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Jews on Film: Exploring Jewish Stories & Themes in CinemaAuthor: Daniel Zana & Harry Ottensoser Language: en-us Genres: Film History, Film Reviews, TV & Film Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Barton Fink w/ Tim Blake Nelson
Episode 6
Thursday, 27 November, 2025
Daniel and Harry step away from their latest Capitol Pictures assignment—something about a wrestling picture?—to dive into the Coen Brothers’ Barton Fink. They are joined by actor, writer, director, and novelist Tim Blake Nelson, whose new book Super Hero adds an extra layer to their exploration of creativity, identity, and the strange, sticky world of Hollywood.Together, they unpack the film’s Jewish themes, its surreal portrait of the “life of the mind,” and why Barton Fink still feels so eerily relevant. From peeling wallpaper to the pressures of writing for “the common man,” this conversation blends film history, industry insight, and classic Jews on Film humor—without the Hotel Earle’s heat.Barton Fink Movie TrailerBarton Fink on IMDbTim's LinksPurchase "Super Hero" by Tim Blake NelsonUpcoming Events12/1 Tim Blake Nelson in conversation with Elizabeth Marvel at The Strand NYC12/16 Book Soup Reading & Signing Event in Los Angeles12/11 An Evening with Tim Blake Nelson at Bnei Emunah in Tulsa, OKConnect with Jews on Film online:Jews on Film Merch - https://jews-on-film.printify.me/productsInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/jewsonfilm/Twitter - https://twitter.com/jewsonfilmpodYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@jewsonfilmTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@jewsonfilmpod
