David Ellenson dies at age 76: The world of Judaism Reform movement has suffered a great loss with the passing of Rabbi David Ellenson, a revered leader and esteemed academic. With his immense contributions to the movement and his role as director of the Schusterman Center for Israel Studies, Ellenson’s intellectual prowess and dedication made him a respected figure in the world of Judaic Studies. His leadership qualities were evident during challenging times, and his impact extended beyond his immediate circles, influencing many within the broader Jewish community. Read More...
As a franchise, Harry Potter has been extremely popular and profitable, grossing almost $10 billion at the box office across the 11 movies released so far. There have been eight mainline Harry Potter films and three movies in the Fantastic Beasts franchise, a prequel focused on the adventures of Newt Scamander and Albus Dumbledore to a lesser extent. The last movie set in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter was released earlier in 2022. Read More...
Considering that the truly clever meta-ness of the 1996 original has now become curdled with repetition, the Scream franchise has proven surprisingly durable. By now, the formula is as familiar as the clichéd horror films it satirizes. In between the savage murders committed by Ghostface, the characters knowingly point out the tropes being employed or turned upside-down, providing expert commentary that the audiences could write themselves by now. And yet, Scream VI will probably prove as popular as most of its predecessors, in a reminder that if you give the people what they want — namely lots and lots of gory stabbings with a little satire thrown in — they will come. Read More...