The Movie Mensches

The Movie Mensches
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Join Jacob Cromwell and Minnah Stein as they watch Jewish movies, new and old, to create a Canon of 10 Jewish films that reflect a diverse and modern Jewish life in America. As film lovers they are familiar with the classic list (AFI, Sight & Sound) but want to create a list more representative of their experiences and generation. Every week they discuss films with Jewish themes, actors, settings, and filmmakers and ask the question, "does this belong in the canon?"

Episodes

  1. 07/17/2025

    Superman

    This week, Minnah and Jacob are talking about Superman (2025). The two discuss Jewish themes in the movie, a newer and more Jewish Superman, and whether or not superheroes belong in the cannon... Next week, Jacob and Minnah will talk about Cabaret! But until then, let's stay in touch! Be sure to follow us for all your podcast updates and jewish film news. TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@moviemensches Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moviemensches/

    45 min

  2. 07/03/2025

    Funny Girl

    This week, Minnah and Jacob are talking about Funny Girl. The two discuss this musical based on a real comedian and actress, and address the ways in which it reclaims the stereotype, "Jewish American Princess." After a short break next week, Jacob and Minnah will be back to talk about Superman (2025). But until then, let's stay in touch! Be sure to follow us for all your podcast updates and jewish film news. TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@moviemensches Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moviemensches/

    50 min

  3. 06/26/2025

    Duck Soup

    This week, Minnah and Jacob are back to talk about the first of a series of Jewish musicals: Duck Soup. A super-fan and a newcomer come together to discuss the implications of this film today, the Jewish history of the Marx Brothers, what this film says about today, and ultimately, does it belong in the cannon? Next week, they discuss the first of what we're sure will be many Barbra Streisand movies: Funny Girl. But until then, let's stay in touch! Be sure to follow us for all your podcast updates and jewish film news. TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@moviemensches Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moviemensches/

    55 min

  4. 06/12/2025

    An American Tail

    This week, Minnah and Jacob talk all things An American Tail. What history is within this animated film? Is this really a movie for kids? Are cats truly evil? And ultimately, does this belong in the cannon? Listen to hear the answers to all these questions and more on this special episode. Next week, they wind the clock back to 1933 for a discussion of the Jewish American Musical - Duck Soup. But until then, let's stay in touch! Be sure to follow us for all your podcast updates and jewish film news. TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@moviemensches Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moviemensches/

    47 min

  5. 06/05/2025

    Funny People

    This week, Minnah and Jacob discuss Funny People. As their second Seth Rogan episode on this podcast, they ask the important question: is Seth Rogan cinema's all-time worst friend? They talk all things evolution of Jewish comedy history. Listen to hear them discuss all this and more. Next week, they change course and talk about the animated film, An American Tail. But until then, let's stay in touch! Be sure to follow us for all your podcast updates and jewish film news. TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@moviemensches Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moviemensches/

    59 min

  6. 05/29/2025

    Between The Temples

    This week, Minnah and Jacob discuss Between The Temples. Is this movie a real romcom? Is Minnah better at watching movies than Jacob? And ultimately, does this movie belong in the cannon? Listen to hear the answer to all of these questions and more. Next week, they do their second Seth Rogan AND Jason Schwartzman film - Funny People. But until then, let's stay in touch! Be sure to follow us for all your podcast updates and jewish film news. TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@moviemensches Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moviemensches/

    1h 4m

  7. 05/22/2025

    The Wizard of Oz

    This week, Minnah and Jacob discuss the 1939 film, The Wizard of Oz. Join them for a lively conversation on the surprising Jewish nature of this movie! And by the end of the episode, they'll have you arguing this movie is as Jewish as it gets. Next week, they take a look at another Jewish romcom: Between The Temples. But until then, let's stay in touch! Be sure to follow us for all your podcast updates and jewish film news. TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@moviemensches Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moviemensches/

    1h 20m

  8. 05/15/2025

    Crossing Delancey

    This week, Minnah and Jacob discuss the 1988 film, Crossing Delancey. Now that Jacob is feeling open to love, the two discuss romantic comedies as a genre, the success of the relationship between the two leads, and what the film says about how tradition fits into a modern lifestyle. Does it make it into the canon? Listen to find out. Next week, they travel somewhere over the rainbow for a conversation on The Wizard of Oz.

    1h 22m

  9. 05/08/2025

    The Brutalist

    This week, Minnah and Jacob discuss the 2024 hit film The Brutalist. Are they Brutalist Bros? The answer may surprise you. Tune in to hear their analysis of the film’s Jewish themes—was it as Jewish as promised? And ultimately, does it make it into the canon? Next week, they cross the street for a conversation on Crossing Delancey. But until then, let's stay in touch! Be sure to follow us for all your podcast updates and jewish film news. TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@moviemensches Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moviemensches/

    2 hr

  10. 05/01/2025

    The Fabelmans

    In their first episode, Minnah and Jacob discuss the Jewish themes in Steven Spielberg's 2022 film, The Fabelmans. Is the movie a Holocaust film? Is Spielberg the greatest filmmaker of all time? And how greatly was he impacted by The Greatest Showman? These are all questions that will be answered in this inaugural episode as they decide whether or not it belongs in the canon. Join us next week for a contentious conversation on the 2024 film, The Brutalist... But until then, let's stay in touch! Be sure to follow us for all your podcast updates and jewish film news. TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@moviemensches Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moviemensches/

    1h 14m

  11. 04/28/2025

    Welcome to The Movie Mensches

    We're Minnah and Jacob, the movie mensches! It's nice to meet you. Join us as we watch Jewish movies, new and old,  to create a Canon of 10 Jewish films that reflect a diverse and modern Jewish life in America. As film lovers we are familiar with the classic list (AFI, Sight & Sound) but want to create a list more representative of their experiences and generation. Every week we will discuss films with  Jewish themes, actors, settings, and filmmakers and ask the question, "does this belong in the canon?"  Later this week, we'll talk about The Fabelmans. Are we team Burt or team Benny? Listen to find out... Stay in touch! TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@moviemensches Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moviemensches/

    3 min

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Join Jacob Cromwell and Minnah Stein as they watch Jewish movies, new and old, to create a Canon of 10 Jewish films that reflect a diverse and modern Jewish life in America. As film lovers they are familiar with the classic list (AFI, Sight & Sound) but want to create a list more representative of their experiences and generation. Every week they discuss films with Jewish themes, actors, settings, and filmmakers and ask the question, "does this belong in the canon?"

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