The New York Public Library has had its share of interesting talks with authors, but we can safely say that none of them were as funny as the meeting between This American Life host, Ira Glass, and Israeli author Etgar Keret.

Quentin Tarantino has landed in Israel to attend the premier of his new “Inglourious Basterds.” The film has received rave reviews, and lead actor Christopher Waltz won Best Actor award at the Cannes Film Festival

For the first time ever, an Israeli film wins the Golden Lion Award at the Venice Film Festival. The film, “Lebanon”, by director and screenwriter Samuel Maoz, received the prestigious award this Saturday, September 12th.

Director Quentin Tarantino plans to visit Israel this September for the local premiere of his Holocaust-era film Inglourious Basterds. Will he be bringing celeb cast members Brad Pitt, Diane Kruger, and B.J. Novak?

Well, if we told you, we’d be super-psychic geniuses. Netflix still hasn’t announced the winner of its three-year long contest. But we have a hunch as to who it will be. Can you guess?

We’re not sure we can definitively tell you the meaning of life, but that’s what character Dave Peck is searching for in the new movie $9.99, based on the stories of Etgar Keret.

A new Israeli film, which recently opened at the Film Forum, aims to help Westerners encounter Buddhist beliefs that many would find difficult. Unmistaken Child, directed by Nati Baratz, follows the journey of a young monk, Tenzin Zopa, as he looks to find the reincarnation of his master, Lama Kochong, who passed away in 2001.

Those of you who saw the recent release of Angels & Demons might be wondering who plays Vittoria Vetra, the female lead alongside Tom Hanks. Answer: Ayelet Zurer, one of Israel’s most critically acclaimed actresses who’s now begun to make a name for herself abroad.

The Tribeca Film Festival may not be over, but some of the critics’ movie picks are in. And films by Israelis have taken some top billing. Yoav Shamir’s film “Defamation” (trailer above) explores the various meanings of antisemitism–both for those who are (or are not) antisemites and for Jews and Israelis. Needless [...]

The Tribeca Film Festival is just getting underway in New York today, and Israeli films are represented quite well in the schedule. From now until 02 May, you’ll have the chance to see some exciting new directors and artists in Defamation, Gefilte Fish, A Matter of Size, and Seven Minutes in Heaven. Tickets [...]