Treasure Trove: David Matlow on Israel’s first feature film, ‘Hill 24 Doesn’t Answer’
Hill 24 Doesn’t Answer was the first feature film produced in Israel. Released in 1955, the movie tells the story of four soldiers in the War of Independence who are on their way to defend a strategic hill overlooking the highway to Jerusalem. The main characters represent four archetypes of those who fought for Israel in 1948: […]
Treasure Trove: David Matlow on a Hollywood film that told the story of Israel’s struggle with British troops
Sword in the Desert was the first Hollywood film to depict the struggles against the British in the creation of the State of Israel. Filmed entirely in California and released in 1949, the movie begins with a group of Holocaust survivors being brought illegally to Palestine on a freighter captained by an American, Mike Dillon. The […]
Jewish Sports Movies to Keep You Warm this Holiday Season
From Chariots of Fire to School Ties… they’re slim pickings, but solid flicks.
Classic Jewish themed movies to watch on Christmas
Dorothy Lipovenko gives you some recommendations for classic Jewish-themed movies you can watch on Christmas.
Orthodox Jews will hate ‘Disobedience’ for all the wrong reasons
The film probably has some inaccuracies, sure. But the bigger problem is that it is very boring.
How a Jewish story became a universal hit
Darling of the Sundance Film Festival Call Me by Your Name is nominated for four Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Actor and Best Adapted Screenplay.
Actor Harvey Atkin Dead at 74
Harvey Atkin, who lent his recognizable face and voice to a slew of television, film and commercial work, died of cancer in Toronto on July 18. He was 74.
