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It is possible to oppose Trump, see his comments on Iran, and still root for the Iranian people regardless of what the US president says. It’s not about him, it’s not about you, it’s about the people of Iran and not about just this protest, but years of people power heartbreak.
January 10, 2026 at 9:05 PM
It is possible to oppose Trump, see his comments on Iran, and still root for the Iranian people regardless of what the US president says. It’s not about him, it’s not about you, it’s about the people of Iran and not about just this protest, but years of people power heartbreak.
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The Palestinian Assembly for Liberation organized a protest in support of Hamas outside a synagogue in Queens, chanting "Long live Oct. 7th" and “Say it loud and clear, we support Hamas here!”
Mamdani Silent as Hamas Sympathizers Protest Outside a Queens Synagogue
The synagogue in the Orthodox community was hosting an event on purchasing land in Israel, which Hamas supporters say is stolen from Palestinian Arabs.
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January 10, 2026 at 12:45 AM
The Palestinian Assembly for Liberation organized a protest in support of Hamas outside a synagogue in Queens, chanting "Long live Oct. 7th" and “Say it loud and clear, we support Hamas here!”
PRIMATE probably won't earn a lof of zoologists' endorsements, but it is trashy fun, thanks to the deranged energy of the practical effects. Mostly that means the guy in the killer chimp suit. CINEMA DAILY US review up here: cinemadailyus.com/pick-up/prim...
"Primate" Review : When Chimpanzees Attack | Cinema Daily US
Chimpanzeee animal-attack horror set in Hawaii from Johannes Roberts the director of 47 Meters Down and co-starring Troy Kotsur.
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January 9, 2026 at 3:44 PM
PRIMATE probably won't earn a lof of zoologists' endorsements, but it is trashy fun, thanks to the deranged energy of the practical effects. Mostly that means the guy in the killer chimp suit. CINEMA DAILY US review up here: cinemadailyus.com/pick-up/prim...
I WAS A STRANGER, from Angel Studios, viscerally depicts the old (Iranian-backed) Syrian regime's brutality in Aleppo and maintains a gripping degree of tension. @epochtimes.bsky.social review up here: www.theepochtimes.com/bright/i-was...
‘I Was a Stranger’: Syrians Flee Aleppo
Urban warfare ravages the city of Aleppo during the Syrian Civil War.
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January 8, 2026 at 10:48 PM
I WAS A STRANGER, from Angel Studios, viscerally depicts the old (Iranian-backed) Syrian regime's brutality in Aleppo and maintains a gripping degree of tension. @epochtimes.bsky.social review up here: www.theepochtimes.com/bright/i-was...
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Where's Hollywood? Or is it just business as usual, NJNN 🤷🏻♀️?
January 2, 2026 at 10:25 PM
Where's Hollywood? Or is it just business as usual, NJNN 🤷🏻♀️?
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Op-Ed: No One Talks Anymore About the Dangers Of Jazz Music
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Op-Ed: No One Talks Anymore About the Dangers Of Jazz Music
Everyone used to know about the treacherous pitfalls of listening to jazz music -- how it would lead to a life of sin and debauchery. Somehow, people stopped talking about the dangers of jazz, even though the music never changed.
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December 20, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Op-Ed: No One Talks Anymore About the Dangers Of Jazz Music
https://babylonbee.com/news/op-ed-no-one-talks-anymore-about-the-dangers-of-jazz-music/?utm_source=fediverse
https://babylonbee.com/news/op-ed-no-one-talks-anymore-about-the-dangers-of-jazz-music/?utm_source=fediverse
THE COPENHAGEN TEST blends intrusive nano-tech with murky deep-state ethics into a potent and paranoid cocktail. It also regularly features crisply executed fight sequences in each episode. @epochtimes.bsky.social review up here: www.theepochtimes.com/bright/the-c...
‘The Copenhagen Test’ Hacks With Nano-Tech
This thriller series relates to today’s nefarious intelligence activities.
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December 29, 2025 at 12:39 AM
THE COPENHAGEN TEST blends intrusive nano-tech with murky deep-state ethics into a potent and paranoid cocktail. It also regularly features crisply executed fight sequences in each episode. @epochtimes.bsky.social review up here: www.theepochtimes.com/bright/the-c...
ANACONDA (2025) provides a running commentary on the perils & pitfalls of rebooting franchises. Its often funny, but it feels like the producers did not have full confidence in the ironic approach, so they hedged their bets w? slapstick. CINEMA DAILY US review here: cinemadailyus.com/reviews/anac...
"Anaconda"(The Sort of Reboot): The Unbearable Weight of a Massive Snake
The meta comedic reboot of Anaconda starring Jack Black and Paull Rudd, directed by Tom Gormican
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December 28, 2025 at 1:15 AM
ANACONDA (2025) provides a running commentary on the perils & pitfalls of rebooting franchises. Its often funny, but it feels like the producers did not have full confidence in the ironic approach, so they hedged their bets w? slapstick. CINEMA DAILY US review here: cinemadailyus.com/reviews/anac...
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A man was arrested on a flight to Sydney, Australia for making antisemitic threats at a Jewish passenger.
Just days after the Chanukah Massacre at Bondi Beach, Jewish Australians are receiving threats just for being who they are.
Are you still going to explain how antisemitism isn’t a problem?
Just days after the Chanukah Massacre at Bondi Beach, Jewish Australians are receiving threats just for being who they are.
Are you still going to explain how antisemitism isn’t a problem?
December 21, 2025 at 7:18 PM
A man was arrested on a flight to Sydney, Australia for making antisemitic threats at a Jewish passenger.
Just days after the Chanukah Massacre at Bondi Beach, Jewish Australians are receiving threats just for being who they are.
Are you still going to explain how antisemitism isn’t a problem?
Just days after the Chanukah Massacre at Bondi Beach, Jewish Australians are receiving threats just for being who they are.
Are you still going to explain how antisemitism isn’t a problem?
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"These Zionists, leave this country"
A group of Jews was assaulted in Istanbul, Turkey 🇹🇷 on their way to celebrate Chanukah.
If "anti-Zionism" doesn't support screaming at random Jews as we celebrate our holidays, then why won't a single anti-Zionist condemn this incident?
A group of Jews was assaulted in Istanbul, Turkey 🇹🇷 on their way to celebrate Chanukah.
If "anti-Zionism" doesn't support screaming at random Jews as we celebrate our holidays, then why won't a single anti-Zionist condemn this incident?
December 21, 2025 at 10:45 PM
"These Zionists, leave this country"
A group of Jews was assaulted in Istanbul, Turkey 🇹🇷 on their way to celebrate Chanukah.
If "anti-Zionism" doesn't support screaming at random Jews as we celebrate our holidays, then why won't a single anti-Zionist condemn this incident?
A group of Jews was assaulted in Istanbul, Turkey 🇹🇷 on their way to celebrate Chanukah.
If "anti-Zionism" doesn't support screaming at random Jews as we celebrate our holidays, then why won't a single anti-Zionist condemn this incident?
Netflix’s live-action adaptation of Satoh Inoue’s manga captures the elegance of ballroom dance and the passion of dancers who compete on the floor. However, it plays out more like a pilot episode than a feature film. CINEMA DAILY US review up here: cinemadailyus.com/reviews/10da...
"10Dance" : It Celebrates on the Elegance of Ballroom and Passion of Competing Dancers
Keishi Otomo's Netflix Feature Adaptation of Satoh Inoue's 10Dance BL Manga starring Ryoma Takeuchi, Keita Machida, ShioriDoi, and Anna Ishii
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December 19, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Netflix’s live-action adaptation of Satoh Inoue’s manga captures the elegance of ballroom dance and the passion of dancers who compete on the floor. However, it plays out more like a pilot episode than a feature film. CINEMA DAILY US review up here: cinemadailyus.com/reviews/10da...
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[Yeah, without the US, Israel is done. Yeah ! ]
December 18, 2025 at 12:30 AM
[Yeah, without the US, Israel is done. Yeah ! ]
LONE SAMURAI features some spectacular Chanbara action chorographed and performed by the [Iko] Uwais Team, but the first more meditative half also captures the discipline and sacrifice demanded by the Bushido code. CINEMA DAILY US review up here: cinemadailyus.com/reviews/lone...
"Lone Samurai" Review : The Kamakura Castaway | Cinema Daily US
Josh C.Waller's Chanbara castaway vs. cannibals movie starring Shogen, Yayan Ruhian. and members of Team Uwais.
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December 14, 2025 at 9:28 PM
LONE SAMURAI features some spectacular Chanbara action chorographed and performed by the [Iko] Uwais Team, but the first more meditative half also captures the discipline and sacrifice demanded by the Bushido code. CINEMA DAILY US review up here: cinemadailyus.com/reviews/lone...
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After meeting with incoming mayor Zohran Mamdani, prominent Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch says the mayor-elect harbors not only political opposition to Israel but a deep-rooted hostility that will soon wield the powers of City Hall
A Rabbi’s Warning on Mamdani
The mayor-elect harbors not merely political opposition to Israel but a deep-rooted hostility to Zionism.
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December 13, 2025 at 2:30 AM
After meeting with incoming mayor Zohran Mamdani, prominent Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch says the mayor-elect harbors not only political opposition to Israel but a deep-rooted hostility that will soon wield the powers of City Hall
Iraq's Oscar contender THE PRESIDENT'S CAKE presents Saddam's personality cult through the eyes of an innocent child. It is an emotionally devastating coming-of-age story and a stinging rebuke of Iraqi society under the dictator. EPOCH review up here: www.theepochtimes.com/bright/the-p...
‘The President’s Cake’ Points a Finger at Totalitarian Regimes
A very poor young girl must find ingredients to bake a cake for Saddam Hussein’s birthday.
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December 11, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Iraq's Oscar contender THE PRESIDENT'S CAKE presents Saddam's personality cult through the eyes of an innocent child. It is an emotionally devastating coming-of-age story and a stinging rebuke of Iraqi society under the dictator. EPOCH review up here: www.theepochtimes.com/bright/the-p...
The Henson Shop's gleefully nutty animatronics and the richly detailed design work are still the stars of FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY'S 2, but execution and editing are not as quite snappy as they were in the original FNAF.CINEMA DAILY US review up here: cinemadailyus.com/reviews/five...
"Five Nights at Freddy’s 2" Review | Cinema Daily US
Five Nights at Freddy's sequel based on Scott Cawthon's video game frankchise produced by Blumhouse, featurd animatronics created by the Jim Henson Creature Shop.
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December 5, 2025 at 3:47 PM
The Henson Shop's gleefully nutty animatronics and the richly detailed design work are still the stars of FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY'S 2, but execution and editing are not as quite snappy as they were in the original FNAF.CINEMA DAILY US review up here: cinemadailyus.com/reviews/five...
JUJUTSU KAISEN: EXECUTION's spectacular action sequences & driving score show why the anime franchise inspire's such intense fan loyalty, but newcomers will probably find the new movie a little confusing. CINEMA DAILY US review here: cinemadailyus.com/reviews/juju...
Jujutsu Kaisen: Execution Review | Cinema Daily US
The new anime feature from Gege Akutami's Jujutsu Kaisen franchise produced by MAPPA and rleased by GKIDS.
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December 3, 2025 at 3:47 PM
JUJUTSU KAISEN: EXECUTION's spectacular action sequences & driving score show why the anime franchise inspire's such intense fan loyalty, but newcomers will probably find the new movie a little confusing. CINEMA DAILY US review here: cinemadailyus.com/reviews/juju...
I am immensely grateful to the Greatest Generaton. That is why it frustrates me THE GREAT ESCAPER did not get more attention, especially since it is Michael Caine's final film. Its currently on th PBS app. Review here: www.jbspins.com/2025/11/the-...
The Great Escaper: Sir Michael Caine’s Final Role
One of the most incredible things about “The Greatest Generation” is that they never really knew how great they were. Yet, with every passin...
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November 27, 2025 at 10:31 PM
I am immensely grateful to the Greatest Generaton. That is why it frustrates me THE GREAT ESCAPER did not get more attention, especially since it is Michael Caine's final film. Its currently on th PBS app. Review here: www.jbspins.com/2025/11/the-...
They're now called UAPs instead of UFOs, but the doc THE AGE OF DISCLOSURE will convince viewers a lot of serious people are taking the subject very seriously. While limited by its participants' legal constraints, it is quite measured & sobering. Review here: www.theepochtimes.com/bright/the-a...
‘The Age of Disclosure’: UAPs on Deck
The Farah brothers’ documentary presents what can and can’t be disclosed about UFOs, now called unidentified aerial phenomenon.
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November 26, 2025 at 9:37 PM
They're now called UAPs instead of UFOs, but the doc THE AGE OF DISCLOSURE will convince viewers a lot of serious people are taking the subject very seriously. While limited by its participants' legal constraints, it is quite measured & sobering. Review here: www.theepochtimes.com/bright/the-a...
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The Rabbi of Park East Synagogue, NY, lived through Kristallnacht.
Last night, antisemites were chanting for intifada outside his synagogue.
He survived this hatred once. Now, he’s forced to watch it rise again.
This was never about Gaza. It’s an attack on the Jewish people.
Last night, antisemites were chanting for intifada outside his synagogue.
He survived this hatred once. Now, he’s forced to watch it rise again.
This was never about Gaza. It’s an attack on the Jewish people.
November 20, 2025 at 9:39 AM
The Rabbi of Park East Synagogue, NY, lived through Kristallnacht.
Last night, antisemites were chanting for intifada outside his synagogue.
He survived this hatred once. Now, he’s forced to watch it rise again.
This was never about Gaza. It’s an attack on the Jewish people.
Last night, antisemites were chanting for intifada outside his synagogue.
He survived this hatred once. Now, he’s forced to watch it rise again.
This was never about Gaza. It’s an attack on the Jewish people.
While the gentle humor is pleasant, the humanist themes of friendship and family are what really embrace viewers in RENTAL MATERIAL.The bittersweet material also suits the cast, including "Sad American" Brendan Fraser. CINEMA DAILY US review up here: cinemadailyus.com/reviews/rent...
Rental Family Review : A Bittersweet Material Perfectly Suits the Winning Ensemble
Brendan Fraser works as an expat role-player for a Japanese family rental company in Hikari's Japanese-American co-production.
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November 19, 2025 at 4:26 PM
While the gentle humor is pleasant, the humanist themes of friendship and family are what really embrace viewers in RENTAL MATERIAL.The bittersweet material also suits the cast, including "Sad American" Brendan Fraser. CINEMA DAILY US review up here: cinemadailyus.com/reviews/rent...
CUTTING THROUGH ROCKS is a harrowing viewing experience, not because of physical violence, but due to the emotional trauma. Yet, there is no question it captures reality as it truly is for modern thinking Iranians who dare question state-approved orthodoxy. Review: www.jbspins.com/2025/11/cutt...
Cutting Through Rocks: An Iranian Woman Runs for Office
Iran has neither the equivalent of Emily’s List or the Susan B. Anthony List. Women candidates are not merely rare. They are unheard of. Tha...
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November 18, 2025 at 9:00 PM
CUTTING THROUGH ROCKS is a harrowing viewing experience, not because of physical violence, but due to the emotional trauma. Yet, there is no question it captures reality as it truly is for modern thinking Iranians who dare question state-approved orthodoxy. Review: www.jbspins.com/2025/11/cutt...
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Libby Souder taught swim lessons to kids in her backyard in Columbia, SC for years and she did it with the approval of the city. But last year, the city reinterpreted its rules and banned her backyard lessons. Now @ij.org is helping her fight back against abusive zoning rules.
November 5, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Libby Souder taught swim lessons to kids in her backyard in Columbia, SC for years and she did it with the approval of the city. But last year, the city reinterpreted its rules and banned her backyard lessons. Now @ij.org is helping her fight back against abusive zoning rules.
You can't miss the spectacular martial arts action in Netflix's LAST SAMURAI STANDING, but it also delivers clever historical intrigue and contemporary "deep state" pranoia, within a Meiji Restoration setting. CINEMA DAILY US review up here: cinemadailyus.com/reviews/netf...
Netflix : Last Samurai Standing Review | Cinema Daily US
Netflix's Samurai Survival Thriller based on Shogo Imamura's manga, starring Junichi Okada, Hideaki Ito, Masahiro Hiigashide, and Hiroshi Abe.
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November 17, 2025 at 3:36 PM
You can't miss the spectacular martial arts action in Netflix's LAST SAMURAI STANDING, but it also delivers clever historical intrigue and contemporary "deep state" pranoia, within a Meiji Restoration setting. CINEMA DAILY US review up here: cinemadailyus.com/reviews/netf...
VIRGIN PUNK: CLOCKWORK GIRL, a totally original new anime franchise, launched with a 35-minute “film” or “episode,” supplemented with special behind-the-scenes footage. The “extras” were just okay, but the action and animation are impressive. CINEMA DAILY US review: cinemadailyus.com/reviews/virg...
Virgin Punk: Clockwork Girl Review | Cinema Daily US
First installment of Yasuomi Umetsu's new completely original anime franchise produced by Shaft Animation Studio
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November 14, 2025 at 2:59 PM
VIRGIN PUNK: CLOCKWORK GIRL, a totally original new anime franchise, launched with a 35-minute “film” or “episode,” supplemented with special behind-the-scenes footage. The “extras” were just okay, but the action and animation are impressive. CINEMA DAILY US review: cinemadailyus.com/reviews/virg...