Oy, Could Have Been a Contender
During his long career, Robert DeNiro, 73, has credibly played two Jewish gangsters, a Jewish film mogul, and a Jewish boxing manager. He proved he could do stand-up comedy in the acclaimed film “King of Comedy” (1982). So, I was hoping his new film, “T…
Catch-Up Sports Corner
The NHL season, of course, has been on-going since October, But, I finally have a chance to clue you into the Jews on ice. There are three Jews playing in the NHL this year, and two others with some Jewish ancestry who, unlike some journalists, I wouldn’t call Jewis…
At the Movies: Hamburgers and the 1970s
“The Founder” tells the true story of Ray Kroc, a traveling salesman who met the McDonald brothers in Southern California in the 1950s. He was impressed with the brothers’ speedy system to make hamburgers and convinced them to let him franchise …
More on Carrie Fisher
In a 2008 interview with the San Francisco Jewish paper, CARRIE FISHER briefly opened up about her then-relationship with Judaism. She said that early memories of her father, the late EDDIE FISHER, singing in synagogue, had a “big effect” on her. She added that she…
Golden Globe Time
The Golden Globe awards ceremony is on Sunday, Jan. 8 (8PM, NBC). Jimmy Fallon will host. The Globes, unlike the Oscars, give separate acting awards for best actor/actress in a drama and best actor/actress in a musical or comedy. However, the best supporting actor/actress…
