Posts Tagged: oscars
Media Spins ‘No Other Land’ Oscar Win Into Yet Another Fake ‘Israeli Settlers’ Story
In an evening of glitz, red carpet pageantry, and self-congratulatory speeches at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, one Oscar win was as predictable as...
‘Judenrein’ Hollywood? The Troubling Trend in Jewish Representation
JNS.org - Every year, as Hollywood shuts down for the winter holidays, an unassuming list makes its way into executive inboxes. “The Black List,” as...
Israel’s Culture Minister Hails Her Country’s Oscar Failure
Israel's culture minister breathed a sigh of relief on Tuesday that her country's contender had failed to land an Oscar nomination for best foreign language...
Oscars 2015: Reflecting on Love at First Sight
JNS.org - I'm in love, and have been for a long time. It's a relationship filled with laughter, tears, intrigue, and surprise. It was love...
Palestinian Director of Oscar-Nominated Film Held at U.S. Airport for Hours
Ynet - "I am already used to this, I don't know any other type of life, but it kills me that my son ...
Jewish Frenchman Wins Best Director at Oscars (VIDEO)
"The Artist" took home five Oscar awards on Sunday night, including Best Picture and Best Director. The Director, Michel Hazanavicius, is the son (and grandson) of...
Sacha Baron Cohen Pours Kim Jong Il’s “Ashes” on Ryan Seacreat at Oscars (VIDEO)
Sacha Baron Cohen's newest character, "General Aladeen", made a splash last night on the Red Carpet at the Oscars. Cohen, who became famous with his depiction...
Jewish Contenders at the Oscars
"Footnote" is a film written and directed by Joseph Cedar and is Israel's 10th nomination for Best Foreign Film at the Academy Awards. Cedar considers...
A Sneak Peek at “Footnote,” Israel’s Oscar Nominee
In his latest film, Israeli writer-director Joseph Cedar has created a drama of personal controversy. He explores spirit, resilience and responsibility. "Footnote" tells...
Appeasement’s Oscar
The King's Speech has just walked off with Oscars aplenty, including Best Picture and Best Director for Tom Hooper. Why quibble with the success...
