Movie Reviews
Assaf Machnes's 'Where to?' wins top prize at Jerusalem Film Festival
The festival awarded prizes totaling approximately NIS 1 million across its Israeli and international competitions, as well as its short-film, experimental-film, and industry programs.
'Köln 75': The unlikely story behind Keith Jarrett's iconic concert - review
'Tuner' mixes classical music, crime, and Dustin Hoffman - review
What to watch this week: Gal Gadot buoyant in an otherwise sinking ship in 'In the Hand of Dante'
‘Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere’ captures the heart of the Boss’s creative process - review
Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere explores Bruce Springsteen’s creative process behind Nebraska, with Jeremy Allen White's standout performance. A must-see for fans, despite a few biopic pitfalls.
French film starring Karim Leklou features fine acting in an underwhelming film - review
The film, which was directed by the brother directing duo Arnaud Larrieu and Jean-Marie Larrieu, is long on literary narration and gorgeous rustic scenery.
Why the '1948' documentary is controversial and honoring Redford
Most of Redford's biggest hits are on Apple TV+, including "The Way We Were" with Barbra Streisand.
Funny fables from the underworld in ‘Jaffa Stories’ - review
The movie is an adaptation of the series of books called Jaffa Stories by the late journalist Menahem Talmi, which ran in Maariv and has just been reissued in digital editions.
The new 'Three Musketeers' film gets down and dirty - review
The movie is enjoyable, filled with swashbuckling and banter, and concentrates on presenting the 1600s with realistic grit and filth.
Gadot’s a bad gal, but ‘Snow White’ is bland - film review
While a few live-action remakes have been good – Aladdin was probably the most fun – I think most children will always prefer the cartoon versions, and so will a lot of adults.
Dark police thriller ‘Motherland’ premieres on KAN, Wicked available to stream
Check out the series, movies and shows hitting Israel's screens this week.
‘The Brutalist’ is a pretentious, overlong Oscar-nominated mess
Despite its Oscar buzz, The Brutalist is a tedious, pretentious mess that tests audience patience with its excessive length and heavy-handed messaging.
Shira Haas’s Sabra in 'Captain America': Still Israeli and fierce – review
Marvel’s Captain America: Brave New World sees Shira Haas’s Sabra making waves—without a Mossad background but still proudly Israeli.
‘The Rapture’ tells an age-old story of deception and friendship - review
It’s not easy to bring off such a psychologically complex story, and the director uses some interesting visual elements, especially colors and patterns, to illuminate her themes.
