ to ‘South Park,’ composer Marc Shaiman tells a story shaped by Jewish humor
In his new memoir “Never Mind the Happy: Showbiz Stories from a Sore Winner,” Marc Shaiman reflects on a life shaped by chutzpah, fate, disappointment
‘All Moms Lie’ and winter dramas: New sports stories to watch on Israeli television
TV Time: "All Moms Lie" is a rare case where the series is better than the promos would have you believe.
‘A Pale View of Hills’ is a pallid tale of post-war Japan - review
It’s an adaptation of the first novel by Kazuo Ishiguro, a Japanese-British novelist who won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 2017, and it stars some of Japan’s best-loved actors.
Spielberg wins Grammy for John Williams documentary, becomes ninth Jew to earn 'EGOT' status
Spielberg was awarded the Grammy for producing 'Music by John Williams' before the ceremony on Sunday. The win makes him the 22nd person to win the quartet of Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony awards.
Of Dogs and Men: A haunting story in the aftermath of October 7 massacre - review
That the movie was made at all is remarkable, and it’s a haunting, poetic drama that truly gives you the feeling of what those who survived the massacre went through in those early days.
Once Upon a Mattress proves fairy tales are funnier when turned upside down
Fairy-tale expectations are flipped in this witty, high-energy staging of Once Upon a Mattress.
