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In his new film, "Bitter Christmas," Pedro Almodóvar returns to the themes that have occupied him throughout his career - the pain of creation, motherhood, loss, and the way artists feed on the lives of others. The result is aesthetic, occasionally enjoyable, and highly self-aware, but it also sometimes feels like the work of a director who has already asked himself the same questions - and did so...

Jeremy Fogel believes that philosophy does not belong only to academia, but can help us understand reality - even when it is chaotic. On the occasion of his new children's book, "The Book of Opposites", he talks about the storm surrounding the interview with MK Zvi Sukkot ("They are good at creating content, but not at managing a country"), about the item on Channel 14 that led to the removal of...

Darren 'Daz' Brownson, keyboardist and co-founder of the British band EMF, has passed away following a battle with a brain tumor. The band was associated with the British alternative wave of the early 90s and is best known for its hit 'Unbelievable'.

Yehuda Poliker revealed that he is dealing with pulmonary fibrosis, uses oxygen, and sometimes finds it difficult to walk even a few steps. Despite the fear and medication, the 75-year-old singer clarifies that he has no intention of leaving the stage.

Filmmaker Rami Kimchi debuts in prose with a collection exploring the prospects of romantic love in Israel. By centering on Mizrahi men outside of social margins, Kimchi weaves a narrative that blends psychology, tradition, modernity, and the history of the Zionist project.

Between folk-rock, neuroscience, computers, and basketball in Liga Alef, Yifat Netovich doesn't stop for a moment. Three years after leaving the religious lifestyle, she is dedicating herself to music, performing across the country, and clarifies: on the way to Caesarea, one still stops at the Barby.

'So can I call you Venus every time we meet?', he said, patting himself on the shoulder for the hint he had folded into his question. 'Yes. But not for much longer.' A chapter from 'Posthistory', a novel about artificial intelligence, morality, and humanity's last chance.

The drama didn't end on screen: "Married at First Sight" star Vicky Halmi opens up about her failed match, the anger she directed at the show's experts, and the life lesson she learned from Omer Bar.

The popular singer reveals the behind-the-scenes of her stories and what happens when technology suddenly stops working.

Disney Corporation presented its upcoming hits at the D23 conference, offering first looks at 'Frozen 3', the live-action 'Tangled', and 'The Simpsons Movie' sequel. Marvel officially announced the new 'X-Men' cast, featuring the breakout star of 2026. Here are all the updates from the night fans have been waiting for.

Only because of the first "Avatar" do I keep sitting down for the sequels and get disappointed every time: I fled from number 2 when workers were gutting the insides of a Pandoran whale. "Fire and Ash" is boring from the very first minute. And number 4 is still ahead. Oh.

At the D23 convention, Marvel presented its new generation of mutants and revealed a trailer for 'Avengers: Doomsday'. Disney and Pixar announced sequels to 'The Incredibles', 'Coco', 'Zootopia', and 'Lilo & Stitch', as well as the return of 'Romy and Michele' and 'The Princess Diaries 3'.

"You're standing at a traffic light and something you created is playing": The members of The Revivo Project are launching a new children's song album, preparing for Selichot performances, and looking back at the big moments in their career.

Movie theaters are packed to capacity, so let's make sure we know at least some of what there is to know about the films that conquered the screens this summer.

Anne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor lead a summer adventure that mixes "Stranger Things" and "Jurassic Park," with monsters, nostalgia, and action. It's fun as long as you don't think too much - because behind the noise hides a superficial film with a lazy ending.

The author reconstructs the 27 terrible seconds that changed his life at 75, and reflects on the past, the future, fate, and death.

The new film starring Anne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor brings the dinosaurs back from the exotic islands to the perfect American suburb of the 80s - and finds there a successful combination of fantasy, horror, and action. With a relatively modest budget, precise period design, music that manages a dialogue with John Williams, and one family forced to survive in the Mesozoic era, the result is an...

International Left-Handers Day, observed on August 13, was intentionally set on a Friday the 13th. The day aims to celebrate the uniqueness of left-handers and highlight the challenges they face in a right-handed world.

The new Netflix film, produced by Adam Sandler, follows a girl who lands her dream role in a school production while coping with the devastating news of her mother's illness. Despite some narrative flaws, "Don't Say Good Luck" is a moving coming-of-age story.

"My One and Only" is a film rooted in two traditions: mystical Talmudic legends about demons and the cinematic obsession with identity swaps. Despite a vibrant and super-rhythmic opening, the film loses some of its focus as it progresses.

On the occasion of the new show by the soloists of the military bands, Miri Aloni returns to the beautiful and difficult moments, explains why she stopped singing "Shir LaShalom" after October 7, talks about the estrangement from her eldest son, and clarifies: "If the vocal cords work - I am here."

The veteran lawyer gave Omri Assenheim a rare glimpse into the moments behind the trials of Moshe Katsav, Dudu Topaz, and Gonen Segev. When the conversation reached Netanyahu, the fascinating interview drifted into a predictable and exhausting political confrontation.

He loves the edges. Whether it's dancing in sequined underwear at an army base on Mount Hermon, starring in 'Happy Place' without reading the script or watching the series, or his current madness: a diet for a new and extreme performance even by his standards. Moments before Avihu Pinhasov takes the stage with 'Kakamayka', a show that will include a sword fight and Georgian ballet, he tells how...

She grew up in the home of one of Israel's most well-known comedians, and now it is Noa Itzpan's turn to step into the spotlight. Ahead of her first acting role alongside her father, Eli Itzpan, in "Hill 338," she talks about her close bond with her parents, the filter-free discourse at home, and the gap between her great love for animals and the fact that she still eats chicken.

Tomer Aizner, a Galei Tzahal technician, boarded the station's traffic helicopter for a routine mission. Hours later, he was hanging in the air, struggling to save a 100 kg stranger in a dramatic rescue kept secret for years. The 'Digging Journalism' podcast revisits this event from 35 years ago.

Pedro Almodovar's new film, "Merry Christmas," is a pleasant but unfinished work—a film within a film that needed a few more drafts before production. But that's okay, because Almodovar likely already knows we thought that; he thought of it first.

Actor, host, and artistic director Michael Aloni spoke with Iris Kol on 103fm about the musical that premiered under his direction, "Guys and Dolls," which takes place in a colorful and lively New York.

From a bookworm on the Carmel to the founder of "Seeing the World": Oren Nahari went from a security guard on television to a career spanning decades on the screen, interviewed world leaders, and left behind vast knowledge, books, and programs that became national assets.

The hostage survivor launched his moving work at a special performance in Kibbutz Nir Oz, which received close support from Mizrahi Tefahot Bank, which also decided to support businesses from the north and reservists.

Rehabilitation from the car accident is still ongoing, but he has learned to live with the limitations. He separated from his partner who is 30 years his junior, but it suddenly turns out that it's not the end of the story. Niro Levi is already preparing for the new comedy play at Habima, "The Duck," and in the meantime clarifies that he has no idea why he was not cast in Adir Miller's new series.

Only after his death did Hodaya Barkan realize the privilege she was given to grow up alongside one of Israel's greatest actors, Yehuda Barkan, who adopted her in her childhood. Today, as she embraces his legacy and performs in a play based on the legendary film he starred in, "Charlie and a Half," she recalls the bullying she endured in childhood, talks about the fear of opening the adoption...

The end of an era in the Tel Aviv cultural and nightlife scene: one of the leaders and founders of the "Teder" group has announced his departure from the place that became one of the city's most prominent and influential cultural institutions.

In his new film, the Spanish director examines what is left for a great artist to say after having already created his greatest works, presenting a smart, funny, and love-filled cinematic experience. Despite his infuriating political stances, the film remains an excellent work of art.

The "Habibi City" cover story of New York Magazine, which dealt with Arab and Muslim culture in New York, sparked sharp criticism from Jewish and pro-Israel sources. At the center: claims of ignoring Jews of Mizrahi and North African descent, hostile references to Israel and the war in Gaza, and criticism of the food article. "I will not pay for a subscription to a magazine that actively works to...

Israeli President Isaac Herzog noted that Nahari left behind a "rich journalistic and cultural legacy." Journalist Amir Bar-Shalom eulogized him, calling him a "charming man and a rare professional." Politicians and colleagues, including Yair Lapid and Avigdor Lieberman, expressed their condolences following the passing of the legendary journalist, who died after a battle with ALS.

Veteran Israeli journalist Oren Nahari has passed away at the age of 70. He had been battling Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), a diagnosis he shared publicly in early 2026. For over four decades, Nahari was a central figure in international news coverage, serving as a reporter, editor, and commentator.

Nick Reiner, the director's son, pleaded not guilty after being indicted for stabbing his parents to death. He is being held without bail, and if convicted, he could face life imprisonment without parole or the death penalty.

A Los Angeles grand jury has indicted Nick Reiner for the murder of his parents, director Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner. The indictment includes a new allegation that he lay in wait for them, which could make him eligible for the death penalty. Reiner has pleaded not guilty, and prosecutors have yet to decide on seeking the ultimate punishment.

The journalist revealed on air a message he received after midnight from the Foreign Minister, which he claims was sent to him by mistake and subsequently deleted: "Arrogant dog, let him go home himself." Drucker estimated that the message was intended for Ahmad Tibi and attacked Likud members for their "hypocrisy."

After grossing over $1.4 billion, negotiations with Greta Gerwig, Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, and Noah Baumbach have reached a deadlock, and Warner Bros. faces a deadline that could result in the loss of rights.