Jews in the News

Jews in the News: Steven Speilberg, J.J. Abrams and Billy Crystal

Jews in the NewsPosted by Nate BloomNew Twilight?Opening yesterday, Thursday, Feb. 14, was the supernatural film, "Beautiful Creatures." It's based on a best-selling young adult novel of the same name.  If this film does well, it likely will be the start of a film series, as with the…

Jews in the News: David Julian Hirsh, Drake & Amanda Peet

Jews in the NewsPosted by Nate Bloom Twist of Faith   Premiering on Saturday, Feb. 9, at 8PM is the original Lifetime cable film, "Twist of Faith." This tale of how an Orthodox cantor from Brooklyn ends up in Alabama is far superior to most TV movies and worth your time. If you want…

Jews in the News: Alan Furst, Ed Asner and Chuck Lorre

Nate Bloom blogs on this week's Jews in the News   Mini-Series: New and Old   Starting on Wednesday, Feb. 6, AT 9PM, is the four-part BBC America series, "Spies of Warsaw." It is from the novel of the same name by acclaimed historical spy fiction writer ALAN FURST, 71. The series…

Jews in the News: Movie 43, Actors Honor Actors, More Big Bang & TV News

Jews in the NewsBy Nate Bloom, Contributing Columnist Movie 43: Quite a Cast Opening on Friday, Jan. 25, is "Movie 43," which is "officially descibed" as: "An outrageous new ensemble comedy not for the easily-offended. It contains jaw-dropping, sometimes shockingly disturbing, but always…

Jews in the News: Gary Bettman, Sara Rue and Clara Mamet

Nate Bloom blogs on this week's Jews in the News. Jews on Ice, Again /Say a Prayer   As I write this, it appears that the 113-day lockout of National Hockey League (NHL) players by the owners is over.  Players are expected to ratify a 10-year contract announced on Jan.7 by NHL…