Colonoscopies, bedazzled Furbies, real NBA footage—Josh and Benny Safdie’s latest movie, Uncut Gems, has a lot going on. Adam Sandler stars as jeweler Howard Ratner alongside Kevin Garnett, who plays himself in this frenetic story that’s been in the making for nearly a decade. The Ringer explores the Diamond District, where the film is set; Garnett’s path to acting in the film; and so much more. Check out our coverage of Uncut Gems below.
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December 26, 2019
The Genius of ‘Uncut Gems.’ Plus: the Safdie Brothers!
Sean shares the 12 highly specific things he loves (with spoilers!) about the New York brothers’ new film
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December 23, 2019
The Full Genius—and Idiocy—of Adam Sandler Shines in ‘Uncut Gems’
Does the Sandman deserve an Oscar for his turn as Howard Ratner in the Safdie brothers’ new film?
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December 23, 2019
New York State of Mind: The Hallucinatory World of ‘Uncut Gems’
How the Safdie brothers re-created—and embellished—a very specific slice of midtown, as told by their collaborators, stars, and friends
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December 18, 2019
Kevin Garnett: “We Didn’t Give a F**k About LeBron”
KG and Adam Sandler discuss that, ‘Uncut Gems,’ and more on ‘The Bill Simmons Podcast’
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December 18, 2019
Adam Sandler and Kevin Garnett on ‘Uncut Gems’ and the Iverson Era
‘Uncut Gems’ is now on Netflix. Here’s what the stars of the film had to say upon its initial release in December.
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December 17, 2019
What Happened in the Celtics-Sixers Series Featured in ‘Uncut Gems’?
The Safdie brothers’ latest film is now on Netflix. Let’s dive back into the 2012 Eastern Conference semifinal—and why it had the perfect dramatic structure for ‘Uncut Gems.’
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December 16, 2019
The Exit Survey for ‘Uncut Gems,’ Now Streaming on Netflix
Adam Sandler, Kevin Garnett, and Mike Francesa walk into a bar ...
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December 13, 2019
How Kevin Garnett Landed in ‘Uncut Gems’
With the movie now streaming on Netflix, let’s revisit a long, winding tale involving Amar’e Stoudemire’s dreadlocks, the Weeknd, and the 2012 playoff series between the Celtics and 76ers
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December 12, 2019
Inside the Diamond District, the Grimy, Shiny Setting of ‘Uncut Gems’
Directors Josh and Benny Safdie spent a decade researching their new film, ample time to embed themselves in one of New York City’s most distinct neighborhoods
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December 10, 2019
‘Happy Gilmore’ With Bill Simmons, Sean Fennessey, and the Safdie Brothers
The ‘Uncut Gems’ directors chime in on this Adam Sandler classic
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September 24, 2019
The ‘Uncut Gems’ Trailer Exit Survey
It’s Adam Sandler and Kevin Garnett and LaKeith Stanfield and the Safdie brothers ... and Mike Francesa playing some guy named Gary
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September 13, 2019
On ‘Uncut Gems’ and ‘Marriage Story,’ Two Uniquely New York Movies
One places Adam Sandler and Kevin Garnett in the middle of NYC’s diamond district—the other places Adam Driver and Scarlett Johansson in the middle of a divorce