Spotlight DVD REVIEW Now streaming and on DVD: Culkin, Eisenberg take pains with comedy BRUCE R. MILLER Jan 31, 2025 Jan 31, 2025 Updated Jan 2, 2026 0 Kieran Culkin, left, is likely to win supporting actor honors for "A Real Pain." Searchlight Pictures Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save BRUCE R. 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