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Jews on Film: Exploring Jewish Stories & Themes in Cinema

Daniel Zana & Harry Ottensoser

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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86:48

The Heartbreak Kid w/ Esther Werdiger

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2022/08/18

In this week'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

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78:27

A Serious Man

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2022/08/11

In this week'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'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

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74:14

Clueless w/ Rachel Rosenfeld

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2022/08/04

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

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56:30

The Survivor

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2022/07/28

In this week’s episode, Daniel and Harry head outdoors for a special in-person recording where they discuss Barry Levinson'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't

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81:24

Inglourious Bastards w/ Yechiel Hoffman & Jodi Berman

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2022/07/21

In this week'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's 2009 World War II epic "Inglourious Basterds," starring Brad Pitt, Melanie Laurent, and Christoph Waltz.Tune in as they explore the film's theme of hiding from one's past, discuss the representation of powerful Jews on screen, and consider the film as a testament to the power of

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49:12

This is Where I Leave You

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2022/07/14

In this week's episode, Daniel and Harry chat about Shawn Levy'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

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68:50

Mr. Saturday Night w/ Jen Stewart

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2022/07/07

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

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59:53

Midnight in Paris w/ Etan Basseri

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2022/05/19

In this season 1 finale to Jews on Film, Daniel and Harry are joined by Etan Basseri for a discussion on Woody Allen'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'd most want to be magically and inexplicably transported to.As always, they end the episode by ranking the film in

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76:00

Licorice Pizza

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2022/05/05

In this week's episode, Daniel and Harry are guestless as they unpack Paul Thomas Anderson's 2021 Oscar Nominated “Licorice Pizza,” starring Alana Haim and Cooper Hoffman.Listen in as they reminisce on Daniel'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's" last name (Strei-SAND, like the

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59:54

Broadcast News w/Gil Baron

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2022/04/21

In this week's episode, Daniel and Harry are joined by Producer Gil Baron to discuss 1987'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's themes of style versus substance, identify what makes Albert Brooks' 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

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63:14

The Frisco Kid w/Simon Feil

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2022/04/14

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

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59:13

Dirty Dancing w/Emily Alhadeff

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2022/04/07

In this week'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'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

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68:09

City Slickers w/ Jason Diamond

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2022/03/31

In this week'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

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BONUS: The Automat w/ Director Lisa Hurwitz

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2022/03/29

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/

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57:22

Uncut Gems

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2022/03/24

In this week’s episode, Daniel and Harry discuss Josh and Benny Safdie’s Adam Sandler starring 2019 film Uncut Gems. Join them as they consider the film’s possible Biblical inspirations, discuss the rich history of Jews in New York’s diamond district, and revel at one of the only Passover Seders featured in a mainstream Hollywood Film! As always, they end the episode by ranking the film’s Jewishness in its production, content, and themes.Trailer: https://youtu.be/vTfJp2Ts9X8IMDb:

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Yentl w/ Rebecca Finkel

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2022/03/17

In this week’s episode, Daniel and Harry and joined by guest Rebecca Finkel as they discuss the Oscar-winning musical Yentl, released in 1983 and directed by and starring Jewish film legend Barbara Streisand. Join them as they discuss the film’s authentic Talmudic references, analyze its cultural place in Jewish and the overall film history, and debate the meaning behind its most enduring songs. As always, they end the episode by ranking the film’s Jewishness in its production, content, and

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52:19

Blazing Saddles

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2022/03/10

In this week’s episode, Daniel and Harry discuss Mel Brooks’ 1974 classic Blazing Saddles. Join them as they discuss the inherent Jewishness of any Mel Brooks film, kvetch over the film’s yiddish humor, and discover the unlikely inspiration for Lili Von Shtup! As always, they end the episode by ranking the film’s Jewishness in its production, content, and themes.Trailer: https://youtu.be/VKayG1TrfuEIMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0071230/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1

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62:51

An American Pickle w/Yuli Masinovsky

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2022/03/03

In this week’s episode, Daniel and Harry are joined by guest Yuli Masinovsky as they discuss Seth Rogen’s - perhaps most personal but certainly most Jewish - film, 2020’s An American Pickle. Join them as they discuss the film’s rootedness in Jewish themes of remembrance, consider the convincingness of Rogen’s accent as Herschel, and debate the movie’s adherence to and diversion from typical Hollywood fare. As always, they end the episode by ranking the film’s Jewishness in its production, content,

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Coming Soon: Jews On Film

Jews on Film: Exploring Jewish Stories & Themes in... ·

2022/03/02

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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