TV & Film

The seven Weber siblings upon their arrival at New York Harbour in May 1946.
Photo: United States Holocaust Memorial Museum

July 3, 2025, 9:07 am

UnBroken illuminates the story of the Webers, who lived in hiding on a German farm for two years – only to be cruelly separated upon arrival in America.

By Renee Ghertz-Zand

Jason Isaacs attends the Los Angeles premiere of HBO's The White Lotus season 3. Photo: Emma McIntyre/Getty Images/AFP

June 19, 2025, 8:48 am

Jason Isaacs will wear yellow pin on every red-carpet

Actor Jason Isaacs has said he was called a “Zionist baby killer” and “Zionazi” after publicly wearing a yellow ribbon pin to highlight the plight of Israeli hostages in Gaza.

By Annabel Sinclair

A still from The Children of October 7. Photo: Orit Pnini

June 10, 2025, 12:39 pm

Stories of the children

Montana Tucker shares the harrowing stories of eight young survivors of October 7, creating a powerful testament to resilience and hope.

By Jessica Abelsohn

Guy Manster stars as young Dean in Bad Boy. Photo: Times of Israel

June 5, 2025, 1:32 pm

From prison cell to comedy stage

Bad Boy is primed to spark intrigue among those who were left wanting more by Adolescence.

By Simmy Kessler

June 5, 2025, 11:59 am

From hatred to hope

Iranian-Australian Janet Shay transcends her upbringing to tell Eddy Boas's remarkable story of family resilience during the Holocaust. Jessica Abelsohn spoke to the filmmaker about her documentary Reflections of Courage.

By Jessica Abelsohn

May 27, 2025, 1:20 pm

A primal scream

Powerful documentary October 8 reveals how antisemitism exploded on campuses worldwide, turning anti-Zionism into a weapon against Jews. Jessica Abelsohn spoke to the team behind the film.

By Jessica Abelsohn

May 1, 2025, 11:48 am

Unmasking Leni Reifenstahl’s complicity

A new documentary reveals damning evidence of filmmaker Leni Reifenstahl’s deep complicity with Nazi propaganda. Jessica Abelsohn spoke to director of REIFENSTAHL, Andres Veiel, about challenging her self-proclaimed innocence.

By Jessica Abelsohn

April 18, 2025, 8:45 am

There is only one way to view the Shtisel spinoff

The performances are award-worthy in Kugel - the prequel to Shtisel - which delves into the Antwerp-set backstory of Nuchem and Libbi Shtisel.

By Brigit Grant

From left: Chase Sui Wonders, Kathryn Hahn, Seth Rogen, Ike Barinholtz, Catherine O'Hara. Photo: AP/Chris Pizzello

April 10, 2025, 9:09 am

New ‘must watch’ show by Seth Rogen

The Studio has premiered its first two episodes on Apple TV+ to an outpouring of rave reviews, with many quick to call it the "must watch" TV show on streaming.

By Simmy Kessler

April 10, 2025, 8:42 am

Trusting in humour

Long before he was Olaf, Josh Gad was a Jewish boy growing up in Florida, trying to use humour to make his mother smile again. The entertainer has recently released a memoir, In Gad We Trust, sharing the stories that shaped who he is today.

By Jessica Abelsohn

Hannah Einbinder receives the HRC Visibility Award at the 2025 HRC Los Angeles Dinner. Photo: X

March 31, 2025, 12:53 pm

Elon Gold’s open letter to Hannah Einbinder

Elon Gold has written a scathing letter to actor Hannah Einbinder who used a recent award speech to condemn Israel’s ‘violence’ and call for the end of the war in Gaza.

By Jessica Abelsohn

Adrien Brody. Photo: Lionel Hahn/Getty Images

March 6, 2025, 11:16 am

Jews win big at the Academy Awards

From an Adam Sandler cameo to a When Harry Met Sally reunion, here are all the best Jewish moments from the 2025 Oscars.

By Evelyn Frick

Photos: Frederic J. Brown/AFP/Getty Images and Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic/Getty Images via Hey Alma!

March 6, 2025, 8:00 am

Making Oscars history

For only the third time in history, two Jewish actors have been awarded the Oscar for best actor and actress in a leading role.

By Jessica Abelsohn

Jacob Fortune-Lloyd stars as fifth Beatle Brian Epstein in Midas Man.
Photo: Kerry Spicer

February 14, 2025, 9:22 am

Brian Epstein is finally in the spotlight

Midas Man follows Beatles manager Brian Epstein being a closeted gay man, his music career and his relationships with the Beatles and his family.

By STEPHEN SILVER

Adam Brody and Adrien Brody at the 30th Annual Critics Choice Awards on February 7, 2025. Photo: Michael Kovac/Getty Images for Critics Choice Association

February 10, 2025, 2:45 pm

Brody and Brody nab Critics Choice Awards

Adam Brody and Adrien Brody both took home Critics Choice Awards for their portrayal of Jewish characters on screen.

By PHILISSA CRAMER

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