Golden Years – a movie review by Roz Tarszisz
December 5, 2016 by Roz Tarszisz
For the oldies in this British comedy caper, there’s nothing golden about their declining years. After a lifetime of upright citizenship, there’s no back up or recourse when their superannuation funds collapse.
Rosalie Blum – a movie review by Roz Tarszisz
December 5, 2016 by Roz Tarszisz
It’s refreshing to watch a French film about ordinary people. . Filmed in Nevers, a small town in rural France, it’s all about the characters and a plot which hinges on a series of coincidences.
The Founder – a movie review by Roz Tarszisz
November 15, 2016 by Roz Tarszisz
You don’t need to have entered a McDonald’s restaurant to appreciate how a hamburger stand became a billion dollar empire. Director John Lee Hancock (Saving Mr Banks) has brought to life the American success story of the man who saw gold in a beef patty.
Eyeless in Gaza
November 2, 2016 by Roz Tarszisz
Sydney businessman and owner of Polaris Films, Robert Magid has spent the past year working on a feature film – Eyeless in Gaza. Read more
The Light Between Oceans – a movie review by Roz Tarszisz
November 2, 2016 by Roz Tarszisz
The idea of the place where two oceans meet is both romantic and exciting. Writer and director Derek Cianfrance (Blue Valentine, Place Beyond the Pines) has based his film on the eponymous bestselling novel by M.L. Stedman.
It’s All About the Films
October 25, 2016 by Roz Tarszisz
Back and bigger than ever, the Jewish International Film Festival (JIFF) includes a wide raging variety of movies and documentaries.
Joe Cinque’s Consolation – a movie review by Roz Tarszisz
October 10, 2016 by Roz Tarszisz
When Anu Singh was charged with the murder of her boyfriend Joe Cinque in 1997, it was a crime that shocked Australia.
The Girl on the Train – a movie review by Roz Tarszisz
October 5, 2016 by Roz Tarszisz
If you discount the mobile phones, this modern whodunit could have been made over 20 years ago. It not that it’s out of date, but it’s more about ramped up tension than special effects.
The Infallibility of Memory – an interview with Nadja Spiegelman
October 5, 2016 by Roz Tarszisz
When Nadja Spiegelman decided to write about her mother, grandmother and great grandmother and the infallibility of memory, she ended up producing a memoir – I’m Supposed to Protect You From All This.
Manny Waks Sues Brother
September 30, 2016 by Roz Tarszisz
Manny Waks is suing his brother for defamation according to Melbourne’s “The Age”.
Stoush over eruv erupts
September 14, 2016 by Roz Tarszisz
Residents of St Ives, a Sydney suburb, are being asked to oppose the Eruv which has been in existence for about 18 months.
Mofaz addresses JNF Gala Dinner
September 12, 2016 by Roz Tarszisz
Over 800 guests learned about the particular difficulties for a young man living in the Negev town of Ofakim and keynote speaker Lt. Gen (Ret.) Shaul Mofaz gave a moving address at JNF’s Gala Dinner in Sydney
Sully – a movie review by Roz Tarszisz
September 7, 2016 by Roz Tarszisz
The real life event on which this film is based was dubbed Miracle on the Hudson and recreates memorable images of evacuated passengers standing on aircraft wings in the middle of the river. Read more
Rabbi John Levi Retires from School Council
September 1, 2016 by Roz Tarszisz
After almost four decades of service, Rabbi John Levi has retired from the Council of The King David School (KDS) in Melbourne.
Perth Newspaper Rejects Advert
August 30, 2016 by Roz Tarszisz
It is rare to hear of a newspaper turning down advertising, but Perth’s Jewish newspaper has done just that.
Best of the Best Award for OBK Founder
August 24, 2016 by Roz Tarszisz
It was a perfect day to enjoy the winter sun at Sydney’s Bondi Beach as politicians, past and present, business leaders and representatives from a wide cross-section of the community including Dame Marie Bashir, former Governor of NSW and Phillip Ruddock, ex Federal MP, gathered to honour Rabbi Dr Dovid Slavin of Our Big Kitchen (OBK). Read more
J-Wire Meets Richard Moore
August 21, 2016 by Roz Tarszisz
J-Wire’s Roz Tarszisz talks with Richard Moore, Artistic Director of the AICE Israeli Film Festival.
The Artist and the Author: Together Again
August 21, 2016 by Roz Tarszisz
Two men whose friendship crosses generations are thrilled to be travelling together to West Australia later this year.
Kubo and the Two Strings – a movie review by Roz Tarszisz
August 18, 2016 by Roz Tarszisz
“I tell stories about epic heroes and monsters but I had no idea my stories were true” says boy hero Kubo, in the trailer for this enthralling animated action adventure from director Travis Knight (ParaNorman,Box Trolls).
NIF Australia to Screen The Silver Platter
August 17, 2016 by Roz Tarszisz
Next month, New Israel Fund Australia Foundation (NIF) will screen episodes in Melbourne, Perth and Sydney of Magash Hakesef (The Silver Platter), a popular Israeli TV miniseries from 2015.
Vanished Musicians Author in Australia
August 11, 2016 by Roz Tarszisz
German musicologist and music critic Albrecht Dumling will be in Australia later this month to launch the English language version of his book The Vanished Musicians: Jewish Refugees in Australia.
Down Under – a movie review by Roz Tarszisz
August 11, 2016 by Roz Tarszisz
Examples of irony and idiocy litter this Australian black comedy from director and writer Abe Forsyth as he shows that bouts of bad behaviour can be interspersed with surprising moments of clarity and truth.
Truman – a movie review by Roz Tarszisz
August 9, 2016 by Roz Tarszisz
“Truman doesn’t sound very Spanish” said my friend. It turns out to be the name of a dog and the ostensible focus of this delightful film.
Israeli Dance Company for Sydney Opera House
August 3, 2016 by Roz Tarszisz
The Kibbutz Contemporary Dance Company (KCDC) will showcase a new work,– Horses in the Sky at The Sydney Opera House later this month.
Embrace – a movie review by Roz Tarszisz
July 29, 2016 by Roz Tarszisz
When my teenage daughters used to complain about an aspect of their bodies, I told them they had everything they needed for a happy life. I made peace with my thighs some time ago but after viewing Embrace realized that perhaps I could have saved years of anguish if I had been more truly accepting of my own body.
Love & Friendship – a movie review by Roz Tarszisz
July 14, 2016 by Roz Tarszisz
It’s interesting that non- British directors consistently produce fine British costume dramas. Read more
Ice Age: Collision Course – a movie review by Roz Tarszisz
June 21, 2016 by Roz Tarszisz
When my favourite plus1 was not available for a preview of the fifth outing of this animated anthropomorphic franchise, I took a friend and her grandson. I need a little tacker for feedback.
The Power of Dance and Mr Gaga
June 17, 2016 by Roz Tarszisz
“I really believe in the power of dance to heal” says Ohad Naharin, artistic director and renowned choreographer of Israel’s Batsheva Dance Company in the documentary Mr Gaga in which he features…writes Roz Tarszisz.
Land of Mine – a movie review by Roz Tarszisz
June 6, 2016 by Roz Tarszisz
It has been a few weeks since I viewed Land of Mine but images have stayed with me.
Successful pitch
June 3, 2016 by Roz Tarszisz
A group of 140 professionals have attended the 10×10 event to raise funds for specific organisations and participants had the opportunity to decide where their donation would be allocated as part of Sydney’s Jewish Communal Appeal’s Humans of JCA campaign. Read more
