Movie Reviews
Luc Besson's ‘June and John’ bogged down by clichés - review
The new film is a throwback to the days when eccentric female protagonists were called “kooky.”
‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’: Israel rolls out red carpet as Tel Aviv hosts early premiere
Movie theaters reopening across the country, just in time for Passover vacation - review
Miriam on screen: Great films depicting biblical trailblazers to watch during Passover
‘Past Lives’: When childhood sweethearts reconnect - review
Past Lives teases the implications of a Korean concept called “in-yun,” something akin to the Jewish “bashert.”
Disney’s new film adapted from ride fails to move the spirit
The film gets progressively zanier but not more enjoyable. It becomes harder and harder to remain invested in the story.
'Barbie' sets records, 'Oppenheimer' strong in box office battle
The "Barbenheimer" frenzy, over two highly anticipated but completely different movies opening simultaneously, had theaters buzzing.
The Hamm-Fey reunion in Maggie Moore(s) is a flop
It gives me no joy to report that the movie is a disappointment, a leaden pastiche of Coen brothers’ films.
'The Eight Mountains': An arthouse bromance that scales the heights - review
Based on an award-winning novel by Paolo Cognetti, it is slow-paced and gorgeously photographed, but it has its share of magical moments and well-played scenes if you have the patience to wait.
‘You Hurt My Feelings’ tells of insecure New Yorkers
Is this film's title a little too on-the-nose?
Movie review: ‘Tori and Lokita’ tells a story of migrants in Europe
In recent years, the Dardenne brothers have looked at the plight of migrants in Europe, and this is the subject of their latest film, Tori and Lokita, which opens throughout Israel on May 11.
‘Return to Dust’: Love and poverty in rural China - review
It’s a slow-paced movie, which demands patience from viewers, and will be too austere for the vast majority of moviegoers.
'Tzadik': The story of a hero in the Holocaust - review
It’s based on an inspiring true story, and the action-packed film is very much Russian-style cinema, with pounding music and unsubtly staged drama.
‘Spinning Gold’ movie departs from Hollywood stereotypes about Jewish music producers
The protagonist is a music executive, not an artist or a group, and the music mogul character — in this case, another Jewish one — is not treated as a villain.
