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2 weeks ago | 
brandeishoot.com | Rachel Rosenfield
We all know about the life of President Abraham Lincoln and his doting wife Mary Todd Lincoln. However, what if Mary Todd was a drunk aspiring cabaret singer and Abraham was in the closet and absolutely sick of his wife? That is a historical theory that the hit Broadway play “Oh Mary!” is putting forward. This comedic and campy masterpiece shows history in a new light, one that is full of chaos in the White House with Mary Todd Lincoln as the cause.
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4 weeks ago | 
brandeishoot.com | Rachel Rosenfield
Holocaust survivor films have been around for a while, so, while the stories are important to tell, they may seem over done. However, “The Brutalist” brings something new to the table. This story about the ups and downs of an architect, who is also a Holocaust survivor is quite innovative and it has grabbed the attention of many people, including Oscar votes.
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1 month ago | 
brandeishoot.com | Rachel Rosenfield
On March 2, the biggest night of the year for Hollywood took place: the 97th Annual Academy Awards, more commonly known as the Oscars. 2024 was an exciting year for film, and the Oscars are the night where the best of these films receive worthy, or possibly not so worthy, recognition. This event was a three and half hour long love letter to film through awards, performances, speeches and more.
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1 month ago | 
momentmag.com | Frances Brent |Dan Freedman |Megan Naftali |Rachel Rosenfield
Arts & Culture, Highlights, Latest Of course, every heartthrob is unique, and they each appeal to different fans in their own way, but overall, it has never been a better time to be a hot Jewish man in the public eye. Continue reading
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1 month ago | 
brandeishoot.com | Rachel Rosenfield
2024 was filled with many sensational films, and now is the time to recognize the cream of the crop. The 97th Academy Awards are coming up on March 2nd, and there are a lot of interesting races this year. Some categories may practically be a lock, while others will be debated about until a name is read from the envelope. Either way, there are a lot of categories to be had about the nominees. One of those conversations is whether or not the Academy will be right with their picks.
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1 month ago | 
stljewishlight.org | Rachel Rosenfield
This story was originally published on Moment.com. Sign up for the Moment Minute. Jewish men are having a major Hollywood moment, with stars like Timothée Chalamet, Adam Brody, and even Oscar-winner Adrien Brody redefining the Jewish heartthrob. While Jewish actors have long been on screen, we’re now seeing a shift—these men aren’t just famous; they’re proudly Jewish, incorporating their heritage into their image and appeal.
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1 month ago | 
momentmag.com | Rachel Rosenfield
With recent Oscar nominations for Timothée Chalamet (his second before the age of 30) and Adrian Brody (who won Best Actor for The Pianist at 29), along with Adam Brody’s return to hit TV on the Netflix show Nobody Wants This, Jewish men are having a moment. Of course, Jewish men have always had a presence on screen, but we are entering a new era, one of the hot Jewish guy who makes his Judaism known. Call it the era of the Jewish heartthrob.
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2 months ago | 
momentmag.com | Rachel Rosenfield
Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past few months, you know that Saturday Night Live is celebrating its 50th anniversary. The legendary comedy sketch series is going all out for this milestone. On Peacock, fans can watch SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night, a four-part docuseries on what happens behind the scenes, and Ladies & Gentlemen…50 Years of SNL Music, a documentary on the show’s musical guest performances.
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2 months ago | 
momentmag.com | Rachel Rosenfield
At a White House joint press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday night, President Donald Trump suggested that the Palestinians in Gaza should be resettled outside of the territory, with the United States taking over and turning the Gaza Strip into “the Riviera of the Middle East.” As expected, Trump’s proposal has been strongly criticized by Muslim organizations in the United States and elsewhere, while reaction among American Jewish organizations was mixed.
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Dec 5, 2024 | 
brandeishoot.com | Rachel Rosenfield
One of my first articles for The Hoot was my thoughts on the casting for the upcoming, at the time, “Wicked” movie. I wrote that article back in 2021. Now, here we are three years later, and the “Wicked” movie has finally arrived. At least, the first part has arrived. We will not get to see part two until late 2025.
