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Do Jews Belong in America?

The Abbey Church at St. John's University was completed in 1961 and is noted for its modern architecture, developed under a 100-year plan by architect Marcel Breuer.
St. John’s Abbey's Abbey Church, completed in 1961, is known for its modern architecture and unique design, having been influenced by post-World War II religious interest.
Victoria Young noted that reactions to the church were mixed, emphasizing the relationship issues between its architects and the monks.
The film's success may help fund repairs for the Abbey Church, as noted by Brother Alan Reed.

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The Free Press

Do Jews Belong in America?

Before October 7, 2023, The Brutalist would have been one of those very smart, very subtle, beautifully made movies that have had approximately zero impact on the wider world.As it turns out, the three-hour-and-35-minute film—which stars Adrien Brody as László Tóth, a talented yet utterly depleted Hungarian Jewish architect who has just arrived in America in the year 1947—is hugely consequential.It is not just that The Brutalist, which premiered…

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Pajiba

The Kinda Comeback of Adrien Brody

As of the writing of this piece, Adrien Brody is the frontrunner for Best Actor at the 2025 Oscars for his performance in Brady Corbet's The Brutalist. He claimed the Golden Globe and BAFTA trophies and has the lion's share...

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npr

Adrien Brody drew on his family's immigration story for his role in 'The Brutalist'

Brody is nominated for an Oscar for his portrayal of a Hungarian-Jewish architect and Holocaust survivor who seeks a fresh start in post-WWII America. Originally broadcast Jan. 7, 2025.

4 days ago·Washington, United States

As inspiration for ‘The Brutalist,’ famed St. John’s Abbey Church gains renewed interest

Completed in 1961, the strikingly unique Abbey Church is the flagship of St. John’s, and a heralded example of modern architecture. It’s also the inspiration for “The Brutalist,” one of the favorites to win best picture at Sunday's Academy Awards.

4 days ago·Saint Paul, United States

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Sopitas.com

Oscar 2025: Nominated for Best Actor

We are very close to meeting the winners of the Oscar 2025 awards — so you can be on the verge of winning in the quiniela — and we know that an important category is Best Actor. One of the curiosities of this edition that is Adrien Brody could take his second statuette. That’s why we review the nominees in the Oscar 2025 and the actors who have received the statuette in previous editions. When are the Oscar 2025? The most anticipated award cerem…

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rediff.com

The Brutalist Review: Totally Oscar-Worthy!

The Brutalist reaches its full potential, thanks not just to its writing and its technical brilliance but also Adrien Brody's performance, applauds Deepa Gahlot.

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