Film Review Archives

'Saul & Ruby: To Life!' tells the story of Holocaust survivors Saul Drier and Ruby Sosnowicz who started a band to honor the victims of the Holocaust.

29 Jul

Jewish Art, Culture and Music - Moment Magazine, Latest

Saul and Ruby’s Holocaust Survivor Band

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Dina Gold

July 9, 2021

1

To assume this is just another depressing Holocaust survivor film would be a huge mistake. Far from it. This outstanding documentary, about survival and the joys of living, is suffused with humor and boundless energy.

Poster for "Creating a Character". In the poster, Moni Yakim is directing a class

30 Jun

Homage to a Master Drama Teacher

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Dina Gold

February 23, 2024

1

This film is an insightful view into the life of a little-known luminary, replete with wonderful archival footage (not only of pre-state Jerusalem but also of his and his wife’s mime performances), whose legacy would otherwise be unknown to almost all of us.

Jewish Art, Culture and Music - Moment Magazine, Latest, Religion

Desires of the Flesh and Spirit

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elisniv

May 8, 2012

1

By Steven Philp Following a handful of screenings in the United States and Canada, the critically acclaimed Israeli film Eyes Wide Open was released on DVD...