2 Movie Jews
For Jodi Berman and Yechiel Hoffman loving movies is their Jewish birthright. In an age with too many movies to watch them all, Yechiel and Jodi come to the rescue to share their passion, reviews and analysis for the movies you love and the movies you have yet to see.Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @2MovieJewsHosted and Produced by: Yechiel Hoffman and Jodi BermanTechnical Advisor: Vlad Kustanovich Logo Design: Daria Lesnik Hoffman Graphic DesignMusical Theme: Noel Berman
Episodes
62 episodes
Time Machine: 80s Comedies
Jodi and Yechiel hop into the movie time machine to revisit the glorious comedies of their 80s past.Movies mentioned in this episode (and where to stream them):Big | Disney+Stripes | AMC+History of the World Part 1 | Amazon<...
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Episode 56
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Bonus Episode: 2024 Oscar Recap
Jodi and Yechiel dish it out on the 2024 Oscars. They share their suprises, favorite speeches, least favorite moments and tips for the Academy for next year.Check out Jodi's Oscar Blog...
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Episode 55
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Best Movies of 2023
Jodi and Yechiel highlight their top 10 films (and some honorable mentions) of 2023.Check out Jodi's Oscar Blog for a full rundown on EVERY movie nominated for a 2024 Academy Award.
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Episode 54
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Altnernative Love Stories
Inspired by Past Lives, Jodi and Yechiel explore films that offer a response, reaction to and alternative to the classic Hollywood love story.*Plus initial reactions to the 2024 Oscar NominationsMovies Discussed on this Episode:<...
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Episode 53
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Pre-Oscar 2024 Nomination Recs
Jodi and Yechiel get you ready for the upcoming announcement of 2024 Oscar Nomination by offering their picks for best actress, actor, supporting actor and support actress, as well as Best director and best Picture. This is not the who will be ...
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Episode 52
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Movies about Video Gaming
Jodi and Yechiel take a deep dive into movies that explore the world of video gaming. No this is not the episode about video game adaptations like Sonic or Super Mario Bros, but an exploration about how cinema depicts the experience of playing ...
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Episode 51
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Love Virtually
Jodi and Yechiel welcome Cheston Mizel (Co-Writer/Executive Producer) and Eli Staiman (Director, Co-Writer, Producer and Actor) to talk about their new independent film "Love Virtually". This comedic romp, conceived and created in both in perso...
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Episode 50
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Girls Coming of Age Movies with Alison Peck
Jodi and Yechiel welcome screenwriter, Alison Peck (Ugly Dolls, Work It) as the 3rd Movie Jew for this episode. Together they discuss her new film, "You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah," i...
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Episode 49
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Nov 2024 Movie Preview
Jodi and Yechiel take a break from the news to preview some of the films that most excite them that are being released in November(ish) 2023. Movies (with Trailers Linked) / Release Date
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Episode 48
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Movies to Brighten Dark Times
In light of global and personal times of darkness, Jodi and Yechiel have always found solace in movie that bring lightness and joy to brighten their lives. This week's episode is dedicated to all those who seek peace and light.Movies Di...
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Episode 47
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Movies Our Parents Made Us Watch
Jodi and Yechiel go nostalgia diving into the memory bank to recollect and recall the movies their parents watched with them to pass down their passion of movies.Movies we discussed this episode (and where to stream them):Star Wars ...
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Episode 46
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Barbenheimer
Jodi and Yechiel embrace the movie meme and share their reviews of 2023 summer blockbuster Barbie and Oppenheimer, as well their connections, diversions and outstanding questions.Movies discussed in this episode:Barbie | In Theaters...
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Episode 45
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Reissue: Movies that Heal Our Grief
This month, Yechiel and his family said goodbye to his father, Rabbi Benyomin Hoffman, a lover of movies, an avid 2 Movie Jews listener, and the person who taught Yechiel how to make meaning out of everything, including movies.As Yechiel gr...
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Reissue: Tis the Season for Summer Movies
While Jodi and Yechiel are on a summer hiatus for travel and family time (and of course watching movies), they wanted to share one of their favorite episodes all about the summer movies they love.
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57:47
Reissue: The Pixar Episode
With the recent release of the latest Pixar film, Elemental, we share this reissue of the legendary Pixar episode with guest Mina Hoffman.
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Movie Dads
In celebration of Fathers Day, and honor of their dads, Jodi and Yechiel explore the cinematic fathers that influenced them.Movies discussed in this episode and where to find them:Parenthood | AmazonBoyhood | TubiReturn of t...
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Episode 45
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Summer 2023 Movie Preview
Things are heating up, and it's time to head back to the cool refreshing theaters. Jodi and Yechiel have got you ready for summer movies, highlighting EIGHT films releasing over June, July, and August.Movies Discussed in this Episode (L...
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Episode 44
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Movies about Parenting
Jodi and Yechiel discuss one of the most challenging and rewarding journeys of their life: Parenting.How do the movies teach us about what it means to parent? Why does the movies portrayal and exploration of parenting change across generati...
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Episode 43
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Passover Episode: Movies about Jewish Families
This is the episode to prepare you for the Passover Seder, or at least distract you from cleaning your oven. As Jewish families gather across the nation, Jodi and Yechiel explore movies that depict Jewish families in America. 2022 provide two&n...
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Episode 42
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2023 Oscars Recap
Whether you watched the Academy Awards show or not, Jodi and Yechiel have your essential recap of the celebration of movies and all the awards.For where to watch all the Oscar nominees check out this
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Episode 41
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Best of 2022-Speed Round
Jodie and Yechiel respond in speed round fashion to hot seat questions for the best of 2022.Categories|Movies| Where to find themBest Fight Scene | Everything Everywhere All At Once | Showtime | RRR | NetflixBest Breakthr...
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Episode 40
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Best Films of 2022
Jodi and Yechiel reveal their Best Films of 2022 (for the moment).Lots of great movies to discuss and share. Hopefully you can see them allThis episode's movies:Marcel the Shell with Shoes On | AmazonEverything Everyw...
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Episode 39
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Oscars 2023 Noms Reactions
On the evening the 2023 Oscar nominations are announced, Jodi and Yechiel share there first reactions to the nominations, and their overall surprises, snubs and early predictions.This Episodes Movies and where they are streaming (if ...
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Episode 38
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Movies About Making Movies
2 Movies Jews Go to the Movies to see Babylon, Damian Chazale's new epic on the glory days of Hollywood. Inspired by the movies bravado exploration of the early days of Hollywood and depiction of how movies are made, Jodi and Yechiel dive into ...
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Episode 37
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December 2022 Movie Preview
Tis December when Jodi and Yechiel burrow away watching movies that aim to bring the joy or bait the Oscar Gods. Six movies are highlight, and many more are mentioned. Oh, the delight of so many movies to watch this December.What movies are...
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Episode 36
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