Movie
A lost film by Israeli B-movie director Sam Firstenberg gets a new life
Sam Firstenberg, the Israeli-raised director behind cult B-movie staples like “American Ninja” and “Breakin’ 2: Electric Boogaloo,” is having an unexpected career revival.
A Remembrance Day movie about brokenness that heals - opinion
Jerusalem highlights: April 17-23
‘Harry Potter’ returns in HBO series, and other comforting television options
Nick Reiner charged with murdering his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner
Reiner could face life without parole or the death penalty if convicted, though “no decision” has been made on whether prosecutors will seek capital punishment.
'Made California a better place': Rob Reiner, Jewish-American actor, director dead at 78
Like the greatest American-Jewish funnymen, Reiner used humor to make light of situations that could have been dark and depressing.
Jewish director Rob Reiner, wife found dead in apartment, police probe apparent homicide
The LAPD homicide division told the US outlet that the two bodies found at the crime scene had wounds consistent to those done with a knife.
Behind the scenes of gritty Israeli drama ‘Girls Like Us’
Girls Like Us tells the story of a neglected teen whose life shifts after forming a bond with a young female soldier, drawing on director Lee Gilat’s South Tel Aviv upbringing.
Jerusalem Highlights: December 12-18
What's new to do in Israel's capital?
"Second Wind” Premieres in Tel Aviv: A Triumph of the Human Spirit
Documentary follows five wounded Ukrainian soldiers who overcame devastating injuries to climb Kilimanjaro, inspiring audiences and challenging narratives about Ukraine’s resilience.
Netflix seals $72 billion Warner Bros deal in one of decade’s largest media takeovers
What began as a quiet fact-finding mission turned into a $72 billion blockbuster, as Netflix beat out Paramount and Comcast to clinch Warner Bros’ studios.
Winner of Ophir Award, 'Come closer' opens in the US
Come Closer, a riveting story of love and loss, opened in NY on December 5 and will be shown in LA and other cities from December 12.
Norwegian movies 'Dreams' and 'Love' open in Israel
Norway’s arthouse boom continues, though Haugerud’s trilogy relies heavily on dialogue over emotion.
What Israel advocates can learn from ‘Wicked’: Denying objective truth lets evil thrive - opinion
An important lesson from both the film and from Israel’s treatment in the international media is that denying objective truth and making it subjective is what enables evil to thrive.
