Hollywood

Jerusalem Cinematheque pays tribute to actor, director, and sex symbol Paul Newman

The cinematheque retrospective offers an unusually strong overview of Newman's career, featuring both movies he led and directed.

Paul Newman and Eva Marie Saint in 'Exodus.'
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America, beware: The battle over Israel’s identity could be coming for the US - opinion

MARWAN BARGHOUTI is tightly guarded as he leaves a hearing at the Jerusalem Magistrate’s Court in 2012. He played a leading role in organizing and directing terrorist attacks during the Second Intifada, the writer asserts.

Why is Hollywood campaigning to free convicted murderer Marwan Barghouti? - opinion

MARWAN BARGHOUTI is escorted in handcuffs by police into Jerusalem Magistrates Court in 2012.

Marvel actors join campaign calling for release of Palestinian terrorist Marwan Barghouti


An A-list Hollywood agent’s menacing pro-Israel message lands him in hot water

Brandt Joel, of the marquee agency WME, has apologized for the leaked message, which he sent and quickly deleted following the weekend’s news.

 Hollywood agent Brandt Joel (right) with actor Renee Zellweger at the 2005 Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy.

Meet the brand that drove the fashion world crazy: Is Israel next?

Record sales, groundbreaking designs and a Hollywood star: The British brand that everyone is talking about prepares to conquer the world.

 Girls with Kurt Geiger bags

Green Lantern’s Jewish roots revealed: Why Hal Jordan’s heritage is trending now

Recent discussions about Hal Jordan's Jewish heritage have gained traction with the upcoming Lanterns series, reflecting growing interest in diverse representation in superhero narratives.

 Ryan Reynolds as Hal Jordan in the Green Lantern movie in 2011

David Mamet mesmerizes at the TLV Int’l Student Film Festival

At the Tel Aviv Film Festival, David Mamet shares his love for Israel, teases new projects, and delivers sharp humor and advice, staying true to his bold convictions.

 DAVID MAMET at the Tel Aviv International Student Film Festival last week.

102 spoons: Cate Blanchett wears the most bizarre top

The Hollywood actress brings a new meaning to "Spooning" with her unique top made of 102 silver spoons at the premiere of her latest film.

 Cate Blanchett

Voight: My daughter Angelina Jolie was influenced by antisemitic people - regarding Gaza

Jon Voight criticizes daughter Angelina Jolie over Israel-Palestine conflict, highlighting his strong support for Israel and contrasting political views.

 Angelina Jolie attends the opening night of The Outsiders at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre in New York City, New York, U.S., April 11, 2024.

Jewish Emmy nominees include Larry David and ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ in a last hurrah

Since premiering in 2000 the show has received a total of 55 Emmy nominations, but only two competitive wins (for directing and editing).

 Richard Lewis and Larry David in an episode of "Curb Your Enthusiasm."

The future is now: Jerusalem Cinematheque presents Cinematic Dystopia series

The series of films looks at very different futuristic movie dystopias, and it can be fun to see what they got wrong and scary to look at what they were right about.

 Set photograph from Metropolis, a 1927 German expressionist science-fiction silent film directed by Fritz Lang.

Duo Sonare: When Beethoven meets the music of Hollywood - review

Duo Sonare blends Beethoven and Hollywood music, featuring diverse styles from Bach to John Williams, creating accessible, high-quality classical performances with improvisational flair.

 DUO SONARE – Yonatan Selai and Dr. Tal Zilber.

LA Academy Museum revises exhibit on Jews in Hollywood following criticism

The museum opened its first-ever permanent exhibit, a deep-dive on the Jewish pioneers that laid the groundwork for Hollywood, on May 19.

 THE NEW ‘Hollywoodland: Jewish Founders and the Making of a Movie Capital’ exhibit at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles.