film

‘La La Land’ ties record with 14 Oscar nominations, including for music by Jewish composer

(JTA) — “La La Land” received a record-tying 14 Academy Award nominations, including for its music written by a Jewish composer, and Jewish actors Natalie…


The 2015 Edmonton Jewish Film Festival Kicks Into Gear: May 3-5 & 10-12

by Daniel Larson It’s effectively spring in Edmonton. When tell-tale traces of snow can only found in deep ravines in the river valley, when the…


Festival Hatzafon 2015:  A community event with something for everyone 

Wouldn’t it be a wonderful idea to showcase Israeli dance and culture, while engaging our community and making friendships with other communities?   This  seed of…


Portuguese film honours heroic diplomat Sousa Mendes

January 27 marked the International Day of Commemoration in Memory of Victims of the Holocaust. This year’s memorial events were particularly poignant as they also…