Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast Jews on Film: Exploring Jewish Stories & Themes in Cinema
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| Once Upon A Time in America w/ Margalit Fox & George Robinson | 20 Feb 2025 | 01:40:44 | |
In this Director's Cut length episode of the pod, Harry and Daniel explore Sergio Leone’s epic crime saga, Once Upon a Time in America (1984), examining its portrayal of Jewish gangsters, memory, and the American Dream. They are joined by Margalit Fox, author of The Talented Mrs. Mandelbaum: The Rise and Fall of an American Organized-Crime Boss, and veteran film critic George Robinson, author of Essential Judaism: A Complete Guide to Beliefs, Customs, and Rituals. Together, they discuss the film's historical inspirations, its intricate narrative structure, and its place within the broader context of Jewish representation in cinema. Guest Links Movie Links Once Upon A Time in America Trailer Once Upon A Time in America on IMDb Once Upon A Time in America behind the scenes doc on YouTube Connect with Jews on Film online: Jews on Film Merch - https://jews-on-film.printify.me/products Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jewsonfilm/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/jewsonfilmpod YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@jewsonfilm | |||
| A Real Pain w/ Sam Ostroff | 06 Feb 2025 | 01:19:25 | |
Daniel & Harry dive into "A Real Pain" with guest Sam Ostroff. Jesse Eisenberg’s latest film takes two bickering cousins on a Holocaust-themed road trip through Poland—what could go wrong? They explore how the film navigates inherited trauma, the many ways a “Jewish experience” can look on screen, and what Martin Buber’s "I & Thou" has to do with family dysfunction. Plus, a stop in Lublin, where history looms large. Tune in for laughs, existential musings, and just the right amount of Jewish guilt. "A Real Pain" Conversation Guide from Reboot Studios Connect with Jews on Film online: Jews on Film Merch - https://jews-on-film.printify.me/products Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jewsonfilm/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/jewsonfilmpod YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@jewsonfilm | |||
| Jewish Themes in 'X-Men: First Class' – A Deep Dive with Yacov Freedman | Jews on Film | 08 Aug 2024 | 01:15:58 | |
In this electrifying episode of Jews on Film, Daniel and Harry are thrilled to be joined by Yacov Freedman, Sr. Producer of TCM's acclaimed series The Plot Thickens. Together, they dive into the dazzling world of 2011's X-Men: First Class, directed by Matthew Vaughn. 🦸♂️💥 This action-packed discussion covers everything from Magneto's poignant backstory as a Holocaust survivor to the X-Men's historical role as stand-ins for marginalized members of the Jewish, LGBTQ+, and Black communities . 📽️✨ As they unpack the film's historical influences and character dynamics, you'll also hear Harry's heartfelt confession of his admiration for Michael Fassbender. Don't miss this opportunity to explore the superhero saga's deeper meanings and its cultural impact! 🌟🦹♀️ Yacov's Links The Plot Thickens on Apple Podcasts Connect with Jews on Film online: Jews on Film Merch - https://jews-on-film.printify.me/products Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jewsonfilm/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/jewsonfilmpod YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@jewsonfilm | |||
| BONUS: The Nightingale of Iran Episode One - The Time Machine | 30 Jul 2024 | 00:34:39 | |
Daniel and Harry had Danielle Dardashti on last week to discuss the film Persepolis, and this week they are sharing the first episode of Danielle's series, "The Nightingale of Iran", enjoy! ____________________________ Sisters Danielle and Galeet Dardashti grew up in a Jewish American family band: The Dardashti Family. They sang international folk music in 12 languages – English, Hebrew, Yiddish, Ladino, Greek, Spanish, French, Japanese and more – but never any songs in Persian. This seems odd to them since both their father and grandfather were famous Iranian singers during the “Golden Age” for Jews in Iran, before the Islamic Revolution. Danielle and Galeet make a discovery that takes them back in time, and helps them find answers to their questions about why their family left Iran and abandoned their Iranian identity. Co-creators / Co-executive producers - Danielle Dardashti and Galeet Dardashti The Nightingale of Iran - nightingaleofiran.com Presented by The Jewish Telegraphic Agency, a publication of 70 Faces Media Host - Danielle Dardashti Writer / Director / Senior Producer - Danielle Dardashti Producer / Musical Director / Subject Matter Expert - Galeet Dardashti Audio Editors / Sound Designers - Rebecca Seidel and Zachary Goldberg Story Editor - Rider Alsop Story Consultant - Asal Ehsanipour Composer of Theme Song - Galeet Dardashti: “Melekh” from her album Monajat, featuring Younes Dardashti (with Shanir Blumenkranz, Max ZT, Zafer Tawil, Philip Mayer) In Episode 1, The Time Machine, you heard our conversations with: Farid and Sheila Dardashti, Shahla Javdan, Homa Sarshar, Lili Keypour, and Nahid Pirnazar. Thank you to our sponsors: -Jewish Writers’ Initiative Digital Storytellers Lab / Maimonides Fund -Common Era -Younes and Soraya Nazarian Family Foundation -The Himan Brown Charitable Trust -UCLA Mickey Katz Endowed Chair in Jewish Music -Be’chol Lashon (fiscal sponsor) Intro credits read by: Michelle Dardashti Cover art design: Ghulam Nabi Assistants: Courtney Cunningham & Jessica DeWeese Marketing / PR: Tink Distributed by PRX, the Public Media Exchange Connect with Jews on Film online: Jews on Film Merch - https://jews-on-film.printify.me/products Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jewsonfilm/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/jewsonfilmpod YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@jewsonfilm | |||
| Persepolis w/ Danielle Dardashti | 25 Jul 2024 | 01:12:59 | |
Daniel and Harry are joined by Danielle Dardashti, co-creator and producer of "The Nightingale of Iran" podcast to discuss "Persepolis," the 2007 animated film co-directed by Marjane Satrapi. They discuss Marjane’s split sense of identity throughout the film, and Danielle shares parallel stories of her grandfather that reflect the experience of living in Iran during the fall of the Shah and rise of the Islamic Fundamentalism during the late 1970s. Then the three talk about religious as well as national persecution for Iranians at that time and finish up the discussion weighing the pros and cons of various modern storytelling mediums such as graphic novel, animated film, and audio podcast. As always, they close out the episode by ranking the film's "Jewishness" in terms of its cast & crew, content, and themes. Danielle's Links The Nightingale of Iran Podcast Danielle Dardashti on Instagram Connect with Jews on Film online: Jews on Film Merch - https://jews-on-film.printify.me/products Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jewsonfilm/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/jewsonfilmpod YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@jewsonfilm | |||
| Kentucky Fried Movie w/ Adam Lisagor | 04 Jul 2024 | 01:11:33 | |
Daniel and Harry are joined by Adam Lisagor, commercial director and founder of Sandwich, to discuss the 1977 film “Kentucky Fried Movie” directed by ZAZ. Adam first shares how the film had a profound impact on his directing tone & style. Then he shares a few Zucker stories from past family gatherings, rates the commercial parodies in the film, and the three even welcome legendary producer Samuel J Bronkowitz! As always, they close out the episode by ranking the film's "Jewishness" in terms of its cast & crew, content, and themes. "Kentucky Fried Movie" Trailer Adam’s Links Connect with Jews on Film online: Jews on Film Merch - https://jews-on-film.printify.me/products Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jewsonfilm/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/jewsonfilmpod YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@jewsonfilm | |||
| Bottoms w/ Raye Schiller | 20 Jun 2024 | 01:06:28 | |
Daniel and Harry are joined by comedian and co-host of the Yenta podcast, Raye Schiller to discuss the 2023 film "Bottoms" directed by Emma Seligman. First, they unravel how PJ and Josie's sarcasm and lies unwittingly sow chaos among their classmates. Then, they dissect the tribalism between school cliques, revealing subtle Jewish undertones. Finally, they explore Rachel Sennot’s knack for portraying Jewish-coded characters and her standout role in this film. As always, they close out the episode by ranking the film's "Jewishness" in terms of its cast & crew, content, and themes. Raye's Links Connect with Jews on Film online: Jews on Film Merch - https://jews-on-film.printify.me/products Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jewsonfilm/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/jewsonfilmpod YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@jewsonfilm | |||
| Indiana Jones & the Raiders of The Lost Ark w/ David Tuchman | 06 Jun 2024 | 01:14:39 | |
Join Daniel & Harry on an exhilarating adventure as they welcome acclaimed writer and podcaster David Tuchman to unearth the Jewish treasures buried within Steven Spielberg's iconic 1981 masterpiece, "Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark." Prepare to delve into the thrilling world of archaeology, exploring how it sets out to preserve ancient traditions, artifacts, and customs. Discover the fascinating accuracy behind the depiction of the Ark of the Covenant and uncover the hidden depths Spielberg wove into the film. The conversation takes a bold turn as they analyze the portrayal of Nazis as unequivocal villains and ponder the possibility of such clear-cut antagonists in contemporary cinema. As the episode reaches its climax, our hosts highlight the most Jewish moments, debate the “stretches of the pod,” and tackle the ultimate question: Is "Raiders of the Lost Ark" good for the Jews? Tune in for a riveting discussion, packed with insights and spirited rankings of the film’s overall Jewishness. David Tuchman's Links Read David's Story "Chelm, NJ" Connect with Jews on Film online: Jews on Film Merch - https://jews-on-film.printify.me/products Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jewsonfilm/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/jewsonfilmpod YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@jewsonfilm | |||
| Made for Each Other w/ Becky Feldman | 24 May 2024 | 01:11:03 | |
Daniel and Harry welcome actress, performer, and host of the podcast "Too Stupid to Live" to discuss the 2023 Hallmark film "Made For Each Other". After tracing the mythological roots of the Golem, they discuss the notion of doing what you truly want versus what's expected of you, imperfection as positive trait rather than something to shy away from, and finally they settle the score the best flavor of babka and how to pronounce kugel. As always, they close out the episode by ranking the film's "Jewishness" in terms of its cast & crew, content, and themes. Becky's Links Connect with Jews on Film online: Jews on Film Merch - https://jews-on-film.printify.me/products Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jewsonfilm/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/jewsonfilmpod YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@jewsonfilm | |||
| Tradition vs Progress : Daniel Robbin’s Take on Moneyball | Jews on Film | 09 May 2024 | 00:56:19 | |
Batter Up! Daniel & Harry welcome film maker Daniel Robbins to discuss the 2011 film, "Moneyball" directed by Bennet Miller and starring Brad Pitt, Jonah Hill, and Phillip Seymour Hoffman. They discuss the notions of tradition vs progress in baseball as well as Judaism, the use of statistics and negotiating depicted in the film, and discuss which biblical figures Billy Beane and Peter Brand most resemble. Finally, they end the episode by selecting their most Jewish scenes, “stretches of the pod,” debating if the movie is “good for the Jews” and ranking the film’s overall Jewishness. IMDb - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1210166/ Movie Trailer - https://youtu.be/D1R-LwHbld4 Daniel Robbin's Links Watch "Bad Shabbos" at Tribeca Film Festival - https://tribecafilm.com/films/bad-shabbos-2024 Follow Daniel on instagram - https://www.instagram.com/danrobb11/ Follow Daniel on Twitter Connect with Jews on Film online: Jews on Film Merch - https://jews-on-film.printify.me/products Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jewsonfilm/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/jewsonfilmpod YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@jewsonfilm | |||
| Dough w/ Meir Zwanziger | 4/20 Special Episode | 21 Apr 2024 | 01:05:42 | |
In honor of 4/20, Daniel and Harry are joined by friend of the podcast, Meir Zwanziger, to discuss the 2015 film Dough starring Jonathan Pryce and Jerome Holder. Before diving into the movie, they share their experiences with cannabis and explore the possible historical connections between Judaism and cannabis. Then the trio discusses the depiction of Jewish and Muslim religious traditions in the film, as well as the portrayal of socio-economic and generational divides among the various characters. Finally, they end the episode by selecting their most Jewish scenes, “stretches of the pod,” debating if the movie is “good for the Jews” and ranking the film’s overall Jewishness. IMDb - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1517471/ Movie Trailer - https://youtu.be/Y7b4IoNRhtk Meir's Links Connect with Jews on Film online: Jews on Film Merch - https://jews-on-film.printify.me/products Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jewsonfilm/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/jewsonfilmpod YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@jewsonfilm | |||
| Big Night w/ Leah Koenig | 11 Apr 2024 | 01:10:05 | |
Daniel and Harry don their chef whites and sharpen their kitchen knives as they welcome food writer Leah Koenig for their biggest meal yet: a hearty discussion of 1996's "Big Night" co-directed by Campbell Scott and Stanley Tucci. Join them as they go on a spiritual journey through the film and celebrate the divine nature of a great meal. Leah's Links The Jewish Table (Leah's Substack) Movie Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQQhoYLsoHI IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0115678/ Connect with Jews on Film online: Jews on Film Merch - https://jews-on-film.printify.me/products Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jewsonfilm/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/jewsonfilmpod YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@jewsonfilm | |||
| The Goonies w/ Liz Asch Greenhill (Live at EJC in Portland) | 30 Jan 2025 | 00:47:21 | |
Recorded live at the Eastside Jewish Commons in Portland, Oregon, this special episode of Jews on Film explores the beloved 1985 classic The Goonies! We’re joined by writer, artist, and acupuncturist Liz Asch Greenhill for a lively discussion on how the film’s themes of treasure hunting, outsider camaraderie, and family legacy resonate with Jewish storytelling traditions. Plus, we’ll dive into Portland’s connection to the film and take questions from our live audience. Join us for an adventurous deep dive into The Goonies—Jews on Film style! Liz's Links Find Liz Asch Greenhill on Instagram Connect with Jews on Film online: Jews on Film Merch - https://jews-on-film.printify.me/products Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jewsonfilm/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/jewsonfilmpod YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@jewsonfilm TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@jewsonfilmpod Read less | |||
| Reversal of Fortune w/ Jason Zinoman | 28 Mar 2024 | 01:14:57 | |
Join Harry, Daniel, and their guest Jason Zinoman, critic at large for The New York Times, as they share a plate of ginger prawns (Kosher of course) at their favorite Chinese Restaurant and unpack the Jewishness of Barbet Schroeder’s “Reversal of Fortune,” starring Glenn Close, Ron Silver, and Jeremy Irons in an Oscar winning performance. Tune in to hear them discuss the way protagonist Alan Dershowitz is faced with positive and negative stereotypes of his Jewishness, debate Judaism’s perspective on upholding the law when things get morally ambiguous, and answer the question of whether or not Claus Von Bulow has a good sense of humor. Finally, they end the episode by selecting their most Jewish scenes, “stretches of the pod,” debating if the movie is “good for the Jews” and ranking the film’s overall Jewishness. IMDB - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0100486/ Movie Trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qU7cBiiYcUg Jason’s Links The Martin Chronicles Podcast - https://martinchronicles.buzzsprout.com/ Jason on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/zinomanj/ Jason on Twitter - https://x.com/zinoman Connect with Jews on Film online: Jews on Film Merch - https://jews-on-film.printify.me/products Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jewsonfilm/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/jewsonfilmpod YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@jewsonfilm | |||
| This is Spinal Tap w/ Yoshie Fruchter | 14 Mar 2024 | 01:16:43 | |
In their season four debut, Harry and Daniel welcome musician extraordinaire Yoshie Fruchter to discuss "This is Spinal Tap,” the 1984 directorial debut from Rob Reiner. They debate the introspective Jewishness of the mockumentary format, compare the travails of the band to those of the Jews lost in the desert, and crank things up to 11 as they celebrate they tow the line between stupid and clever! As always, they close out the episode by ranking the film's "Jewishness" in terms of its cast & crew, content, and themes. Check out the new Sandcatchers album, The Lines Connect with Jews on Film online: Jews on Film Merch - https://jews-on-film.printify.me/products Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jewsonfilm/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/jewsonfilmpod YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@jewsonfilm | |||
| BONUS: Seattle Jewish Film Festival Interview w/ Director Pamela Lavitt | 29 Feb 2024 | 00:28:23 | |
Daniel and Harry are joined by Pamela Lavitt, Director of the Seattle Jewish Film Festival. Pamela shares her insights on what makes a film Jewish, reveals the latest trends in Jewish movies, covers a few notable films playing this year, and makes a surprising pitch for a Jewish read of "Barbie" and “The Matrix.” Check out the full festival schedule (March 2-17) and buy tickets here: https://seattlejff.org/ Connect with Jews on Film online: Jews on Film Merch - https://jews-on-film.printify.me/products Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jewsonfilm/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/jewsonfilmpod YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@jewsonfilm | |||
| When Harry Met Sally... w/Temim Fruchter | 17 Jan 2024 | 01:16:31 | |
This week, Daniel and Harry are joined by Temim Fruchter, author of "City of Laughter" out now! They discuss the classic 1989 film "When Harry Met Sally..." starring Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan directed by Rob Reiner. First, they touch on why the film has sustained as one of the best Rom-Coms, pointing to the improvisation and natural conversations that drive the film's narrative. Then they discuss coincidence and synchronicity related to Harry and Sally's run ins throughout the film. They also answer one of the most controversial questions in food lore: What is your bagel order? As always, they close out the episode by ranking the film's "Jewishness" in terms of its cast & crew, content, and themes. Temim's Links City of Laughter on Bookshop.org Connect with Jews on Film online: Jews on Film Merch - https://jews-on-film.printify.me/products Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jewsonfilm/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/jewsonfilmpod YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@jewsonfilm | |||
| Hudson Hawk w/ Adam Mansbach | 04 Jan 2024 | 01:17:57 | |
Daniel and Harry are joined by Adam Mansbach, author of Golem of Brooklyn, to talk about the 1991 Bruce Willis film, Hudson Hawk. They explore themes of moral relativism, as it relates to sin and crime in the film, argue for Hawk’s role as a Jewish stand-in left behind by an ever changing world, and make the case for the film’s irreverent tone, arguing its intention and merit (and possible Jewishness) against the outsized criticism it has received. As always, they close out the episode by ranking the film's "Jewishness" in terms of its cast & crew, content, and themes. Adam Mansbach Links Adam's Book The Golem of Brooklyn Connect with Jews on Film online: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jewsonfilm/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/jewsonfilmpod YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@jewsonfilm | |||
| Defending Your Life w/ Gil Ozeri | 21 Dec 2023 | 01:26:14 | |
Daniel and Harry welcome writer, comedian, and performer Gil Ozeri to discuss "Defending You Life" written and directed by Albert Brooks. First, they discuss Albert Brooks and his groundbreaking work as a comedian and film maker leading up to this stage in his career. Then they dive into the film and discuss what the Jewish perspective on heaven and hell, biblical references in the bottomless sushi, how intellectual improvement is depicted in the film, and finally they each consider what the afterlife may look like. As always, they close out the episode by ranking the film's "Jewishness" in terms of its cast & crew, content, and themes. Connect with Jews on Film online: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jewsonfilm/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/jewsonfilmpod YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@jewsonfilm | |||
| Meet the Parents w/ Noah Gittell | 07 Dec 2023 | 01:24:45 | |
Daniel and Harry welcome journalist, film critic, and author Noah Gittell to discuss the 2000 film "Meet The Parents" directed by Jay Roach. Before discussing the film, Noah talks about his personal connections to the film's themes and filming locations. Then they touch on the importance of and emphasis on honesty in the film, what happens when Jewish and WASP cultures collide with one another over dinner and how that provides an apt frame for the Jewish American experience. As always, they close out the episode by ranking the film's "Jewishness" in terms of its cast & crew, content, and themes. Follow Noah Gittell on Instagram Follow Noah Gittell on Twitter Connect with Jews on Film online: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jewsonfilm/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/jewsonfilmpod YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@jewsonfilm | |||
| The Rabbi's Cat w/Daniel Lobell | 09 Nov 2023 | 01:29:45 | |
Daniel and Harry welcome stand up and comic book creator Daniel Lobell to discuss the 2011 film "The Rabbi's Cat," directed by Joann Sfar and Antoine Delesvaux. Before diving into the film, they share some thoughts on how they are processing the news out of Israel and Gaza as well the rise of antisemitism in the US. Then they talk about the film’s visual and narrative approach to adapting the graphic novels, explore the way Judaism relies on language and communication to resolve its conflicts, and observe the way the film draws connections across social boundaries that are closer than the ones within. As always, they close out the episode by ranking the film's "Jewishness" in terms of its cast & crew, content, and themes. Connect with Jews on Film online: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jewsonfilm/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/jewsonfilmpod YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@jewsonfilm | |||
| The Pawnbroker w/Nira Burstein | 26 Oct 2023 | 01:25:19 | |
Daniel and Harry welcome filmmaker Nira Burstein to discuss "The Pawnbroker," a 1964 film directed by Sidney Lumet and starring Rod Steiger. They unpack the film’s exploration of collective trauma and its consequences on the individual, consider the way the movie might be received by those more and less familiar with the Holocaust, and analyze how the film’s trailblazing editing techniques heighten Sol’s internal drama and put the audience in his head. Finally, they talk to Nira about her debut documentary feature, Charm Circle, now streaming on the Criterion Channel! As always, they close out the episode by ranking the film's "Jewishness" in terms of its cast & crew, content, and themes. Watch Charm Circle on the Criterion Channel Connect with Jews on Film online: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jewsonfilm/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/jewsonfilmpod YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@jewsonfilm | |||
| Beau is Afraid w/ Nathan Cykiert | 12 Oct 2023 | 01:29:15 | |
Daniel and Harry welcome producer and writer Nathan Cykiert to discuss Ari Aster's larger than life epic film, “Beau is Afraid” from 2023, starring Joaquin Phoenix. They consider the Jewishness inherent to the neuroticism and anxiety of the film’s titular Beau, as well as his relationship to his guilt-inducing mother (but don’t worry, they all love their Jewish mothers). They further unpack the Jewish connections to the use of water as a device throughout the film, and question the omnipresence and seeming control Beau’s mother Mona wields over his life. As always, they close out the episode by ranking the film's "Jewishness" in terms of its cast & crew, content, and themes. Nathan's Links Connect with Jews on Film online: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jewsonfilm/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/jewsonfilmpod YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@jewsonfilm | |||
| AI: Artificial Intelligence w/Arnon Shorr | 16 Jan 2025 | 01:13:41 | |
Daniel and Harry are joined by writer and filmmaker Arnon Shorr to dive into the futuristic, heart-wrenching world of A.I.: Artificial Intelligence. Together, they explore Steven Spielberg’s sci-fi masterpiece, its ambitious take on humanity, and some surprisingly resonant Jewish themes—because even robot boys can wrestle with questions of identity, longing, and belonging. From Pinocchio parallels to existential crises, this episode asks: Can artificial beings find meaning? What does it mean to "choose life" in a world built for humans? And most importantly, does the robot bear count as an honorary mensch? Plug in, power up, and join us for a lively and insightful discussion that’s sure to leave your circuits buzzing. AI: Artificial Intelligence Movie Trailer AI: Artificial Intelligence on IMDB Arnon's Links Connect with Jews on Film IRL! Jan 18- Jews on Film Live Podcast in Portland Oregon @EJCPDX Connect with Jews on Film online: Jews on Film Merch - https://jews-on-film.printify.me/products Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jewsonfilm/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/jewsonfilmpod YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@jewsonfilm | |||
| Fiddler on The Roof w/ Leah Gottfried | 28 Sep 2023 | 01:26:01 | |
For their 50ish Episode Spectacular, Daniel and Harry are joined by Leah Gottfried, creator of the acclaimed comedic web series “Soon by You,” to (finally) discuss the much requested “Fiddler on The Roof.” The film came out in 1971, was directed by Norman Jewish and stars Topol and Norma Crane. They explore the legacy of the film and how it has inspired the way the world at large thinks of Jews for over 50 years. They consider how the film’s themes of the tension between tradition and progress are as relevant as ever. And of course, they take the time to shout out some of their favorite songs from the beloved musical. As always, they close out the episode by ranking the film's "Jewishness" in term of its cast & crew, content, and themes. Fiddler on The Roof on IMDb - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0067093/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk Trailer - https://youtu.be/gsDP-90j9x8?si=aKploYuwxI10ZGgH Leah's Links We Don't Talk About Haman music video Connect with Jews on Film online: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jewsonfilm/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/jewsonfilmpod YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@jewsonfilm | |||
| Bonus: Jews on Film on "You're Missing Out" discussing Tevye (1939) | 14 Sep 2023 | 01:45:19 | |
Daniel & Harry recently had the opportunity to be guests on You're Missing Out to discuss the 1939 Yiddish film Tevye, starring Maurice Schwartz. Enjoy! "He's as accustomed to the whip as I am to poverty." You might know Sholem Aleichem's celebrated comedic hero of Yiddish literature, Tevye (or Tevya) from the musical Fiddler on the Roof. But decades earlier, titan of the Yiddish theatre scene Maurice Schwartz got a camera and a cast together and brought Aleichem's stories to the silver screen for the first time with Tevye. We teamed up with Daniel Zana & Harry Ottensoser from Jews on Film to discuss the significance of this, the first non-English film ever inducted into the National Film Registry. We look at how it reflects the culture of the Jewish diaspora of both Aleichem and Schwartz's era, the brief but impactful Yiddish Cinema movement, and of course...tradition! Follow You're Missing Out on Twitter Connect with Jews on Film online: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jewsonfilm/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/jewsonfilmpod YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@jewsonfilm | |||
| Bonus: You Are So Not Invited To My Bat Mitzvah Interview with Director Sammi Cohen | 07 Sep 2023 | 00:20:16 | |
Daniel & Harry speak to Sammi Cohen for a bonus episode conversation about the film "You Are so not Invited to my Bat Mitzvah," streaming now on Netflix. Tune in to hear Sammi’s thoughts on Jewish humor, what the modern Jewish world looks like, and on the validity behind some of Daniel and Harry’s wildest stretches. Movie Trailer: https://youtu.be/LXciH__hbTw Sammi’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/sammicohen Connect with Jews on Film online: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jewsonfilm/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/jewsonfilmpod YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@jewsonfilm | |||
| Waltz with Bashir w/ Elan Golod | 24 Aug 2023 | 01:08:22 | |
Daniel and Harry are joined by Elan Golod, director of "Nathan-ism," to discuss the 2008 film "Waltz with Bashir" directed by Ari Folman. They cover the film’s exploration of memory and its malleability, dive deep into the distinction between historical truth vs story truth (and its relation to Jewish Midrash and the Seder), and make the case for why this film might be more Israeli than strictly Jewish. As always, they close out the episode by ranking the film's "Jewishness" in terms of its cast & crew, content, and themes. _____________________ _____________________ _____________________ Connect with Jews on Film online: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jewsonfilm/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/jewsonfilmpod YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@jewsonfilm | |||
| The Apartment w/ Julie Klausner | 10 Aug 2023 | 01:02:14 | |
Daniel and Harry are joined by actor, comedian, and writer Julie Klausner to discuss the 1960 classic, “The Apartment” directed by Billy Wilder and starring Jack Lemmon and Shirley MacLaine. They attempt to read the film’s protagonists as emblematic of the Jewish immigrant, marvel at the strong Jewish representation in the Dreyfuss characters and their promotion of “being a mensch,” and make the case that this may be one of the best movies “for the Jews.” As always, they close out the episode by ranking the film's "Jewishness" in terms of its cast & crew, content, and themes. Listen to Julie Klausner on the Double Threat Podcast Connect with Jews on Film online: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jewsonfilm/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/jewsonfilmpod YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@jewsonfilm | |||
| Born Yesterday w/ Michael Schulman | 27 Jul 2023 | 01:11:59 | |
Daniel and Harry are joined by New Yorker staff writer Michael Schulman, author of Oscar Wars, to discuss about the 1950 classic film, "Born Yesterday" directed by George Cukor and starring Judy Holliday and William Holden. They talk about the film's journey from Broadway to the big screen and Judy Holliday's long campaign to be cast as the lead in the film. They also cover how "Born Yesterday" places value on being an educated person, how assimilation is depicted onscreen, and what the movie has to say about democracy and the political system in Washington D.C. As always, they close out the episode by ranking the film's "Jewishness" in terms of its cast & crew, content, and themes. Follow Michael Schulman on Twitter Born Yesterday on IMDB- https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0042276/ Born Yesterday trailer on YouTube - https://youtu.be/QL3NsTHAQ8s Connect with Jews on Film online: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jewsonfilm/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/jewsonfilmpod YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@jewsonfilm | |||
| Airplane! w/ Eli Lebowicz | 13 Jul 2023 | 00:59:18 | |
Daniel and Harry are joined by comedian Eli Lebowicz to discuss the 1980 film "Airplane!" directed by Jim Abrahams, David Zucker, and Jerry Zucker. They discuss the film’s layered, Talmudic approach to humor, uncover the Biblical origins of Jewish sarcasm, and consider how much longer the famous Jewish athletes leaflet would be in 2023! As always, they close out the episode by ranking the film's "Jewishness" in terms of its cast & crew, content, and themes. Airplane! on IMdb - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0080339/ Airplane! Trailer - https://youtu.be/JWNBROLN8Oc Connect with Eli Leibowicz Twitter - https://twitter.com/EliLebowicz Website - http://www.elicomedy.com/ Connect with Jews on Film online: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jewsonfilm/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/jewsonfilmpod YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@jewsonfilm | |||
| Crossing Delancey w/ Jenny Caplan | 29 Jun 2023 | 01:07:11 | |
Daniel and Harry are joined by Dr. Jennifer Caplan, author of Funny You Don't Look Funny, to discuss 1988’s “Crossing Delancey,” directed by Joan Micklin Silver and starring Amy Irving and Peter Riegert. They discuss the film’s themes of tradition versus progress within Judaism, unpack how Sam represents, and ultimately subverts, the “Nice Jewish Boy” trope, and analyze how the film respects Izzy’s journey towards finding the right path for herself, without judgement. As always, they close out the episode by ranking the film's "Jewishness" in terms of its cast & crew, content, and themes. Buy Jenny's book Funny You Don't Look Funny online ________ Connect with Jews on Film online: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jewsonfilm/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/jewsonfilmpod YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@jewsonfilm | |||
| RRR w/ Avishai Weinberger | 15 Jun 2023 | 01:21:30 | |
Daniel and Harry are joined by writer and director Avishai Weinberger to discsuss the 2022 epic "RRR" directed by S. S. Rajamouli, and starring N.T. Rama Rao Jr. and Ram Charan. They discuss the Biblical scale of some of the film’s epic set pieces, the global reception of such a culturally specific film (and what that could mean for Jewish stories), and how the movie leans into earnest sentimentality without undercutting it for a joke. As always, they close out the episode by ranking the film's "Jewishness" in terms of its cast & crew, content, and themes. RRR Trailer - https://youtu.be/f_vbAtFSEc0 RRR on IMdb - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8178634/ Follow Avishai Weinberger on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/avishaioddity/ Follow Avishai Weinberger on Twitter - https://twitter.com/avishaiw Connect with Jews on Film online: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jewsonfilm/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/jewsonfilmpod YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@jewsonfilm | |||
| Exploring Jewish Identity Through Film (Live) | 01 Jun 2023 | 00:47:46 | |
In this special episode, recorded in March 2023, Daniel & Harry were invited to speak at the Jews at Microsoft group. During this virtual presentation, they go over the origins of the podcast, their favorite movies covered, and discuss common themes like Jewish coding, non-Jews playing Jews, Job like characters, and of course the stretches! Connect with Jews on Film online: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jewsonfilm/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/jewsonfilmpod YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@jewsonfilm | |||
| Revisiting "You Don't Mess with The Zohan" w/Jake Gillis: Is it a Jewish film or just an Israeli film? | 19 Dec 2024 | 01:03:03 | |
This week on Jews on Film, we’re diving deep into the outrageous, hummus-packed world of Adam Sandler’s You Don’t Mess with the Zohan. Our special guest, Jake Gillis, host of the podcast Sababoosh, joins us to break down the film’s over-the-top portrayal of Israeli culture, its unlikely existence as a major Hollywood studio film, and where it lands in the broader spectrum of Jewish representation on screen. Is this movie pure absurdity, or does it sneak in some profound commentary between the falafel jokes? Grab your hummus, cue the disco, and join us for a lively discussion about one of the wildest Jewish comedies ever made! "You Don't Mess with the Zohan" on IMDb "You Don't Mess with the Zohan" trailer Check out Jake's podcast Sababoosh Connect with Jews on Film online: Jews on Film Merch - https://jews-on-film.printify.me/products Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jewsonfilm/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/jewsonfilmpod YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@jewsonfilm | |||
| JoJo Rabbit w/ Becky Braunstein | 18 May 2023 | 01:03:56 | |
Daniel & Harry are joined by comedian and actor Becky Braunstein to discuss the 2019 film of “Jojo Rabbit” directed by Taika Waititi starring Roman Griffin Davis, Thomasin McKenzie, and Scarlett Johansson. They discuss the idea of viewing this film as coming of age story vs a holocaust story, Elsa's depiction as a Jew in hiding with agency, their love for Yorkie, and so much more! As always, they close out the episode by ranking the film's "Jewishness" in terms of its cast & crew, content, and themes. IMDb - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2584384 Trailer - https://youtu.be/tL4McUzXfFI Follow Becky Braunstein on Twitter - https://twitter.com/BeckyFromAlaska Follow Becky Braunstein on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/beckybraunstein/ Connect with Jews on Film online: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jewsonfilm/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/jewsonfilmpod YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@jewsonfilm | |||
| Oliver Twist (1948) w/ Jeffrey Wengrofsky | 04 May 2023 | 01:07:46 | |
Daniel & Harry are joined by writer, filmmaker, and festival curator Jeffrey Wengrofsky to discuss the 1948 version of “Oliver Twist” directed by David Lean and starring Sir Alec Guinness, John Howard Davies, and Robert Newton. The discuss the grotesque depiction of Alex Guiness' Fagin and how it reinforces harmful Jewish stereotypes, trace how the film’s plot fits into a Christian redemption narrative, and consider the choices made by this adaption as they compare to the 20+ versions that have appeared onscreen. As always, they close out the episode by ranking the film's "Jewishness" in terms of its cast & crew, content, and themes. IMDb - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0040662/ Trailer - https://youtu.be/oXkQGI_Pn0k Follow Jeffrey Wengrofsky on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/les.syndicat Learn more about Jeffrey's work - http://www.humansyndicate.com/ Connect with Jews on Film online: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jewsonfilm/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/jewsonfilmpod YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@jewsonfilm | |||
| Keeping the Faith w/ Phil Iscove | 20 Apr 2023 | 01:36:40 | |
Daniel & Harry are joined by Film and TV writer, producer and podcaster Phil Iscove of Podcast Like It’s to discuss Edward Norton’s 2000 directorial debut “Keeping the Faith,” starring Norton, Ben Stiller, and Jenna Elfman. They marvel at the unabashed depiction of religion and Jewish practice from a major studio release, discuss the tension between modernity and tradition within religion, and make some unexpected picks for their respective “most Jewish scenes” in the movie. As always, they close out the episode by ranking the film's "Jewishness" in terms of its cast & crew, content, and themes. IMDb - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0171433/ Trailer - https://youtu.be/OABeT9MNtDw Follow Phil Iscove on Twitter - https://twitter.com/pmiscove Follow Phil Iscove on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/pmiscove/ Listen to Podcast Like It's... - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-like-its/id1316214754 Connect with Jews on Film online: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jewsonfilm/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/jewsonfilmpod YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@jewsonfilm | |||
| Glamour & Gender in 'Pretty Woman' with Karina Longworth | Jews on Film | 05 Apr 2023 | 01:10:34 | |
Daniel & Harry are joined by film writer and podcaster Karina Longworth of You Must Remember This to discuss Gary Marshall's 1990 film "Pretty Woman" starring Julia Roberts and Richard Gere. They cover the transactional way Edward sees those in his life, trace the characters’ evolution across the film, imagine what a "Pretty Woman" streaming series would look like in 2023, and discuss Jason Alexander's depiction of Phil Stucky, a (negatively) coded Jewish character. As always, they close out the episode by ranking the film's "Jewishness" in terms of its cast & crew, content, and themes. IMDb - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0100405/ Trailer - https://youtu.be/2EBAVoN8L_U Follow Karina Longworth on Twitter - https://twitter.com/KarinaLongworth Follow Karina Longworth on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/karinalongworth/ Join the You Must Remember This Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/KarinaLongworth Connect with Jews on Film online: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jewsonfilm/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/jewsonfilmpod YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@jewsonfilm | |||
| Hail Caesar w/ Josh Weiss | 23 Mar 2023 | 01:10:13 | |
Daniel and Harry are joined by Josh Weiss, Author of "Sunset Empire," to discuss the 2016 Coen Brother's film "Hail Caesar,” starring Josh Brolin, George Clooney, and Alden Ehrenreich. They cover the film's Jewish casting and depiction of communist writers, and delve into the history and context of the HUAC and Hollywood Ten. They also unpack the iconic focus group scene, featuring a very sarcastic Rabbi, and creatively ponder Hobie Doyle's possible connection to Moses. As always, they close out the episode by ranking the film's "Jewishness" in terms of its cast & crew, content, and themes. IMDb - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0475290/ Trailer - https://youtu.be/kMqeoW3XRa0 Follow Josh Weiss on Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/joshuahweiss/ Follow Josh Weiss on Twitter - https://twitter.com/JoshuaHWeiss Buy "Sunset Empire" on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Sunset-Empire-Josh-Weiss/dp/1538719479 Connect with Jews on Film online: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jewsonfilm/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/jewsonfilmpod YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@jewsonfilm | |||
| Babel w/ Rabbi David Kasher | 09 Mar 2023 | 01:28:54 | |
Daniel and Harry are joined by Rabbi David Kasher, author of ParshaNut, to discuss the 2006 film Babel, directed by Alejandro Iñárritu. They discuss the film's relationship to the Biblical Tower of Babel story, and how both explore themes of language, miscommunication and being a fish out of water. They also consider the film’s depiction of the ways war and industry can impact people all around the globe. As always, they close out the episode by ranking the film's "Jewishness" in terms of its cast & crew, content, and themes. IMDb - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0449467/ Trailer - https://youtube.com/watch?v=yDNa6t-TDrQ Get the ParshaNut book - https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1610274644/alanchildress-20/ Listen to Best Book Ever - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/best-book-ever/id1588788530 ParshaNut Blog - https://parshanut.com/ Connect with Jews on Film online: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jewsonfilm/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/jewsonfilmpod YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@jewsonfilm TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@jewsonfilmpod OZYQSoFhQFFKElnGebDS | |||
| Image of Victory w/ Dinah Leffert | 23 Feb 2023 | 01:27:35 | |
Daniel and Harry welcome comedian and actor Dinah Leffert to discuss "Image of Victory," their first Hebrew language film of the podcast! The 2021 film was directed by Avi Nesher and stars Joy Rieger and Amir Khoury. They celebrate the film’s depiction of Jewish life on the kibbutz as a melting pot of world cultures, examine the film’s ideas on the role of propaganda in shaping public opinion, and uncover the many meta choices Nesher makes in casting a filmmaker as his protagonist. As always, they close out the episode by ranking the film's "Jewishness" in terms of its cast & crew, content, and themes. IMDB - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14556392/ Trailer - https://youtube.com/watch?v=YQtlGWtFpc0 Follow Dinah Leffert on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DinahLeffert Connect with Jews on Film online: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jewsonfilm/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/jewsonfilmpod YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@jewsonfilm | |||
| The Big Lebowski w/ Julie Sugar | 09 Feb 2023 | 01:34:04 | |
Daniel and Harry are joined by writer Julie Sugar to discuss 1998’s cult favorite “The Big Lebowski,” directed by the Coen Brothers and starring Jeff Bridges, Julian Moore, and John Goodman. They delight in the film’s use of Yiddish and deep Jewish cuts, compare The Dude’s suffering to that of the Biblical Job, and consider the film’s depiction of Walter’s reverence for the laws and restrictions of his Jewish faith. As always, they close out the episode by ranking the film's "Jewishness" in terms of its cast & crew, content, and themes. IMDB - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0118715/ Trailer - https://youtube.com/watch?v=cd-go0oBF4Y Follow Julie on Twitter - https://twitter.com/juliesugar Connect with Jews on Film online: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jewsonfilm/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/jewsonfilmpod YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@jewsonfilm | |||
| The Exorcist w/ Oliver Park & Hank Hoffman | 26 Jan 2023 | 01:39:46 | |
Daniel and Harry are joined by director Oliver Park and writer/producer Hank Hoffman of the new film "The Offering," to discuss the 1973 horror classic "The Exorcist," directed by William Friedkin and starring Ellen Burstyn, Linda Blair, Max Von Sydow, and Jason Miller. They consider the differences in the way Jewish and Christian horror are presented onscreen, explore the tension between science, psychology, and spiritual faith, and discuss the importance of character depth and universal trauma in creating a truly scary horror film. As always, they close out the episode by ranking the film's "Jewishness" in terms of its cast & crew, content, and themes. IMDB - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0070047/ Movie Trailer - https://youtube.com/watch?v=jyW5YXDcIGs&si=EnSIkaIECMiOmarE Rent "The Offering" on YouTube - https://youtube.com/watch?v=CyKNhAeRN6E&si=EnSIkaIECMiOmarE Connect with Jews on Film online: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jewsonfilm/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/jewsonfilmpod YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@jewsonfilm | |||
| Funny Girl w/ Yasmine Esther | 19 Jan 2023 | 01:15:08 | |
Daniel & Harry welcome Yasmine Esther, Social Media Educator on Jewish Identity and Intra Community Issues, to discuss the 1968 musical "Funny Girl" directed by William Wyler and starring Jewish icon Barbara Streisand. They discuss the way the film portrays Jewish life without tokenizing it, uncover how Fanny uses language and comedy to reclaim laughter from the world of Broadway, and find comfort in the familiarity of a roast beef sandwich and some chopped liver. As always, they close out the episode by ranking the film's "Jewishness" in terms of its cast & crew, content, and themes. IMDb - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0062994/ Trailer - https://youtu.be/qzOFC4XiqL0 Yasmine’s Instagram - https://instagram.com/yafa.yasmine?igshid=YWJhMjlhZTc= Connect with Jews on Film online: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jewsonfilm/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/jewsonfilmpod YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@jewsonfilm | |||
| Exploring Jewish Identity & Trust in Marathon Man w/ Sam Lipsyte | 28 Nov 2024 | 01:17:19 | |
Harry and Daniel are joined by acclaimed writer Sam Lipsyte for a deep dive into Marathon Man (1976), a gripping thriller packed with espionage, dental horror, and Dustin Hoffman at his best. Together, they explore the film's Jewish themes, its iconic villain Dr. Szell, and the cultural impact of that unforgettable question: "Is it safe?" Tune in for sharp insights, laughs, and a fresh take on this cinematic classic. Friends of the Pod from Gagosian Gallery Connect with Jews on Film online: Jews on Film Merch - https://jews-on-film.printify.me/products Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jewsonfilm/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/jewsonfilmpod YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@jewsonfilm | |||
| Heartburn w/Sonya Sanford | 12 Jan 2023 | 01:24:53 | |
Daniel & Harry welcome writer, cook and podcast co-host of "Food Friends" Sonya Sanford to the pod to discuss the 1986 film "Heartburn" directed by Mike Nichols, written by Norah Ephron, and starring Meryl Streep and Jack Nicholson. They make the case for the film's supremely Jewish relationship with food, discuss the way the film censors some of the Jewishness from the lives of its real-world inspirations Carl Bernstein and Nora Ephron, and extol the comforts of eating a warm bowl of rice pudding on Passover and all year round. As always, they close out the episode by ranking the film's "Jewishness" in terms of its cast & crew, content, and themes. IMDb - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0091188/ Trailer - https://youtu.be/k79DDjvl9vE Food Friends Podcast - https://www.foodfriendspodcast.com/ Sonya’s Website - https://www.sonyasanford.com/ Connect with Jews on Film online: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jewsonfilm/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/jewsonfilmpod YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@jewsonfilm | |||
| The Vigil w/ JD Lifshitz | 05 Jan 2023 | 01:19:51 | |
Daniel and Harry welcome producer JD Lifshitz to the pod to talk about the 2019 film The Vigil. They cover what JD doesn’t always like about “Jewish” movies, share behind-the-scenes stories from the making of the film, talk about how trauma affects the characters depicted in the film, and think of ways this movie could possibly be more Jewish! As always, they close out the episode by ranking the film’s "Jewishness" in terms of its cast & crew, content, and themes. IMDB - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10793644/ Trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YsMcckth7oU If you're in Los Angeles, go check out The Vigil at The New Beverly Cinema in January: Jan 07- https://thenewbev.com/program/january-7-the-vigil-midnight-show/ Jan 14 - https://thenewbev.com/program/january-14-the-vigil-midnight-show/ Jan 21 - https://thenewbev.com/program/january-21-the-vigil-midnight-show/ Jan 28 - https://thenewbev.com/program/january-28-the-vigil-midnight-show/ Connect with Jews on Film online: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jewsonfilm/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/jewsonfilmpod YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@jewsonfilm | |||
| Mr. Saturday Night w/Jen Stewart (Re-Release) | 29 Dec 2022 | 01:10:04 | |
[originally aired July 7th 2022] In this exciting season two premiere, Harry and Daniel are joined by Jen Stewart of the Borscht Belt Tattler podcast to discuss "Mr Saturday Night" starring and directed by Billy Crystal. Jen explains why she chose the film, her connection to the Borscht Belt, and even surprises Harry and Daniel with a pop quiz on famous Jewish comedians and their real Hebrew names! Connect with Jews on Film online: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jewsonfilm/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/jewsonfilmpod YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@jewsonfilm | |||
| The Fabelmans w/ Esther Kustanowitz | 22 Dec 2022 | 01:57:50 | |
Daniel & Harry welcome writer and podcaster Esther Kustanowitz to discuss Steven Spielberg’s autobiographical 2022 film The Fabelmans, starring Michelle Williams, Gabriel LaBelle, and Paul Dano. They discuss the role Sammy’s Jewishness plays in isolating him from his peers, how his parents’ interests pushed him towards the technical and artistic sides of filmmaking, and how his role as director engendered a sense of emotional detachment throughout the different stages of his young life. As always, they close out the episode by ranking the film’s "Jewishness" in terms of its cast & crew, content, and themes. IMDb - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14208870/ Trailer - https://youtu.be/a673B0JInwM Esther’s Links Check out The Bagel Report Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bagel-report/id1487559377 Follow Esther on Instagram - https://instagram.com/estherkustanowitz Follow Esther on Twitter - https://twitter.com/estherk Connect with Jews on Film online: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jewsonfilm/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/jewsonfilmpod YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@jewsonfilm | |||