For their first deep dive into a director's filmography, Jodi and Yechiel welcome back special guest, Mina, to discuss the films of Taika Waititi (Taika David Cohen). Hot off the recent release of MCU Blockbuster, the 2 Movie Jews gang explore Taika's New Zealand film roots and whether his quirky brilliance translated to Hollywood.

In Memory of Olivia Newton John z"l
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This Episodes Movies and where they are streaming (if relevant):
Eagle vs Shark | Amazon | 2007
Boy | Showtime | 2010
What We Do in the Shadows | Amazon | 2014
Hunt of the Wilderpeople | Netflix | 2016
Thor: Ragnarok | Disney+ | 2017
Jo Jo Rabbit | Hulu | 2019
Thor: Love and Thunder | In Theaters | 2022

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Musical Theme: Noel Berman

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Jodi and Yechiel discovered another dynamic Jewish duo who love film as much as they do. The 2 Movie Jews team guest starred on exciting new episode of Jews on Film to talk about Quentin Tarintino's WWII Epic Revenge Fantasy, and how Jewish is this film, really?

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This Episodes Movies and where they are streaming (if relevant):
Inglourious Basterds | HULU

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After a brief hiatus for summer & Covid, 2 Movie Jews returns with a first for the podcast. Jodi and Yechiel interview Lisa Hurwitz, the first time filmmaker of the grassroots smash success, The Automat. 
In this interview, Lisa reflects upon her journey as a first time documentary filmmakers, her inspirations, what it was like to work with Mel Brooks and others stars. She discusses the power of telling a story about community and a city she loves and now calls home.

The Automat is available for VOD rental and purchase on Amazon and other sites.

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Their reviews and discussion of hit indie film "Everything Everywhere All at Once" and blockbuster MCU movie "Dr Strange and the Multiverse of Madness" sparked Jodi and Yechiel to explore what exactly is the multiverse in cinematic terms, and the films that have been exploring these themes for decades.

This Episodes Movies and where they are streaming (if relevant):
Dr Strange and the Multiverse of Madness | In Theaters
Everything Everywhere All At Once | In Theaters
Spiderman: No Way Home | Amazon
Purple Rose of Cairo | Netflix
Run Lola Run | Netflix
Back to the Future Series | Hulu
Wizard of Oz | Amazon
It's a Wonderful Life? | HBO Max
Sliding Doors | HBO Max
Looper | Netflix
Donnie Darko | HBO Max
12 Monkeys | Starz
Edge of Tomorrow | Amazon

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Musical Theme: Noel Berman

This summer brings over 30 new movies to theaters and even more straight to streaming platforms. Jodi and Yechiel discuss the six movies that stand out for them as one they cannot wait to see this summer.
What movies are you looking forward to this summer?

This Episodes Movies with release date, where they are streaming (if relevant) and link to the trailer in the titles:
Lightyear | 6/17 | In Theaters
Cha Cha Real Smooth | 6/17 |  Apple+
Marcel the Shell with Shoes On |6/24 | In Theaters
Thor: Love and Thunder | 7/8 | In Theaters
Where the Crawdads Sing |7/15 | In Theaters
Nope | 7/22 | In Theaters (Imax)

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Celebrate the 1 YEAR Anniversary of 2 Movie Jewish with a special episode. Jodi and Yechiel reminisce and reflect on the first season of the podcast, and discuss what's to come in the second season.
Much thanks to all our listeners, and to all the passionate fans and relatives who have shared the podcast, and the fan who have given us great reviews on Apple Podcasts.
The most gratitude goes our to our spouses and children who support us and put up with our recording and constant debating about the movies and why doing this podcast is the best thing in our lives.

Check out all the past episodes of 2 Movie Jews, and look forward to exciting new episodes, including a Summer Movie preview, an interview with a first time director and a crossover episode with another podcaset.

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AND SPECIAL FOR OSCAR SEASON
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Hosted and Produced by: Yechiel Hoffman and Jodi Berman
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Musical Theme: Noel Berman

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This year's Oscars awards show had so much to talk about this mini-episode became a full on one hour plus episode. Jodi and Yechiel discuss all the best moments, speeches, surprises delights and disappointments. And yes, they even discuss their takes on the moment that no one will ever forget when the Best Documentary Feature was being presented, and all that followed.

This episode's Oscar movies:
Summer of Soul | Hulu
Belfast | On Demand
CODA | Apple+
Power of the Dog | Netflix
Lost Daughter | Netflix
Drive My Car | In Theaters
West Side Story | HBO Max & Disney+
Encanto | Disney+
King Richard  | HBO Max
Eyes of Tammy Faye | HBO Max
Dune | HBO Max
Worst Person in the World | HULU
Cruella | Disney+

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Hosted and Produced by: Yechiel Hoffman and Jodi Berman
Technical Advisor: Vlad Kustanovich
Logo Design: Daria Lesnik Hoffman
Musical Theme: Noel Berman

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2022 brought us a new Batmen flick, "The Batman" directed by Matt Reeves and staring Robert Pattison. Jodi and Yechiel take a deep dive into the new film and ask the question, "Do we really need a new Batman.' Beyond their review and anaysis of the new film, Jodi and Yechiel take this opportunity to survey and share their takes on the last 33 years of live-action Batman depictions in Cinema.
What does Batman say about our society, our desire for heroes and how does each new interpretation uniquely speak to its moment and build on each other?

This episode's Batman movies:
Batman | 1989 | Tim Burton | Hulu
Batman Returns | 1992 | Tim Burton | Hulu
Batman Forever |  | Joel Schumacher | Hulu
Batman & Robin | 1997 | Joel Schumacher | Huku
Batman Begins | 2005 | Christopher Nolan | Netflix
The Dark Knight | 2008 | Christopher Nolan | Netflix
The Dark Knight Rises | 2012 | Christopher Nolan | HBO Max
Batman vs Superman: Dawn of Justice | 2016 | Zack Snyder | HBO Max
Justice League | 2017 | Zack Snyder | HBO Max
The Batman | 2022 | Matt Reeves | In Theatres

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Hosted and Produced by: Yechiel Hoffman and Jodi Berman
Technical Advisor: Vlad Kustanovich
Logo Design: Daria Lesnik Hoffman
Musical Theme: Noel Berman

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Jodi and Yechiel shared their reactions to the 2022 Oscar nominations, including their favorite selections, biggest snubs and who should have been bumped.

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The much awaited second half of Jodie and Yechiel's picks for the best films of 2021 is finally here.

This episode's movies:
Quo Vadis, Aida (Serbia) | Hulu/Prime
Belfast | Theaters
CODA | Apple+
Swan Song | Apple+
Mass | On Demand
Licorice Pizza | Theaters
Power of the Dog | Netflix
Lost Daughter | Netflix
Drive My Car | In Theaters
Hand of God | Netflix
Raya and the Last Dragon | Disney+
West Side Story | In Theaters
Respect | On Demand
The Tender Bar | Amazon Prime
The Green Knight | On Demand
The Sparks Brothers | Netflix
Passing | Netflix
The Tragedy of Macbeth | Apple+

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Hosted and Produced by: Yechiel Hoffman and Jodi Berman
Special Guest Host: Mina Hoffman
Technical Advisor: Vlad Kustanovich
Logo Design: Daria Lesnik Hoffman
Musical Theme: Noel Berman

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