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Kerry praises Netanyahu’s ‘seriousness’ on peace
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry praised Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for his “seriousness” in finding ways to restart the peace process.
Angelina’s breast cancer victory isn’t for celebrities only
Actress Angelina Jolie just announced that she underwent a preventive double mastectomy after learning that she was genetically predisposed to cancer. Her disclosure was a powerful show of solidarity with the more than 100,000 American women who undergo breast removal…
Garcetti, Feuer, Galperin: A new era of Jewish leadership in L.A.?
Los Angeles chose Eric Garcetti as its first elected Jewish mayor in a number of political contests on Tuesday that reflected the city’s diversity, as well as its numerous variations of Jewishness. (In a historical footnote, one Bernard Cohn served…
- HOLLYWOOD
Spielberg to produce ‘Halo’ television series, plus other news from the Xbox One announcement
Microsoft Corp gave the world a first look at its new Xbox One on Tuesday, announcing that its first gaming console in eight years will come with exclusive video and…
Justin Timberlake and Coen brothers answer Jewish questions at Cannes
Using his preternatural smoothness, Justin Timberlake saved the Coen brothers from some serious awkwardness at a Cannes press conference for their folk singer film “Inside Llewyn Davis” on Sunday. “Jewish…
Sarah Silverman sings about staying home in ‘Perfect Night’
For your listening pleasure, “Perfect Night,” in which Sarah Silverman recounts the benefits of skipping the club for the couch. Because this is a Silverman production you can expect references…
- LIFE & CULTURE
Angelina’s breast cancer victory isn’t for celebrities only
Actress Angelina Jolie just announced that she underwent a preventive double mastectomy after learning that she was genetically predisposed to cancer. Her disclosure was a powerful show of solidarity with…
‘God is a fraud’
In this week’s parasha, Beha’alotecha, Moses faces the fragility of life as he watches his sister, Miriam, struggle with tzara’at, a dangerous skin disease. Overcome with anguish, Moses cries out…
Startup classroom
In a twist on the classic academic approach to entrepreneurship, Israeli universities are trending toward classroom-based incubators that allow students to put theory to the test in a sheltering atmosphere.…
- BLOGS
Propaganda lies in a disguise
Muhammad al-Durrah, the little boy who became the symbol of the Al-Aqsa Intifada, is returning to the headlines after a decade. A photo of him, crying, leaning against a wall…
Male Eating Disorders: A Real Thing
Recently, People Magazine came out with an article about Ashley Hamilton talking openly about his struggles with an eating disorder. I applaud Ashley for coming out about having an eating…
Religion at the End of The Big C
Last night, Showtime’s The Big C aired its final episode. After three seasons of half-hour installments, this comedy returned for a shortened final season consisting of four hour-long episodes. Subtitled…
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Review: ‘Iron Man 3’
Review: ‘Snitch’
Melissa McCarthy, Rex Reed & Identity Thief
Review: ‘A Good Day To Die Hard’
Judaism at the Oscars
Faith, not just gayness, informs filmmaker’s works
This has been a good year for filmmaker Ira Sachs. His new feature, "Keep the Lights On," received a nomination for the Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival and won the prestigious Teddy Award at the Berlin International Film Festival. And while the intensely personal, autobiographical film centers on a tumultuous love affair between two men, Sachs believes audiences will relate to the human experience of relationships shared by all couples.
Review: ‘Lawless’
Review: “Premium Rush”
Review: “Sparkle”
Review: “The Bourne Legacy”
Review: “The Watch”
Review: “Killer Joe”
Review: ‘Ruby Sparks’
Review: “The Dark Knight Rises”
Review ‘Savages’
Alex Kurztman gets personal in ‘People Like Us’
‘Rock Of Ages’ Review
Adam Shankman melds worry with chutzpah in ‘Rock of Ages’
‘Prometheus’ Review
‘Snow White And The Huntsman’ Review
Review: ‘Men In Black 3’
‘The Cabin In The Woods’ Review
‘Lockout’ review [VIDEO]
Two Jews on Film: ‘John Carter’ review [VIDEO]
Two Jews on Film: ‘Project X’ review [VIDEO]
Two Jews on Film: ‘Wanderlust’ review [VIDEO]
Two Jews on Film: ‘This Mean War’ review [VIDEO]
Two Jews on Film: ‘Safe House’ review [VIDEO]
Two Jews on Film: ‘Chronicle’ review [VIDEO]
Two Jews on Film: ‘The Grey’ review [VIDEO]
Two Jews on Film: ‘Sherlock Holmes: Game Of Shadows’ review
Two Jews on Film: ‘In Time’ review
Two Jews on Film: ‘Drive’ review
Film: Israel’s ‘Band’s Visit’ finally plays L.A.
Jewish-Arab relations, sometimes in war, occasionally in love, are frequent themes of Israeli movies, but rarely are they examined with the subtle humor and sensitivity of "The Band's Visit."
At the center of the leisurely action is the Alexandria Ceremonial Police Orchestra, eight Egyptian men in immaculate light-blue uniforms, who have come to Israel to perform at the opening of an Arab Cultural Center in Petach Tikvah.
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