AP Arts & Entertainment

Oddly enough, I’ve come across a lot of A&E stories in Israel and have become our unofficial culture specialist in addition to my other duties. Here is a selection of some of the stories and features I have written about movies, TV, music and books in Israel.

selected stories

• Iconic Israeli actor Chaim Topol reflects on long career (April 20, 2015)
• AP INTERVIEW: Leno says he’s enjoying retirement (May 21, 2014)
• Hollywood movie titles lost in translation (February 28, 2014)
• Palestinian film spotlights Israeli Arab identity (February 25, 2014)
• New TV channel tells Israel’s side of the story (July 31, 2013)
• In zombies, Israelis and Arabs find common enemy (July 19, 2013)
• Israeli music icon Rita hopes Farsi album charms Iran (June 28, 2012)
• Shakira in Israel to promote education campaign (June 21, 2011)
• Oscar win highlights plight of Africans in Israel (February 28, 2011)
• Israel boycotters target authors, artists (February 24, 2011)
• Rapper Shyne resurrects his career in Holy Land (November 23, 2010)
• At 82, Dr. Ruth Has More Than Sex on Her Mind (August 18, 2010)
• Lost Kafka Writings Resurface, Trapped in Trial (July 21, 2010)
• Elton John aside, Israelis feel growing cultural isolation (June 18, 2010)
• Bruno has a gay ole time in the Holy Land (July 17, 2009)