Nate Bloom blogs on this week's Jews in the News. At the Movies F. Scott Fitzgerald’s great 1925 novel, “The Great Gatsby,” has been made into four previous films, including a silent and made-for-TV version. None, including the 1974 film starring Robert Redford, have been…
Jews in the NewsPosted by Nate Bloom, Contributing Columnist Iron Man 3 and More Opening in theaters today, May 3, is “Iron Man 3.” Robert Downey, Jr. returns as Tony Stark/Iron Man. As the film opens, he is in quite a funk and this causes friction with his girlfriend and business…
Jews in the NewsPosted by Nate Bloom Major League Hebrews The following players are on a big league roster (active or disabled) as of April 16. All have at least one Jewish parent and were raised secular or Jewish: RYAN BRAUN, 29, outfielder, Milwaukee; CRAIG BRESLOW, 32, pitcher,…
Jews in the NewsPosted by Nate Bloom Bobo is Bullied “Disconnect,” which opens in some theaters on Friday, April 19, tells three mostly separate stories which ultimately “connect up.” All the characters’ lives are heavily influenced by the internet. The first story focuses…
Jews in the NewsPosted by Nate Bloom Jackie Robinson: Courage; Allies and Enemies Opening in theaters on Friday, Apr. 12, is “42.” The title references the player number of the great Jackie Robinson (1919-1972), the first African-American to play major league ball. The…
