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The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
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The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (2023)

8.7
TV_MA

Set in 1950s New York City, 'The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel' follows the story of Miriam 'Midge' Maisel, a young Jewish housewife with dreams of becoming a stand-up comedian. After her marriage falls apart, Midge discovers her talent for comedy and starts pursuing a career in the male-dominated world of stand-up. With the support of her manager Susie, Midge navigates through the challenges of the showbiz industry while dealing with her complicated personal life. The series explores themes of feminism, Jewish identity, and the pursuit of dreams.

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Call Me by Your Name
Movie

Call Me by Your Name(2017)

7.8
tomato95%
R
132Minutes

In 1980s Italy, romance blossoms between a seventeen-year-old student and the older man hired as his father's research assistant. In the summer of 1983, somewhere in northern Italy, seventeen-year-old Elio Perlman (Timothee Chalamet) is living with his parents (Michael Stuhlbarg and Amira Casar). His father, a professor of archaeology, has a graduate student come every summer to help with his research, and this year's student, Oliver (Armie Hammer) arrives to stay with the Perlmans. Elio gives up his room so Oliver can stay in there. With not much else to do, the two begin spending time together, with Elio showing Oliver around. The cerebral Elio finds gregarious Oliver to be arrogant - he doesn't like him very much. When everyone is out sunbathing and playing volleyball, Oliver lightly massages Elio's shoulder, and he recoils at the touch. But as Oliver continues prodding the moody Elio to hang out, they develop a back and forth banter. Elio writes to himself that he was too harsh to Oliver at first, he thought Oliver didn't like him. One night in town, Elio and his friend Marzia (Esther Garrel) see Oliver dancing and kissing a local girl, Chiara. The DJ plays 'Love My Way,' and Elio joins the dancing - afterward, he and Marzia go swimming in the night. The next day, he tells Oliver he almost had sex with her. Elio becomes increasingly interested in Oliver, tagging along on an excavation to spend time with him. Elio's mother reads a story about a knight who is unable to tell a princess he loves her. 'Is it better to speak or to die?' asks the prince. On a trip into town, Elio, without saying it explicitly, lets Oliver know he has feelings for him. Oliver tells him to pretend he never said that. On the way home, Elio takes Oliver to a creek that he calls his place. After playing in the water, they lay out in the sun and share a kiss. Elio wants to keep going, but Oliver tells him they haven't done anything wrong yet and should leave it there. Elio begins wearing a Jewish star necklace just like Oliver's, but Oliver is seemingly nowhere to be found over the next few days, seemingly avoiding Elio. Elio begins spending more time with Marzia. She tells Elio she's worried he's going to hurt her. He assuages her, and the two finally have sex. Elio writes and throws out note after note to Oliver - he finally settles on 'can't stand the silence, need to speak to you,' and leaves it under Oliver's door. He gets a note back that says, 'grow up. I'll see you at midnight.' Elio has sex with Marzia again, and then that evening goes to see Oliver. The two finally sleep together. Oliver tells Elio, 'Call me by your name, and I'll call you by mine.' Elio calls Oliver Elio. Oliver calls Elio Oliver. The next day, Oliver goes into town, and Elio follows him. Oliver is happy they slept together, but doesn't want Elio to regret anything. He worries he might mess him up. Elio just wants to be with Oliver, he says. Later, Elio is eating a peach and uses it to masturbate with. He finishes in the peach and leaves it on the dresser. When Oliver finds him later, he realizes what happened and goes to playfully eat the peach when Elio bursts into tears. He doesn't want Oliver to go. They continue spending time together, getting closer and more and more intimate. Marzia comes by to look for Elio, wondering why he's disappeared on her. He can't provide any explanation, leaving her devastated. Oliver's last stop before leaving the country is three days working in Bergamo. Elio's parents think it might be nice for Elio to go with him, so Oliver says goodbye to the Perlmans and the two of them take a bus to Bergamo. Alone together, the two see the sights, go out in the evening, and get drunk. Oliver hears 'Love My Way' playing from a car and runs towards it, dancing to the song. Finally, Oliver has to leave, and the two have a long hug goodbye. Elio watches Oliver get on the train and leave, and calls his mother to come pick him up from the station. He cries during the car ride home. Back in town, he encounters Marzia. She tells him she isn't mad at him, and the two agree to always be friends. Mr. Perlman notices how sad Elio is, and tells him that what he had with Oliver was a truly special friendship - more than a friendship. He tells Elio not to cut himself off from his feelings to not feel grief because then you lose the ability to feel the kind of joy he felt with Oliver. He tells him he came close, but never had the kind of connection that they had. The following winter, snow is everywhere. Chanukah candles are lit and latkes (traditional potato pancakes) are being prepared for the holiday dinner. Elio answers the ringing phone: it's Oliver calling. They tell each other they miss each other, then Oliver shares his news: he's engaged. The Perlmans jump on the line to say hello but then leave Elio and Oliver to speak. Elio tells Oliver they know about them, Oliver guessed as much. He says they always treated him like one of the family, as a son-in-law. They call each other by their names one more time, and Oliver tells Elio he remembers everything. Elio goes and sits in front of the fireplace, eyes welling up with tears as dinner is about to be served.

Ben-Hur
Movie

Ben-Hur(1959)

8.1
tomato87%
G
222Minutes

After a Jewish prince is betrayed and sent into slavery by a Roman friend in 1st-century Jerusalem, he regains his freedom and comes back for revenge. Judah Ben-Hur, a wealthy merchant in Judea, is living under the oppressive Roman Empire. When his old friend and now Roman Tribune, Messala, asks for Judah's help in rounding up local dissenters, Judah refuses to betray his own people. In retaliation, Messala frames the Hur family for an assassination attempt. Judah is condemned to death as a slave in the galleys, while his sister and mother are imprisoned. After three years in captivity, Judah escapes and is rescued by a Roman admiral, Quintas Arrius. They return to Rome, where Judah becomes a rich and influential man. However, he cannot forget his vow of revenge against Messala. Along the road to Judea, Judah meets an Arab sheikh and an old wise man named Balthasar, who befriend him. Sheikh Ilderim, the sheikh, coaches Judah to ride his team of white horses in a chariot race against Messala. Judah agrees and prepares for the race. In the arena, Judah and Messala collide repeatedly, but Judah emerges victorious. Messala is gravely injured and reveals that Judah's mother and sister are alive, suffering from leprosy in a leper colony. Overwhelmed with grief and seeking release from his hatred, Judah witnesses the crucifixion of Jesus. Judah's mother and sister are miraculously healed, and Judah's heart is filled with love and forgiveness.

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An American Pickle
Movie

An American Pickle(2020)

5.7
tomato72%
PG_13
89Minutes
The Shrink Next Door
Tv Show

The Shrink Next Door (2021)

7.1
TV_MA

The Shrink Next Door is a dark comedy TV show based on a true story. It focuses on the bizarre and unconventional relationship between a psychiatrist and his patient. Set in the 1980s, the show delves into the complex dynamics and psychological drama that unfolds between the two characters. With elements of comedy and drama, it explores themes of manipulation, power, and the boundaries of professional ethics.

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You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah
Movie

You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah(2023)

6
tomato91%
PG_13
103Minutes

Stacy and Lydia are best friends who have always dreamed of having amazing Bat Mitzvahs. However, their plans take a comedic turn when a popular boy and middle school drama threaten both their friendship and their coming-of-age celebration.

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Friday Night Dinner
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Friday Night Dinner (2020)

8.2
TV_14

Friday Night Dinner is about the Goodman family, who have dinner together every Friday night. The dinner often turns into a chaotic situation filled with humorous mishaps and awkward encounters. The show explores the dynamics of the dysfunctional family and their relationships with each other and their neighbors.

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House of Promises
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House of Promises (2023)

7.3

Berlin in the 1920s. A dazzling place, but times are not only golden. They are marked by poverty and crime. Vicky arrives in the city, led by promises of a better life, she's looking for a job. But as soon as she gets there, her hopes and dreams are met with a cold awakening. With no place to stay and nothing to her name, she hires on to work as a saleswoman at a newly-established, glamorous department store. But the founders are also fighting for survival, just like Vicky. Times are tough. And it's about to get tougher: Vicky falls in love with the seemingly penniless pianist Harry. What she doesn't know yet, he is none other than the son of her boss, the department store owner Arthur. The class divide between them turns into a seemingly insurmountable obstacle, as his father has different plans for Harry. And so begins a love story that will always be impossible. But against all odds - or precisely because of them - it will outlast decades.

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Belle épine
Movie

Belle épine(2010)

5.9
R
80Minutes
Brooklyn Bridge
Tv Show

Brooklyn Bridge (1993)

8.6
TV_PG

Brooklyn Bridge is an American television program which aired on CBS between 1991 and 1993. It is about a Jewish American family living in Brooklyn in the middle 1950s. The premise was partially based on the childhood of executive producer and creator Gary David Goldberg. Brooklyn Bridge won a Golden Globe and was nominated for an Emmy Award as for outstanding television series in 1992, after its first season. The cast was led by Marion Ross; Art Garfunkel performed the theme song, which was titled "Just Over The Brooklyn Bridge." In 1997, "When Irish Eyes Are Smiling" was ranked #46 on TV Guide's 100 Greatest Episodes of All Time.

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Discover a curated collection of movies and TV shows that beautifully portray the essence of the "Jewish family" theme. From heartwarming tales of intergenerational bonds to thought-provoking stories of cultural identity, these films and series offer insights into the rich heritage and values of Jewish families. Explore captivating narratives, engaging characters, and memorable moments that celebrate the complexities and joys of Jewish family life.

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