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Mentioned in 5 episodes

A Real Pain

Book • 2024
Directed by Jesse Eisenberg, 'A Real Pain' follows David and Benji, cousins who embark on a week-long road trip to Poland to honor their recently deceased grandmother.

The film balances humor and heartbreak as the cousins navigate their differences and confront their family's history, including the Holocaust.

The movie features a cast that includes Kieran Culkin, Jesse Eisenberg, and Jennifer Grey, and it has received praise for its original screenplay and the performances of its leads.

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Mentioned in 5 episodes

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Olli Schulz
, describing the plot and characters, highlighting Kieran Culkin's performance.
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Stephen Thompson
when discussing this year's Oscar nominations.
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2025 Oscar Nominations
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Mike Peska
in the introduction of the podcast.
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A Real Pain with the Analgesic Jesse Eisenberg
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Sean Fennessey
as a Best Picture contender, directed by Jesse Eisenberg.
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Sean Fennessey
as a potential Best Picture nominee.
Best Picture Power Rankings. Plus: Is ‘Emilia Pérez’ Really a Front-Runner?
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Jesse Eisenberg
as a movie he wrote and directed.
672 - Navigating Loss with Jesse Eisenberg
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Jessi Hempel
in the introduction of the podcast episode.
Jesse Eisenberg on Balancing Creative Calling and Career Success
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Aisha Harris
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Glen Weldon
in the podcast as a moving dramedy.
A Real Pain
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Jordan Hoffman
as a masterpiece and a fine addition to Jewish cinema.
Day 512 - All that is Jewish and controversial at the Oscars

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