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Stephen Silver

The Times of Israel

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A popular US theater is reviving a lost film by Israeli B-movie director Sam Firstenberg

A popular US theater is reviving a lost film by Israeli B-movie director Sam Firstenberg

Alamo Drafthouse theaters in five cities will screen the 1989 action drama ‘Riverbend’ on April 29, signaling renewed interest in a filmmaker...

24.04.2026 50

The Times of Israel

Stephen Silver

In new memoir, acclaimed ‘Hairspray’ composer tells a showbiz story shaped by Jewish humor

In ‘Never Mind the Happy,’ Tony winner and seven-time Oscar nominee Marc Shaiman recounts collaborations with Bette Midler and Rob Reiner, and the...

21.02.2026 100

The Times of Israel

Stephen Silver

Ahead of new HBO documentary, Judd Apatow talks about ‘stalking’ his idol Mel Brooks

The acclaimed director reflects on the iconic comedian’s Jewish identity, his influence on modern comedy and the newly-released film, ‘Mel...

22.01.2026 80

The Times of Israel

Stephen Silver