Tom Tugend
Jewish talent shines in unexpected categories at Golden Globes
It was neither the best of times nor the worst of times for Jewish talent at the Golden Globe awards ceremony Jan. 8 at the Beverly Hilton.
‘Storm’ drifts off Oscar map, but ‘Mute’s House’ stands its ground
Israel’s hopes for an Oscar in the best foreign-language film category were dashed Dec. 15 when “Sand Storm” failed to make the cut as competing entries from 85 countries were narrowed to nine semifinalists.
Will Oscar finally embrace Israel?
Some 85 countries — from Albania to Yemen — have entered a movie selection in pursuit of an Oscar for best foreign-language film.
Friends, family to fete Kirk Douglas on his 100th birthday
Kirk Douglas — actor, director, producer, author, philanthropist and Torah student — will celebrate his 100th birthday Dec. 9, and there is a special treat in store for the centenarian.
Play about Chaplin’s ‘Great Dictator’ echoes politics of today
In the late summer of 1939, Europe’s statesmen and generals were worrying about whether and when Adolf Hitler would launch his military to start World War II.
‘Disturbing the Peace’ examines how enemies can forgive, move forward
If movies and documentaries mirror, or perhaps anticipate, a nation’s mood, Israel is due for a period of reflection and introspection, focusing on relations with its Palestinian and other minority citizens.
Kirk Douglas votes for Hillary Clinton
Actor Kirk Douglas, who was born nearly 100 years ago — before American women had the right to vote – cast his ballot by mail for Hillary Clinton, the first major party female contender, he revealed on election day.