Jordan Hoffman
Film critic and movie writer known as the Reel Schmooze movie maven, contributing film reviews and entertainment commentary to The Times of Israel and other outlets.
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Feb 21, 2026 • 52min
Jordan Hoffman rewatches 'All the President's Men'
Jordan Hoffman, film critic and Reel Schmooze movie maven, offers a brisk tribute to documentarian Frederick Wiseman. He discusses an Israeli Oscar-nominated short about Tel Aviv vigils for children killed in Gaza. He then rewatches All the President's Men, musing on 1970s reporting, fashion and parallels to modern document troves.
Jan 24, 2026 • 52min
Jordan Hoffman reviews Jafar Panahi's 'It Was Just an Accident'
Jordan Hoffman, film reviewer and arthouse authority, gives a brisk look at Jafar Panahi and his new film. He unpacks Panahi's history with censorship and house arrest. The conversation covers the film's tense premise about identifying a suspected torturer, Panahi's dark comedic touches, inventive visuals, sound and long takes, and connections to his smuggled Taxi work.
Jan 17, 2026 • 1h
Jordan Hoffman reviews post-Oct. 7 hostage documentary 'Holding Liat'
Jordan Hoffman, a film critic for The Times of Israel, joins to discuss the poignant documentary 'Holding Liat,' which follows an Israeli-American family's struggle to recover loved ones taken hostage by Hamas. They explore the generational perspectives on October 7's aftermath, Yehuda's peacenik legacy, and the emotional toll of hope and grief. Jordan highlights the film's nuanced portrayal of family dynamics and political advocacy, while also critiquing its editing choices and the polarized audience reactions it has sparked.
