'Slums of Beverly Hills': What wouldn't a Jewish family do for a good education?
Summary
Hosts Amanda Borsell-Dahn and Jordan Hoffman discuss the passing of Patrick Stewart and his connection to Israel, alongside Boy George’s upcoming Tel Aviv concert. They review the 1998 film *Slums of Beverly Hills*, analyzing its frank portrayal of 1970s coming-of-age stories and featuring Natasha Lyonne and Alan Arkin. The episode concludes with a preview of next week’s review of *Knocked Up*.
Topics discussed
Intro and the great chicken soup dill debate
Remembering Patrick Stewart: Picard and Professor X
Patrick Stewart's Israeli film 'Hunting Elephants'
Boy George in Israel and 80s British pop nostalgia
Promoting the Israel Music Project and band Sababa Five
Introduction to 'The Slums of Beverly Hills'
Plot summary: The family, the cousin, and the setting
Director Tamara Jenkins and the Sundance Lab
Natasha Lyonne's career, rehab, and political views
Controversial themes: Underage sex and 70s morality
Character dynamics and the 'senior citizen' scene
Casting praise and coming-of-age moments
Recommendation of Tamara Jenkins' 'Private Life'
Portrayal of Jewish identity and poverty in the film
Final verdicts on 'The Slums of Beverly Hills'
Next week's movie: 'Knocked Up' and sign-off
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