Access over a million templates, footage & music for creators. Join Storyblocks today at https://storyblocks.com/dodford ~ Comedy king. Tear jerker. Bold. Self-conscious. Superstar. Humble. The life of Adam Sandler is one of juxtaposition. A paradoxical journey to the upper echelons, rewriting what it means to be successful. This documentary explores what drives Sandler, as we explore the importance of comfort zone, loved ones, and risk-taking. He's the man who brought you Happy Gilmore, Grown Ups and Uncut Gems, welcome to The Adam Sandler Paradox. ~ 0:00 - The Adam Sandler Paradox 0:14 - Man of the Decade 1:03 - Really? Adam Sandler? 1:36 - Yes. Adam Sandler. 2:16 - Unfamiliar Territory 3:18 - Meeting Jackie 4:01 - Marrying Jackie 4:19 - The Big Man 4:53 - Goodbye, Dad 5:32 - Thanks to Storyblocks 6:18 - Dealing With Grief 6:44 - Reign Over Me 7:35 - A Different Responsibility 8:14 - What's A Grown Up? 8:26 - 20 Year Friendships 9:08 - Split Opinions 9:34 - Critical Backlash 10:13 - A Love in My Life 10:48 - Don't Create For Critics 11:29 - That's Not Very Sandlerian 12:14 - The Meyerowitz Stories 13:21 - Back to Drama 14:05 - Uncut Gems 15:49 - This Is How I Win 16:28 - An Overlooked Champion 16:53 - Award Winner 17:18 - Slam Dunk Sandler 17:33 - That's Why Everyone Likes You 18:46 - The Two Best Things 19:26 - Outro ~ Twitter: https://twitter.com/dannymcmahon TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dodford IG: https://www.instagram.com/dodford/ ~ https://linktr.ee/dodford https://outwest.news razzie nomination spirit award safdie brothers noah baumbach walk of fame ben stiller