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...
Brandeis University Bans SJP On Campus
Brandeis University It was only a matter of time before the Brandeis University administration took action and banned hateful rhetoric on their campus. “This...
I'm Terrified But Won't Shut Up About Jew-Hatred
I won’t lie to you in that I am fricking terrified at the dangerous levels of Jew-hatred in America and across the globe. Subscribe now My trans identity may...
I'm Glad I'm No Longer In College
Brandeis University I’m using my platform more and more to speak out about the growing antisemitism. For some of you, I’m preaching to the choir because this...
Leftists Are Showing Their Antisemitism And It Hurts
Leftists are showing their true colors in the days since October 7 and it’s causing Jews to rethink their belonging in such spaces. I wish I could be writing...
