Movies and TvShows featuring "jewish-humor" theme.
Seinfeld follows the lives of four self-absorbed friends, Jerry, George, Elaine, and Kramer, as they navigate the quirks of daily life in Manhattan. Through their hilarious misadventures, the show explores themes of narcissism, friendship, and the absurdity of everyday situations.
Larry Gopnik, a Midwestern physics teacher, faces a series of unexpected events that result in the unraveling of his life. Despite his search for meaning and answers amidst the chaos, he finds himself sinking deeper into turmoil.
In 'Would I Lie to You?', a person seeks a job and pretends to be Jewish to improve their chances. They get caught up in a rivalry with a businessman and come up with a business idea involving the textile industry. Along the way, they experience cultural clashes, unwanted pregnancy, and falling in love.
The Hebrew Hammer, a Jewish crime fighter, must stop an evil partner who worships Santa Claus from destroying Hanukkah. With absurd comedy and satire, this movie parodies and satirizes Jewish culture and traditions.
George Carlin discusses various complaints and grievances in his signature dark comedy style, touching on topics such as politics, religion, and social issues.
The Fine Art of Separating People from Their Money(1996)
An examination of the evolution of commercials as an artistic medium, featuring interviews with media luminaries who relate how the in-your-face stylistic conventions of commercials have influenced feature films and the visual arts. A documentary film talking about art and advertising divided in three parts: 1. Crossing Over - from cinema to ads from ads to cinema 2. Humour - How humour affects us in advertising 3. Shock - The way shock is used to sell
When Jews Were Funny is a documentary that delves into the world of Jewish comedy, examining its history and the cultural impact it has had. Through interviews with comedians and comedic commentary, the film explores the honest and realistic comedic routines that emerged from the Jewish community, including the use of one-liners, stereotypes, and Jewish humor. It also touches on the experiences of Jewish survivors and immigrants, as well as the influence of Jewish-American culture and Yiddish language in comedy.
Bye Bye Braverman follows the story of four friends as they navigate the streets of Manhattan on a single day. The film is centered around a Jewish funeral and explores themes of friendship, love, and loss. Throughout the day, the characters experience various encounters, uncovering their own personal growth and reflecting on their lives.
Suzie Gold (2004) is a comedic and heartfelt film that follows the life of Suzie, a Jewish girl living in London. Suzie is torn between her desire for a traditional Jewish wedding and her attraction to her non-Jewish boyfriend. As she navigates the complexities of love and family, Suzie learns valuable lessons about relationships, cultural stereotypes, and the importance of staying true to oneself. With a blend of humor, drama, and romance, Suzie Gold offers an entertaining portrayal of a young woman's journey to find her own path amidst conflicting expectations.
A poor New York plumber's wife and children hope to move "uptown" from their lower East Side neighborhood after he sells his new invention.
The Devil sets his sights on Sam Silverstein, a sexually frustrated sixty-five-year-old Jewish husband in crisis, whom he selects as an easy mark. At first Silverstein resists, but as life moves from one disappointment to another, he agrees to sell his soul for a chance to make out with a pretty young thing.
What would Jesus do if he returned to Earth and discovered he could no longer relate to the youth of today?
Documentary in which filmmaker Jamie Kastner goes on a personal journey to find out what it means to be Jewish in the modern world. Along the way he meets anti-semitic politician Pat Buchanan, Israeli novelist AB Yehoshua, British anti-Israeli curmudgeon Richard Ingrams and Hasids in Brooklyn; he causes a near-riot in a Parisian suburb simply by asking what people think about Jews; and he meets the 'dominatrix' behind Berlin's largest memorial to dead Jews. (Storyville)
Two brothers befriend an escaped mental patient ("the fat guy") and accompany him on his misadventures in the big city.
Jackie Goldberg (Jackie Mason) is coming to the end of his career as a Miami private detective; in debt, out of luck and down in the dumps, that is until fate brings him an unlikely partner: 16 year old Mateo Rodriguez. Jackie and Mateo embark on a journey to exonerate Mateo's mother and bring the bad guys to justice-- while still having enough time for some action with the ladies, a little nosh and a life lesson or two. Goldberg P.I. is an hilarious comedy packed with plot twists and turns and a star studded cast including Lin Shaye (Detroit Rock City, Insidious, There’s Something About Mary), Audrey Landers (Dallas, A Chorus Line), Mario Cantone (Sex And The City), Steven Bauer (Scarface) and the late Davy Jones (The Monkees), in his final movie appearance.
Powerful inside look at legendary comedian Jackie Mason's final Broadway performance.
Eddie White performs his vaudeville act.
Yiddish Theater: A Love Story is a documentary film that explores the history and impact of Yiddish theater on Jewish culture. The film follows the journey of a group of Yiddish theater enthusiasts as they strive to keep the tradition alive and thriving in modern times. Through interviews, archival footage, and performances, the film delves into the rich history of Yiddish theater, its influence on Broadway and Hollywood, and its significance in preserving Jewish culture. The film also explores the challenges faced by the Yiddish theater community and the importance of passing down this cultural heritage to future generations.