Two new books say much about contemporary American Judaism
With reality shows ruling the four big broadcast networks, cable has become a home for high-quality dramedies
Five new or recent pop-music releases reviewed by Arsenio Orteza
Four books on education reviewed by Susan Olasky
Gorgeous animation, wonderful characters highlight Ponyo
Film has colorful flourishes but wastes its talented cast
Jews take on Nazis in ultraviolent revenge fantasy
Charylne Yi's film, like her film persona, is painfully awkward
Anniversary CD captures France's Play Bach Trio at its peak
