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The Times of Israel

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‘Remembering Gene Wilder’ documentary salutes a Jewish comedy legend

Recently opened in NY and LA with a further rollout in the coming weeks, the film examines the comedic actor’s relationship with Mel Brooks...

26.03.2024 50

The Times of Israel

Stephen Silver

In documentary ‘God and Country,’ Rob Reiner shines a light on Christian nationalism

Released on Feb. 16, the film exposes a movement that, says Reiner, believes God ordained it to make the US a white Christian nation – and will...

17.02.2024 30

The Times of Israel

Stephen Silver

‘Blazing Saddles’ marks a half-century of hilarity — and controversy

Released 50 years ago this week, the film juggles bawdiness, genre satire and political critique, and is still revered even as most admit...

10.02.2024 20

The Times of Israel

Stephen Silver

‘Life is Beautiful’ hit US theaters 25 years ago, raising issues that linger today

Roberto Benigni’s 1997 film rocked Hollywood and beyond by attempting to infuse humor into the setting of a concentration camp, to critical...

16.12.2023 20

The Times of Israel

Stephen Silver

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