During the filming of their new movie, “A Real Pain,” Jesse Eisenberg felt humbled by his co-star Kieran Culkin. Eisenberg, who wrote and directed the film, admitted to feeling like a novice filmmaker when Culkin challenged his directing style on the first day of shooting. Culkin, known for his role on “Succession,” preferred to be filmed in a more natural, documentary-style approach, rather than sticking to a set mark. Despite Eisenberg’s initial embarrassment, he soon realized Culkin’s method brought a refreshing and lively dynamic to the scenes.
The movie follows the journey of two cousins, played by Culkin and Eisenberg, as they visit Poland to honor their grandmother. This storyline was inspired by Eisenberg’s own backpacking trip through Poland with his wife in 2008. The experience left such a lasting impact on him that he has applied for Polish citizenship.
Eisenberg acknowledges that Culkin’s input ultimately enhanced the film, as evidenced by the positive reviews it has received. With themes of family tensions and cultural exploration, “A Real Pain” is currently showing in theaters.
Vocabulary List:
- Filming /ˈfɪlmɪŋ/ (noun): The act of taking a series of photographs to make a movie.
- Humbled /ˈhʌm.bəld/ (adjective): Feeling or showing modesty or humility.
- Dynamic /daɪˈnæm.ɪk/ (noun): A force that stimulates change or progress within a system or process.
- Documentary /ˌdɒk.jʊˈmen.tər.i/ (adjective): Relating to a factual film or television program.
- Tensions /ˈtɛn.ʃənz/ (noun): Mental or emotional strain; stress or anxiety.
- Exploration /ˌɛk.splɔːˈreɪ.ʃən/ (noun): The act of traveling through or studying an area to learn more about it.
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