Jordan Hoffman

Welcome to The Reel Schmooze with ToI film reviewer Jordan Hoffman and host Amanda Borschel-Dan , where we bring you all the entertainment news and film reviews a Jew can use. This week, before diving into the nuts and bolts of the iconic epic Hollywood adventure, we learn how the 1960 film "Exodus" is part of Hoffman's genesis story. Hoffman lays out the film's plot, which is based on a 1958 Leon Uris novel. We learn about director Otto Preminger, who was a very big deal in Tinsel Town during his era, which is how he managed to capture an all-star cast including a dashing Paul Newman, high-heeled Eva Marie Saint, Sal Mineo's fury and the "good Arab" John Derek, whom we recently saw in "The Ten Commandments." We give a big shoutout to Ernest Gold's soundtrack -- as well as the many covers of it. We then hear a sharp criticism from Borschel-Dan on the poor historical accuracy of the film: The real boat, the Exodus 1947, never weighed anchor in Cyprus, where the first third of the film takes place. Hoffman notes that the film raises abiding issues, including ideology pitting brother against brother and the everlasting hope of coexistence in the land. Stick around to see if "Exodus" got an "oy," "meh" or "not bad" in this week's The Reel Schmooze. The Reel Schmooze is produced by Ari Schlacht and can be found wherever you get your podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Reel Schmooze with ToI film reviewer Jordan Hoffman and host Amanda Borschel-Dan , where we bring you all the entertainment news and film reviews a Jew can use. In today's Oscar episode, movie maven Hoffman gives us a Jewy recap of this year's Academy Awards. We learn about surprising Jewish roots among some winners and how a person we thought was a sure thing came home with nothing. We then turn to the most recent installment of "Superman" and discuss the hero's Jewish roots and the film's political overtones. ( Check out Hoffman's review of the film here .) Stick around to see who got the "oy," the "meh" and the "not bad" marks in this week's The Reel Schmooze. The Reel Schmooze is produced by Ari Schlacht and can be found wherever you get your podcasts. IMAGE: Close-up of Javier Bardem's political attire at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party on March 15, 2026, at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art in Los Angeles. (Evan Agostini/Invision/AP) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What's more terrifying than giant rabbits? Well, just about everything. Nevertheless, this film still exists. Longtime pop culture writer Jordan Hoffman joins the show to discuss a film that regularly turns up on the list of all-time worst movies. Does it deserve to be there? We'll try to figure it out. Released in the summer of 1972, Night of the Lepus was an attempt to make a 1950s-style giant monster movie for the 1970s. Instead of radiation, it's an ecological error upsetting the balance of nature that causes rabbits to balloon in size and terrorize the American Southwest, represented here by a cast that includes Janet Leigh, Stuart Whitman, Rory Calhoun, and Star Trek 's DeForest Kelly. It's Kelly's presence that inspired me to invite Hoffman, a longtime Star Trek expert who once ranked every episode of every Trek series , but that proved to be just a jumping off point for a digressive but ultimately rabbit-focused conversation. But before Hoffman hops on, I get into the film's background, including its unlikely origin as the satirical Australian novel The Year of the Angry Rabbit, published in 1964. All that and more awaits you in our latest episode, part of a five-episode run devoted to movies about giant animals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For this episode, I am excited to be joined by Jordan Hoffman! Jordan is an entertainment journalist whose work can be read in Vanity Fair, The Hollywood Reporter, Entertainment Weekly, Vulture, Foreign Policy Magazine and more. He is a former chair and two-time vice chair of the New York Film Critics Circle, an organization dating back to 1935, and the former host of CBS Radio’s Engage: The Official Star Trek Podcast. He first heard Phish in the summer of 1990, when he asked a friend if he could have a tape of “that weird a cappella version of ‘Free Bird.’" We talk about two excellent versions of Mike’s Song, ⁠his recent interview with Trey⁠ , and more! Listen now wherever you get your podcasts! Read my breakdowns of both jams ⁠here⁠ .

Welcome to What Matters Now, a weekly podcast exploring key issues currently shaping Israel and the Jewish World, with host Amanda Borschel-Dan speaking with ToI film reviewer Jordan Hoffman . The duo beta-tests their soon-to-be-launched podcast series — so new it does not yet have a name — in which they will deliver entertainment news from a Jewish angle (aka Jangle) and review one new or noteworthy film. This week, in episode zero, the pair first discusses the growing boycott of Israeli filmmakers at international festivals. Hoffman weighs in on how this is misfiring when it comes to some of the more prominent -- and very left-wing -- Israeli artists. Next, we hear about "Nuremberg," the Hollywood treatment of the Nuremberg Trials, which began in November 1945, launching the field of international law. In the film, psychiatrist Douglas Kelley (Rami Malek) is ordered to evaluate whether Hermann Göring (Russell Crowe) is fit to stand trial. As the highest-ranking surviving Nazi military commander, to the Allied lawyers, Göring is the "big fish" that must be landed. Borschel-Dan and Hoffman give their differing opinions of the movie and agree to disagree. And so this week, we ask Jordan Hoffman, what matters now. What Matters Now podcasts are available for download on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode was produced by the Pod-Waves . IMAGE: Jordan Hoffman (courtesy) / Rami Malek and Russell Crowe attend the 'Nuremberg' AFI Fest red carpet premiere screening at TCL Chinese Theatre on October 24, 2025, in Hollywood, California. (Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for Sony Pictures Classics/AFP) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you ever noticed your shoulders tensing up during a stressful moment? Or felt your heart racing before a big presentation? These aren't coincidences—they're powerful examples of the mind-body connection at work in your daily life. In this enlightening conversation with Jordan Hoffman, Director of Behavioral Health Services at Medlink, we uncover the science behind how our physical and mental health systems communicate and influence each other constantly. Jordan brings over a decade of experience working in mental health and shares practical, accessible techniques for using this connection to your advantage. What makes this discussion particularly valuable is how it transforms complex neurological concepts into simple daily practices. When anxiety strikes and your thoughts become overwhelming, Jordan explains how focusing on physical interventions—like paced breathing, lowering body temperature, or releasing muscle tension—can create a backdoor approach to calming your mind. "If we can't tell the brain to stop being anxious, can we tell the body to calm?" This powerful question becomes a gateway to understanding how we can influence our mental state through physical awareness. You'll discover why mindfulness forms the foundation of a strong mind-body connection and learn specific grounding techniques that engage your senses to pull you out of anxious thought patterns. Jordan also shares accessible starting points for those not ready for therapy but wanting to strengthen this connection, including breathwork, yoga, meditation, and digital mindfulness tools that can integrate seamlessly into busy lives. Subscribe to our podcast for more insightful conversations about health topics that affect your daily life, and visit medlinkga.org for additional resources to support your wellness journey. What physical signals might your body be sending you today that deserve your attention? Thank you for listening to the MedLink Georgia Podcast. New episodes feature conversations with providers, leaders, and community partners who are working to improve access to quality, compassionate care. Follow us on social media to stay connected and see what’s happening across MedLink Georgia: https://linktr.ee/medlinkga?utm_source=linktree_profile_share Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, and if you enjoyed this episode, please share it and leave a review. Your support helps more people find the show and stay connected to our mission.

This one’s a real enigma - is The Man Who Wasn’t There a film about the alienation of a man who is deeply closeted and searching for connection in a tightly wound post-war world? Is it about a wife guy who doesn’t know how to express his feelings? Is it somehow about how Beethoven was not only deaf but suffered from horrific diarrhea at the end of his life? No? Well, that’s Jordan Hoffman’s theory! Join us for a very silly episode where we go long on Billy Bob, coin a new term for a Shalhoub appearance, and decide that all Austin-based podcasters are just Salacious B. Crumb. Read Jordan’s Article about the collapse of “The Messenger” Subscribe to Jordan’s SubStack THE Billy Bob Interview Watch the ITYSL Sketch with the great Biff Wiff Sign up for Check Book , the Blank Check newsletter featuring even more “real nerdy shit” to feed your pop culture obsession. Dossier excerpts, film biz AND burger reports, and even more exclusive content you won’t want to miss out on. Join our Patreon for franchise commentaries and bonus episodes. Follow us @blankcheckpod on Twitter , Instagram , Threads and Facebook ! Buy some real nerdy merch Connect with other Blankies on our Reddit or Discord For anything else, check out BlankCheckPod.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to What Matters Now, a weekly podcast exploring key issues currently shaping Israel and the Jewish World, with host deputy editor Amanda Borschel-Dan speaking with film critic Jordan Hoffman. Ahead of the 2025 Academy Awards on Sunday night, The Times of Israel's film critic gives his predictions on which of the five films related to Israel or the Jews will have any chance of taking home a statue. We hear about how the ongoing war in Gaza is creating off-screen drama for a film, "September 5," that has nothing to do with the current conflict but dares to show Israel as a victim after the country's athletes were massacred in the 1972 Munich Olympics. Hoffman weighs in on the merits of "A Real Pain" and pronounces it an excellent addition to the pantheon of Jewish film. About "The Brutalist," he has some reservations, although he applauds the film overall. We learn how the Bob Dylan bio-pic may not have anything really overtly Jewish about it, but that it's not a slam to Members of the Tribe. And finally, Hoffman discusses the Palestinian/Jewish Israeli co-production that is hardly a coexistence project, but rather a "From the River to the Sea" production. And so this week, we ask Jordan Hoffman, what matters now. What Matters Now podcasts are available for download on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode was produced by the Pod-Waves. IMAGE: This image released by A24 shows Adrien Brody, left, and Guy Pearce in a scene from 'The Brutalist.' (Lol Crawley/A24 via AP) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us Fan Mail In the first episode of this season, I sit down with Dr. Jordan Hoffman, Associate Professor of Surgery, Surgical Director of the Heart and Lung Transplantation Programs, and a leader in ECMO and pulmonary hypertension care at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. Dr. Hoffman shares how his family's legacy in medicine influenced his path, the challenges he faced during training, and the pivotal moments that shaped his career. We explore his leadership in organ transplantation, the evolution of Donation after Circulatory Death, and his role in establishing various programs at his institution. He also offers invaluable insights on clinical excellence and mentorship, and navigating leadership roles early on! Takeaways Dr. Hoffman faced uncertainty during his surgical training but persevered. Clinical excellence is crucial for future opportunities. Saying yes to opportunities can lead to unexpected paths. Building a reputation requires executing difficult cases well. Mentorship and good partnerships are essential in surgery. Research support is vital for new faculty. Navigating ethical dilemmas requires careful consideration. Establishing new programs involves collaboration and preparation. Leadership in surgery is about being clinically excellent and supportive.

Gold Derby editors and experts Christopher Rosen and Joyce Eng make their first 2025 Golden Globe winner picks. Plus: A chat with New York Film Critics Circle member Jordan Hoffman about this year's winners, what goes on in the room during voting, and more. Email your questions to slugfests@goldderby.com. Intro - 00:00 TV drama - 01:08 TV comedy/musical - 03:58 TV limited - 07:48 TV supporting - 10:44 Film drama - 14:48 Film comedy/musical - 20:51 Film supporting - 25:29 Other film categories - 27:14 Jordan Hoffman interview - 37:42 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We Move Through Stormy Weather RETURNS and we are diving back into the Phish world! For this episode, I am excited to be joined by Jordan Hoffman! Jordan is an entertainment journalist whose work can be read in Vanity Fair, The Hollywood Reporter, Entertainment Weekly, Vulture, Foreign Policy Magazine and more. He is a former chair and two-time vice chair of the New York Film Critics Circle, an organization dating back to 1935, and the former host of CBS Radio’s Engage: The Official Star Trek Podcast. He first heard Phish in the summer of 1990, when he asked a friend if he could have a tape of “that weird a cappella version of ‘Free Bird.’" We talk about two excellent versions of Mike’s Song, his recent interview with Trey , and more! Listen now wherever you get your podcasts! Read my breakdowns of both jams here .

The 70s Spectacular is dancing as fast as it can! And we’re spinning right into 1972 with one of the decade’s biggest stars, the one and only Barbra Streisand, and joining us is one of her superfans, writer Jordan Hoffman. This year saw the first films of First Artists, a production company that intended to … Continue reading "288 – Up the Sandbox (with Jordan Hoffman) (70s Spectacular – 1972)"