With the Oscars inching ever so closer, we dive into the world of the Jesse Eisenberg written/directed/starring “A Real Pain”. We discuss the playwriting nature of the dialogue, the simplicity of the story, and the wonderful performances by both Eisenberg and Kieran Culkin. Afterward, the 1001 by 1 gang drop 3 recommendations for films that deal with character travelling around.

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Intro/Outro music is “Bouncy Gypsy Beats” by John Bartmann.