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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.
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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, describing the plot and characters, highlighting Kieran Culkin's performance.


Olli Schulz

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when discussing this year's Oscar nominations.


Stephen Thompson

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2025 Oscar Nominations
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in the introduction of the podcast.

Mike Peska

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A Real Pain with the Analgesic Jesse Eisenberg
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as a Best Picture contender, directed by Jesse Eisenberg.


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as a potential Best Picture nominee.


Sean Fennessey

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as a movie he wrote and directed.


Jesse Eisenberg

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in the introduction of the podcast episode.

Jessi Hempel

Jesse Eisenberg on Balancing Creative Calling and Career Success
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in the podcast as a moving dramedy.


Aisha Harris

Glen Weldon

A Real Pain
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as a masterpiece and a fine addition to Jewish cinema.

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