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REVIEW

‘The Beauty Queen of Jerusalem’: Part II is good, but not great

Alan ZeitlinAugust 5, 2022

The season could have been a few episodes shorter. The problem lies not in the actors but in the writing and pacing.

Actor Michael Aloni in a Jewish wedding scene from “The Beauty Queen of Jerusalem.” Credit: IMDB.

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REVIEW

Why ‘Shtisel’ should not be remade … and other thoughts on Israeli TV reboots

Alan ZeitlinAugust 5, 2022

Some facsimiles of shows make will make you smile, while others will crash and burn. But it’s mid-summer, with plenty of time to binge.

There is no need to have an American remake of “Shtisel.” Credit: IMDB.

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