Reviewed: Memoir of a Snail, Blitz, A Real Pain
Trivia: Eisenberg Movie Trivia – Stump the Kubinski
Celebrating This Month: Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson
CinemaJaw is back this week with a lineup that’ll take you from the heartbreakingly slow to the painfully funny—literally! We’re diving into three films that bring their own unique twist to storytelling: Memoir of a Snail, Blitz, and A Real Pain. This episode has it all—whether you’re looking to ponder life’s big questions at a snail’s pace, or laugh (and cringe) at family drama, we’ve got you covered.
First up, Memoir of a Snail. Directed by stop-motion mastermind Adam Elliot, this is a film that says, “Slow down!” and really means it. We follow the journey of Grace Pudel and her little snail buddies through a story that’s equal parts tragic, hilarious, and, yeah, a bit weird. Is it worth inching along for this arthouse experience, or should we leave it in the garden? You’ll have to listen to find out!
Then there’s Blitz. Set during the tumultuous years of WWII, with a cast that takes no prisoners. If Memoir of a Snail is all about slowing down, Blitz is here to speed things right back up!
Finally, we dive into A Real Pain, the latest dark comedy from Jesse Eisenberg, who both directs and stars alongside Kieran Culkin. Let’s just say that if you’ve ever been on a family trip that went south, you’ll feel right at home here. Is this film “painfully” good, or is it just… a real pain?
PLUS! Each host pairs each review with a “double feature”, another movie to put on your queue that pairs nicely.
So grab your popcorn, hit play, and get ready for an episode that’s all about the speed, the laughs, and the heartfelt moments. Let’s dive in!
