Josh Weiss

Josh Weiss

Josh Weiss is a Philadelphia-based journalist who writes about all things pop culture, focusing on the nexus of media and Judaism. He's covered the rise of BoulderLight Pictures, a Hollywood production company run by a pair of religiously observant industry mavericks, and shined a light on the deep Jewish roots of famous characters like Moon Knight and Indiana Jones. In addition to Forbes, Josh's bylines can be found at SYFY WIRE, The Hollywood Reporter, Marvel Entertainment, and The Forward. He is also the Sidewise-nominated author of two alternate history novels — Beat the Devils and Sunset Empire — as well as a producer/co-writer on an upcoming horror documentary, The Thing Expanded.

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334 viewsOct 2, 2025

Good Grief! ‘The Essential Peanuts’ Rings In 75 Years Of Charlie Brown And Snoopy

Overseen by Mark Evanier, the collection arrives on shelves on the 75th anniversary of the very first 'Peanuts' strip.

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222 viewsOct 1, 2025

Jonah Platt Continues To ‘Highlight Diverse Spectrum Of Jewish Identity’ In Season 2 Of ‘Being Jewish’ Podcast

"There is no right or wrong way to be Jewish," says Platt. "There’s room enough for all of us."

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32 viewsSep 26, 2025

A Homeowners Association Battles A Portal To Hell In Raimi-Esque Romp ‘Hold The Fort’

The sophomore effort from writer-director William Bagley centers around members of an HOA fending off the forces of evil.

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219 viewsSep 19, 2025

SerlingFest 2025 Hails ‘Patron Saint Of Television’ With ‘X-Files’ Alum Frank Spotnitz

'The Twilight Zone' creator takes center stage in the weekend-long celebration in Binghamton, New York.