‘Clueless’ creator on being Jewish and how men have it easier in Hollywood
Filmmaker Amy Heckerling has had a string of successes -- and some failures -- in her star-making career, working on films like 'Fast Times at Ridgemont High,' 'Look Who’s Talking'
View ArticleJonas Mekas, ‘godfather’ of avant-garde, dies at 96
Lithuanian-born film director, critic, patron and poet, survived a Nazi labor camp and, though not Jewish, considered moving to Israel after WWII
View ArticleIsraeli Oscar winner promises to bring award to Israel
President Rivlin, ministers and lawmakers fete Guy Nattiv, whose movie wins Academy Award for best live action short film
View Article‘Romeo and Juliet,’‘Jesus of Nazareth’ director Franco Zeffirelli dies at 96
Most popularly known for his films, the Italian's name was also inextricably linked to the theater and opera, making it his mission to bring culture to the masses
View ArticlePresident announces cinema prize in memory of his wife, Nechama Rivlin
New award to be given to Israeli filmmakers in early stages of their career, Rivlin says at opening of Jerusalem Film Festival
View ArticleRed carpet but no cinema as Gaza film festival forced outdoors
Palestinians attend rare public movie screening, but original venue backs out at the last minute under unclear circumstances
View Article‘Incitement’ director Yaron Zilberman tries to get inside head of Rabin’s killer
As film wins best motion picture of the year in Israel with controversial portrayal of Yigal Amir, American critics say plot 'could have been ripped from recent US headlines'
View ArticleLocked down? Open up to… Argentine actress Cecilia Roth
Roth's extensive body of work as a longtime collaborator with famed director Almodovar touches on one of the most consequential events of world history -- forced exile
View ArticleIsraeli short animated film on historic ‘Cinema Rex’ wins international award
Young Israeli creators use famed Jerusalem British Mandate-period theater that was jointly owned by Jews and Arabs to illustrate how art bridges differences
View ArticleEnnio Morricone, composer of ‘The Good, the Bad and the Ugly’ riff, dies at 91
Oscar-winning Italian maestro was known for the soundtracks to classic films, including 'Once Upon A Time in America' and 'The Untouchables'
View ArticleNew horror movie, in Yiddish, sees Jewish burial ritual gone wrong
Jewish law requires a body be guarded between death and burial -- but in 'The Vigil,' something has gone horribly awry
View ArticleA new ‘Dirty Dancing’ film could be in the works
Jewish actress Jennifer Grey, 60, reported to be in talks with Lionsgate, which holds rights to the original movie, to produce and star in remake
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New York cinemas reopen after a year, brightening outlook for theaters
Doors open in one of the world’s foremost movie capitals; for some moviegoers who consider the big screen the only way to see a film, the day has almost religious significance
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After ending cinema ban, Saudis roll out red carpet for 1st film festival
Local, Arab, foreign actors and actresses parade in evening wear at Jeddah Red Sea International Film Festival
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Israeli-owned chain halts UK screenings of film about Prophet Muhammad’s...
Protesters rally outside Bolton and Birmingham locations of Cineworld after its June 3 showing prompts safety concerns, harsh criticism from Islamic organizations
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