Jesse Eisenberg had to throw out his playbook to direct Kieran Culkin in ‘A Real Pain’

Jesse Eisenberg had to throw out his playbook to direct Kieran Culkin in ‘A Real Pain’

PARK CITY, Utah — PARK CITY, Utah (AP) — Jesse Eisenberg had not seen “Succession” when he was writing his new film “A Real Pain.” But his sister Hallie Eisenberg knew from years of watching Roman Roy that Kieran Culkin would be perfect. The film, which premieres at the Sundance Film Festival on Saturday, follows … Read more

‘Freaky Tales,’ Kristen Stewart and Christopher Nolan help kick off Sundance Film Festival

‘Freaky Tales,’ Kristen Stewart and Christopher Nolan help kick off Sundance Film Festival

PARK CITY, Utah — Thousands of cinema lovers, Hollywood celebrities, industry executives and filmmakers from around the world have arrived in a very snowy Park City, Utah, for 10 days of movie watching. The 40th edition of the Sundance Film Festival, the world’s premier showcase for independent film, kicked off Thursday with a starry gala … Read more