FilmPeter Hujar’s Day review: ‘a hymn to the wet process of photography’ ★★★★The Jewish, gay and fearless independent film-maker Ira Sachs turns an interview with the renowned photographer Peter Hujar into a captivating filmBy John Nathan1 min read
Limmud FestivalThe all-singing, all-dancing Limmud Festival 2025The JC previews some of the musical highlights of the forthcoming Jewish cultural jamboreeBy Ben Conway4 min read
FilmScarlett Johansson interview: ‘My film represents where I am in my life now’Hollywood’s outspoken superstar on her directorial debut Eleanor the Great and finding empathy for its main character, an elderly Jewish woman who lies about surviving the HolocaustBy James Mottram6 min read
FilmMarty Supreme reviews round-up: Timothée Chalamet tipped for Oscars glory with comparsions made to De Niro and PacinoRave reviews have been pouring in for the Jewish star’s performance as Marty Mauser in Marty SupremeBy Elisa Bray2 min read
By Gaby WineOPINION: Turning off the music is not a pathway to peaceThe artists blocking their music being streamed in Israel are doing more harm than good3 min read
FilmBlue Moon review: ‘Ethan Hawke turns in a superb performance’ ★★★★The actor’s portrayal of the waspish, Jewish lovelorn lyricist Lorenx Hart is excellentBy John Nathan1 min read
FilmWicked: For Good: Pitch-perfect escapism that surpasses the smash-hit original ★★★★★Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande are superbly matched in the roles of Elphaba and Glinda in this film version of Stephen Schwartz’s musicalBy John Nathan1 min read
FilmNuremberg review: ‘It all feels too sexy, glamorous even’ ★★★This crowd-pleaser about the first post-war international war crimes tribunal hits some wrong notesBy John Nathan2 min read
Pope LeoPope Leo names Holocaust film among his all-time favourite filmsThe pontiff’s revealed his top film four film choices ahead of his meeting with a group of Hollywood A-listersBy Siam Goorwich2 min read
FilmNancy Spielberg on her bold new October 7 documentary: ‘It’s an exploration of cinema versus reality’The Jewish producer of the famous Spielberg family discusses ‘A Letter to David’, a documentary about twin brothers David and Eitan Cunio whose lives were both torn apart and captured on screenBy Eliana Jordan4 min read
ShowbizScarlett Johansson: ‘People make antisemitic comments and just assume you feel the same way’The actor discussed the ‘dilemma’ she faces between speaking up or staying quiet for fear of putting herself in dangerBy Eliana Jordan2 min read
NorwichOffensive material about the original blood libel removed from Norwich Cathedral after Jewish Film Festival projectNarrative linking William of Norwich to the Holy Innocents removed from medieval cathedral in home of original blood libelBy Jane Prinsley6 min read
FilmTurn up the volume on this wartime yarn of death and Elgar ★★★Nicholas Hytner’s production of Alan Bennett’s First World War drama in the Yorkshire Dales is quietly moving, but maybe too quietBy John Nathan1 min read
Film‘How I mixed Jodie, Jewish jokes and AI to make my thriller’Director Rebecca Zlotowski on the Oscar winner’s role in her new filmBy James Mottram4 min read
FilmFantasy Life review: ‘I think I suffer from internalised antisemitism’ ★★★In this neurotic and funny film, Matthew Shear plays a failed tax lawyer who’s ashamed of being JewishBy John Nathan1 min read
FilmHow bad can a Friday night dinner get? How long you got?New York film director Daniel Robbins on his comedy about having your future Catholic in-laws over for ShabbatBy John Nathan5 min read
