‘A Real Pain’ Is a Rumination on Grief With a Lighter Touch – The Cinematic Schematic

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‘A Real Pain’ Is a Rumination on Grief With a Lighter Touch – The Cinematic Schematic

November 14, 2024

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Caleb Masters reviews A Real Pain from director/star Jesse Eisenberg and co-star Kieran Culkin in this bonus episode of The Cinematic Schematic.

About A Real Pain

According to IMDB, A Real Pain is described as:

Mismatched cousins reunite for a tour through Poland to honor their beloved grandmother. The adventure takes a turn when the odd-couple’s old tensions resurface against the backdrop of their family history.

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Caleb Masters

Caleb Masters is a lifelong film and pop culture enthusiast with more than 10 years experience in writing, podcasting and video production. When he's not running The Cinematropolis or hosting The Cinematic Schematic podcast, Masters serves as an active member of the Oklahoma Film Critic's Circle where he currently serves as Vice President. He also loves video games. Follow him @CMastersTalk on Letterboxd, Instagram, or X.

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