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Mixed Reviews on Baumbach's Film; Survivor Censorship Sparks Debate

12/13/2025

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Amanda Borschel-Dan and Jordan Hoffman, hosts of The Reel Schmooze, discuss Jay Kelly, a Noah Baumbach-directed comedy-drama, with mixed reviews.
They praise the documentary Carol & Joy, featuring Carol Kane and her mother Joy Kane.
They update listeners on Holocaust survivor Sami Steigmann, barred from speaking at a Brooklyn middle school because of his pro-Israel stance.
The episode includes commentary on the potential sale of Warner Bros Studio.

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Story summary

Amanda Borschel-Dan and Jordan Hoffman, hosts of The Reel Schmooze, discuss Jay Kelly, a Noah Baumbach-directed comedy-drama, with mixed reviews.
They praise the documentary Carol & Joy, featuring Carol Kane and her mother Joy Kane.
They update listeners on Holocaust survivor Sami Steigmann, barred from speaking at a Brooklyn middle school because of his pro-Israel stance.
The episode includes commentary on the potential sale of Warner Bros Studio.