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.
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...
