Mel Brooks’ top 10 Jewy Jewish scenes [VIDEO]

Published on May 20, 2013

Monday night marks the national premier broadcast of the American Masters installment on Mel Brooks. To mark the occasion, we’ve put together a collection of Brooks’ best Jewish clips.

Letters to the Editor: Hagel, Prager, Woody Allen

Published on May 1, 2013

Oh, yes, Hagel was bad for Israel — now he’s OK (“Hagel, Obama, Bibi and Red Lines,” April 26). Kerry was good for Israel — now he’s bad. And of course “good for Israel” means not pushing Bibi to actually stop eight years of talking about a two-state solution and doing nothing, not even bringing it up for a vote within his own party. Which I guess makes around half of all Israelis “bad for Israel.”

What would Woody Allen do?

By Tom Tugend
Published on April 24, 2013

“Paris-Manhattan,” whose respective residents consider their city to be the center of the known universe, is the title of an appealing French movie by a first-time feature film director.

From Yiddish cartoons to Woody Allen, a Tent for young adults

By Ryan Torok
Published on April 19, 2013

During a recent Friday at the Writers Guild on Fairfax Avenue, scenes from Woody Allen films screened after clips from “Curb Your Enthusiasm;” Lenny Bruce records were passed around the room and conversation centered on Jewish assimilation in American life and its connection to Jewish funnymen onscreen.

A Cinematic Passover Memory

By Abe Fried-Tanzer
Published on March 24, 2013

At one-film-a-year pace, Woody Allen not slowing down

Published on August 6, 2012

Funny, serious, and controversial, Woody Allen’s films evoke many emotions—but his Jewish upbringing sticks out in them like a matzo ball in chicken soup.

Letters to the Editor: Berman v. Sherman and Woody Allen

Published on July 19, 2012

As a legislator and a Jewish Journal subscriber, I was deeply disappointed in “Berman vs. Sherman: Evaluating Their Congressional Records” (June 29), Bill Boyarsky’s effort to measure each member’s legislative effectiveness through an Internet search engine.

Woody Allen talks about Israel

By Rob Eshman
Published on July 11, 2012

The Woody Allen Israel Project

By Rob Eshman
Published on July 4, 2012

Here’s this week’s not-so-crazy idea: Let’s all pitch in, just a few dollars each, and fund Woody Allen’s next movie — in Israel.

Is the heart of Israeli cinema in Jerusalem or Tel Aviv?

By Danielle Berrin
Published on June 20, 2012

A rare interview with Woody Allen

By Danielle Berrin
Published on June 14, 2012

Woody Allen picks Blanchett and Baldwin for next film

Published on June 4, 2012

Veteran film director Woody Allen on Monday announced an all-star cast for his next yet-to-be-titled project, led by Oscar-winner Cate Blanchett, comedian Louis C.K. and actor Alec Baldwin.

Woody Allen to play pimp who irks Chasidic neighbors

Published on March 8, 2012

Woody Allen will play a pimp who irks his Chasidic neighbors in a movie directed by John Turturro.

Oscar gold again eludes Israel’s grasp

By Tom Tugend
Published on February 27, 2012

Her brother’s keeper: Letty Aronson is Woody Allen’s younger sister and producer/gatekeeper

By Danielle Berrin
Published on February 16, 2012

Jews at the Oscars [FILM TRAILERS]

Published on January 24, 2012

Jonah Hill, Steven Spielberg, Woody Allen, ‘Footnote’ in Oscar finals

By Tom Tugend
Published on January 24, 2012

Spielberg, Allen garner Golden Globes

By Tom Tugend
Published on January 16, 2012

‘50/50’s’ Will Reiser to compete against Woody, Diablo

By Naomi Pfefferman
Published on January 6, 2012

Dec. 22-Jan. 4

By Ryan Torok
Published on December 22, 2011

The iconic director’s New Orleans-style jazz ensemble makes a rare appearance in Los Angeles. Allen plays clarinet in this group, which has performed in small venues — mainly in New York — for more than 35 years.

Allen, Spielberg grab Golden Globe nominations

Published on December 22, 2011

Famed directors Woody Allen and Steven Spielberg led the list of Jewish nominees for Golden Globe Awards.

Woody Allen’s son, Orthodox woman receive Rhodes Scholarships

Published on November 21, 2011

The son of Mia Farrow and Woody Allen, and an Orthodox Jewish college student are among the recipients of Rhodes Scholarships.

Who is Woody Allen?

By Danielle Berrin
Published on November 17, 2011

Early on, in a new documentary about Woody Allen, the cultural icon sits in the back seat of his chauffer-driven car, pondering his mortality. He tells a story of a formative near-death experience that occurred when he was a small child in his crib: His mother was at work when his nanny told him, and then demonstrated, that if she wanted to, she could smother him. For a few seconds, she wrapped a blanket around his face.

May 11-18, 2011

By Ryan Torok
Published on May 10, 2011

Mightnight is Paris. Owen Wilson stars opposite Marion Cotillard and France’s first lady, Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, in Woody Allen’s latest romantic comedy, which opened the 64th Cannes Film Festival on May 11. When a young engaged couple (Wilson and Rachel McAdams) travel with family on a business trip to the City of Light, they are forced to confront the illusion that a life different from their own would be better. Kathy Bates, Adrien Brody, Gad Elmaleh and Léa Seydoux also star. Fri. Various theaters. sonyclassics.com/midnightinparis.

VIDEO: Woody Allen and the Jewish robots (from ‘Sleeper’)

Published on August 5, 2008

Woody Allen is fitted for a new suit by robot Jewish tailors. Ginsberg & Cohen, Computerized Fittings, Since 2073. From 'Sleeper'

Briefs: U.S. House recognizes Jewish refugees from Arab lands,  Woody Allen sues American Apparel

Published on April 3, 2008

News briefs.

Briefs: Rabbi Woody Allen; Museum of Tolerance Jerusalem case nears decision

Published on May 17, 2007

Community briefs.

The ‘revenge of the fired’ could fill a book—and does

By Hank Rosenfeld
Published on September 14, 2006

Annabelle Gurwitch and her book, "Fired!: Tales of the Canned, Canceled, Downsized, and Dismissed," which includes the pink-slipped memories of folks like Robert Reich, Felicity Huffman and Bill Maher.

Fighting Fire With Satire

Published on August 31, 2006

The anti-Semitic fallout from the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks so appalled alternative journalists Joshua Neuman and David Deutsch that they went scurrying to their keyboards. "The Big Book of Jewish Conspiracies," published in April 2005 by St. Martin's Griffin, is a compendium of Jewish conspiracies through the ages as seen through the eyes of, say, Woody Allen or Mel Brooks.

‘Match’ a Winner; Keep ‘Rumor’ Quiet

By Jean Oppenheimer
Published on December 22, 2005

"Match Point" marks a notable departure for Woody Allen, and not just because its story is set and was shot in England. Reminiscent in theme of "Crimes and Misdemeanors," though without the humor, there's a new tone to this film. Enough so that anybody entering the theater not knowing who made this picture would be hard pressed to guess it was Allen.

Woodman Returns

By Tom Teicholz
Published on March 24, 2005

At the end of Woody Allen's "Melinda and Melinda," I sat in my seat stunned: Woody Allen had actually made a movie I liked -- a good movie that had something to say about life and literature. It felt like a long time since I'd enjoyed one of his films.

Messing Up Stereotypes

By Naomi Pfefferman
Published on May 2, 2002

When Debra Messing heard she'd been cast as Woody Allen's girlfriend in his new romantic romp, "Hollywood Ending," she shrieked.

Living in Allen-town

By Mike Levy
Published on May 2, 2002

For Allen's fans, the 90-minutes of Woody's quips and movie clips offer some insight into the every-year process of moviemaking, and thoughtfully examines the recurring themes and obsessions of a thoughtful filmmaker.

The ‘Majestic’ Martin Landau

By Naomi Pfefferman
Published on December 20, 2001

"Woody Allen and I used to play a little game," says Martin Landau, who portrays the owner of an aged movie house in Frank Darabont's new film, "The Majestic."

"I'd say 'The Elm,' and he'd say, 'The Midwood.' I'd say 'The Kenmore' and he'd say, 'The Avalon.'"

Deconstructing Woody

By Michael Fox
Published on August 23, 2001

Woody Allen doesn't stutter excitedly when he speaks. Nor does he wave his hands in a state of exaggerated panic.

WoodyAllen Superstar

By Mike Levy
Published on August 16, 2001

In the world of moviemaking, Woody Allen is an auteur. In the world of jazz, Woody Allen is a rock star.

Jew-mo!

By Ari B. Morguelan
Published on December 7, 2000

Woody Allen once said the shortest book ever written was the one on Jewish athletes. Well, here is the shortest chapter in that book: Since May 1987, Argentinean native Imach Marcello Solomon (a k a Hoshitango) has been wrestling his way up in the competitive sumo leagues in Japan.

Woody Allen Comes Clean

Published on May 25, 2000

"People think I'm being facetious when I say I once toyed with a life of crime," filmmaker Woody Allen recently told 1,400 students, professors and alumni during a standing-room-only screening of his new comedy, "Small Time Crooks," at UCLA's Wadsworth Theater.

Inside Woody Allen’s TV Past

By Michael Aushenker
Published on January 28, 1999

Before films such as "Radio Days," Woody Allen had his television days.