In ‘Blazing Saddles,’ Gene Wilder helped recall a fading black-Jewish alliance
By Andrew Silow-Carroll (JTA) — Last year I joined some 3,000 people at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark for a wide-screen showing of…
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Gene Wilder, star of ‘Willy Wonka’ and other classic comedies, dies at 83
(JTA) — Gene Wilder, a comedic actor known for playing wild-eyed eccentrics such as the titular characters in “Young Frankenstein” and “Willy Wonka & the…
What’s a nice Jewish boy like Daniel Radcliffe doing playing a neo-Nazi?
By Curt Schleier (JTA) — In his new film, “Imperium,” Daniel Radcliffe plays FBI agent Nate Foster, who goes undercover to take down skinheads planning…
Hollywood Director, Edmonton Native Arthur Hiller dies at 92
(EJNews) – Arthur Hiller, the Canadian-born Jewish director most famous for the hit movie “Love Story,” has died. Hiller, had been in failing health for…
JNF Edmonton hosts enjoyable terrarium workshop
(EJNews) – JNF Edmonton hosted a successful terrarium workshop on Wednesday August 10 at Fleurs Flowers in West Edmonton Mall. Over 25 enthusiasts gathered for…