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Of Dogs and Men: A haunting story in the aftermath of October 7 massacre - review

That the movie was made at all is remarkable, and it’s a haunting, poetic drama that truly gives you the feeling of what those who survived the massacre went through in those early days. 

ORI AVINOAM in Of Dogs and Men.
ETHAN HAWKE and Margaret Qualley star in Blue Moon, Richard Linklater’s drama about composer Lorenz Hart.

From Lorenz Hart to Mel Brooks: Two Jewish lives now available on Israeli screens

BRITAIN'S QUEEN Camilla (R) attends a special screening of 'Hamnet', the film adaptation of Maggie O'Farrell's award-winning novel, in central London on January 27, 2026.

‘Hamnet’ is Oscar-bait about Shakespeare's free-spirited wife - review

Lady Larken and Sir Harry.

Once Upon a Mattress proves fairy tales are funnier when turned upside down


Pope Leo names Italian Holocaust film ‘Life Is Beautiful’ as one of his 4 favorites of all time

Pope Leo did not elaborate on his reasons for the selections in the truncated video posted by Variety announcing a convening of filmmakers at the Vatican that will begin Saturday. 

Pope Leo XIV (left) picked Roberto Benigni's Holocaust film "Life is Beautiful" as one of his all-time favorites.

Stellan Skarsgård bounces back from stroke for heartfelt performance in ‘Sentimental Value’

The Swedish actor was then in the middle of the most visible run of his half-century in film and TV when the medical crisis occured.

STELLAN SKARSGÅRD, star of ‘Sentimental Value,’ poses during the Toronto International Film Festival in September.

Jerusalem highlights: October 31-November 6

What's new to do in Israel's capital?

Adraba Bookstore

French film starring Karim Leklou features fine acting in an underwhelming film - review

The film, which was directed by the brother directing duo Arnaud Larrieu and Jean-Marie Larrieu, is long on literary narration and gorgeous rustic scenery.

A scene from "Jim's Story."

Jerusalem highlights: October 17-23

What's new to do in Israel's capital?

La Sonnambula

New series by Hagai Levi, ‘Etty,’ to open at Cinema South Film Festival 

“I think this story is deeply relevant to the events that have taken place, and continue to take place, in southern Israel. I hope it may offer viewers some inspiration and comfort.”

A SHOT from Haggai Levy’s ‘Etty.’

On Paramount+, Apple TV, HBO and more, Oct. 7 emerges as cinematic subgenre

As the shockwaves of Oct. 7 spread around the world, another crop of films has examined how the attacks reverberated across the Jewish Diaspora and within movements for and against Israel’s war.

The We Will Dance Again documentary, available for streaming on Paramount+

Scarlett Johansson and the Jews: Top star’s directorial debut is Holocaust survivors film

When Scarlett Johansson first read Tory Kamen’s script, she told the Hollywood news site Deadline in an interview, 'I cried, and that almost never happens.' 

DIRECTOR SCARLETT JOHANSSON stands on the red carpet with ‘Eleanor the Great’ cast members June Squibb (center) and Erin Kellyman at the 78th Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France, in May 2025.

Liev Schreiber, Mayim Bialik, Debra Messing lead Hollywood stars signing anti-boycott letter

Over 1,200 entertainment industry leaders sign a powerful open letter opposing the boycott of Israeli filmmakers, defending artistic freedom and rejecting antisemitism.

Actress Debra Messing gives a speech, as Jewish Americans and supporters of Israel gather in solidarity with Israel and protest against antisemitism, amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas War, during a rally on the National Mall in Washington, US, November 14, 2023; illustrative.

No. 27: David Ellison, Brandon Korff, Adam Neumann: Under-50 business successes

These three are behind many of the major moves in the media and technology industries over the last few years, from Hollywood to real estate. 

(L-R): Brandon Korff, David Ellison, Adam Neumann