Oscar Nominations 2023: The Biggest Snubs and Surprises
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Oscar Nominations 2023: The Biggest Snubs and Surprises

It’s a record-setting year for performers of Asian descent. In the actress race, there’s room for Andrea Riseborough but not Viola Davis or Danielle Deadwyler.
Contemplating a Canon of Jewish American Films
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Contemplating a Canon of Jewish American Films

Two new films remind us that the experiences of U.S. Jews don’t often get the Hollywood treatment. When they do, depictions range from shticky to subtle.