It goes without question thatone of his best indie endeavorshas been the 2019Riley Stearnsmovie,The Art of Self-Defense.

What Is The Art of Self-Defense About?

Riley Stearns' follow-up to 2014’sFaultsand predecessor to 2022’sDualis a black comedy about karate.

Before ‘A Real Pain’, Jesse Eisenberg Was a Black Belt in Karate

Custom Image by Zanda Rice

What makes the film so memorable, though, are the themes and presentation of this videogame-esque story.

What Makes Eisenberg So Great in the Art of Self-Defense?

Casey is certainly not your typical hero, andEisenberg does an expert job with this quirky character portrayal.

Roger Dodger promotional still - Jesse Eisenberg and Campbell Scott-1

His sensibilities helpmake this black comedyshine above the rest.

the-art-of-self-defense-poster.jpg

instar54198759.jpg

Cast Placeholder Image

instar53611471.jpg