Josh Howie

Josh Howie is a stand up comedian, screenwriter and father of five children

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Tokyo Vice TV review: An outsider Jew in Japan

A crime drama set in Tokyo circa 1999, how on earth did a Jew get in the mix?

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The English TV review: - This Western has new things to say

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My Unorthodox Life. (L to R) Nathalie Ulander, Miriam Haart in episode 201 of My Unorthodox Life. Cr. Courtesy of Netflix © 2022

My Unorthodox Life season 2 review: Cheese but no beef in this unkosher show

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Simon Schama’s History of Now TV review: A warning to now from then

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David Baddiel: Jews Don't Count TV review: Five stars for this primer on antisemitism

Josh Howie applauds David Baddiel's documentary on the left's blind spot

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November 21, 2022 22:14

David Baddiel and David Schwimmer in New York

My Disney dad lamentations

The debate over the extent of the legendary film producer's antisemitism is apparently not enough to prevent my family from fully immersing themselves across all elements of the brand

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November 17, 2022 15:16

Disney characters Mickey and Mini mouse pose in front of the Sleeping Beauty Castle to mark the 25th anniversary of Disneyland - originally Euro Disney Resort - on March 16, 2017 in Marne-La-Vallee, east of the French capital Paris. The 25th anniversary celebrations will begin on March 26, 2017 with parades, various shows and a firework's display. / AFP PHOTO / BERTRAND GUAY (Photo credit should read BERTRAND GUAY/AFP via Getty Images)

Saturday Night Live TV review: Dave Chappelle’s comedy is deadly dangerous

Comic's words may elicit laughter. But they are absolutely no joke

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November 17, 2022 14:50

Saturday Night Live TV review: Dave Chappelle’s comedy is deadly dangerous

TV review: Babylon Berlin - Weimar Republic drama returns

Police, politicians, teenage robbers, gangsters, rich business people, and then yes, Nazis, indiscriminately swirl about each other in fourth series of 1930s Germany drama

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November 10, 2022 13:56

TV review: Babylon Berlin - Weimar Republic drama returns

The White Lotus TV review: Holiday among the haves and have nots

The drama about the misadventures of different groups of guests at an exclusive Hawaiian resort returns for a second series - and it's just as delicious as the first

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November 3, 2022 15:06

The social satire is set at an exclusive Sicilian resort and follows the exploits of various guests and employees over the span of a week.

American Gigolo TV Review: Nice suits, fast cars, but no satisfying climax

Our TV critic has a new Jew crush

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October 28, 2022 11:19

American Gigolo TV Review: Nice suits, fast cars, but no satisfying climax

The Walk-In TV review: The journey to hatred — but with vital elements missing

ITV drama presents the viewer with the opportunity to observe the process of how irrational hate can take hold in a person, but frustratingly fails to address why people can break out of its grip

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October 20, 2022 12:40

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Old Man TV review: Classy writing, classy direction, pure class

Jeff Bridges spy thriller pits experience against arrogance, and grit versus reality while triumphantly showing there can still be value in something, regardless of decline

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October 14, 2022 12:43