Commentary The Oscar winning best documentary film should be required viewing for anyone casting a vote in the upcoming election The story I posted yesterday, Jimmy, Oscar and Donald, was my take on Sunday’s Academy Awards broadcast. As I wrote, “…it was a night in which serious films, films dealing with important aspects of history,Continue reading “I can’t get “20 Days in Mariupol” out of my head”
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Jimmy, Oscar and Donald
Commentary The Academy Awards’ strange bedfellows Last night’s Academy Awards broadcast was one of the best in recent memory. Hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, with best actor/actress nominees presented with heartfelt introductions by former Oscar winners, it was, for a change, a worthwhile three hours – particularly in a year with so many outstanding films andContinue reading “Jimmy, Oscar and Donald”
He’s baaack!*
Commentary *No, not Arnold (although based on a State Farm Super Bowl ad, he might be) but… JON STEWART!!! Yes, Jon Stewart is back. But before I get into Stewart’s return to The Daily Show, I thought I’d start today’s post with a little Around the Block history and why The Daily Show with JonContinue reading “He’s baaack!*”
In a tribute to “Curb Your Enthusiasm’s” final season, The Foward’s list of the 18 most Jewish episodes.
Commentary Larry David’s HBO show has a lot to say about being Jewish. I wanted to get this out last night, on Erev* “Curb Your Enthusiasm’s” final season, but my many social events intervened. *Evening – traditionally Jewish holidays and celebrations begin the night before the actual event. And, if there’s any reason to celebrateContinue reading “In a tribute to “Curb Your Enthusiasm’s” final season, The Foward’s list of the 18 most Jewish episodes.”
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