Antisemitism Since October 7
The struggle of being a Jewish and Zionist activist in the face of rising antisemitism.
Interviews Republished
Republished interviews from "Above the Line"
Below the Line, Above the Line, and A Warning
Behind the scenes of film journalism at Below the Line and Above the Line.
Awards Season and More
Guild winners point to "Oppenheimer" as Best Picture front-runner; Nolan likely to win first Oscar for Best Director.
Antisemitism, Blazing Saddles Turns 50, and The Beatles
There is zero joy that comes in receiving antisemitic death threats. It takes time away from doing other things that need to get done, which impacts the...
An Opportunity to Bear Witness in Israel
Western Wall in Jerusalem Sundance has come and gone but I have an opportunity to bear witness in Israel in mid-March. However, the only way that I can make...
Sundance, Oscars, and More
A view of Main Street during the 2023 Sundance Film Festival. Photo by Anjelica Jardiel. Apologies for the massive delay since my last update earlier this...
Marx Brothers and More
Chico Marx, Groucho Marx, and Harpo Marx in A Night in Casablanca. Courtesy of Shout! Factory. I started off the new year with a number of comedies and got...
SATM is Now on Buttondown
George Clooney in Hail, Caesar! Courtesy of Universal Pictures. Solzy at the Movies has made the transition from Substack to Buttondown in response to...
The George Clooney Retrospective Kicks Off Today
John Turturro, Tim Blake Nelson, George Clooney in O Brother, Where Art Thou? © 2000 Touchstone Pictures. I decided to kick off something of a George Clooney...
Substackers Against Nazis
Hi readers—Below is a letter to the Substack founders that a group of Substack publishers wrote seeking answers to questions about the platforming and...
Chanukah Celebrations Are Getting Cancelled In 2023
Hanukkah on Rye. Photo credit: Thomas Fricke. ©2022 Hallmark Media. It’s very infuriating to hear that not only are public Chanukah celebrations being...
LA Dispatch #1
Air FYC screening at the DGA Theater. The nice thing about having a mostly empty schedule for Friday night and Saturday was being able to spend a nice and...
Julianna Marguiles Calls Out Left-Wing Antisemitism
Julianna Margulies in "The Morning Show," now streaming on Apple TV+. Julianna Marguiles recently called out left-wing antisemitism during a recent podcast...
Sen. Chuck Schumer Delivered Major Speech on Antisemitism
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and guest Sen. Chuck Schumer during Monday's January 15, 2018 show. Photo: Scott Kowalchyk/CBS ©2018 CBS Broadcasting Inc....
Iliza Shlesinger Gets It
Iliza Shlesinger in Cleveland, Ohio in Iliza Shlesinger: Hot Forever. Photo credit: Clifton Prescod/Netflix © 2022. I don’t know about you but I’ve been...
Some Weekend Reading
I don’t like having to unfollow or unfriend other trans people but when they show themselves to be antisemitic, that’s when a friendship is over. No ifs,...
Happy Thanksgiving!
Pictured: "Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade" Key Art (NBCUniversal) From my family to yours, I wish you a very happy Thanksgiving. As I type this, I’m watching...
March for Israel: An Unforgettable Experience
The author poses in front of The White House. I have a whole lot to say about having the opportunity to attend the March for Israel in Washington, DC on...
The March for Israel and Questioning Journalistic Integrity
Many Jewish organizations are teaming together for the March for Israel in Washington, DC on November 14. I’m currently hoping to attend but it’s going to...
