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This week we discuss the Three Stooges vs Marx Brothers, Blumhouse vs A24, game graphics then vs now, flat earth vs round earth, and Bad Bunny vs Creed.
To kick off Horror Month the boys give their thoughts on A24 film 'Heretic'. Two young religious women are drawn into a game of cat-and-mouse in the house of a strange man. (00:00 - Heretic Review)
You can now text us anonymously to leave feedback, suggest future content or simply hurl abuse at us. We'll read out any texts we receive on the show. Click here to try it out!This week, the dads head into the mosh pit with Jeremy Saulnier's brutal, claustrophobic thriller Green Room — where a struggling punk band finds themselves trapped in a neo-Nazi club after witnessing a murder. It's one part siege movie, one part social horror, and all parts grim.When the Ain't Rights take a last-minute gig deep in Oregon's backwoods, they expect low pay and bad beer — not blood, dogs, machetes and Patrick Stewart as a terrifying skinhead ringleader. What follows is a night of panic, violence and duct-tape surgery, as the band fights to survive against an organised fascist militia who'd rather clean up witnesses than pay for another gig.We dig into:Punk authenticity — the grime, the DIY spirit, and how Saulnier nails the small-venue chaos.Patrick Stewart's casting — calm, chilling, and galaxies away from Captain Picard.Anton Yelchin's tragic final performance — and what a loss he was.Violence that hurts — no jump scares, just sudden, stomach-turning realism.The Nazi problem — why these villains feel horrifyingly believable in 2025.The A24 factor — another lean, mean indie proving the studio's knack for smart brutality.Elsewhere in the episode: ☕ The Top 5 Hot Drinks delivers peppermint tea, Dirty Harry's coffee, and more filth than a builder's thermos.
The Rock has teamed up with a Safdie and A24 to try and re-legitimize his career. Are the results a success or failure? Let's dig into THE SMASHING MACHINE and decide for ourselves! Support MAM on Patreon: madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
"If I Had Legs I'd Kick You" is an independent psychological comedy-drama film, written and directed by Mary Bronstein. It stars Rose Byrne, Conan O'Brien, Danielle Macdonald, Christian Slater, and ASAP Rocky. The film had its world premiere at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival, where it received positive reviews for Byrne's performance (for which she won the Silver Bear for Best Leading Performance at the 75th Berlin International Film Festival), Bronstein's script, direction, and the supporting performances from O'Brien and Rocky. Byrne and Bronstein were kind enough to spend time speaking with us about their work and experience making the film, which you can listen to below. Please be sure to check out the film, which will be released in theaters on October 10th from A24. Thank you, and enjoy! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture and listen to this podcast ad-free Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Our Halloween posting spree continues with A24's Talk to Me. This movie begins with a bang, and the special effects are on point. This movie is chock full of creepy imagery, jump scares, and unfortunately for our main characters, awful decisions. But what do you expect? Their frontal lobes aren't developed! Listen up as we discuss just who the main villain is and why it's not good to listen to ghosts. Paired with a Little Brother cocktail.
This week on the Boxoffice podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk recap the latest news in theatrical exhibition, including a statement from the MPA on AI. They also recap the weekend box office performances of AMC Distribution's number one three-day release of Taylor Swift | The Official Release Party of a Showgirl and the disappointing debut of A24's The Smashing Machine. Then in the feature segment, Daniel speaks to Derek Cianfrance, the director and co-writer of Paramount Pictures' Roofman, which arrives in theaters on October 10.Give us your feedback on our podcast by accessing this survey: https://forms.gle/CcuvaXCEpgPLQ6d18 What to Listen For00:00 Intro 01:00 Box Office Recap: Disappointing Openings04:25 Industry Outlook & 2025 Forecasts06:34 Excitement Builds for Wicked for Good09:00 AI Controversy & Copyright Concerns12:00 Feature Interview – Derek Cianfrance on Roofman18:35 Casting Channing Tatum & Kirsten Dunst24:00 Rebuilding the 1990s Toy Store World29:00 Film School Lessons & Artistic Influences34:00 The Power of Moviegoing & Shared Experience37:00 Closing & Next Episode Preview
This week, Louis is joined by comedian Brendan Scannell to discuss Taylor Swift's new album, The Life of a Showgirl, as well as The Rock's A24 debut in The Smashing Machine. Jesse Williams also joins to discuss his new Amazon series, Hotel Costiera, his experience with Steve Martin, Martin Short and Meryl Streep on Only Murders in the Building, as well as his memories of the late Richard Greenberg and his the Tony-winning play, Take Me Out. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
This week, the crew breaks down the latest geek headlines and reviews! We react to new trailers for The Bride, Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein, Avatar: Fire and Ash, and Predator: Badlands. Then, we dive into Peacemaker Season 2 Episode 7, “Like A Keith In The Night,” before reviewing A24's The Smashing Machine (2025) starring Dwayne... The post JAN 609: The Smashing Machine (2025) Review – Peacemaker S2 E7 Reaction (10/08/25) appeared first on The Jock and Nerd Podcast.
Welcome to Multiverse News, Your source for Information about all your favorite fictional universesMoviegoers were in their showgirl era this weekend as Taylor Swift's album release party for her 12th album, The Life of a Showgirl, took the top spot at the box office with an estimated $34 million. The one-weekend show is over, though, and Tron: Ares is coming through to open this weekend with estimates hoping it rakes in more than $40 million. Meanwhile the Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt headlined movie The Smashing Machine from A24 barely even slapped anyone across the face, opening to just $5.9 million. Paul Thomas Anderon's One Battle After Another continues to bring in dollars as well,43 million so far Domestic, though it had a 50% drop weekend-over-weekend.If you thought that film and tv universes were becoming passe, Peaky Blinders is here to prove you wrong. Star Cillian Murphy already had fans excited about returning to the Shelby family with the news of a feature film that is wrapped and will release next year. Now, the BBC and Netflix are sharing an expansion of the universe with a new six episode sequel series that will focus on a new generation of Shelbys. Murphy and original creator/writer Steven Knight are executive producers for the series, which will take place post-World War II. In lieu of much else to report on for features this week, we thought we'd look ahead to the films and television series we can look forward to for the rest of the year that we maybe have or haven't discussed yet.New Line's follow up to Final Destination: Bloodlines has found its director - Belgian filmmaker Michiel Blanchart, who will be making his English-language debut with the feature.DC and Marvel Comics will continue their crossover series with a Superman and Spider-Man crossover that will debut early next year.Severance breakout Zach Cherry, True Detective co-star Kali Reis, and Johnno Wilson, from I Love That for You, have joined the cast of Resident Evil, Sony Pictures and Zach Cregger's reboot of the horror franchise, according to The Hollywood Reporter.Netflix has released the first official trailer for season four of The Witcher, which sees Liam Hemsworth taking over the role of Geralt from former star Henry Cavill. Netflix has previously announced the show will end with season five.In a deal worth a substantial seven figures, Walt Disney Studios won an auction to acquire rights to Impossible Creatures, the fantasy series by acclaimed British author Katherine Rundell. She will adapt the first two books in the series into screenplays.Michael Mann's “Heat 2,” the long-awaited sequel to his 1995 crime drama starring Al Pacino and Robert De Niro, is finally gaining traction. Amazon MGM and producers Scott Stuber and Jerry Bruckheimer are in final negotiations to secure the rights. Although no deals are official, The Hollywood Reporter has connected Leonardo Dicaprio to the project, and other names have also surfaced including Austin Butler, Adam Driver and Bradley Cooper.
The boys are finally reunited and this week they're reviewing the new A24 film starring Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson The Smashing Machine. Can The Rock act his way into an Oscar Nomination? Does this film live up to the hype? Lets find out!
In this episode, we review the highly anticipated biographical sports drama from A24, The Smashing Machine, starring Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt. We discuss whether this role represents the best performance we've seen from Dwayne Johnson, and we debate whether A24 is back on a roll with prestige, high-art, yet entertaining films. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Send us a textThe Rock joins the A24 family for the first time with a UFC biopic, The Smashing Machine. We talk the pros and cons of this movie. Breaking down the performance of Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt. We also revisit One Battle After Another for a mini review. And we review some newer series such as Marvel Zombies, Black Rabbit, and Stranger Things. We finish strong with a game of "Is this a movie title, or a wrestling movie."
The Rock, Emily Blunt, A24 and Ben Safdie just released a new movie this weekend about the Smashing Mark Kerr.... but is it actually any good?
On this week's episode, Disney steals the spotlight with a massive one-two punch: the long-awaited announcement of The Simpsons Movie 2 and the debut trailer for Zootopia 2, featuring a wild Shakira/Ed Sheeran team-up, while Warner Bros. rides Superman's record-breaking streaming success and Paramount stirs buzz with A Quiet Place Part III and a Raymond reunion. Plus, Fox revives Doc, Tarantino finally delivers Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair, A24 unveils Hotel Hotel Hotel Hotel, and Amazon, Netflix, and Apple stack the slate with sequels, docs, and prestige projects. We've also got our Top 5 Spooky Season Films, the Box Office Recap, and the IMDb Top Trenders. Hollywood's buzzing, and ITCAF has every headline covered!Chapters: News Tease 0:00Intro Music 2:40Show Open 3:00Disney News 5:05Fox News 21:32Warner Bros News 23:11Paramount News 25:20NBC Universal News 35:49Lionsgate News 47:40A24 News 49:13Amazon MGM Studios News 50:58Netflix News 58:07Apple News 1:03:44Deadlines Re-Release Teaser Trailer 1:10:31Top 5 Spooky Season Films 1:13:02Box Office 1:38:23IMDb Pro Top Trending 1:48:02Goodbyes 1:49:43Follow Us Here:Website: https://crazyantmedia.comMerchandise: https://crazyantmedia.com/crazy-ant-merchandiseOur first film, Deadlines: https://crazyantmedia.com/deadlinesPodcasts:ITCAFpodcast:Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/itcafpodcast/id1644145531Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1tf6L0e7vO9xnVtWaip67s?si=tYPrIVr_R36qpYns4qeZ8gEverything's Okay Podcast:Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/everythings-okay/id1664547993Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0uMm80MW4K50f8uURgVUYp?si=9mF7mwf_Qe-ZDqKBhEovMgSocial Media:ITCAFpodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/itcafpodcast?s=21&t=q0HdFq3CPkXBzVYHYdJW6wInstagram: https://instagram.com/itcafpodcast?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTRLQ7hHn/Everything's OkayTwitter: https://twitter.com/everythingsokp?s=21&t=ckQqBvyxz3lYqKHLrI6peAInstagram: https://instagram.com/everythingsokp?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=Crazy Ant MediaTwitter: https://twitter.com/crazyantmedia?s=21&t=q0HdFq3CPkXBzVYHYdJW6wInstagram: https://instagram.com/crazyantmedia?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTRLQP1c1/Logan (Left)Twitter: https://twitter.com/jloganaustin?s=21&t=ckQqBvyxz3lYqKHLrI6peAInstagram: https://instagram.com/jloganaustin?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@j.loganaustin?_t=8ZMB9Hp1yxf&_r=1Dustin (Right)Twitter: https://twitter.com/crazyantceo?s=21&t=ckQqBvyxz3lYqKHLrI6peAInstagram: https://instagram.com/crazyantceo?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@crazyantceo?_t=8ZMB84k7BUM&_r=1
This week on Million Dollaz Worth of Game, Gillie & Wallo sit down with one of the biggest names on the planet Dwyane “The Rock” Johnson. From dominating the wrestling ring to becoming a Hollywood icon, “DJ” pulled up to chop it up and promote his brand-new film “The Smashing Machine” produced by A24. The Rock gets real about stepping into the shoes of MMA legend Mark Kerr, the parallels between their careers, and why mental health is one of the most important battles we all face.
Ahead of the release of the new A24 film starring Dwayne Johnson, enjoy this free edition of Rewind-A-Wai #150 from February 2024 as John Pollock and Wai Ting review the original 2002 documentary, The Smashing Machine, profiling MMA pioneer Mark Kerr's rise in Pride FC and struggles with painkiller addiction.They discuss Kerr's successful amateur wrestling career (including a rivalry with Kurt Angle), the film's portrayal of MMA in its earlier days, its raw depiction of drug use and addiction, and their expectations for Dwayne Johnson's upcoming adaptation of the story.Rewind-A-Wai #150's subject was chosen by Espresso Executive Producer, Robert Holzhammer.If you like this documentary review, check out this week's Rewind-A-Wai for Nobody Speak: Trials of the Free Press (2017).Check out the Rewind-A-Wai Archives for all patrons: https://www.postwrestling.com/category/podcasts/postwrestlingcafe/raw/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.comX: http://www.twitter.com/POSTwrestlingInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/POSTwrestlingFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/POSTwrestlingYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/POSTwrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://postwrestling.com/discordMerch: http://Chopped-Tees.com/POSTwrestlingAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and Emily Blunt star in THE SMASHING MACHINE a sports biopic about UFC fighter Mark Kerr from A24 and director Benny Safdie. Is The Rock's performance worthy of a coming Awards push for this role?Rebecca Ferguson and Idris Elba lead a large ensemble cast in Katherine Bigelow's new Netflix political thriller A HOUSE OF DYNAMITE. How effective is this attempt at a nuclear war cautionary tale, and does it stick the landing?The Smashing Machine is now playing in theaters. A House of Dynamite is out in limited theaters on October 10th and streaming on Netflix October 24th.0:00 - The Smashing Machine8:21 - A House of Dynamite
On this episode of The Movie Podcast, Daniel and Shahbaz sit down in Toronto with Writer/Director Benny Safdie and UFC Legend Mark Kerr to discuss THE SMASHING MACHINE at TIFF 50. The film stars Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt and is the story of legendary mixed martial arts & UFC fighter Mark Kerr. The Smashing Machine releases exclusively in theatres October 3, 2025 by VVS in Canada and A24 in the United States. Watch and listen to The Movie Podcast now on all podcast platforms, YouTube, and TheMoviePodcast.ca Contact: hello@themoviepodcast.ca FOLLOW US Daniel on X, Instagram, Letterboxd Shahbaz on X, Instagram, and Letterboxd Anthony on X, Instagram, and Letterboxd The Movie Podcast on X, Instagram, TikTok, Discord, and Rotten Tomatoes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/AnalyticJoin The Normandy For Additional Bonus Audio And Visual Content For All Things Nme+! Join Here: https://ow.ly/msoH50WCu0KIgnite the inferno of redemption as Analytic Dreamz unleashes a fiery reaction to the Hazbin Hotel Season 2 Official Trailer on Prime Video. Dropped October 1, 2025, this explosive two-minute showcase heralds the eight-episode sophomore run premiering October 29 with a double-drop, followed by weekly pairs through November 19. Creator Vivienne Medrano ramps up the chaos post-Season 1's angelic showdown: Charlie Morningstar (Erika Henningsen) rebuilds her Hazbin Hotel amid thriving sinner ranks, but overlord Vox (Christian Borle) schemes a media-fueled uprising against Heaven, rallying The Vees—Velvette (Lilli Cooper) and Valentino (Joel Perez)—to sabotage her demon rehab dream.Analytic Dreamz dissects the trailer's hellish highlights: Alastor's (Alex Brightman) shadowy manipulations from his Season 1 "death," Vaggie's (Stephanie Beatriz) fierce loyalty clashing with Lute's (Jessica Vosk) vengeful Exorcist return, and Angel Dust's (Blake Roman) raw vulnerability in Husk's (Keith David) reluctant rescues. Musical mayhem steals the spotlight with the debut single "Hazbin Guarantee (Trust Us)," a satirical banger teasing Broadway-caliber numbers from the full soundtrack—pre-order now via Atlantic Records—blending dark humor, explosive combat, and emotional fractures like Lucifer's (Jeremy Jordan) paternal strains and Sir Pentious' heavenly enigma. New voices amplify the ensemble: Patrick Stump as Abel, Darren Criss, and Shoba Narayan, expanding the Hellaverse ties to Helluva Boss.Does this trailer promise amplified stakes—Vox's power grab igniting Hell-Heaven war, deeper lore on Overlords and Exterminations—or risk diluting Charlie's optimistic core amid gore and gags? Analytic Dreamz probes fan theories on Alastor's survival, redemption arcs' viability, and if A24's animation elevates the musical satire beyond pilot hype. For Hazbin Hotel Season 2 trailer breakdowns, Prime Video animated series reactions, Vivienne Medrano updates, and adult musical analyses, this segment is your sinful essential. Subscribe to Notorious Mass Effect for more Analytic Dreamz descents into worlds where damnation dances with hope. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/analytic-dreamz-notorious-mass-effect/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
This week on the Boxoffice podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk recap the opening weekend performance of Paul Thomas Anderson's One Battle After Another, cover the latest news in exhibition, and preview the October slate—including the surprise addition of Taylor Swift | The Official Release Party of a Showgirl.What to Listen For00:00 Intro 00:28 PTA's One Battle After Another01:02 Press Screening Reactions (Smashing Machine)02:11 PTA Box Office & Career High02:53 Warner Bros. Hot Streak04:22 Hollywood Tariff Threats07:55 Advisory Committee & Industry Response08:17 October Preview Kickoff09:07 Taylor Swift: Life of a Showgirl (AMC Event)10:56 A24's The Smashing Machine with Dwayne Johnson13:37 Avatar: The Way of Water Re-Release13:57 Daniel Day-Lewis in M&A15:12 Horror Spotlight: Bone Lake (Bleecker Street)16:22 Tron: Ares Preview18:14 Paramount's Ruman (Channing Tatum)19:07 A24's If I Had Legs I'd Kick You19:42 Sony Faith-Based Soul on Fire20:22 Netflix Thriller House of Dynamite21:03 Musical Adaptation Kiss of the Spider Woman21:54 Universal's Black Phone 223:47 Lionsgate's Good Fortune (Keanu Reeves)24:42 Angel Studios' Truth and Treason25:13 Amazon/MGM's After the Hunt26:42 Kelly Reichardt's The Mastermind27:22 Chainsaw Man: The Movie (Anime)28:23 Paramount's Regretting You (Colleen Hoover)29:02 Bruce Springsteen Biopic Deliver Me From Nowhere31:43 Richard Linklater's Rogers & Hart Film32:52 Yorgos Lanthimos Sci-Fi Remake
Heyyyyyy! Your favorite witches are back with a brand new season full of magic and wonder! We're kicking off season 5 with a doozy- the new A24 movie Bring Her Back. Not for the faint of heart. Spoilers and sensitive subject matter from the movie. Come sit for a spell, if you can!
For the 90th film in the A24 chronology, the A24 Rocks crew discusses the Jersey Shore mystery-thriller Low Tide starring Keean Johnson and Jaeden Martell. Low Tide was distributed in a limited release and certainly didn't create much buzz back in 2019 and is not a film many remember, yet it holds a 72% Critic's Rating on Rotten Tomatoes. It's placed in the early 90s and follows a group of mischievous teen boys, but does it earn a comparison to Stand By Me? Listen to find out. Caution: movie spoilers.Intro- 0:00 to 4:07.Film Discussion- 4:07 to 1:04:38.Film Ratings- 1:04:38 to End.Upcoming Podcast Release Schedule-October 8th- Our Top 16 Sports Films, a Blind Ranking!October 15th- The Lighthouse.October 22nd- Se7en.October 29th- The Elephant Queen.
This is our spoiler-free review of The Smashing Machine, the latest A24 film directed by Benny Safdie and starring Dwayne Johnson, Emily Blunt, and Ryan Bader. As part of our TIFF coverage, we share our thoughts on the film's documentary-style look and feel, Dwayne's first dramatic role, Emily Blunt's standout performance, and why the story left us wanting more. We'll break down what worked, what didn't, and whether this could be the start of a new chapter in Dwayne's career.The Smashing Machine is in theatres October 3, 2025 Check out Geekcentric onYouTube | Instagram | Twitter | TikTokJoin the Geekcentric Discord HERE
Benny Safdie (Uncut Gems, The Curse) joins this weeks The Filmmakers Podcast to discuss the challenging process of directing his solo feature debut, the gritty sports biopic The Smashing Machine, starring Dwayne Johnson as MMA legend Mark Kerr. Fellow filmmakers Giles Alderson and Dom Lenoir sit with Benny and dive into the Safdie style, his approach to directing actors and making raw, kinetic cinema. As one half of the acclaimed Safdie Brothers duo, Benny co-directed, co-wrote, and edited films that make your heart pound out of your chest. We're talking about the incredible, neon-drenched chase thriller "Good Time," and the anxiety-inducing, chaotic masterpiece "Uncut Gems," starring Adam Sandler. These films established a gritty, naturalistic style, full of propulsive energy, often focusing on outsiders desperately struggling in the urban landscape of New York. But he's not just a master behind the camera! As an actor, he has completely transformed and disappeared into roles, giving incredible performances like the troubled Nick Nikas in "Good Time," the compassionate Joel Wachs in Paul Thomas Anderson's "Licorice Pizza," and the brilliant physicist Edward Teller in Christopher Nolan's blockbuster, "Oppenheimer." He's even popped up in TV like "Obi-Wan Kenobi" and co-created, wrote, directed, and starred in the critically praised Showtime series, "The Curse." And now, he's stepped out as a solo director, writer, and editor with the highly anticipated film, "The Smashing Machine." This intense biographical sports drama, which premiered to acclaim at the Venice Film Festival, stars a completely transformed Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson as pioneering MMA fighter Mark Kerr, alongside the brilliant Emily Blunt and other great actors. It's a grittier, unflinching look at a champion struggling with addiction and the pressures of the sport. He's a true filmmaking polymath who brings a raw, authentic urgency to everything he touches. It's the brilliant Benny Safdie! OTHER LINKS DIRTY BOY cinema listings FOOD FOR THOUGHT documentary out NOW | Watch it FREE HERE. A documentary exploring the rapid growth and uptake of the veganlifestyle around the world. – And if you enjoyed the film, please take amoment to share & rate it on your favourite platforms. Every review& every comment helps us share the film's important message withmore people. Your support makes a difference! PODCAST MERCH Get your very own Tees, Hoodies, on-set water bottles, mugs and more MERCH. https://my-store-11604768.creator-spring.com/ COURSES Want to learn how to finish your film? Take our POST PRODUCTION COURSE https://cuttingroom.info/post-production-demystified/ PATREON Big thank you to: Serena Gardner Mark Hammett Lee Hutchings Marli J Monroe Karen Newman Want your name in the show notes or some great bonus material on filmmaking? Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, industry survival guides, and feedback on your film projects! SUPPORT THE PODCAST Check out our full episode archive on how to make films at TheFilmmakersPodcast.com CREDITS The Filmmakers Podcast is written and produced by Giles Alderson @gilesalderson Edited by @tobiasvees Logo and Banner Art by Lois Creative Theme Music by John J. Harvey For more interviews on filmmaking like this go to www.thefilmmakerspodcast.com #Director #creative #BennySafdie, #JoshSafdie, #SafdieBrothers, #directing #interview #thefilmmakerspodcast #filmmakerspodcast, #screenwriting, #editing, #directingstyle, #A24. #thesmashingmachine , #UncutGems, #GoodTime, #TheCurse, #Oppenheimer, #Licorice Pizza. #DwayneJohnson, #MarkKerr, #MMAmovie, sports biopic, acting vs directing, The Smashing Machine #behindthescenes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week on The Commentary Booth, Jamie Apps and That Movie Guy Harry Argyle step into the cage to break down A24's hard-hitting new biopic The Smashing Machine, directed by Benny Safdie and starring Dwayne Johnson, Emily Blunt, and Ryan Bader.This episode delivers a deep dive into Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's transformative performance as UFC and Pride legend Mark Kerr, exploring the brutal highs of his fighting career and the devastating lows of his personal struggles with addiction.We dissect the film's raw power, from Emily Blunt's Oscar-worthy supporting role to the visceral fight choreography that captures the lawless early days of MMA. Is this the role that redefines The Rock's career? How does it stack up against other A24 sports classics like The Iron Claw and Uncut Gems? And does it truly capture the infamous brutality of the real "Smashing Machine"?Highlights Breakdown: - The magic of fighting and the euphoria of winning - How addiction, arrogance, and painkillers led to Kerr's devastating losses - Dwayne Johnson's career-defining dramatic turn - The Pride Grand Prix prize vs today's UFC payouts - Why A24's grounded realism makes this one of the most powerful sports dramas in yearsTune in for a knockout conversation filled with expert analysis, behind-the-scenes trivia, and a passionate look at one of the year's most anticipated films.This week's episode is brought to you byAustralian Wrestling CardsCheck out more great content from Pario Magazine on our website.-------------------------------------------------------------SUPPORT PARIO MAGAZINE & THE COMMENTARY BOOTH- PATREON- BUY MERCH- AMAZON PRIME VIDEO- TUBEBUDDY- Subscribe to AEW Plus using my code (q0yydoz) to earn $10 in FITE credit- Shop Online With Honey- Shop Online With SatechiMY EQUIPMENT- Elgato Facecam- Rode PodMic- Elgato Wave Mic Arm LP- Streamlabs Talk StudioFOLLOW JAMIE ON SOCIAL MEDIA- Twitter- Facebook- Instagram- TikTokFOLLOW PARIO MAGAZINE ON SOCIAL MEDIA- Twitter- Facebook- Instagram
Adam Barnard is joined by co-star of A24's new film "The Smashing Machine" and former MMA champion Bas Rutten! Bas and Adam talk about playing himself in the film, working with Dwayne Johnson, early MMA, and Mark Kerr's life story.Special thanks to 10th Ward Barbershop - Proudly serving the historic 10th Ward in Lawrenceville and surrounding areas, 10th Ward Barbershop is a full service barbershop offering quality haircuts, beard trims, and hot shaves. Schedule your appointment with Finn Balor and Corey Graves' favorite barbershop today.Host/Executive Producer: Adam BarnardAdditional Production/Narration: Sam KreppsEngineer: Carl PannellIntro Music: Carl PannellOutro Music/Musical Accompaniment: EnrichmentInstagram/X/Threads/Bluesky: @thisisgoober | @fndradiopodA Butts Carlton Media production. Butts Carlton, Proprietor.
Another year, another FanX. This time, Mark and Ryan both got to do some panel work (with and without celebrities), featuring folks like John Rhys-Davies, Danny Elfman, and Sean Schemmell, and topics like Monty Python and the Holy Grail and A24 (one of our favorite studios).How did the event run overall?Watch and find out.~~~~~You can read more reviews and opinions on our website: https://VSMoviePodcast.com.Please LIKE, SHARE, and FOLLOW us on:Facebook (@vsmoviepodcast) (https://facebook.com/vsmoviepodcast)X (@vsmoviepodcast) (https://x.com/vsmoviepodcast)Instagram (@visuallystunningmoviepodcast) (https://instagram.com/visuallystunningmoviepodcast)Threads (@visuallystunningmoviepodcast) (https://threads.net/@visuallystunningmoviepodcast)BlueSky (@vsmoviepodcast.bsky.social) (https://bsky.app/profile/vsmoviepodcast.bsky.social)YouTube (@visuallystunningmoviepodcast) (https://youtube.com/visuallystunningmoviepodcast)Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to our audio wherever you listen to podcasts (https://shows.acast.com/vsmoviepodcast).And please, if you like what we do, consider helping us keep on entertaining you. Find out how on our Contact/Support page (https://VSMoviePodcast.com/Contact-VSMP/). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
John Hyams gives us the uncensored, no-holds-barred history of 'The Smashing Machine,' his 2002 documentary that inspired this week's A24 version.
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Daniel, Shahbaz, and Anthony review Benny Safdie's THE SMASHING MACHINE at TIFF 50 starring Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt. The film is the story of legendary mixed martial arts & UFC fighter Mark Kerr. The Smashing Machine releases exclusively in theatres October 3, 2025 by VVS in Canada and A24 in the United States. Watch and listen to The Movie Podcast now on all podcast platforms, YouTube, and TheMoviePodcast.ca Contact: hello@themoviepodcast.ca FOLLOW US Daniel on X, Instagram, Letterboxd Shahbaz on X, Instagram, and Letterboxd Anthony on X, Instagram, and Letterboxd The Movie Podcast on X, Instagram, TikTok, Discord, and Rotten Tomatoes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Uno and Chugs kick off this week's Arcade episode with more Hollow Knight: Silksong gameplay talk before breaking down the latest Kojima headlines: Death Stranding is getting both an anime and an A24 movie, plus the first teaser trailer for O.D., Kojima's horror game project with Jordan Peele, has dropped and its giving off some serious P.T. vibes.Also this week, Konami asked fans which Metal Gear Solid should get the remake treatment, while Pokemon and Palworld square off again, this time in the battle of farming sims.The new AEW memorabilia launch from Upper Deck Authenticated features a lineup of standout autographed pieces! Available now: https://bit.ly/426EH5X Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Michael and Megan check in to the afterlife's most chaotic luxury resort! On this episode, the geeks dive into Vivienne Medrano's Hazbin Hotel. We're talking favorite songs, the A24 production, and whether Charlie Morningstar can really redeem a demon. Get ready for a passionate review, a little rant, and a whole lotta Alastor love! Want a legendary beard like a true geek? Live Bearded has you covered. And you can support 2 Geeks and a Microphone by visiting https://livebearded.com/2GEEKS.
We are kicking off this Spooktober with a re-release of our episode on The Witch: A New-England Folktale. We discuss religious extremism, divisive pacing, the scapegoating of women, regular goating, puritan clothing, and of course… witches! This episode was first released Friday Oct 27, 2023 I Love This You Should Too is hosted by Samantha and Indy Randhawa The Witch (stylized as The VVitch, and subtitled A New-England Folktale) is a 2015 folk horror film written and directed by Robert Eggers in his feature directorial debut. It stars Anya Taylor-Joy in her film debut, alongside Ralph Ineson, Kate Dickie, Harvey Scrimshaw, Ellie Grainger, and Lucas Dawson. Set in 1630s New England, its plot follows a Puritan family who encounter forces of evil in the woods beyond their farm. An international co-production of the United States and Canada, the film premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on January 27, 2015, and was widely released by A24 on February 19, 2016. It was a critical and financial success, grossing $40 million against a $4 million budget, and is considered by some to be one of the best horror films of the 2010s. The Witch Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQXmlf3Sefg&ab_channel=A24
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The Smashing Machine relata la carrera de Mark Kerr, pionero de las artes marciales, durante los años 1997 a 2000. Del director Benny Safdie, una producción de A24.Protagonizado por Dwayne Johnson, Emily Blunt y Ryan Bader.
This week we recap of Night of the Reaper and share our thoughts on the new Alien Earth series. We give early reactions to One Battle After Another, break down the surprising news of Keenan Thompson producing a Macho Man biopic written by Lanny Poffo, and cover the wild story of A24's Michael Philippou taking a high risk bump for his upcoming Death Match documentary. We also preview the upcoming killer chimp horror movie Primate and react to the latest trailers, including: Perfect Neighbor, The Bride, Hand That Rocks the Cradle (2025), The Last Footprint, Shelby Oaks, and Anemone.Join the conversation every week on YouTube: @spitball_media
Joe sits down with retired mixed martial artist and wrestler Mark Kerr. Kerr is the subject of the A24 feature film "The Smashing Machine," directed by Benny Safdie and starring Dwayne Johnson. Look for it in theaters on October 3, 2025. https://a24films.com/films/the-smashing-machinewww.markkerr.com Buy 1 Get 1 Free Trucker Hat with code ROGAN at happydad.com This video is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit https://BetterHelp.com/JRE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Clayton Farris is an Actor. He's a comedian, a filmmaker, a content creator, a great guy… and… he most of all is an Actor dedicated to being the Best Actor he can possibly be. Clayton is a long-time member of the BGB Studio, and Risa has had the privilege of working with him here and watching him work hard and grow brilliantly. His fellow BGB actors adore him, as does she. Risa and Clayton talk about his path and his process here on The Acting Podcast.Ok, so more on Clayton's career… Clayton recently had a breakout role in Weapons, the new Warner Bros. mystery/thriller. The film opened August 8 to a box office debut that surpassed both Fantastic Four and Freaky Friday, following its ultra-rare 100% Rotten Tomatoes score—a distinction only one other horror film has ever achieved. Clayton's standout performance has been making waves online, sparking strong reactions from viewers.In Weapons, he plays Terry, the husband to Andrew (Benedict Wong)—a pivotal, scene-stealing role that marks a defining moment in his career.Clayton's previous credits span standout genre projects across horror and comedy, including American Horror Story, Ratch-ed, The Morning Show, and most recently, the hit A24 slasher MaXXXine. He has recurred on Seal Team. Clayton has also built a robust digital presence through his witty, relatable sketch comedy—writing and starring in videos that consistently rack up millions of views. Fans have affectionately dubbed him the “Larry David of TikTok” for his dry delivery, social spiral moments, and knack for turning everyday discomfort into something deeply funny and deeply relatable. We love his videos and he's shot some of them here at BGB, where nobody is safe from wildly funny and ultimately affectionate spoofing, even Risa! Check a few out here on the website page/show notes! A longtime Los Angeles–based actor and writer, Clayton has spent 17 years in Hollywood honing his signature blend of grounded performances and sharp comedic timing. In real life, he identifies as bisexual and is in a long-term relationship with actress Laura Schein. His perspective as both a left of center content creator and a working actor navigating the shifting entertainment landscape makes him a uniquely thoughtful and funny voice. Clayton is having a moment! And he has recently booked an exciting role on a highly anticipated new Apple TV show, which is no accident. Risa and Clayton talk about this moment and how it came to be. So have a listen, enjoy, and let us know how this sparks your own creative and professional journey! More On RisaMore On SteveSubscribe! And if you're loving the Podcast, leave a review and rating!Your words will help connect us all and bring these valuable conversations to even more actors- and other artists- around the world.AND… Screenshot, post + tag us @bgbstudio on IG!If you've missed any episodes, catch up now!Guests & Resources:Here are some links to Clayton's funny social vids:That One Acting TeacherThat Hike GuyThat One Rich CoupleCorporate BreakupClayton Farris IMDBClayton Farris InstagramClayton Farris TikTokCredits:Producer:BGB STAFFTech + Design:Mitchell Braxton & Aswathi MenonMusic:SAM DEWEES + ANDY ABELOWBack To All EpisodesMeet us on Instagram and TikTok to get more great advice, inspiration, and Industry intel:@BGBStudio on IG + TikTokCHECK OUT our Audition, Scene-Study, and Hybrid Classes!SIGN UP for our BGB Coaching Programs!The BGB Sit-Down is back! Meet Risa + Sydney in our StudioAre You Ready For Class?All BGB ClassesIndividual Coaching
Download for Mobile | Podcast Preview | Full Timestamps Older Twitch VODs are now being uploaded to the new channel: https://www.youtube.com/@CastleSuperBeastArchive Rapture Delayed to Q4 No Gods, No Kings, Only ELIZABETH Leaks of Legends Silksong Act 1 Builds The Koji-verse Watch live: twitch.tv/castlesuperbeast Go to http://expressvpn.com/superbeast to secure your online data and find out how you can get up to four extra months. - Download the Rocket Money app and enter my show name Castle Super Beast in the survey so they know we sent you! - Today, get Huel for FIFTEEN PERCENT OFF with this exclusive offer for New Customers only with code CASTLE at https://huel.com/CASTLE (Minimum $75 purchase). 2XKO Early access begins on October 7th (closed beta ends on the same day). 2XKO Data Mine possibly leaks Teemo, Warwick, Riven, Caitlyn, Thresh, Cassiopeia, Olaf, Katarina, Ryze Steel Ball Run 1st PV Trailer OD ‘KNOCK' teaser trailer Physint – first poster and cast members unveiled, Charlee Fraser, Don Lee, and Minami Hamabe confirmed. A24's Death Stranding film isn't a direct adaptation, will tell an "original story" set in the world of the games 「DEATH STRANDING MOSQUITO(Working Title)」| Teaser Trailer Tencent responds to Sony lawsuit against "slavish" Horizon clone, stating its claims of originality are "startling" "Sony seeks an impermissible monopoly on genre conventions." Ananta - Gameplay Trailer | PS5 Games
Today Griffey, Heath, Sam and Sophia dive into a smattering of Hipster Horror as they try and draft an A24 Film Festival. We discuss what has made A24 the dominate taste makers in the horror space and the label of elevated horror. From an adult Texas Chainsaw Massacre riff in X, to the madness of the Lighthouse, Punk's battling Nazis in Green Room and familial devisation in Hereditary, A24 has so many bangers this draft was a true battle. Let us know whose list you think wins this heated battle. Which festival would win your money? Vote in the comments wherever you find the Podcast. Help us make our first feature length Messed Up Movie: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/mr-creamjean-s-hidey-hole-horror-comedy-movie#/ Support the show on the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/messedupmoviespod Watch our newest short film Sugar Tits Now! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sz7leFqqo4g
On this A24 Vibe Discussion, these reviewers discuss the most famous A24 TV show of all time: Euphoria starring Zendaya. When Euphoria came onto the scene in 2019, there wasn't much nuanced media covering the Gen Z generation, and somehow Sam Levinson put his finger on the pulse. The main character of the show is Rue (portrayed by Zendaya), a drug addict who recently overdosed and went to rehab, but is struggling to stay clean. Although, the show reflects a wide array of generational themes in many different characters. We discuss those themes, and how Euphoria portrayed them in the A24 style. Caution: spoilers.Intro- 0:00 to 1:26.Euphoria Discussion- 1:26 to 1:23:30.Ratings/Outro- 1:23:30 to End.Upcoming Podcast Release Schedule-October 1st: Low Tide.October 8th- Our Top 16 Sports Films, a Blind Ranking!October 15th- The Lighthouse.October 22nd- Se7en.
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In this episode, Nate presents his list of the top 24 films from everyone's favorite indie studio, A24! Listen now!
Hey there Grinders! The boys are back this week to take a look at this little buddy comedy movie “Friendship.” Just kidding. About some of that. It's an A24 flick, and it's a Tim Robinson joint, and there is some … Continue reading →
This week, Josh and Jade review the A24 fantasy film, The Legend of Ochi. The film is written and directed by Isaiah Saxon in his feature film debut and stars Helena Zengel, Finn Wolfhard, Emily Watson, and Willem Dafoe. It tells the story of a farm girl on a fictional Black Sea island who discovers a wounded baby primate-like creature and works to return it to its family while learning their language and avoiding a hunting party.They discuss the stunning visuals and practical effects, along with the trash sound mixing. Tune in for a complete review and leave a review.
Burnie and Ashley discuss hitting the post, Limewire buying Fyre Festival, the Klarna IPO, reinventing everything, layaway, broke economics, A24 dating bios, red flags, making fun of games while planning a game, scuba heists, and Disney dishes.
Welcome to Multiverse News, Your source for Information about all your favorite fictional universesImages and video featuring promotional artwork, including a laser light show, of Marvel's Doctor Doom surfaced last week during Walt Disney Studios' Marketing Expo in Shanghai. While many fans and outlets of varying reputation and credibility were quick to assume and label the imagery as officially tied to Avengers: Doomsday and our first look of Robert Downey Jr in the role, there is nothing in the aforementioned marketing materials that brands the content as Marvel Studios'. Still, the concept art and accompanying light show are exciting as potential teases of what this highly anticipated version of the villain may look and feel like when he finally hits the big screen next December.In a completely unexpected turn of events during a recent appearance on The Howard Stern Show, James Gunn dished out more details surrounding his recently announced sequel to Superman, titled Man of Tomorrow, including an intended April 2026 slate to begin filming. The filmmaker shared, “It is a story about Lex Luthor and Superman having to work together to a certain degree against a much, much bigger threat,” he said. “And it's more complicated than that. It's as much a Lex movie as it is a Superman movie. I relate to the character of Lex, sadly.” On the other end of the DCU, during a red carpet appearance at the Emmys, Matt Reeves shared star Robert Pattinson's reaction to reading the long awaited script, saying “He's Batman, and if he doesn't like it, not good. I was super excited. I thought that he really would [like it] because the things that it does for his character, for Batman and for Bruce, have never been done before in this way. I had a feeling that he would respond in this way, but the fact that he did was incredibly encouraging.” It was a night of celebration for newcomer series at Sunday's 77th Primetime Emmy Awards, as HBO Max's rookie series The Pitt dominated the drama categories while Apple TV+'s The Studio swept comedy honors. Netflix's limited series Adolescence led the field with six trophies, including wins for writer-producer-star Stephen Graham, and HBO/HBO Max topped all networks with nine total Emmys, followed by Apple TV+ with seven. Notable firsts included Tramell Tillman becoming the first Black man to win Supporting Actor in a Drama for Severance, Seth Rogen claiming his first Emmy ever for The Studio, and The Penguin's Cristin Milioti bringing home the only award for the series for her portrayal of Sofia Falcone. The freshly merged Paramount/Skydance is exploring a potential bid to acquire all of Warner Brothers Discovery, according to the Wall Street Journal.Universal and Illumination have officially titled the Super Mario Bros. Movie sequel The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, taking its name from Nintendo's 2007 Wii game and setting an April 3, 2026 release date. The entire voice cast including Chris Pratt, Anya Taylor-Joy, Charlie Day, and Jack Black will return for the follow-up to the record-breaking original that earned $1.36 billion worldwide.Amazon MGM/s Highlander reboot, which was set to go into principal photography this month, will now be pushed into 2026 after Henry Cavill sustained an injury during pre-production.A24 has reportedly won the bidding war for the Texas Chainsaw Massacre film and TV rights, beating out competitors including Jordan Peele and Taylor Sheridan. The horror studio plans to first develop a series from Strange Darling director JT Mollner, producer Roy Lee, and Glen Powell, though Powell will not star in the project.Oscar nominated actress Mary McDonnell has joined the cast of Marvel's upcoming Vision series, the Hollywood Reporter has learned. At this time, her role has not been disclosed.
Francis Lawrence's ‘THE LONG WALK' gave us two of the best performances of the year in Cooper Hoffman and David Jonsson. Kenjac and Gooch review the Steven King adaptation on today's episode as well as give their thoughts on the looming Paramount-WB merger, the Emmy's, and more. Intro - (0:00) Emmys Recap - (4:42) Witcher Recasting - (9:39) Highlander Update - (11:56) Demon Slayer Box Office - (13:34) A24's TX Chainsaw Massacre - (15:30) Super Mario Galaxy Movie - (16:51) Paramount's Bid For WB - (18:11) Damon & Affleck Reunite - (22:41) Alien: Earth Reaction - (25:58) Peacemaker Reaction - (27:37) What We're Watching - (32:21) The Long Walk Review - (34:57)You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/lightscamerabarstool
Send us a textDaril Fannin's path to Hollywood defies every norm. Raised in a cult that banned movies, his first act of rebellion was sneaking out to watch The Matrix. It cracked open his world—and rewrote the script for his life. After nine years as a U.S. Army combat medic, Daril earned his MFA in screenwriting at Loyola Marymount, where he sold a Netflix series before finishing the program. Today, he's a multi-million dollar creator, writing and producing projects with A-list icons like Matt Damon, Peter Berg, Sylvester Stallone, and Jimmy Kimmel for entertainment giants like Netflix and Disney. Daril's mission: fix a broken industry. Frustrated by the inefficiencies and inequities embedded in traditional Hollywood workflows, he co-founded KINO: a tech-powered platform designed to reinvent how films are produced, distributed, and experienced. And most recently had his film picked up by A24.Follow Daril: @darilfanninIf you're interested in being a guest on the podcast, please contact us on:instagram: @veteranstateofmind email: info@vsompodcast.comGeraint's books are available at: www.geraintjonesmedia.com and https://www.amazon.co.uk/stores/Geraint-Jones/author/B06XTKLWBMSupport the show