The Waldheim Waltz: Notes from The Authoritarian Playbook
Ruth Beckermann’s new film is a persuasive accounting of the life and political career of Kurt Josef Waldheim, laying bare the revelations about his World War II military service.
Wes Hopper
A Memoir of War: The Agony of Waiting
Renowned French-Jewish director Emmanuel Finkiel’s new film, A Memoir of War, is a haunting meditation on the pain of not knowing.
“Disobedience”: Forbidden Love in a Repressive Society
Sebastian Lelio’s new film, “Disobedience,” features an all-star cast and a concern for what he sees as the repercussions of forbidden romance in a repressive society.
This New Hungarian Holocaust Film is Reminiscent of a Hollywood Western
The black and white film 1945, in Hungarian with English subtitles, is charged with historical allegory and symbolic dread. It teaches: Acknowledge the sins of the past, as your soul may depend on it.
Amazon’s Newest Show Is No "Mad Men" - and That’s a Good Thing
In Amazon's newest series, premiering November 26, the Jewish shtick is lathered on generously but played endearingly.
