In the early 2010s, Ben Stiller shifted away from big comedies to more introspective films like “Greenberg” and “The Meyerowitz Stories,” influenced by a desire to work closer to home and a pivotal experience with “Zoolander 2.” His separation from and eventual reconciliation with wife Christine Taylor during this period led to a newfound appreciation for their family unit. Stiller’s upcoming documentary on his parents, Anne Meara and Jerry Stiller, has prompted reflections on his relationship with them and his own identity, revealing a complex mix of admiration and internal conflict.
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Pressing Assault, Israel Shifts the Goal Posts in Gaza
Israel's leaders have set various goals for their expanded ground and air assault in Gaza, including squeezing Hamas to release hostages and seizing territory to crush Hamas's military capabilities. The military is creating operational ambiguity and dissection of the enclave to encircle Hamas fighters, while also thickening a buffer zone and issuing evacuation orders. The campaign has led to over 1,000 casualties, displaced over 140,000 people, and caused shortages of essential goods in Gaza, with...
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