In 1947, two movies dealing with antisemitism were released just four months apart. First came Crossfire in July, followed by Gentleman’s Agreement in November. Both films were critical hits. Both racked up Oscar nominations (13 between them). Both are worthy of your time. That said, I find Crossfire the more compelling of the dramas, thanks to its combo punch of riveting performances and lasting emotional impact. Crossfire casts Robert Young ( Father Knows Best ) as a ho

I’ve seen more classic boxing movies than matches in my lifetime. Golden Boy, The Set-Up, Champion, The Harder They Fall, Rocky, Raging Bull. The truth is, if I cared any less about men pummeling each other for money, it would be an effort. My limited interest is in the back stories of the big-screen boxers. Why do they fight? What compromises are they willing to make? In 1947, the New York Times spotlit the downside of the genre: “After all the assorted prizefight pictures