In ‘Dough,’ London Jewish director serves bittersweet comedy on racism
By Cnaan Liphshiz LONDON (JTA) — Jerome Holder was a teenager with no acting experience when he successfully auditioned for the movie “Dough,” a British…
Film
What’s on at the 2016 Edmonton Jewish Film Festival?
(EJNews) – Here is a peek at the feature films that will be screened at the upcoming Edmonton Jewish Film Festival, from May 15-18 and…
Edmonton Jewish Film Festival gears up for its 20th Anniversary: May 15 – 24
by Esther Viragh (EJNews) – Spring has finally arrived in Edmonton. For those of us who hate the winter, this is a genuine relief. With…
Why Gal Gadot is Israel’s real-life Wonder Woman
By Ben Sales (JTA) — Israel’s famously partisan papers have finally found something to agree on: They all love Gal Gadot. Israel Hayom, the Sheldon Adelson-funded right-wing…
‘Batman v. Superman’: Jesse Eisenberg on Lex Luthor’s embrace of Jewish culture
By Curt Schleier (JTA) — When the highly anticipated movie “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” opens nationally on Friday, several burning questions will finally…