A Woman Was Needed, Jews Playing Italians, Nobel Prize Note
“The Last Duel” opens in theaters on Oct. 15. Directed by Ridley Scott, the film depicts the last (1386) legally sanctioned “trial by combat” in French history. The trial really happened and remains famous in France to this…
New Jewish “SNL” Cast Member; "Jewish" Ghost; Playoff Hebrews
Three new “SNL” cast members were announced a couple of days before the season premiere on Oct. 2. One of three, SARAH SHERMAN, made my job easier by making many Jewish references in a 2019 interview with “Vice Magazi…
Many Jews in Many Saints, Two Musicals, a Comedy, a Thriller, & More
“The Many Saints of Newark”, a film, is a prequel to “The Sopranos”, the hit HBO series. It will be released to theaters on the 1st. and, on the 1st, will begin streaming on HBO Max for 30 days. The film, set in…
Jeopardy Jew?; Jews of Sex-Ed (the U.K. Series), Sci-Fi Scribes
As I write this (9/16), “Jeopardy” contestant MATT AMODIO is still winning games. He has the third-longest winning streak in “Jeopardy” history and has won over $750K. Amodio, about 30, is a Yale Computer Science grad s…
The Emmys and More
The Primetime Emmy Awards, for excellence in original broadcast and streaming programs, will be presented on Sept. 19 (CBS; 8PM). Years ago, some Primetime categories, like technical awards (sound, etc.), and guest acting roles, were moved to the separate Creative Arts ce…
