Photographing disabilities
Barbara Silverstein looks at the new exhibit, called We’re Not Waiting, that celebrates the lives that people with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome have created for themselves. The exhibit is currently running at the Miles Nadal Jewish Community Centre in honour of Jewish Disability Awareness and Inclusion Month.
Film about standup comic mostly falls flat
Michael Fraiman reviews the new comedy starring Billy Crystal and Ben Schwartz, Standing Up, Falling Down.
You probably won’t like Uncut Gems, and that’s the point
Michael Fraiman reviews the highly divisive film Uncut Gems.
Sweet comedy aims to shake off the winter blahs
Heather Solomon looks at the lively production of Merton of the Movies, which is currently playing at the Harold Greenspon Auditorium in Côte St-Luc.
A tense portrait of the life of a head chef
Michael Fraiman speaks with Canadian Jewish writer-director Jesse Zigelstein about his feature film debut, Nose to Tail.
Remembering Ofra Haza in song and tears
Mark Mietkiewicz writes about the legacy of Israeli singer and actress Ofra Haza.
Five big Jewish moments from the 2020 Oscars
This year’s Oscars had some pretty wonderful Jewish moments. Here’s a roundup.
Documentary explores doctor’s contribution to women’s health care
Steve Arnold looks at the new documentary, The Gender Lady: The Fabulous Dr. May Cohen.
Kirk Douglas dies at 103
Kirk Douglas, the legendary actor who portrayed legions of tough guys and embraced his Jewish heritage later in life, died at his home in Beverly Hills yesterday. He was 103.
‘Filipino Schindler’ story recreated in disappointing film
Michael Fraiman reviews the new film, Quezon’s Game.
