In this week&#39;s episode, Daniel & Harry are joined by PJ Grisar, Culture Writer for The Forward, to discuss the 1971 hidden gem "The Plot Against Harry," directed by Michael Roemer and starring Martin Priest as the eponymous Harry.Listen along as they chronicle Harry’s ”teshuva” journey following his time in prison, dive into the authentic representation of a ‘70s New York Jewish community, and lose track of all the movie’s weddings, Bar Mitzvahs, and other Jewish celebrations.As always, they end the episode by ranking the film’s Jewishness in terms of its cast & crew, content, and themes.IMDb PageMovie TrailerPJ Grisar on TwitterPJ’s “125 Greatest Jewish Movie Scenes” Article Series on The Forward

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The Plot Against Harry w/ PJ Grisar

In this week&#39;s episode, Daniel & Harry are joined by Esther Werdiger, Art Director for Tablet Magazine, to discuss the 1972 classic comedy "The Heartbreak Kid," directed by Elaine May and starring Charles Grodin, Cybill Shepherd, and Jeannie Berlin.Tune in as they identify within the film the hallmarks of 1970s New York Jewry, consider the film’s satirical take on the threat of Jewish assimilation, and debate the repulsiveness of getting an egg salad sandwich all over your faceAs always, they end the episode by ranking the film’s Jewishness in terms of its cast & crew, content, and themes.IMDb PageMovie Trailer

The Heartbreak Kid w/ Esther Werdiger

In this week&#39;s episode, Daniel & Harry discuss the 2009 anxiety-inducing film "A Serious Man," directed by the Coen Brothers and starring Michael Stuhlbarg. They touch on the meaning of Larry&#39;s dreams, explore the challenges of being logical in an increasingly illogical and unpredictable world, and unpack the cryptic messages and parables offered by the film’s 3 rabbis.They wrap up the episode by serving up a 3 course meal rating of the Jewishness of the film, based on its cast & crew, content, and themes.IMDbMovie Trailer

A Serious Man

In this week’s episode, Daniel and Harry welcome Rachel Rosenfeld, Executive Director of Mercaz Seattle to discuss the 1995 classic "Clueless," starring Alicia Silverstone as the iconic Cher. They consider the resonance of Cher’s embodiment of the Jewish American Princess (JAP), break down the California traffic one might face to go to a party all the way in the valley, the timelessness of the Mighty Mighty Bosstones, and more!IMDbYouTube trailerMercaz Seattle

Clueless w/ Rachel Rosenfeld

In this week’s episode, Daniel and Harry head outdoors for a special in-person recording where they discuss Barry Levinson&#39;s 2021 film “The Survivor.” They consider the movie’s themes of assimilation and survival, its cinematic depiction of the concentration camps, and its attempts at presenting scenes of violent boxing without seeming exploitative. As always, they end the episode by rating the film’s Jewishness.Make sure to follow on instagram @jewsonfilm and TikTok @jewsonfilmpod and don&#39;t forget to rate and review the podcast!IMdBTrailerSoCalled - "(Rock The) Belz"Talia & Ensemble de Kol Aviv - Mayn Shtetele Belz

The Survivor

In this week&#39;s episode, Daniel and Harry are joined by the stars of the 2 Movie Jews podcast Yechiel Hoffman and Jodi Berman. Together, they discuss Quentin Tarantino&#39;s 2009 World War II epic "Inglourious Basterds," starring Brad Pitt, Melanie Laurent, and Christoph Waltz.Tune in as they explore the film&#39;s theme of hiding from one&#39;s past, discuss the representation of powerful Jews on screen, and consider the film as a testament to the power of storytelling.Trailer IMDb Listen to 2 Movie Jews on SpotifyListen to 2 Movie Jews on Apple Podcasts 

Inglourious Bastards w/ Yechiel Hoffman & Jodi Berman

In this week&#39;s episode, Daniel and Harry chat about Shawn Levy&#39;s "This is Where I Leave You," starring Jason Bateman, Jane Fonda, and a whole cast of recognizable (if not very Jewish...) faces.Listen in as they dive into how the film explains Shiva to its broad audience, reflect on their own relationships with their siblings, and analyze how the characters rethink the trajectories of their lives when faced with death.As always, they end the episode by ranking the film in terms of its Jewishness.Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?=v=fH0cEP0mvlU&ab_channel=WarnerBros.PicturesIMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1371150

This is Where I Leave You

In this exciting season two premiere, Harry and Daniel are joined by Jen Stewart of the Borscht Belt Tattler podcast to discuss "Mr Saturday Night" starring and directed by Billy Crystal.Jen explains why she chose the film, her connection to the Borscht Belt, and even surprises Harry and Daniel with a pop quiz on famous Jewish comedians and their real Hebrew names!Movie TrailerIMDB summaryBorscht Belt Tattler Podcast

Mr. Saturday Night w/ Jen Stewart

In this season 1 finale to Jews on Film, Daniel and Harry are joined by Etan Basseri for a discussion on Woody Allen&#39;s "Midnight in Paris," starring Owen Wilson and Rachel McAdams.Tune into their discussion on the pitfalls of giving ourselves over to too much nostalgia, the positive relationship Judaism and Jewish culture has with its past, and the time periods they&#39;d most want to be magically and inexplicably transported to.As always, they end the episode by ranking the film in terms of its Jewishness.Trailer: https://youtu.be/FAfR8omt-CYIMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11271038/Etan&#39;s Children&#39;s Book, A Persian PassoverThe White Balloon Trailer

Midnight in Paris w/ Etan Basseri

In this week&#39;s episode, Daniel and Harry are guestless as they unpack Paul Thomas Anderson&#39;s 2021 Oscar Nominated “Licorice Pizza,” starring Alana Haim and Cooper Hoffman.Listen in as they reminisce on Daniel&#39;s childhood in the San Fernando Valley, discuss the concept of the "Nice Jewish Boy" (NJB) and its presence in the film, and finally learn how to pronounce the director and star of "Yentl&#39;s" last name (Strei-SAND, like the ocean).Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofnXPwUPENo&ab_channel=MGMIMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11271038/

Licorice Pizza

In this week&#39;s episode, Daniel and Harry are joined by Producer Gil Baron to discuss 1987&#39;s “Broadcast News,” starring Holly Hunter, Albert Brooks, and William Hurt, and directed by James L. Brooks. Tune in as they take on the film&#39;s themes of style versus substance, identify what makes Albert Brooks&#39; Aaron a "coded Jew," and conjure up some of the biggest stretches this Podcast has ever seen. As always, they end the episode by ranking the film’s Jewishness with a bonus category suggested by Gil Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fuhxg3mkiIwIMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0092699/Catch up on past episodes of Jews on FilmFollow "Your Late Show Tonight" on Instagram

Broadcast News w/Gil Baron

Daniel and Harry welcome actor Simon Feil (The Marvelous Ms. Maisel, Billions, Ocean’s Eight) to discuss “The Frisco Kid” starring Gene Wilder and Harrison Ford.  They touch on the accurate depiction of Judaism, Yiddish, and other customs depicted by Wilder’s Avram character. In addition, they discuss the representation of Native Americans in the film and how Harrison Ford makes for a pretty good bank robber with a heart of gold. Simon also shares some stories from his time on various sets throughout his career.IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0079180/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0Movie Trailer: https://youtu.be/oOZP2iKns3MCheck out the Jews on Film for other episodes: linktr.ee/jewsonfilmFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jewsonfilm/

The Frisco Kid w/Simon Feil

In this week&#39;s episode, Daniel and Harry are joined by Seattle based writer and podcaster Emily Alhadeff to discuss the 1987 classic “Dirty Dancing,” starring Jennifer Grey and Patrick Swayze. Listen along as they uncover the film&#39;s concealed - but undeniable - Jewishness, consider the history of Jewish independence and assimilation in the United States, and are convinced once and for all why no one puts baby in a corner. As always, they end the episode by ranking the film’s Jewishness.Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eIcmQNy9FsM&ab_channel=MovieclipsClassicTrailersIMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0092890/Check out Emily&#39;s Substack, "The Chulent"Listen to Emily&#39;s Callin show, "While You Were Sleeping in Hebrew School" 

Dirty Dancing w/Emily Alhadeff

In this week&#39;s episode, Daniel and Harry welcome Jason Diamond to discuss the 1994 film “City Slickers,” starring Billy Crystal. They chat about how the film deals with what it means to be a man, debate the Jewishness of a film without any explicitly Jewish characters, and reflect on why nostalgia remains so popular these days. As always, they end the episode by ranking the film’s Jewishness.Jason is a columnist for GQ, writer for the New Yorker, New York Times, Rolling Stone, and author of “The Sprawl” and “Searching for John Hughes”. Trailer: https://youtu.be/o4k7AK6oK9UIMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0101587/Jason&#39;s Books: https://www.amazon.com/Sprawl-Jason-Diamond/dp/1566895820/https://www.amazon.com/Searching-John-Hughes-Everything-Watching/dp/0062424831/Twitter: https://twitter.com/imjasondiamond

City Slickers w/ Jason Diamond

Daniel & Harry speak to Lisa Hurwitz for a bonus episode conversation about her film "The Automat".You can catch the film at the Seattle Jewish Film Festival from March 28th - April 10th for a virtual screening here: https://www.goelevent.com/SeattleJewishFilmFestival/e/SJFF2022THEAUTOMATFind out more about the film here: http://www.automatmovie.com/

BONUS: The Automat w/ Director Lisa Hurwitz

Daniel Zana & Harry Ottensoser discuss films of all types to investigate what truly makes a film Jewish. Covering everything from Fiddler on the Roof to Uncut Gems, they finish each episode by ranking the film’s production, content, and themes on a scale of 1 to 5 Jewish stars. Listen each week to find out!

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