Aviva Kempner
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Buy French for the Holidays in Tribute to the Victims of Paris Terror Attacks (Guest Blog)
Support France with shopping, French films and “cap the evening off with a French wine or champagne,” Aviva Kempner says
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From ‘Bridge of Spies’ to ‘Suffragette’: Historical Fall Movies That Could Be Ripped From Today’s Headlines (Guest Blog)
“As Americans go to the movies in the coming weeks they cannot help but be struck by how much art is imitating life,” Aviva Kempner says
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How I Made Yogi Berra Sore (Guest Blog)
Filmmaker Aviva Kempner sought a personalized Yogism from the Yankees Hall of Famer and got more — and less — than she bargained for
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‘Rosenwald’ Director Recounts Philanthropist’s Contributions to American Education (Guest Blog)
Sears CEO Julius Rosenwald partnered with educator Booker T. Washington and African American communities in the South to build over 5,300 schools
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Women Make Waves This Summer From the White House to the Box Office (Guest Blog)
Guest contributor Aviva Kempner imagines the possibilities when the power of women reverberates through culture
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Who Got the Last Laugh on ‘The Ridiculous Six’ Movie Set? (Guest Blog)
“What is a laugh really worth?” asks contributor Aviva Kempner. “These actors expressed their concerns about the film and were essentially told to ‘get over it or get gone’”
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‘Woman in Gold’ Speaks to Children of Holocaust Survivors (Guest Blog)
The true-life story of reclaiming art stolen by the Nazis stars Helen Mirren, Ryan Reynolds and Charles Dance
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Beyond ‘Homeland’ and ‘In Treatment’: Israeli Topics Ripe for American Adaptations (Guest Blog)
Aviva Kempner recommends reworking “Gett, the Trial of Vivian Amsalem” and documentary “Above and Beyond” for U.S. audiences
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David Oyelowo Was Robbed of a Nomination (Guest Blog)
The Oscar snubs of the “Selma” star and director Ava DuVernay sparked a Hollywood racial diversity debate
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Hey, Film Critics, Why Was ‘Mr Turner’s’ Dorothy Atkinson Snubbed? (Guest Blog)
The female star of Mike Leigh’s period drama was omitted from both the Golden Globe and BAFTA nominations
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High Drama Unfolds at the Movies in ‘Ida,’ ‘Whiplash,’ ‘Selma’ (Guest Blog)
Filmmaker Aviva Kempner offers 6 recommendations to holiday moviegoers
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Why Lawmakers Should Learn Compassion from Movies and Plays (Guest Blog)
“Rosewater,” “Fiddler on the Roof” and “Pride” all teach valuable lessons about the current immigration issue
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Eli Wallach and Paul Mazursky: Summer Trips with the Screen Greats (Guest Blog)
Summertime and the “livin’ is easy.” My recent rail trip from Brittany to Paris allowed me the opportunity to reflect on the joy of traveling with the actor Eli Wallach and director Paul Mazursky, two greats that the film community has just lost
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‘Smokey Joe’s Cafe’ Is Smokin’ (Guest Blog)
The theatrical production is one of two recent musical experiences that helped me expand my horizons beyond Motown
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Pay Attention! DC’s New Crop of Plays and Films Are Powerful (Guest Blog)
From Jewish Community Center’s Theater J to FilmFest DC, one fan of the arts reviews the current slate of dramatic fare in our nation’s capitol
