Tag Archive: Foreign Films
The Meditative Life 2018
By JBFC Marketing Volunteer Dotty Battel “It’s a lifelong gift, something you can call on at any time.” These words were spoken by Sir Paul McCartney about meditation. So if you’re feeling stressed out in this chaotic world of ours (and who isn’t?), or just want to be in the company of charismatic people who [...]
New to the Burns: FAQ
By JBFC Marketing Manager Paige Grand Pré New to the JBFC? Welcome! Whether you’ve just visited us for the first time or are considering stopping by in the near future, we hope the below Q&A will help you get to know “the Burns.” So, you guys are a movie theater? Well no, not exactly. Sure, [...]
{High School Student Critic Review: Shea} - The Breadwinner
By Shea Stevenson, High School Student Critic The Breadwinner is a 2017 animated film about Parvana, a young girl in Taliban controlled Afghanistan whose father is unjustly arrested, so she must dress as a boy to support her family while they try to find and save her father from prison. The film is directed by [...]
{High School Student Critic Review} - The Breadwinner
By Caleb Feinstein, High School Student Critic The Breadwinner, directed by Nora Twomey, tells the interesting story of Parvana and her life in Taliban-controlled Afghanistan. Living in poverty, Parvana and her injured father frequent the market to sell what little they have. Despite their living conditions, the family is comforted by the vivid stories told [...]
Contemporary Arab Cinema, a Week of Provocative Films and Engaging Conversations
By Lina Matta, curator of Contemporary Arab Cinema I never understood the tipping point that could start or end a war. I was 13 when civil war broke out in Lebanon and in the States when it “ended” 15 years later. How one day’s murderous hate could become tomorrow’s coexistence still mystifies me. Our Opening [...]
Rediscovering Those Celluloid Greats
By JBFC Marketing Volunteer Dotty Battel As many of you know by now, we show remastered versions of classic films each month as part of our Retro Revival program. This series satisfies two principles to which we are strongly committed: preserving great cinema and giving our audience the opportunity to see these movies on the big [...]
Cinemania: Afterschool Film Club
By Sophie Cowley Is there a rising film buff in your life? Do they spend countless hours watching movies? What if, instead of staying at home in front of the TV, they could enjoy excellent films in the company of other film aficionados? Enter Cinemania: the Jacob Burns’ after school film club tailored especially for adolescents. [...]
Taking A Front Seat At The Art House Cinema
By Sophie Cowley With the mounting success of streaming platforms and the ever-growing convenience of personal devices like tablets and iPhones, some believe that the cinema is becoming a thing of the past. But the Jacob Burns Film Center heartily disagrees. Why Art House? When you arrive at an art house like the Jacob Burns, [...]
Late Nights at the JBFC
By Andrew Jupin, Senior Programmer You might notice that there are films showing up in our schedule that are only screening late at night. We started this last month with a week of late-night screenings for the fantastically entertaining, Polish mermaid musical, The Lure. If you missed it, I can’t recommend it enough; you should [...]
Greenhouse: Courageous Filmmaking in Progress
By Sigal Yehuda, director, Greenhouse Documentary Development Program Radicalism, xenophobia, Islamophobia, misogyny, refugees, immigration, and discrimination are all disputes we have been exposed to, especially in recent years. These issues are all perpetuated by separation between populations, and is often sustained and encouraged by political leaders, media, education, and extremists of all sorts. We would like [...]
JBFC Announces Ticket Price Reduction for Family Programs
All tickets $5 starting in April
Big Screen, Big Movies: A Celebration of the Cinema Epic
Now Showing through April 20
Jewish Film Festival 2025
Apr. 23–29: Tickets on Sale Now