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“Diva”–Dana International

Posted on April 24, 2012 by

The first time I learned about Dana International was on the short lived UK television series Beautiful People. In the episode entitled “How I Got My Plumes,” main characters Simon and Kylie, played by Luke Ward-Wilkerson and Layton Williams respectively, … Continue reading →

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Zenga Zenga

Posted on April 8, 2012 by

“Zenga Zenga” is the song and viral YouTube video created by Israeli journalist and musician Noy Alooshe. “Zenga Zenga” parodies the late Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, the song on video were both made before Gaddafi was killed in late 2011 … Continue reading →

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The Bubble (Hebrew: הבועה HaBuah)

Posted on February 26, 2012 by

The Bubble is a 2006 romantic drama directed by Israeli director Eytan Fox. Set in modern day Tel Aviv, The Bubble deals with the trials and tribulations of three young Tel Aviv residents: Lulu (Daniela Virtzer), an female political activist … Continue reading →

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