Oscars

My Word: When cameras call the shots

The movie 'No Other Land' is not about giving the full picture; it’s about making a scene and making sure it’s captured on camera.

BDS movement criticizes 'No Other Land,' citing Israeli collaboration in film's production

PACBI issued a statement condemning the Oscar-winning documentary No Other Land for violating the movement's anti-normalization guidelines.

Jewish and Israeli presence felt at Oscars

This year's broadcast had fewer symbols about the Israel-Hamas conflict than last year, but some acceptance speeches mentioned the hostages in Gaza and antisemitism.

‘No Other Land’: The Israeli-Palestinian documentary at the Oscars

The film has already won numerous awards worldwide, and it was nominated for Best Documentary Feature Film at this year’s Oscars, which took place on Sunday night.

‘No Other Land’ wins Best Documentary Oscar, director calls for hostages release

Jewish narratives shine at the Oscars with "A Real Pain" and "The Brutalist" as Gal Gadot takes the stage with Rachel Zegler.

  MIKEY MADISON and Mark Edelshteyn in ‘Anora.’

‘Anora,’ a movie with heart, is likely to win big at the Oscars

You can expect a few red Artist4Ceasefire pins on the red carpet – even though there actually is a ceasefire now – and likely no yellow-ribbon pins.

Gal Gadot to be a presenter at the 97th Academy Awards

The announcement of Gadot’s participation comes following her appearance at the Golden Globes in January, where she also presented an award.

 ADRIEN BRODY in ‘The Brutalist.’

‘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.

Oscar-nominated Palestinian-Israeli doc. comes to theaters despite US distribution hurdles

'No Other Land,' co-directed by an Israeli-Palestinian filmmaking collective, received an Oscar nomination for best documentary.

By ANDREW LAPIN/JTA
24/01/2025

Jewish war epic ‘The Brutalist’ picks up 10 Oscar nominations, ‘A Complete Unknown’ close behind

Nominated films about Israel and the Palestinian territories, meanwhile, took on new dimensions in the wake of the Israel-Hamas war. 

By ANDREW LAPIN/JTA
23/01/2025
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