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Israel’s ‘Sweet’ entry in Oscar race a bit sour

\”Sweet Mud\” (the Hebrew title is Adama Meshugaat, literally \”Crazy Earth\”) has considerable acting and visual merits, but it continues the unfortunate tradition by the Israel Academy of Films of selecting the most self-critical and downbeat portrayals of its society to compete in the Oscar races.

Films: The ‘Little Miss’ that could maybe hopefully

When Peter Saraf signed on to co-produce the film, \”Little Miss Sunshine,\” he says he did so without hesitation. The script, about a dysfunctional family\’s road trip, spoke to him immediately, and he was proud to bring his great-aunt and great-uncle to see it.

Oy! It’s Oscar Time

Two films that have encountered fierce controversy in the Jewish community and Israel are in the running for Oscar honors as nominations for the Academy Awards were announced Tuesday morning.

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