On Netflix and HBO—A Doll, a Stalker, and Two Writers
The original Netflix black comedy series, “Russian Doll,” premieres on Feb. 1. It has kind of a “Groundhog Day” premise. It stars NATASHA LYONNE, 39, who co-created the series with Amy Poehler. Lyonne plays Nadia, a 36-year-old…
More Roots, Nice and Shocking
SHERYL SANDBERG, 49, the chief operating officer of Facebook will be a featured guest on the PBS celebrity ancestry show, “Finding Your Roots.” Her episode first airs on Tuesday, Jan. 29. The Feb. 5 episode will feature former House Speaker Paul Ryan. It’…
TV/Streaming Catch-Up, Look Ahead, and a Viewing Tip
“Passage”, a sci-fi drama, started on Fox on Jan. 14. Mark-Paul Gosselaar, who had a Jewish grandfather, stars as Brad Wolgast, a Federal agent tasked with bringing Amy, a young girl, to a super-secret medical base where she will be…
At the Movies: Opens Friday, Jan. 11
“A Dog’s Way Home” is heartwarming story about Bella, an adorable puppy who’s adopted by Lucas (JONAH HAUER-KING, 23), a young medical student. The pair is inseparable until Bella gets lost and has to travel 400 tough wilderness miles to get back…
It’s Award Season: The Golden Globes
The Golden Globe awards are being televised live this year on NBC, on Sunday, Jan. 6 at 7PM. Sandra Oh and ANDY SAMBERG, 40, will host. Below are the confirmed Jewish nominees and a number Jews closely connected to a nominated film or TV program. Glo…
