Rachel X. Landes
By Rachel X. Landes
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The Schmooze Watch: It’s Broad Vs. Broad in This Epic Jewish Lip Sync Battle
The Jewesses of “Broad City” are back again! In case you don’t watch it, Jewish comediennes Abbi Jacobson and Ilana Glazer star as two exaggerated versions of themselves on Comedy Central’s “Broad City.” It’s hilarious and super Jewy. Just watch this clip in which the two walk into a Subway car full of . Last…
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The Schmooze Pope Francis Invites Hollywood Jews to Vatican
Holy yarmulkes, Batman, the Jews are going to the Vatican! Yes, Pope Francis has invited several of Hollywood’s most influential people – many of them Jews – to discuss the image of the Church in Western media according to Reps of the Pope approached the two CEOs of William Morris Endeavor, an entertainment and media…
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The Schmooze Did Donald Trump Keep Hitler Speeches By His Bed?
In honor of The Donald’s candidacy for the Republican nomination, Vanity Fair has of Donald Trump, written by Marie Brenner. Remember, this was back before his hair (can we even call it that?) was fodder for every comic ever. Instead, they had to settle for his blatant sexism, racism, and overinflated ego. Related story: That…
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The Schmooze Another Donald Trump Aide Courts Controversy
So, another Trump aid turned out to be a racist. Surprise, surprise. Brad Nagel, senior political advisor for Trump’s presidential exploratory committee in Iowa, shared several inflammatory (and racist) photos on Facebook in the lead-up and aftermath to Obama’s reelection in 2012. Apart from the usual Islamophobia and hatred towards Latinos, he also posted images…
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The Schmooze Amazon’s Wishy-Washy Response to Woody Allen Accusations
You may remember that back in January, to write and direct a new TV series, which will be streaming online on Amazon Prime Instant Video in the US, UK, and Germany. This week, Roy Price, head of Amazon Studios, spoke out about Allen’s upcoming project. When asked about whether allegations of sexual assault impacted Amazon’s…
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The Schmooze An Epic List of Jon Stewart’s Jewiest Moments
This week is momentous. As you all know (or should know), Jon Stewart, king of the Jewish talk show hosts, is stepping down from “The Daily Show” after an epic 16-year run. South African comedian Trevor Noah will replace him as host — but never in our hearts. Jon’s imminent departure, combined with the end of…
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The Schmooze J.J. Abrams Stakes Claim to ‘Most Nebbishy Jewish Director’ Title
Writer, director, and producer J.J. Abrams visited the Daily Show on Thursday — and owned up to being the “most nebbishy Jewish director ever.” His new film, “Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation,” the fifth film in the Mission Impossible franchise hit theaters on July 31. So naturally Jon immediately quipped: “let’s talk about Star Wars.” For…
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The Schmooze Judy Blume Saves Marriage After Man Gives Away Keepsake Book
Who knows if God is listening, but Judy Blume sure is. Leonard Lasek, a newly married Brooklynite, accidentally gave away a priceless copy of Blume’s “Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret” that belonged to his wife, Katie. The book had been a gift from Katie’s mother and holds great sentimental value. Lasek all over…
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