Film

‘Sentimental Value’ is a beautiful drama of redemption in a show-biz family - review

Unquestionably the best-acted movie this year, 'Sentimental Value' is a character-driven, complex story about the drama of an extremely dysfunctional show-business family.

STELLAN SKARSGARD (left) and Renate Reinsve in Sentimental Value.
Ronit Yudkevitch in Ruthy Pribar's What is to Come.

Jerusalem Film Festival announces Israeli lineup

Weapon seized by police in Tel Aviv on June 14, 2026.

Two Tel Aviv men arrested for brandishing weapon while filming a movie

Screening of "The Prophet" in Delray, Florida, June 8, 2026.

October 7 documentary ‘The Prophet’ to make Jerusalem debut on Thursday


Israeli film fund goes Hollywood with Mark Wahlberg, Naomi Watts projects

The Siena Film Foundation's first major Hollywood project is the upcoming crime thriller By Any Means, starring Mark Wahlberg and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II.

Mark Wahlberg as Gregory Scarpa, seen in new film By Any Means.

Taiwan Film Week brings the island’s stories, culture to Jerusalem

The cinematheques of Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, and Herzliya offer local audiences a taste of Taiwanese filmic fare.

‘Kung Fu’ is a high-energy work that draws on the traditions of martial arts, spiced with zany humor.

Spielberg’s 'Disclosure Day' excites but falters in final act

Spielberg returns to sci-fi in Disclosure Day, blending thrilling action and alien intrigue. While the first two-thirds grip audiences, the final act becomes predictable and preachy.

"Disclosure Day" New York Premiere NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 08: Steven Spielberg attends the "Disclosure Day" New York Premiere at David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center on June 08, 2026 in New York City.

At movie premiere: Tribeca slams rape jokes made by Gold, Savetsky

Gold and Savetsky were speaking on the red carpet at the premiere of The Wedding Entertainer (The Tale of Moishe Badhan), directed by Gidi Dar. Gold stars in this film opposite Shuli Rand.

Elon Gold attends the "The Wedding Entertainer (The Tale of Moishe Badhan)" Premiere during the 2026 Tribeca Festival at Village East Cinema on June 04, 2026 in New York City.

What to watch in Israel this week: Gal Gadot, 'Hooligans' is bold, ‘American Classic’ charms

TV Time: "Hooligans" stars one of Israel’s most popular young actors, while "American Classic" is a sophisticated dramedy with above-average writing and a feel-good series.

 Gal Gadot attends the 82nd Annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton on January 05, 2025 in Beverly Hills, California.

Jerusalem highlights: June 5-11

What's new to do in Israel's capital?

‘Sausages,’ Stav Rozental (see Saturday).

Jessica Lange sparkles in newest film, ‘The Great Lillian Hall’ - review

Jessica Lange breathes life into a story about a Broadway diva who, months into rehearsals for a revival of Anton Chekhov’s The Cherry Orchard, discovers she is struggling with dementia.

Jessica Lange is marvelous as an aging actress who discovers she has dementia in ‘The Great Lillian Hall.’

It’s a 'Tay' Story: Taylor Swift announces original song written for Toy Story 5

The song was reportedly co-written and produced by Swift and her frequent collaborator and friend, Jack Antonoff, marking their first collaboration since her 2024 album The Tortured Poets Department.

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 28: Jessie, Woody and Buzz Lightyear attend the "Toy Story 5" UK launch event at Odeon Luxe Leicester Square on May 28, 2026 in London, England.

TA International Student Film Festival: Forty years of cutting-edge cinema

This year’s edition will feature about 100 student short films from 20 countries, as well as Israeli competitions, master classes, industry events, special screenings, and outdoor programs.

THE TEL AVIV International Student Film Festival will also be featuring ‘Prophet’ by Yoav Kagan.

America’s final four states through Israeli eyes - comment

We all carry around a private list of things we tell ourselves we’ll get to one day. Mine, for as long as I can remember, was to visit all 48 contiguous states.

Illustration of a road trip in the United States.