Posts Tagged: Alan Zeitlin
Powerful Play Questions Whether a Jewish Father Gave Secrets to Russia
“I’m a Jew,” an elderly man named Hillel declares to an unknown voice in This Is Not a Time of Peace at Manhattan’s Theatre Row...
Pete Davidson Jokes About Being Jewish in Netflix Special That Is Funny and Vulgar
Pete Davidson, who was underutilized on Saturday Night Live, is known for having dated Ariana Grande and Kim Kardashian and overcoming mental health issues. Surprisingly,...
Fictional Film Set at Auschwitz Is Offensive and Lacks Power
At a time of rising antisemitism, when college presidents are okay with calls for Jewish genocide and younger Americans are getting false information about Jews...
The Seth Rogen Scam of ‘Dumb Money’
Seth Rogen is very good at playing weed-smoking, bumbling idiots. He is a fine actor who also has done some more serious roles. Dumb Money is...
Why This Comedian Calls Himself the Israeli John Belushi
Raanan Hershberg said that when he’s on the comedy stage, he will offend both political parties, and be very good at it. On "The Tonight Show"...
Why I Changed My Mind About Borat
When Jewish actor Sacha Baron Cohen’s hilarious character, Borat, famously launched into his song “In My Country There is Problem,” it featured the chorus, “Throw...
New York Loses Another Comedy — and Jewish — Landmark
“What could possibly go wrong?” a friend asked me, when I told him I was taking a young Orthodox woman I liked on a date...
‘The Fabelmans’ Is an Inspiring Jewish Story
Sammy Fabelman’s got problems. He's been punched by one bully, called the worst slur a Jew can be called by another, and slapped by his...
Has an Orthodox Jewish Boxing Champion Become More Impressive as a Promoter?
Some people dream of having a fairy-tale career. Dmitriy Salita is on his second one. But it wasn’t magic. Hard work and dedication led to his success....
Jewish Director’s ‘Last Flight Home’ Tells of an Ill Father Deciding He Wants to Die
In one of the many jaw-dropping moments in the new documentary, "Last Flight Home,” Eli Timoner asks about “goodbye powder.” Some four decades ago, at 53,...
Netflix Comedy Has a Jewish Problem, Indeed
I’m not a mathematical wizard, but something doesn’t add up. When Netflix first aired “Never Have I Ever,” friends asked me if I thought the writing...
Movie About Bar Mitzvah Entertainer Is a Big Letdown
“Cha Cha Real Smooth” is more disappointing than a bad bar mitzvah. Cooper Raiff wrote, directed, and starred in this film as Andrew. That’s impressive. He...
Former Orthodox Man Tells Stories of His Father — and Elvis — in One-Man Show
Steve Wruble is performing a one-man show at Manhattan’s Cherry Lane Theater as part of its "True Stories" series. The show — “Escape From Daddyland” —...
Cantor’s Song Recorded Decades Ago Lands Him a Role in ‘The Survivor’
Acting isn’t easy, especially when you are a cantor with no acting experience. Having to lose 25 pounds doesn’t help, and being in a movie...
