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A Real Pain

Book • 2024

Jesse Eisenberg

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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Stephen Thompson

Jesse Eisenberg

Mentioned in 5 episodes

Mentioned by

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

Ich war noch niemals bei Tinder

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Stephen Thompson when discussing this year's Oscar nominations.

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Mentioned by Mike Peska in the introduction of the podcast.

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.

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Jesse Eisenberg as a movie he wrote and directed.

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Mentioned by Jessi Hempel in the introduction of the podcast episode.

Jesse Eisenberg on Balancing Creative Calling and Career Success

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Aisha Harris and Glen Weldon in the podcast as a moving dramedy.

Recommended by Jordan Hoffman as a masterpiece and a fine addition to Jewish cinema.

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