Cinema

‘My One and Only’ is a muddled look at Jewish mysticism - review

The Israeli film My One and Only aims high, blending Jewish texts, mysticism, and mystery, but its unusual storytelling may leave viewers confused.

AUGUST 15, 2026|ByHANNAH BROWN

THERE ARE many well-acted, well-written scenes and an intriguing main plotline, but for anyone who just wants to have fun at the movies, ‘My One and Only’ is a misfire.

‘PULP FICTION’ topped the Jerusalem Cinematheque’s audience poll as the greatest film of the past 50 years.

'Pulp Fiction' tops Jerusalem Cinematheque’s 50th anniversary film poll

Quentin Tarantino’s Pulp Fiction led the Jerusalem Cinematheque’s 50th anniversary audience poll, with 11 fan favorites set to screen throughout August as part of its “Your Top 10” series.

AUGUST 3, 2026|ByHANNAH BROWN

Scene from ‘Köln 75,' directed by Israeli Ido Fluk.

'Köln 75': The unlikely story behind Keith Jarrett's iconic concert - review

Köln 75, directed by Israel-born, New York-based Ido Fluk, is a little like The Big Short at times, in that it features moments when various characters stop the action and break the fourth wall.

JUNE 30, 2026|ByHANNAH BROWN

Lior Raz says Israelis in Hollywood are 'simply not afraid' at Tel Aviv Tuner premiere

Raz, has starred in a number of international movies and series following his success in Fauda, the popular counterterrorism drama series.

JUNE 24, 2026|ByHANNAH BROWN

‘Sentimental Value’ is a beautiful drama of redemption in a show-biz family - review

Unquestionably the best-acted movie this year, 'Sentimental Value' is a character-driven, complex story about the drama of an extremely dysfunctional show-business family.

JUNE 17, 2026ByHANNAH BROWN

STELLAN SKARSGARD (left) and Renate Reinsve in Sentimental Value.

Israeli Cinema Day returns with NIS 10 tickets across country

Among the films scheduled to be shown are Checkout, American Henna, Underwater Speculations, ‘Cuz You’re Ugly, and more!

JUNE 15, 2026ByHANNAH BROWN

Checkout, a feature film at Israeli Cinema Day.

This Israeli startup is using AI to transform cinemas into more than just a place to watch movies

Aiming at younger generations and their need for socialization, Bigger Picture offers cinemas a platform to track their data and create better experiences.

JUNE 13, 2026ByTOBIAS HOLCMAN

A group of diverse people are queueing up in a movie theater to watch a movie.

Jerusalem Film Festival to open with Moshe Rosenthal’s 'Tell Me Everything'

"Tell Me Everything" had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival earlier this year, marking the first time in a decade that a full-length Israeli feature film was included in that festival.

JUNE 10, 2026ByHANNAH BROWN

Image from Moshe Rosenthal's Tell Me Everything.

TA International Student Film Festival: Forty years of cutting-edge cinema

This year’s edition will feature about 100 student short films from 20 countries, as well as Israeli competitions, master classes, industry events, special screenings, and outdoor programs.

JUNE 1, 2026ByHANNAH BROWN