Jon Reiss

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Jews Watching Big Love: God Only Knows

Big Love hits its stride with last night’s Christmas themed episode by laying out the main conflicts that will drive this season and close the show.

Looking Back At The 20th Annual New York Jewish Film Festival

Last week marked the close of the 20th anniversary of the New York Jewish Film Festival The Festival featured a variety narrative and documentary films that were screened at the Jewish Museum, The JCC in Manhattan and the Walter Reade Theater. Here’s a rundown of some of the festivals highlights.

Reviewed: “A Stranger On The Planet” By Adam Schwartz

Adam Schwartz finally gets to publish his very long awaited novel.

Jewish Oscar Nomination Roundup

Look down the list of Oscar nominees. It’s a litany of Jewish names among dozens of actors, actresses, writers, directors and other brilliant film people

Jews Watching Big Love: All The Pligy Ladies

The rest of this week’s episode faltered here and there, but was all around, a very strong episode. In a final season, we hope to feel like we’re moving forward every moment, constantly pushing to wrap up loose ends.

Jews Watching Big Love: Surviving Puberty

Our favorite show about another weird religion is back for its final season.

Jews Watching TV: 5 Reasons Why To Keep Watching TV In The Coming Season

Our resident television fanatic weighs in on the best shows to sit around and watch until it gets warmer out.

Amanda Palmer’s New Single Wacks Bush

Amanda Palmer, perhaps best known for Dresden Dolls days (and also for being married to Neil Gaiman), wants you to pay whatever for her newest single.