Posts Tagged: Alan Zeitlin
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...
The Second Season of ‘The New Black’ Is Even Better Than the First
It's rare that a show's second season is stronger than its first. But that's definitely true in the case of "The New Black," available April 12...
Jewish Singer Pays Tribute to Her Father and Her Roots on Stage
Not long after her father passed away last year, singer/songwriter Emily Keating had the difficult task of performing at City Winery, one of Manhattan's best...
Jewish Writer Gives Advice to Fellow Authors
If you have a question about the Torah, you ask a rabbi. But what if you want to know how to get a book deal?...
New Netflix Show Featuring Jewish Characters Is a Huge Hit
I'm not usually a fan of shows that literally start with a bang. But when the music is tremendous, the writing is stellar, the acting is...
Jewish Comedian Makes a Splash on ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’
Larry David is not just a pretty, pretty good guy, according to a Jewish comedian who was thrilled to make his first appearance on "Curb...
