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New and Current TV Shows and Films Review
Review of several new and current television series and films, including Israeli dramas, an American thriller, and a coming-of-age story.
English
Israel
EntertainmentTelevisionFilmComedyDramaThriller
HotKeshetHboApple Tv+Netflix
Daniel ChenRon LeshemHagan Ben-AsherHanoch DaumBilly Crystal
- What is the premise of the new Israeli series Bad Boy?
- Bad Boy, an Israeli series, premieres on Hot on November 21st. It's about a juvenile detention center and was co-written by Daniel Chen, based on his experiences.
- Describe the character of Hanoch Daum in the series Life is a Difficult Age.
- Hanoch Daum stars in the Israeli series Life is a Difficult Age, playing a stand-up comedian living in the West Bank. His latest episode involves a visa mishap and a debate about a controversial stand-up performance.
- What are the common themes across the four mentioned television shows and films?
- Both Bad Boy and Life is a Difficult Age offer insights into Israeli society and culture, while Before and Armageddon Time explore family dynamics and personal struggles in different contexts.
- What is the plot of Billy Crystal's Apple TV+ series Before, and what is the reviewer's opinion of it?
- Billy Crystal's Apple TV+ series Before is a thriller about a psychiatrist dealing with his wife's suicide and a creepy foster child. It's described as not working on any level, despite the intriguing premise.
- What is the genre and setting of the film Armageddon Time, and which actor is highlighted for their performance?
- Armageddon Time, now on Netflix, is a coming-of-age story about a Jewish boy in 1980s New York. It features a strong performance by Anthony Hopkins as the boy's grandfather.