Category Archives: Hollywood

Did ‘The Pianist’ Have A Point?

Posted on January 23, 2009 by Luke Ford

I saw this movie with a gorgeous shiksa in a dark and empty theater and one thing led to another and we were groping each other in the dark like there was no tomorrow. Pictures of the Holocaust do that … Continue reading →

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The Jewish Journal Blogs Sundance

Posted on January 16, 2009 by Luke Ford

Larry Mark writes: The Sundance Film Festival 2009 opened on Thursday night with an Australian clay animation feature, “Mary and Max,” written and directed by Adam Elliot, a Sundance veteran and Oscar winner for best animated short in 2004.  “Mary … Continue reading →

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Waltz With Bashir

Posted on January 12, 2009 by Luke Ford

I saw this movie at the Arclight Saturday night. It was smart, profound and real. My previous articles on Waltz are here and here. I’m glad I bought my ticket Friday because the screening was sold out. Afterwards, movie director … Continue reading →

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Gran Torino

Posted on January 4, 2009 by Luke Ford

Dave Deutsch emails: "Have you seen Gran Torino?  Check it out.  Really enjoyable film, and I think you in particularly will relate to Clint Eastwood’s character, who, though racist and retrograde, is sympathetic and oozing with the raw machismo that … Continue reading →

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Ed Asner On Israel

Posted on December 26, 2008 by Luke Ford

Jason Maoz, Editor of The Jewish Press, writes: Asner, this year’s Schwarzschild’s "honoree," is best remembered for his portrayal of lovably gruff Lou Grant on the old "Mary Tyler Moore" show (CBS, 1970-77) and later on "Lou Grant" (CBS, 1977-’82). … Continue reading →

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