Theatre, Film & Broadcast

Story of rescuer Irena Sendler coming to opera

By Eva Trieger SOLANA BEACH, California — Heroes come in all shapes and sizes. We’re all familiar with the larger than life variety: Superman, The Hulk and that ilk. However, one heroine stands out as a giant, despite her unassuming, diminutive stature. Irena Sendler, at only 4’11” was undoubtedly a hero. Sendlerowa, a Polish nurse […]

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Eva Trieger, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, Theatre, Film & Broadcast

Mexican Actress Chachita Dead After Pneumonia Complications

San Diego Jewish World’s eulogy series is sponsored by Marc and Margaret Cohen in memory of Molly Cohen, and by Inland Industries Group LP in memory of long-time San Diego Jewish community leader Marie (Mrs. Gabriel) Berg.  Comments intended for publication in the space below MUST be accompanied by the letter writer’s first and last name

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International, Obituaries & memorials, Theatre, Film & Broadcast

San Diego premiere set for ‘For the Love of Spock’

LA JOLLA, California (Press Release) – The San Diego Jewish Film Festival will present the San Diego premiere of For the Love of Spock directed by Leonard Nimoy’s son Adam Nimoy on Wednesday, September 21 at 7 p.m.   at the David and Dorothea Garfield Theater  in the Lawrence Family JCC , 4126 Executive Drive, La Jolla. The film

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San Diego Calendar, Theatre, Film & Broadcast

‘Rugrats’ Actor Shares Sweet Message After Jack Riley’s Death

Editor’s Note:  San Diego Jewish World’s eulogy series is sponsored by Marc and Margaret Cohen in memory of Molly Cohen, and by Inland Industries Group LP in memory of long-time San Diego Jewish community leader Marie (Mrs. Gabriel) Berg.  Comments intended for publication in the space below MUST be accompanied by the letter writer’s first and

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Obituaries & memorials, Theatre, Film & Broadcast, USA

Movie review: Natalie Portman makes directorial debut with ‘A Tale of Love and Darkness’

LOS ANGELES — Actors gravitate toward passion projects, films they care deeply, even obsessively about, but the result is seldom as convincing as “A Tale of Love and Darkness,” a film of beautiful melancholy written, directed by and starring Natalie Portman. A Hebrew-language film based on the celebrated memoir by Israeli novelist Amos Oz, “Love

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Jewish History, Middle East, Theatre, Film & Broadcast

Are animals people, too? Soon, a chimpanzee could walk into a courtroom as a thing, and walk out as a person

If you’ve heard of American lawyer and author Steven Wise, it’s likely due to the peculiar lawsuits he filed in 2013 in New York State court. What makes these suits eccentric, and their plaintiffs certified media darlings, is that the plaintiffs are not human – but rather chimpanzees. If these legal proceedings are successful, something

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The World We Share, Theatre, Film & Broadcast

Q&A: Daniel Radcliffe on ‘Imperium’ and the Brexit Vote

If the Ghostbusters reboot ruined your childhood, you’re going to love seeing Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe shave his head and shout racial slurs. It’s not what you think. In the heady new thriller Imperium, Radcliffe convincingly plays an FBI agent sent undercover to take down a white supremacist group from within. It’s a strange

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International, Theatre, Film & Broadcast, USA

Fyvush Finkel, veteran actor, Emmy winner, dies at 93

San Diego Jewish World’s eulogy series is sponsored by Marc and Margaret Cohen in memory of Molly Cohen, and by Inland Industries Group LP in memory of long-time San Diego Jewish community leader Marie (Mrs. Gabriel) Berg.  Comments intended for publication in the space below MUST be accompanied by the letter writer’s first and last name

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Obituaries & memorials, Theatre, Film & Broadcast, USA

Michael Moore says Donald Trump never wanted to be president, is sabotaging his own campaign

In a Huffington Post blog published Tuesday, Oscar-winning documentary filmmaker Michael Moore states that he knows “for a fact” that Republican nominee Donald Trump never truly wanted to be president, but actually just wanted to negotiate a better deal from NBC for The Apprentice, his reality competition show. And, in turn, is sabotaging his own

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Theatre, Film & Broadcast, USA

Director springs to defend ‘Wonder Woman’

Even Wonder Woman can do with a little extra protection sometimes. The upcoming movie depicting the DC comic heroine got some defense this week from director Patty Jenkins after a letter published online claimed that, inside the production studio, the film is seen as “a mess.” “Woah, just saw this press about WW having problems,”

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Middle East, Theatre, Film & Broadcast, USA

Amigos Del REP showcases Latino talent

By Mimi Pollack SAN DIEGO — It is not always easy being a Latino or Hispanic performer in the entertainment community. Many times the roles that are offered to actors are limited, as are jobs for directors, producers, stagehands, and technicians. Amigos Del REP founding members Herbert Siguenza, John Padilla, and Dave Rivas wanted to

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Mimi Pollack, San Diego County, Theatre, Film & Broadcast, USA

Kenny Baker, ‘Star Wars’ actor, dies at 83; portrayed R2-D2 in movie franchise

Editor’s note: San Diego Jewish World’s eulogy series is sponsored by Marc and Margaret Cohen in memory of Molly Cohen, and by Inland Industries Group LP in memory of long-time San Diego Jewish community leader Marie (Mrs. Gabriel) Berg.  Comments intended for publication in the space below MUST be accompanied by the letter writer’s first and

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Obituaries & memorials, Theatre, Film & Broadcast