The Ira Glass Man-Fatuation Post: Father’s Day

Loosen up your heartstrings for this week’s This American Life recap.

I Love Jewish Revenge Movies

You want to know what sort of human sees a movie nine times in less than five yeas? I’ll tell you who — a guy who really likes films about Jews getting revenge.

Jew Dream Team: Darren Aronofsky To Direct HBO Pilot Penned By Michael Chabon

To be honest, If I’d woken up this morning to the news that Darren Aronofsky was slated to direct a pilot written by and starring Paris Hilton for the Disney Channel, I’d be excited, but the news that Aronosfky is directing a Michael Chabon written TV pilot for HBO, is a total coup.

The Big Jewcy: Jill Soloway – Writer/Producer, Making Things Happen On LA’s East Side

Writer for shows like Six Feet Under and Grey’s Anatomy, producer, and community organizer. Jill Soloway might be our new hero.

Cats And Jews: Basically The Same Thing

Some people only know about Jews by way of stereotyping. Although rooted in a combination of ignorance and validity, mostly they are just mean and nasty. So, allow me to illustrate some of the popular Jewish stereotypes in the warmest, fuzziest way I know how.

The Ira Glass Infatuation Post/ This American Life Review: First Contact

I guess I can pull a Tel Aviv tefillin-pusher move and keep on keepin on: Have you listened to TAL this week?

The Big Jewcy: Yoav Potash – Filmmaker Bent On Tikkun Olam

According to Yoav Potash, whose newest documentary is being featured by Oprah’s OWN network, his work is fueled by the Jewish value of tikkun olam, or “repairing the world.”

The Big Jewcy: Eric Forman – Activist Documentarian

While most filmmakers dream of the Hollywood red carpet, Eric has his sights on a screening for the graduating class of Harvard Law.