Theatre, Film & Broadcast

Taking in the Movies at the San Diego International Jewish Film Festival

The San Diego International Jewish Film Festival is being held at the Lawrence Family JCC. I love going to the movies but since having twins, those typical date nights with my husband are not very common anymore. [Cailin Acosta]

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‘Sallah Shabati’: A Story of Satire, Stereotypes, and My Family’s Reality

Watching Sallah Shabati at the San Diego International Jewish Film Festival at the Lawrence Familiy JCC — accompanied by Professor Laurie Baron’s insightful historical context — left me reflecting deeply not only on the film’s satirical brilliance but also on how it portrays Mizrahi immigrants, particularly those from Yemen. [Shahar Masori]

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Rain, Human Kindness Give Hope Amid Wildfires

We all breathed a sigh of relief with the little bit of rain that came in over the weekend to help  extinguish the fires in Los Angeles and around San Diego County. As I checked my alerts on my phone, these fires are still not 100% contained. They are still active. [Cailin Acosta]

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Line-Up for the 2025 San Diego International Jewish Film Festival

Thirty-five movies and lectures will be presented at the Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center between Monday, Jan. 27, and Saturday, Feb. 8, during the San Diego International Jewish Film Festival.   Some presentations are free.  There is a ticket price for others. [SDJW staff]

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Today’s Jewish Birthday: Justin Baldoni

Justin Baldoni (January 24, 1984) is an American actor and director. He is best known for playing Rafael Solano on the CW telenovela Jane the Virgin (2014–2019) and for starring in and directing the romantic drama film It Ends with Us (2024). He has also directed Five Feet Apart (2019) and Clouds (2020). [Wikipedia]

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Some Highlights of the Upcoming San Diego International Jewish Film Festival

The 35th annual San Diego International Jewish Film Festival will take place in-person from Jan. 27 through Feb. 8 and will continue virtually.  Film enthusiasts can attend in-person screenings at the David & Dorothea Garfield Theatre, while virtual film screenings are available on demand beginning on Feb. 9 and will remain available through Feb 11. [Hoa Quach, Times of San Diego]

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‘Back to the Future’ Transports Broadway San Diego Audiences

Sometimes a play transports you back in time to another era, and this is especially true for Broadway San Diego’s Back to the Future.  The play is literally about time travel, and those who were around in 1985 when the movie starring Michael J Fox and Christopher Lloyd came out will especially feel nostalgic.  [Sandi Masori]

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Lamplighters Dim the Lamps for ‘Wait Until Dark’

Susan Hendrix (Shealyn Sailors) was recently blinded in an accident. During her recovery she met her husband, Sam (Jim Miller). The two live in a basement apartment in Greenwich Village, New York City. With Sam’s constant independence coaching and some help from Gloria (Ashlyn Graves) a little girl who lives upstairs, Suzy successfully navigates her apartment and has memorized important phone numbers and routines. [Eva Trieger]

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Today’s Jewish Birthday: Julia Louis-Dreyfus

Julia Louis-Dreyfus (January 13, 1961) is an American actress and comedian. Often described as one of the greatest performers in television history, she is widely known for her roles as various characters on Saturday Night Live (1982–1985), Elaine Benes on Seinfeld (1990–1998), Christine Campbell on The New Adventures of Old Christine (2006–2010), and Selina Meyer on Veep (2012–2019). [Wikipedia]

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San Diegan’s Film Comedy ‘Glass Casa’ Now Streaming on Amazon, Apple and YouTube

I do like a good murder mystery and definitely, a good comedy. ‘Glass Casa’ is both. The cast includes Lizet Benrey, Harley Bronwyn, Nicole Clifford, Geri Courtney-Austein and Braden Garner. The film is a wild rollercoaster ride with bizarre twist and turns. (Barrett Holman Leak)

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