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'Why War': Israeli filmmaker Amos Gitai's latest movie

The director attempts to answer the question "why war?" in an inventive way, by quoting from an exchange of letters between Albert Einstein and Sigmund Freud in the early 1930s.

Perry, inspiration for 'Shrek' character Donkey, passes away at 30

Perry was five years old when he modeled for the Shrek animators, contributing to the character's design and movements. He received a symbolic payment of $75 for his time from PDI.

‘The Brutalist’ and ‘Emilia Perez,’ both with Jewish and Israeli elements, win big at Golden Globes

In a year of rising antisemitism and anti-Israeli sentiment, the two big winners of the night, The Brutalist and Emilia Perez, both featured Jewish and Israeli characters and themes.

Jesse Eisenberg explores humor, trauma, and history in 'A Real Pain'

Jesse Eisenberg’s "A Real Pain" follows two cousins on a journey through Holocaust sites in Poland in a poignant and funny road-trip story.

Jerusalem highlights: January 3-9

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

Justin Baldoni files a $250 million lawsuit against The New York Times

Baldoni, facing legal action from Lively over claims of sexual harassment and orchestrating a smear campaign, claims the NYT reported on her "unverified and self-serving narratives."

Jesse Eisenberg's 'A Real Pain' is a trip worth taking

Jesse Eisenberg's 'A Real Pain' is a poignant journey of grief, Jewish identity, and family bonds, blending humor and heart as two cousins navigate their past on a tour of Jewish history in Poland.

Eight fascinating Jewish news stories from 2024 that you might have missed

From antisemitism in Spain to J.D.'s Jewish chief of staff, explore the fascinating stories about Jews that you may have missed over 2024.

By JTA STAFF
01/01/2025

Ohio State University study reveals surge in 'Murder' verbs in movies since 1970

The study found a sustained increase in the usage of murder verbs such as "kill" and "murder" across all film genres, with a particularly notable rise in crime films.

Hillel Kornwasser: The New Jersey teenager who made a film about Oct. 7

“My mission is to try to understand what happened to you on Oct. 7… in the blink of an eye, it switched your reality from joy to horror. I dedicate this film to you. The true forces of resilience.”

By HOWARD BLAS
30/12/2024
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