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Unorthodox

Paul Kaye in "The Offering."
Posted inFilm

Do horror and Hasidism mix? A new film says yes

PJ Grisar by PJ Grisar and Forward January 9, 2023January 9, 2023

One night seven years ago, movie producers Hank Hoffman and Jonathan Yunger spent a sleepless night creating a monster.  It wasn’t Hoffman’s first time pulling an all-nighter — he used […]

Praying before a meal in “Under the Banner of Heaven.” (Photo/Courtesy FX)
Posted inTV

Mormonism and Judaism are dominating television. Is that good for representation?

Mira Fox by Mira Fox and Forward July 28, 2022
A scene from "Shababnikim," also known as "The New Black." (Photo/Courtesy ChaiFlicks)
Posted inUncategorized

Like ‘Unorthodox’ and ‘Shtisel’? ‘Shababnikim’ offers a fresh, funny new view of Orthodox life.

Karen H. Skinazi by Karen H. Skinazi and JTA February 18, 2022February 24, 2022
Laizy Shapira, the creator of "Srugim," is having trouble finding funding for his next show. (Screenshot/JTA-YouTube)
Posted inTV & Film

The creator of Israeli hit TV series ‘Srugim’ is turning to fans to finance his next project

Ben Sales by Ben Sales and JTA August 11, 2021August 11, 2021
Julia Haart (center) is the focus of the Netflix reality series "My Unorthodox Life."
Posted inFirst Person

‘My Unorthodox Life’: Uninteresting and superficial

by Rabbi Jeffrey K. Salkin and RNS July 23, 2021
Julia Haart in the Netflix reality series "My Unorthodox Life." (Photo/Netflix)
Posted inTV & Film

‘My Unorthodox Life’: Hasidic TV trend gets reality treatment

Esther D. Kustanowitz by Esther D. Kustanowitz July 8, 2021July 14, 2021
Israeli actresses Alena Yiv (left) and Shira Haas play a mother and daughter in "Asia." (Photo/Courtesy Menemsha Films)
Posted inTV & Film

Shira Haas gives life to a deadly illness in the decorated Israeli film ‘Asia’

by Simi Horowitz and JTA June 9, 2021
Director Steven Spielberg speaks onstage during the Academy Awards, Feb. 9, 2020. (Photo/JTA-Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
Posted inCelebrity Jews

Spielberg wins Genesis Prize; Evan Rachel Wood details antisemitic abuse by ex Marilyn Manson; etc.

Maya Mirsky
(Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff) by Maya Mirsky February 17, 2021February 17, 2021
"Borat Subsequent Moviefilm" starring Sacha Baron Cohen is up for three Golden Globes. (Photo/Amazon Studios)
Posted inTV & Film

2021 Golden Globes: All the Jewish nominees, from ‘Borat’ to ‘Unorthodox’ to ‘Schitt’s Creek’

by Emily Burack and JTA February 3, 2021February 3, 2021
Shira Haas, right, and Amit Rahav in “Unorthodox.” (Photo/Netflix)
Posted inTV & Film

Jewish Emmy nominations for 2020: ‘Unorthodox,’ ‘Schitt’s Creek,’ ‘Maisel’ and more

by Emily Burack and JTA July 28, 2020

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