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Follow Mar. 14, 2021 Are Netflix’s algorithms antisemitic? I only ask because after watching the new documentary “Operation Varsity Blues: The College Admissions Scandal,” the streaming service suggested I view “Shtisel” next. Now, my usual feeling when being presented with the viewing option at the end of a show is annoyance as I want to watch the end credits. But this was a genuine “WTF?” moment: What on earth is the connection between a film about crimes committed by the rich and – in some cases – famous, and an ultra-Orthodox community in Jerusalem? Why “Shtisel” and...

‘Mafia Inc.’ and ‘The Tunnel’ top this week’s streaming movies at Cleveland Cinemas and Cinematheque John Benson, cleveland.com CLEVELAND, Ohio — Just when you thought the exhausted mafia film genre had nothing new to offer, here comes the brand new “Mafia Inc.” Set in Montreal and based on a true story, the Sicilian-mafia drama — which stars veteran Italian actor-writer-director Sergio Castellitto — has a 100 percent critics rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Beginning March 12, Cleveland Institute of Art’s Cinematheque is offering the film through its virtual s...

What’s new to VOD and streaming this weekend Including Coming 2 America, My Salinger Year, Raya And The Last Dragon and The Mauritanian By Kevin Ritchie, Glenn Sumi, Norman Wilner and Radheyan Simonpillai Mar 5, 2021 N OW critics pick what’s new to streaming and VOD for the weekend of March 5. Plus: Everything new to VOD and streaming platforms. Coming 2 America (Craig Brewer) Coming To America was the Black Panther of its time. The blockbuster starring Eddie Murphy as an African prince hiding in Queens fell just behind Who Framed Roger Rabbit? in the competition for 1988’s bo...

What to watch at the Jewish Film Festival With more than 50 offerings to take in, there’s something for everyone at this year’s Jewish International Film Festival, currently screening in Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane and Canberra. “The Human Factor” looks at the peace negotiations between Israel and Palestine and the complex relationships that existed between Bill Clinton, Yasser Arafat and Yitzhak Rabin.  John McDonald Save Share No-one could ever accuse the Jewish International Film Festival of taking soft options. Most festivals choose to screen something suitab...

Jewish Ledger The 25th Annual Hartford Jewish Film Festival focuses on strength and resilience The 25th Annual Mandell JCC Hartford Jewish Film Festival featuring 19 films – all linked to theme of strength and resilience – will open Feb. 28 and run through April 2. “Last year, the COVID-19 pandemic brought the 2020 film festival to a halt,” says Mandell JCC Executive Director David Jacobs. “Through the strength and resilience of our community, we were determined to carry on and curate a film festival this year to celebrate the 25th anniversary.” Nine of the ...