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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 film critic, podcast host, and producer with more than fourteen years of experience in media and film criticism, fueled by a lifelong love of pop culture and a passion for media production. As editor-in-chief of The Cinematropolis, he oversees the site’s editorial direction while hosting and producing the podcast The Cinematic Schematic, where he reviews new releases, interviews filmmakers, and explores other prominent voices in entertainment alongside co-host Laron Chapman. He previously served as president of the Oklahoma Film Critics Circle (OFCC) and currently lives in Seattle, Washington with his wife and three dogs. Follow him on Letterboxd or Instagram @CMastersTalk
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