Jews in the News

Alex Edelman, Mel Brooks and Jerry Seinfeld

Nate Bloom blogs on this week's Jews in the News.

 

Being a Jew; Another "Nasty" Hip Clothier; Superman, Preview? More

 

This week, I am catching-up with two HBO programs that recently began streaming: “ALEX EDELMAN: Just for Us” (April 6) and “Brandy Hellville & The Cult of Fast…

Michael Douglas, Brad Falchuk and Gwyneth Paltrow

Nate Bloom blogs on this week's Jews in the News.

Franklin, Horror, Trek Finale, and More

 

“Franklin”, an 8-episode Apple+ series about Benjamin Franklin begins on April 12. MICHAEL DOUGLAS, 79, plays Franklin. The series focuses on Franklin’s role in getting the French to aid Ame…

Michael Douglas, Kirk Douglas and Laurie Simmons

Nate Bloom blogs on this week's Jews in the News.

Finding Roots Backgrounds, The Lucky Ones

As noted last week, MICHAEL DOUGLAS and LENA DUNHAM will be the guests on the "Finding Your Roots" on Tuesday, April 2 (PBS—check local schedule for exact time).  

Last December, when this seaso…

Michael Douglas, Lena Dunham and Jason Reitman

Nate Bloom blogs on this week's Jews in the News.

Roots Update; Three New Films, Stand-Up & Skating

This week’s “Jewish-related” films, etc., are more varied than usual. But before I describe them, I want to give you a long heads-up: MICHAEL DOUGLAS, 79, and LENA DUNHAM, 37, will be t…

Alison Brie, Nate Mann and Robert Rosenthal

Nate Bloom blogs on this week's Jews in the News.

 

A Mystery; “Girls” on a Bus; Food Allergies, Too?!

“Apples Never Fall” is a 7-episode, limited series, which premieres on Thursday, March 14 on Peacock. It is based on a best-selling  mystery novel of the same name by Australi…