Will These Be the 10 Best Picture Oscar Nominees?
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Will These Be the 10 Best Picture Oscar Nominees?

Now that critics’ laurels and box office results are in, the race for the top honor is clearer. But there’s still room for an outside contender to slip in.
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.