The Times of Israel Daily Briefing Jordan Hoffman on 'Blue Moon': Brilliant or a waste of space?
Feb 28, 2026
Jordan Hoffman, film critic known for sharp takes and industry context, tackles Oscar buzz and festival scandal. He debates the backlash around a Berlin Festival remark. He breaks down the 2025 film Blue Moon and raves about the painterly animated short Papillon, while trading quick, opinionated reactions throughout.
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Actors Ambushed And Briefly Canceled At Berlin
- Several actors at Berlin were ambushed with the same question about art's role against fascism and faced swift online cancellation for hedged answers.
- Jordan recounts Neil Patrick Harris, Rupert Grint and Ethan Hawke being briefly 'canceled' after evasive press responses.
How Social Media Amplifies Festival Squabbles
- Online outrage amplifies minor moments into international controversies that festival organizers must publicly address.
- The Berlin festival head issued a free-speech statement after amplified pushback around single journalists' questions.
Avoid Feeding The Outrage Machine
- Stop feeding the outrage cycle by refusing to engage with provocation on social platforms.
- Jordan says disengaging from viral ambushes reduces their power: 'The only solution is just to stop paying attention.'