Tag: Nathan Silver

Film Feature: Carrie’s Top 10 Films of 2024

The end of the year of course means Top 10 lists! Here are my ten favorite films of 2024 (and four honorable mentions). Oscar nominations follow in just a few weeks, on Friday,  January 17th. Stay tuned to see if Oscar voters share my thinking. And be sure to also check out fellow SP Film Critic Chad’s Top 20 list here.  In the meantime–see you back in the cinema in 2025!

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Film Review: “Between the Temples”

Schwartzman and Kane are a winning combo in thoughtful, appealing film

Cantor Ben (Jason Schwartzman) and bat mitzvah student Carla (Carol Kane) form an unlikely friendship.

The San Francisco Jewish Film Festival concluded a few weeks ago, but lucky for you its Centerpiece Narrative film opens widely today. While Between the Temples is without a doubt thematically very Jewish, it’s also very universal. Audiences of all stripes will find moments of humor, grace, and wisdom in this charming film.

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