Olympics, Reading, and More
A deep dive into the 2024 Paris Olympics, baseball books, film reviews, and political commentary.
Reading, Reading, and More Reading
Baseball books, film festival memories, and political commentary - all in one jam-packed edition!
June is Over...
A jam-packed update: Olympics prep, film reviews, home entertainment releases, book reviews, interviews, news, and streaming updates!
Book Review: They Call Me Goose by Jack Givens
They Call Me Goose: My Life in Kentucky Basketball and Beyond by Jack Givens with Doug Brunk (University Press of Kentucky) I recently read Jack Givens’...
U.S. Olympic Trials Kick Into Full Gear
Coverage of US Olympic Trials and more
Book Review: The Ambassador by Yehuda Avner and Matt Rees
Riveting alternate history novel "The Ambassador" explores a world where Israel's independence takes place 10 years earlier.
Book Review: It Could Happen Here by Jonathan Greenblatt
Greenblatt's book warns of rising hate in America and provides strategies to dismantle it.
How Is May Already Over?
This month's edition covers film reviews, TV reviews, and book reviews, along with personal reflections.
An Apology
(If you are receiving a yearly/founding subscription, you can disregard this message. This is intended solely for monthly subscribers) If you received a...
Hate Has No Home In Protesting
Hate Has No Home Here I know that many people have subscribed to me for my thoughts on film but here’s the thing: it’s really hard to discuss film right now....
Iran Attacks Israel
Israel under attack by Iran; US support unwavering.
Kentucky Hires Mark Pope as Men's Basketball Coach
Mark Pope named head coach of Kentucky men's basketball, bringing hope for championship glory.
Antisemitism Is Taking A Physical Toll
Trans Jews Belong Here The following is being sent out after friends asked if they could share my Facebook post. If I want something to be sharable, I'll...
It's Somehow April
Exploring Jerusalem's historical sites, from Tayelet Haas Promenade to the City of David, with a side of film reviews and MLB updates.
Shavuah Tov from Jerusalem
Exploring Jerusalem in times of tension...
I'm A Proud Jew And Would Never Refute It
The outrage over a Jewish filmmaker and his controversial comments at the 96th Oscars.
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.
