While antisemitism is at its highest levels in recent years, TCM is taking a trip down memory lane in its Jewish Experience programming. I’ve reviewed a few of these films already and also have links where applicable. I’m going to try and write some additional reviews but with my January schedule being what it is, I’m not sure how many other reviews will be appearing on the site. There’s nothing like starting out January with…
"TCM Honors The Jewish Experience In January"Tag: Fiddler on the Roof
Fiddler’s Journey to the Big Screen is now available for audiences to watch at home on Blu-ray, DVD, and via digital retailers. What follows is my original review from earlier this year: Fiddler’s Journey to the Big Screen is a documentary that comes one year after Fiddler on the Roof marked its 50th anniversary. Jeff Goldblum narrates the movie but his contribution is minimal compared to how many cast and crew provide commentary. Filmmaker Daniel…
"Fiddler’s Journey to the Big Screen on Home Video" Daniel Raim spoke with Solzy at the Movies about the new documentary playing in theaters, Fiddler’s Journey to the Big Screen. Zeitgeist Films released Fiddler’s Journey to the Big Screen in select theaters starting on April 29. Starting on May 6, the film expands to a number of theaters across the country. This film has been over a decade in the making. When did you first decide you wanted to make a documentary about Fiddler…
"Daniel Raim talks Fiddler’s Journey to the Big Screen" Fiddler’s Journey to the Big Screen is a documentary that comes one year after Fiddler on the Roof marked its 50th anniversary. Jeff Goldblum narrates the movie but his contribution is minimal compared to how many cast and crew provide commentary. Filmmaker Daniel Raim conducts original interviews while other clips–such as Oswald Morris–come from archival sources. This is a documentary that is very different from Fiddler: A Miracle of Miracles because this one is completely…
"Fiddler’s Journey to the Big Screen: A Must Watch"
Fiddler on the Roof is a classic movie musical and one of the best musicals of all time, which should be reason enough to not remake it. I don’t lie in that I am very picky when it comes to watching musicals, be it on stage or the big screen. But when it comes to classic movies, they ought to be left untouched. In this case of Fiddler, what more needs to be said? Listen,…
"Fiddler on the Roof: PLEASE Don’t Remake It"
Fiddler: A Miracle of Miracles explores the roots and legacy behind the fan favorite musical turned movie, Fiddler on the Roof. The documentary is the first in-depth look at the musical. It isn’t the first time that somebody has explored the musical’s legacy. One of the film’s subject, Alisa Solomon, wrote Wonder of Wonders: A Cultural History of Fiddler on the Roof. The book was first published October 2013, nearly a year before the 50th…
"Fiddler: A Miracle of Miracles" Fiddler on the Roof remains a cinematic masterpiece nearly 50 years following the theatrical release of the musical adaptation. It’s been some time since I last watched the film but there’s something about watching this movie late in December. Tonally speaking, the first and second acts of the film could not be more strikingly different in how they feel. No, the production design remains the same but the humor of the first half is gone. …
"Fiddler on the Roof: A Tradition Unlike Any Other"