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Author Jonathan Poritsky

Jonathan Poritsky

Jonathan Poritsky

Jonathan Poritsky lives in Austin and misses a good bagel. You can read more of his work at the candler blog.

“Support the Girls” is Not Really About the Raunch

Jonathan Poritsky
April 5, 2018
Film, Interview
An Interview with Andrew Bujalski

Chosen Film: The Sweet, Slightly-Stoned Dough

Jonathan Poritsky
April 28, 2016
Culture, Film
An aging Jewish baker and a small time pot-dealer combine THC and tradition in this charming comedy from writers Yehudah Jez Freedman and Jonathan Benson
Still from Mr. Gaga

From Dance to Digital, Israeli Documentaries Explore Art at SXSW

Jonathan Poritsky
March 16, 2016
Film
The subject matter of Ido Haar’s Presenting Princess Shaw, and Tomer Heymann’s Mr. Gaga may be worlds apart, but each film sheds light on what it means to create -- and be created by -- the artistic process.
Sammy Bagel Jr. steals the show.

CHOSEN FILM: Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg’s Sausage Party Cracks Up SXSW

Jonathan Poritsky
March 15, 2016
Film
The future of R-Rated comedy is in the hands of a foul-mouthed frankfurter and his foodstuff pals.
Leonid Bichevin and Kristina Schneidermann star in Chagall-Malevich

Chosen Film: Alexander Mitta’s Tumultuous Chagall-Malevich

Jonathan Poritsky
June 18, 2015
Film
A new film on iconic artist Marc Chagall is bio-pic, part art-history lesson, and more than a little chaotic.

Chosen Film (SXSW Edition): Jason Schwartzman’s On-Screen Schmuckery in 7 Chinese Brothers

Jonathan Poritsky
March 19, 2015
Film
In Bob Byington’s 7 Chinese Brothers, Jason Schwartzman gives us a total dick we almost cheer for.

Chosen Film: Listen Up Philip

Jonathan Poritsky
October 17, 2014
Film
In his latest film, Alex Ross Perry uses Jason Schwartzman to explore the uncomfortable (and uncomfortably hilarious) underbelly of creative endeavors.
Todd Solondz

Todd Solondz Talks Dark Horse, Jews and Money

Jonathan Poritsky
June 21, 2012
Culture, Film
Filmmaker Todd Solondz chats with Heeb about his latest film and why his main character turned out so Jewish.
Terry Richardson in an old phone booth.

Terry Richardson Photographs the Jewish Upper West Side

Jonathan Poritsky
June 4, 2012
Culture
7
The notorious fashion photographer appears to have a soft spot for some Jewish stuff he noticed on the Upper West Side.
Romney RJC

Teenage Romney Was a Jerk to Gay Classmate, Fine With the Jews

Jonathan Poritsky
May 10, 2012
News, Politics
4
A teenaged Mitt Romney forced a haircut on a closeted gay student while his buddies held him down at his ritzy boarding school. But don't worry, he liked the Jews.
Lena Dunham Pressure Still

Watch Lena Dunham’s First Short Film

Jonathan Poritsky
April 15, 2012
Culture, TV
1
Before Lena Dunham had an HBO series and a breakout film, she made videos on the Internet. Here's one from 2006.
Drake on a Bar Mitzvah Chair

11 Twitter Reactions to Drake Being Black and Jewish

Jonathan Poritsky
April 13, 2012
Culture, Music
8
Drake's Jewishness and blackness are, apparently, always in question.
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