Movie Reviews
'Köln 75': The unlikely story behind Keith Jarrett's iconic concert - review
Köln 75, directed by Israel-born, New York-based Ido Fluk, is a little like The Big Short at times, in that it features moments when various characters stop the action and break the fourth wall.
'Tuner' mixes classical music, crime, and Dustin Hoffman - review
What to watch this week: Gal Gadot buoyant in an otherwise sinking ship in 'In the Hand of Dante'
‘Sentimental Value’ is a beautiful drama of redemption in a show-biz family - review
Agatha All Along: Another one bites the dust - review
I know it's not exactly 'woke' to care about Jewish stories (hi, Sabra), but if the goal was redemption… try again, Marvel.
In ‘Megalopolis,’ Francis Ford Coppola swings high and misses - comment
Sadly, Megalopolis is nothing but professionalism, a display of what a huge budget can buy, with nothing to make you care, the opposite of the “beautiful little film” he was hoping to see.
Colin Farrell takes on Gotham’s Scarface in compelling gangland saga ‘The Penguin’ - review
Matt Reeves' "The Penguin," a gritty HBO spinoff of "The Batman" starring Colin Farrell, masterfully blends crime drama and comic book lore.
'The Teacher's Lounge' tells the story of teacher who cares - review
This German Oscar-nominated film tells the story of a school turned against a devoted teacher.
'Thelma': A movie that will ride off with your heart - review
Thelma is a touching and entertaining story about what getting old is like for many people, with real laughs and moving moments.
Movie ‘Last Summer’ brings viewers on a journey of an illicit and immoral relationship - review
The movie is the story of an illicit and immoral relationship, the kind that once upon a time was winked at when the younger person was a male teenager but is now viewed as a criminal offense.
'The Monk and the Gun': A look at culture clash in Bhutan's democratic transition - review
The Monk and the Gun is a political satire with a deep meaning, but the spiritual message behind the story sneaks up on you, or rather, you understand and embrace it gradually.
'Reality': Getting in the mindset of uneducated vanity - review
Sydney Sweeney, a young star who has played in her share of rom-coms, gives a compelling performance in a tricky role.
‘Rabbi Capoeira’: A movie mixing ultra-Orthodox and martial arts - review
The film is showing throughout July and August at theaters in the Lev Cinemas chain and other venues around the country.
Israeli creativity in the limelight with this year's Jerusalem Film Festival lineup
The films illustrate the diversity and professionalism of the Israeli film industry and show that even in a time of war and tragedy, Israeli creators continue to work.
