Oscars

Jack Engelhard:

A movie they won’t make anymore

Seems that every Oscars program, one year to the next, brings up the same winners with the same message…blame the Israelis. Remember Exodus? Those days are over. Opinion.

Minister Zohar:

'Do not give a platform to a film that serves our enemies'

Culture and Sports Minister Miki Zohar appeals to cultural institutions and asks them not to provide an Israeli platform for the Oscar-winning film “No Other Land”.

Pallywood propaganda wins an Oscar

The film presents over a decade of mendatious, carefully staged and curated footage, filmed in an area designated as an IDF live-fire training ground in 1980, following a meticulous survey of what has always been desert wasteland. Opinion.

'Stop the ethnic cleansing'

Palestinian Arab Oscar winner criticizes Israel

"No Other Land," a film produced by Israeli and Palestinian Arab filmmakers which sparked controversy in Israel, wins the Oscar for best documentary.

Hollywood:

Jewish professionals respond to Jonathan Glazer

An open letter signed by hundreds of Hollywood professionals denounced Glazer's Oscar acceptance speech.

Jewish stars to Glazer:

'We refute our Jewishness being hijacked'

More than 450 Jewish creatives, executives and Hollywood professionals denounce director Jonathan Glazer’s anti-Israel remarks at his victory speech at the Oscars.

The palace of illusory glory

To the applause of the audience, the British director Jonathan Glazer lashed out at Israel after winning an Oscar for his film "The Zone of Interest", which deals with the Holocaust. Here is an open letter addressed to him, and through him to the rest of the world's Jews. Op-ed.

The Oscars, at a time of harrowing discontent

Glazer is British. Just what we need, a Brit coming to America to denounce Israel. The snots have no borders and they have taken over the world. Op-ed.

'How dare you?'

Montana Tucker slams Oscar winner Jonathan Glazer

Montana Tucker, Jewish TikTok influencer, slams Jonathan Glazer, Oscar award winner who renounced Judaism because of the war in Gaza

Oscars ad highlights synagogue bomb threat

A synagogue bomb threat is dramatized in an Oscars ad by Robert Kraft’s Foundation to Combat Antisemitism.

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Oscar winner criticizes Israel in speech

Writer/director Jonathan Glazer, who won Academy Award for best international feature for “The Zone of Interest”, asserts that Israel “weaponized” the Holocaust to commit “genocide” against Palestinian Arabs.

Protesters near Oscars call for Gaza ceasefire

Oscars begin six minutes late after pro-Palestinian Arab protesters stop traffic en route to the ceremony and call for a ceasefire in Gaza.

Spielberg’s autobiographical ‘Fabelmans’ earns 7 Oscar nods

“The Fabelmans,” Steven Spielberg’s autobiographical drama about his Jewish upbringing picks up seven Oscar nods.

Actor Will Smith banned from Oscars for 10 years

Hollywood's film academy bans actor from all events for 10 years after he slapped Chris Rock during Oscars.

Op-ed:

Will Smith vs. Amir Khoury

With all the talk about that dramatic moment at the Oscars, much of the world ignored a more important story. Opinion.

Oscars, Grammys – something rotten in the state of America

Who watches the works of garbage and filth that won the awards? Your kids do. Op-ed.

Hollywood's film academy:

'Will Smith was asked to leave the Oscars but refused'

Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences says actor Will Smith was asked to leave Oscars after slapping Chris Rock, but refused.

'The slap'

Jim Carrey ‘sickened’ by standing ovation for Will Smith

The award-winning comedian blasted Will Smith, saying he should have been sued instead of cheered by a 'spineless' audience.

Will Smith apologizes to Chris Rock after slapping him

Actor says his behavior at Sunday's Oscars ceremony was "unacceptable and inexcusable."

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Will Smith flips out at Oscars, punches Chris Rock

Will Smith did not take kindly to Chris Rock's mention of his wife. Smith walked on stage and punched Chris Rock in the face.

Amy Schumer: Oscars 'vetoed' Zelenskyy's appearance

Oscars co-host Amy Schumer said she wanted the Ukrainian leader featured at the event, but the Academy wouldn't have it.

Spielberg, Gyllenhaal, Garfield among 2022 Jewish Oscar nominees

Spielberg, Maggie Gyllenhaal and Andrew Garfield were the most prominent Jews to nab Oscar nods this year.

Controversial Israeli film snubbed by Oscars

'Let It Be Morning,' Israeli-directed film with all-PA Arab cast, not among 15 contestants for Best International Feature Oscar.

Oscars 2021: Jewish nominees (nearly) strike out

Unusual Academy Awards ceremony held, split into different venues this year, features few Jewish winners.

Israeli film 'White Eye' nominated for best short film Oscar

20-minute Israeli film about lives of African migrants to Israel nominated for Academy Award.

New 'inclusion standards' for Best Picture Oscar

Motion Picture Academy says film will have to include "underrepresented groups" to be considered for top movie prize.

Oscars 2020: A convening of Democrats

Still “mad as hell”

'This was an Israeli win'

Israeli Director Guy Nattiv wins an Oscar for Short Film for SKIN at Oscars 2019, a film on teaching kids about racism.

Israeli filmmaker wins Oscar

Guy Nattiv, who was born in Israel and now lives in Los Angeles, wins Oscar for best live action short film.

Novelist, screenwriter William Goldman passes away

Goldman, who twice won the Oscars for his work on 'All the President’s Men' and 'Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid,' dies at the age of 87.

Oscars

Gal Gadot selected as Oscar presenter

Israeli star of 'Wonder Woman' tapped as Oscar presenter.

Trending: La La land producer explains Oscar fiasco

A mixup at the Oscars causes upset and dismay in the Hollywood community. Producer explains.

Big lies from the BDS movement: Oscar contenders and Israel

BDS counts on the fact that most people don't bother to check the facts, especially about Oscar Award nominees. This writer did.

Watch: Epic Oscars mix up

'La La Land' wins Best Picture - only to have award retracted during acceptance speech, given to 'Moonlight'.

How to survive Oscars 2017

Will 'Joe's Violin' get an Oscar?

'Joe's Violin' tells the story of holocaust survivor who donates his historic violin to needy child when he can't play it anymore.

Israeli-born Natalie Portman nominated for Oscar

Israeli-born actress Natalie Portman nominated in the best actress category for her performance in “Jackie”.

Israeli documentary named to shortlist for Academy Awards

Israel’s Oscar quest for 2017 gets off to a hopeful start by placing on the first shortlist of documentary contenders.

Israel's Bedouin get their close-up in Oscar entry

Israel’s entry for Academy Award consideration depicts an extended Bedouin family.

Israeli student's documentary to be entered in Oscar race

Tel Aviv University graduate's documentary will be automatically entered in the Academy Awards competition.

Germany considering movie about Hitler for Oscars

Satirical comedy about Adolf Hitler one of eight titles that Germany is considering as its submission for foreign language film Oscar.

And the Jewish Oscar nominees are…

The 88th Academy Awards ceremony held in Los Angeles begin Sunday night. Where do the Jews fit in?

Oscars ‘goody-bag’ includes $55K trip to Israel

Nominees of the 2016 Academy Awards will walk away with a record-breaking $200,000 gift bag, including a 10-day VIP trip to Israel.

Watch: Israeli Ambassador Hands Out UN's 'Oscars'

Speaking to the Security Council, Ambassador Prosor provided his take of what the Oscars would look like if they were handed out by the UN.

Israeli Filmmaker Wins Silver in Student Oscar Competition

Tel Aviv University student's film on choices between family, career wins prestigious prize from the organization behind Academy Awards.

ADL Slams 'Offensive and Not Remotely Funny' Oscars Sketch

“While we have come to expect inappropriate ‘Jews control Hollywood’ jokes...the Oscars was offensive and not remotely funny,” said ADL.

Iran Slams Hollywood Over 'Argo' Oscar Win

Iran, upset over the film “Argo” winning the Academy Award for best movie, says the movie "lacks artistic value."

Israeli Nominees Fail to Win Oscar

The two Israeli films that were nominated for the best documentary Oscar at Sunday’s Academy Awards failed to win the award.

Filmmaker: I Do Not Represent Israel

Director of Oscar-nominated anti-Israel film says the film is only “technically” Israeli, hopes film wins so “world will see reality.”

Israeli Films Nominated for Oscar Are Pro-Arab

Two Israeli films that represent the Arab side of the Arab-Israeli conflict have been nominated for the best documentary Oscar.

Iran Pulls Oscars Entry Because of Mohammed Film

Iran yanks its entry in the Oscars race because of the “Innocence of Muslims” film that has angered Muslims in several countries.

The Oscars 2016, a joyless, painful guilt-fest

Hooray for Hollywood and Sunday’s Oscars