Tag: Jesse Eisenberg

NYFF64 – THE DEBUT Is A Jaunty Caper With Real Heart

The world is abuzz with talk of Jerry Blankenbuehler’s (Paul Giamatti) local production of Nosy Neighbors. After all, he’s the biggest name in New Jersey community theater! His radical artistry has led him to the decision of casting Mona Friedman (Julianne Moore), a quiet and methodical housewife who hasn’t sung since her time in choir […]

A REAL PAIN: A Film Full of Empathy

Last year at Sundance, Jesse Eisenberg gave us his directorial debut, When You Finish Saving the World. It was an ambitious, albeit flawed, exploration of some of the problems facing today’s youth and the generational gaps that amplify them. The film felt like a cry for help from someone who had a deep concern for […]