Category Archives: Hollywood

No Strings Attached

I was half asleep as I lit my hanukiah this evening, the last night of Hanukkah. As I prepared to eat my evening meal of raw oats with grapes and soy milk, I thought to myself, I’m not really a … Continue reading

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Theme From Love Story (Finale)

I love this movie! I too want a girlfriend who gets cancer and reminds me of my mummy.

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Lofty First Amendment Ideas

In writing class today, I was challenged to draw what I was thinking about. I produced this: And then I had to write about it. My title is: “Tiger on the Loose” I love Hollywood. I love being on set. … Continue reading

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Jeannie Millar RIP

I never heard of Jeannie Millar until my friend Justin Levine posted a tribute on Facebook. I saw her picture and was smitten. I investigated and found this: “On May 29, 2008, Jeannie Millar committed suicide in Los Angeles, California. … Continue reading

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Casino Jack

I enjoyed this new film about disgraced lobbyist Jack Abramoff. It reminded me of myself. Like Jack, I converted to Orthodox Judaism (he was born Jewish but came to Orthodoxy later in life) but simultaneously yearned to be a big … Continue reading

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