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let It be Morning
December 29, 2021, 11:17 am
 Israel’s controversial Oscar submission gets snubbed on the 2022 Academy shortlist
Submission for this year’s Best International Feature Oscar, “Let It Be Morning,” was not among the 15 entries that made the cut
By JTA
Oscars statues
December 19, 2018, 4:25 pm
Academy Awards turns its back on latest Israeli film
Since first submitting an entry for best foreign-language film in 1964, Israel's wait for success at the Oscars will continue after nomination 'Sallah' is snubbed
By JTA
December 10, 2018, 11:18 am
Life magazine: Simon Chinn on the ‘feature doc boom’ and what makes a hit!
Francine Wolfisz speaks to the Oscar-winning producer about the ‘feature doc boom’, what makes a box office hit and Harvey Weinstein
By Francine Wolfisz
Sophie Okonedo. Photo credit: Ian West/PA Wire
December 7, 2018, 1:16 pm
Jewish actress Sophie Okonedo: ‘Tricky’ to ensure diversity in entertainment
With both Nigerian and Jewish roots, the actress reflects on the opportunities and obstacles facing minorities in the industry
Florence Pugh as Charlie and Alexander Skarsgård as Mossad agent Becker in Little Drummer Girl
October 25, 2018, 11:14 am
The Little Drummer Girl: BBC’s gripping Mossad thriller based on Le Carré novel
Francine Wolfisz speaks to stars Michael Shannon, Alexander Skarsgård and Florence Pugh about the 1970s-set drama dealing with the Israel-Palestine conflict
By Francine Wolfisz
Woody Allen
October 16, 2017, 12:27 pm
Woody Allen ‘sad’ about Harvey Weinstein and worried about a ‘witch hunt’
Legendary Hollywood filmmaker expresses sorrow for alleged victims and regret that Weinstein's 'life is so messed up'
By JTA
Martin Landau who has died aged 89. Photo crediT: Ian West/PA Wire
July 17, 2017, 12:27 pm
Tributes to Oscar-winning actor Martin Landau who dies at 89
'Talented, sweet, generous' actor known for his portrayal of Bela Lugosi in Ed Wood passes away
By Jewish News Reporter
Lior Ashkenazi, centre (and left), with Richard Gere, right, in Norman
June 14, 2017, 11:57 am
Lior Ashkenazi in his prime in new Richard Gere movie
Israeli actor tells Francine Wolfisz about his role as the prime minister of the Jewish state in the new film 'Norman'
By Francine Wolfisz
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