On-Air Film Review: ‘Between the Temples’ is the Space of Life

Submitted by PatrickMcD on August 23, 2024 - 4:30pm

CHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com appears on “The Morning Mess” with Scott Thompson on WBGR-FM (Monroe, Wisconsin) on August 22nd, reviewing the new film “Between the Temples,” featuring Jason Schwartzman and Carol Kane. In theaters beginning August 23rd.

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Jason Schwartzman is Benjamin, a Jewish cantor at his temple that had recently lost his novelist wife, who had passed away, and as a result of that event has lost his singing voice. He re-connects in a surprising way with his once-influential grade school music teacher, Carla (Carol Kane), who at the same time – even in her older age – happens to want to complete her Bat Mitzvah, and Benjamin happens to tutor candidates. In their journey together with the religious texts, they find a deeper connection. The “temple” on the other side also has Benjamin leaning into a connection with twentysomething Gabby (Madeline Weinstein), daughter of Rabbi Bruce (Robert Smigel). Everyone is about to sit down to dinner.

”Between the Temples” is in theaters beginning August 23rd. Featuring Jason Schwartzman, Carol Kane, Robert Smigel, Madeline Weinstein and Carol Aaron. Written by Nathan Silver and C. Mason Wells. Directed by Nathan Silver. Rated “R”