Movie

A lost film by Israeli B-movie director Sam Firstenberg gets a new life

Sam Firstenberg, the Israeli-raised director behind cult B-movie staples like “American Ninja” and “Breakin’ 2: Electric Boogaloo,” is having an unexpected career revival.

|BySTEPHEN SILVER/JTA
Israeli director Sam Firstenberg, center, with cinematographer Ken Lamkin, left, and an unidentified colleague on the set of "Riverbend," a 1989 action drama that has recently been restored.
Israeli soldiers place Israeli flags on graves of Israeli soldiers during the flag laying ceremony in Mount Herzl Military Cemetery in Jerusalem, on April 19, 2026, a few days before the Memorial Day for Israel's Fallen Soldiers.

A Remembrance Day movie about brokenness that heals - opinion

Haben Yakir Li (My Beloved Son) is a Remembrance Day film that embodies that sense of unity we felt on October 7, against Iranian missiles, and against Hezbollah’s rockets.

|ByGIL TROY
Jerusalem Cinematheque unveils renovated auditorium

Jerusalem highlights: April 17-23

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

|ByHAGAY HACOHEN
NORA EPHRON’S beloved rom-com, ‘Sleepless in Seattle.’

‘Harry Potter’ returns in HBO series, and other comforting television options

TV Time: While some will be interested in the details of how the show was made, many more will tune in to get an idea of whether it is worth watching the series.

|ByHANNAH BROWN

Sam Speigel ranked again as one of world’s best international film schools by ‘Hollywood Reporter'

The Sam Spiegel Film School's graduates include many of Israel’s leading filmmakers, among them Nadav Lapid, Rama Burshtein, Nir Bergman, Talya Lavie, Noah Stollman, and Tom Shoval.

AUGUST 6, 2025ByHANNAH BROWN
THE SAM Spiegel Film and Television School.

‘The Sea’ leads Ophir Award nominations

The nominees for Israel's Ophir Awards have been announced.

AUGUST 5, 2025ByHANNAH BROWN
MOHAMAD GHAZAWI in ‘The Sea.’

Jerusalem highlights August 1-7

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

AUGUST 1, 2025ByHAGAY HACOHEN
Hummus at Abu - Hasan.

Back in action: '90s thrillers to be featured at the Jerusalem Cinematheque

The Jerusalem Cinematheque is bringing back some of the great action films of the 1990s in August.

JULY 31, 2025ByHANNAH BROWN
AL PACINO in 1995’s ‘Heat.’

Jerusalem highlights: July 25-31

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

JULY 27, 2025ByHAGAY HACOHEN
How Not to Drown in Condensed Milk (See Sunday)

'Ellipsis,' an intimate murder mystery movie from Spain, arrives in Israel - review

If you liked Knives Out and its sequel, Glass Onion, then Ellipsis may be the movie for you.

JULY 18, 2025ByHANNAH BROWN
The cast of Spanish film 'Ellipsis.'

Jerusalem highlights: July 18-24

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

JULY 18, 2025ByHAGAY HACOHEN
Dance performance 'Sof Sof' by the Kolben Dance company at the Jerusalem Theatre.

‘Saving Shuli-San,’ sequel to comedy blockbuster ‘Saving Shuli,’ opens Thursday

The sequel to mega-hit comedy 'Saving Shuli' promises more fun.

JULY 17, 2025ByHANNAH BROWN
UNCOVERED: ‘SAVING Shuli-San,’ the sequel to the Israeli mega-hit, ‘Saving Shuli,’ opens today.

Pass the popcorn, turn down the lights: What to watch at the Jerusalem Film Festival

The ‘Post’s Hannah Brown unveils her recommendations for this year’s Jerusalem Film Festival, opening July 17.

JULY 16, 2025ByHANNAH BROWN
‘TOW,’ (above) ‘The Baltimorons,’ and ‘American Baby’ are all worthwhile watches at the Jerusalem Film Festival.

Jerusalem highlights: July 11-17

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

JULY 11, 2025ByHAGAY HACOHEN
Avishai Cohen.