'Wizards': Does animated 1977 art film belong in the canon, or in the geniza?
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, we spend the…
Assessment
The question of whether a violent, adult-oriented 1977 animated film belongs in the Jewish cultural canon or the geniza frames a larger debate about what art Jewish audiences should claim. Bakshi's Haifa roots and the film's magic-versus-technology allegory invite scrutiny of how Jewish identity intersects with pop culture. The podcast's full argument will determine whether this is a serious canon contender or a discarded curiosity.