Movie & Series Recommendations
Movies curated by staff and members of the JCC!
The Invisible Guest
It’s a thriller, smart and entertaining at the same time. A young businessman wakes up in a locked hotel room next to the body of his dead lover. He hires a prestigious lawyer to defend him, and over the course of one night, they work together to find out what happened.
Riders of the Lost Ark
A classic film! Probably one of the best Spielberg/Lucas collaborations. Great fun for families with youth or for us adults to re-watch any time!
Marriage Story
Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Noah Baumbach directs this incisive and compassionate look at a marriage coming apart and a family staying together.
Munich
Based on a true story, this thriller movie revolves around the events that transpired after the 1972 Munich Olympics massacre where 11 israeli athletes were murdered by a group of Palestinian terrorists. The secret strategy created by the Israeli government in response to that is sure to keep you entertained!
Maktub
"Great movie! The plot revolves around two gangsters, Steve (Hanan Savyon) and Chuma (Guy Amir). When visiting a restaurant in Jerusalem, a terrorist attack kills everyone at the restaurant except them. This event makes Steve and Chuma reevaluate what they do for a living. Israeli comedy at its best."
Series curated by staff and members of the JCC!
Money Heist
Running out of things to do in self-isolation? This series will make you want to quarantine yourself in front of the tv for 2 days. Binge watching at its finest. It will captivate you with action, suspense, emotional dynamics, passion, black comedy and a great soundtrack. What more could one ask for?
The Outsider (HBO demand)
This is not a typical police procedural as it weaves into the supernatural. Based on the Stephen King novel of the same name. It was well acted and kept me on the edge of my seat with suspense.
The Stranger
Follows the lives of suburban families whose secrets and lies are made public by the appearance of a stranger. Twists and turns keeps the watcher intrigued through the series.
Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
This series is hilarious! Especially the first season. I would watch it again - and that says a lot!! I don't like to watch things twice.
Life in Pieces
Each episode is broken up into 3-4 short stories about members of the same large family. Full of laughs and an outstanding cast!
The Sinner
When a chilling murder sends shockwaves through a small town, a haunted detective's hunt for answers unravels a web of sinister secrets.
Atypical
Atypical tells the story of Sam, a 18-year-old on the autistic spectrum as he searches for love and independence. His journey of self-discovery will make you laugh, cry and learn about what does it mean to be normal.
Chef's Table
The series goes inside the minds, lives, and kitchens of some of the best chefs in the world. Inspiring and beautiful.