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‘I Was Trying to Close the Loop’: Jesse Eisenberg on ‘A Real Pain’
The actor, writer and director talks about why his road-trip buddy movie is extremely personal, the genius that is Kieran Culkin, and more.
'A Real Pain' review: Jesse Eisenberg and Kieran Culkin charm as odd-couple cousins
After their grandmother's death, two estranged cousins — the professional David (writer/director Jesse Eisenberg) and charismatic slacker Benji (Kieran Culkin) — reunite for a trip to her native Poland,
For ‘A Real Pain,’ Jesse Eisenberg learned to embrace the chaos of Kieran Culkin. Magic ensued
Kieran Culkin, left, and director Jesse Eisenberg pose for photographers upon arrival at the premiere of the film ‘A Real Pain’ during the London Film Festival on Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024, in London. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)
In ‘A Real Pain,’ Jesse Eisenberg connects on- and offscreen with his ancestors’ Poland
Now in theaters, the latest film from the Jewish writer, director and actor features a semi-autobiographical heritage tour full of pathos, banter and fast-paced humor
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‘A Real Pain’ Review: Jesse Eisenberg’s Tormented Travelogue
The actor stars alongside Kieran Culkin in his film about two cousins who visit Poland in the wake of their grandmother’s death, pairing the melancholy of middle age with the horrors of the Holocaust.
Jesse Eisenberg and Kieran Culkin Make a Radiantly Generous Duo in A Real Pain
Jesse Eisenberg writes, directs, and stars, opposite Kieran Culkin in a deliberately comic film about raw suffering.
Jesse Eisenberg, Kieran Culkin Drive ‘A Real Pain’ To Top 3 Limited Opening As Audiences Dig Diverse Indie Slate – Specialty Box Office
The independent film fall festival party continues in theaters with 'A Real Pain' posting 2024’s third best per screen average. 'Anora' continues a standout run with 'Conclave' at no. 4 in week 2 and 'We Live In Time' at no.
Movie Review: A mercurial Kieran Culkin shines in Jesse Eisenberg’s deft, accomplished ‘A Real Pain’
Writer-director Jesse Eisenberg's “A Real Pain” strikes an almost impossible balance. It’s part comedy, part tragedy.
Jesse Eisenberg and Kieran Culkin Go Long on ‘A Real Pain’: Filming in a Concentration Camp, Almost Playing Other Roles, and Emotional Scenes
Eisenberg and Culkin dive deep with IndieWire on their Oscar contender, living and filming on location in Poland, and how they eschewed traditional Holocaust narratives in Hollywood.
‘I Felt Embarrassed’: Jesse Eisenberg Opens Up On Working With Kieran Culkin On A Real Pain Sets
Jesse Eisenberg is opening up about his working experience with Kieran Culkin on his upcoming film, A Real Pain. The former took the director’s chair for the project and revealed that he embarrassed himself in front of Culkin on the first day of filming.
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“A Real Pain” Fails to Stay in Its Discomfort Zone
In Jesse Eisenberg’s film, a shticky bromance obscures a thoughtful attempt to probe the legacy of the Holocaust.
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Kieran Culkin's spontaneity fuels Jesse Eisenberg's new film 'A Real Pain'
Refers to the latest 2 years of omaha.com stories. Cancel anytime. Behind the Scenes for 'A Real Pain' starring Kieran ...
‘That Person Is A Genius’: The Story Behind Emma Stone’s Amazing Zombieland Audition And The Humorous Way It Affected Co-Star Jesse Eisenberg
Nowadays, Emma Stone is well-known as being one of the best actresses of our generation with two Academy Awards to show for ...