Talk Easy with Sam Fragoso Oscars Week with Jesse Eisenberg (‘A Real Pain’)
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Feb 26, 2025 
Jesse Eisenberg, acclaimed actor and director known for his roles in The Social Network and A Real Pain, dives deep into his creative journey. He shares insights about crafting A Real Pain and reflects on his childhood experiences in East Brunswick. Eisenberg talks about his early love for writing humor and transformative roles that shaped his career. With humor and honesty, he explores themes of anxiety in his work, the emotional weight of storytelling, and the importance of connecting with family history.
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Seinfeld Rankings
- Jesse Eisenberg, at 21, wrote a stoned ranking of every Seinfeld episode for Vanity Fair.
- He pretended to be older to get the job and now considers himself a Seinfeld ChatGPT.
Beyond Buddy Comedies
- Eisenberg's film A Real Pain explores complex male relationships beyond typical buddy comedies.
- He envies people who live in the moment, contrasting their spontaneity with his own calculated stability.
Envy and its aspects
- Focus on specific aspects of others you envy, not their whole lives.
- Realize that those aspects might negatively affect your existing stability.
