Movie Reviews

'The Holdovers': A predictable letdown of a film - review

For all its virtues, The Holdovers invites unfortunate comparisons to the ne plus ultra of teacher-student bonding movies, Wonder Boys.

‘The Boy and the Heron’: Hayao Miyazaki takes you on a dream

If you can flow with the feelings behind the movie and see it as a well-observed version of the psyche of a fragile and traumatized child, you will find much to enjoy.

'How to Have Sex' is more sad than shocking - review

The sadness at the core of this movie goes deep, as it focuses on a world where any human connection and sensuality connected to sex has been washed away by rivers of alcohol. 

The incredible true story behind the movie ‘Plan A’

Plan A focuses on questions of justice, revenge, redemption, and healing that are as relevant today as they were in 1945. The movie opened throughout Israel on January 11. 

The worst of times, the best of movies

Here are my 10 best international films this year (with one exception, these all played in movie theaters in Israel), followed by the 10 best Israeli movies. 

Falling for a gentle 'Riceboy Sleeps'

Korea has been coming into its own in recent years as an international entertainment powerhouse.

‘Ferrari’ feels  as if it’s stuck in second gear at times - film review

The movie reinvents no wheels. But it sure knows how to film ’em.

By MICHAEL PHILLIPS
26/12/2023

What to watch on Christmas? Your Jewish guide to this winter’s biggest movies

Here’s your Jewish guide to the new theatrical and streaming options available this Christmas season.

By JTA STAFF
23/12/2023

'On the Adamant' explores ways of coping with mental illness - review

The movie portrays the intractable nature of mental illness and at the same time, is a tribute to the resilience of those who live with it. 

Why it’s the right time for ‘Running on Sand’

Running on Sand, which opened all over Israel in theaters on Thursday, is exactly what the country needs right now.

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