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Ebuka & Jibbz, the most electrifying duo in entertainment, are back to dissect what is universally accepted as Dwayne Johnson's acting magnum opus in Benny Safdie's "The Smashing Machine". They discuss The Rock's Hollywood story so far (18:17) and other WWE converts, his amazing performance as Mark Kerr (27:27), before briefly touching on the Safdie split (49:45) and Oscar predictions for 'The Smashing Machine' (1:13:11)You can support us here & subscribe to our Newsletter for film & tv updatesHosts: Ebuka & Jibbz

From headlocks to heartbreak, Dwayne Johnson, aka "The Rock", aka DJ, trades in the ring for raw emotion in “The Smashing Machine,” A24's bruising new drama about real-life legendary MMA fighter Mark Kerr. On this episode, we step into the cage to see if The Rock's most vulnerable performance yet packs a real punch or just taps out early. We also share some plugs you don't want to miss so be sure to stay until the end! It's episode 538 and the gloves are on, the bell has rung, and the cage is ready. Let's go!  Enjoy the show and please leave your thoughts in the comments! TIME INDEX 11:08 - Review: THE SMASHING MACHINE 40:02- Spoilers: THE SMASHING MACHINE 56:51- Butt, Plugs!: IF I HAD LEGS, I'D KICK YOU; BOOTS (Netflix series); GOOD BOY; TRON: ARES Listen to more MBP movie reviews and special episodes for FREE! on Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.  Or, you can watch videos of our shows on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/moviebearspodcast, our website: www.moviebearspodcast.com,  or Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/moviebearspodcast.  Please leave a comment or review, we'd love to read it on the next episode!

Mike talks to Robert Englund who is best known for playing Freddy Kruger in A Nightmare on Elm Street. He reveals his secret to getting into character, what music he listened to while sitting in 4 hour of makeup prep and how his athletic background prepared him for the role. Mike also talks to two directors from the franchise: A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy’s Revenge director Jack Sholder and Freddy’s Dead: The Final Nightmare director Rachel Talalay about the behind the scenes of each film! In the Movie Review, Mike talks about The Smashing Machine starring Dwayne Johnson. He plays MMA fighter Mark Kerr as he reaches the peak of his career but faces personal hardships along the way with addiction. Mike talks about why the movie failed, why he hopes it doesn’t stop the Rock from taking risks and what shot it has at Oscar nominations. In the Trailer Park, Mike talks about Disney’s Zootopia 2. Detectives Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde are back and find themselves on the twisting trail of a mysterious reptile who turns the mammal metropolis of Zootopia upside down. Mike shares how Zootopia 1 changed him and how the message of the sequel might be something we all need right now. New Episodes Every Monday! Watch on YouTube: @MikeDeestro Follow Mike on TikTok: @mikedeestro Follow Mike on Instagram: @mikedeestro Follow Mike on X: @mikedeestro Follow Mike on Letterboxd: @mikedeestro Email: MovieMikeD@gmail.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Un afamado luchar de artes marciales mixtas enfrenta las más duras batallas fuera del ring: sus relaciones personales, sus adicciones y la fama. Benny Safdie dirige su primer largometraje en solitario tras una carrera junto a su hermano Josh, y con "La Máquina" ("The Smashing Machine") obtuvo el León de Plata a mejor dirección en Venecia. Dwayne Johnson, también conocido como "La Roca", realizó un gran cambio físico para interpretar al luchador Mark Kerr, en una actuación que fue ovacionada y que podría entregarle su primera nominación a los premios Oscar. Ya disponible en salas de cine.

We discuss some recent movies!RoofmanThe Smashing MachineGood BoyBUT FIRST - Mac rattle off Kelly Clarkson songs and Gu counts down Drew Struzan's best movie posters. The we finish the epsiode with Mac's Leonardo DiCaprio movie tiers!Join the conversation... FacebookInstagramTwitterTikTokYouTubeRate/Review/Subscribe:Apple PodcastsSpotifyYouTube

UFC, or the Ultimate Fighting Championship, the mixed martial arts league, started out small like any new sporting endeavor. However one of the great fighters of that early period was Mark Kerr, played by Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. The need, the craving, is to win no matter what and Kerr took that seriously. The new movie “The Smashing Machine” shows what happened to Mark Kerr because of that. Also, the UFC was very disorganized and a lot of the fighters suffered because of it. Mark did too and he had his girlfriend, Dawn Staples (played by Emily Blunt), there alongside him as he suffered through emotional torment and drug use. Is this a feel-good story in the end and there's a happy ending for Mark and Dawn? Is it worth going to the theater to find out? Watch this episode to find out. “The Smashing Machine” also stars Ryan Bader, Bas Rutten, Kenny Rice, Jerin Valel, Andre Tricoteux, James McSweeney and Jonathan Corbblah. Support the showFeel free to reach out to me via:@MoviesMerica on Twitter @moviesmerica on InstagramMovies Merica on Facebook

Welcome to the Bamgboshe Happy Hour: Pop Edition! This week, Peju Bamgboshe Rothlisberger and Naomi Bamgboshe unpack the biggest stories shaking the music and pop culture world:

"The Smashing Machine" is a biographical sports drama film written, directed, produced, and edited by Benny Safdie. It stars Dwayne Johnson as former amateur wrestler and MMA fighter Mark Kerr, alongside Emily Blunt as Kerr's girlfriend Dawn Staples, with Ryan Bader, Bas Rutten, and Oleksandr Usyk in supporting roles. The film had its world premiere in the main competition of the 82nd Venice International Film Festival, where it won the Silver Lion and received positive reviews for the performances, notably Johnson's committed and transformational work and Safdie's re-creation of the world of MMA and the UFC during its early days. Filmmaker Safdie was kind enough to spend some time speaking with us about his experience working on the film, which you can listen to below. Please be sure to check out the film, which is now playing in theaters 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

The crew is back and faster than ever! Dom, Q and ILL from Say Whats Reel review Furious 7 the high-octane, emotional installment that brought Paul Walker's final ride to the big screen. Directed by James Wan, this seventh entry in the Fast & Furious franchise delivers insane stunts, heart, and a legendary showdown between Vin Diesel and Jason Statham.Can Dom Toretto's family outrun fate one last time? Buckle up as we dive into the wild action, behind-the-scenes moments, and that unforgettable ending.Watch, laugh, and ride with us — family style. #Furious7 #FastAndFurious #PaulWalker #VinDiesel #SayWhatsReel #MovieReview #FastFamily #JamesWan #JasonStatham #Fast7 #FilmReviewFurious 7 (also known as Fast & Furious 7) is a 2015 action film directed by James Wan and written by Chris Morgan. It is the sequel to Fast & Furious 6 (2013), a follow-up to The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift (2006), and the seventh installment in the Fast & Furious franchise. The film stars an ensemble cast including Vin Diesel, Paul Walker (in his final film role), Dwayne Johnson, Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson, Ludacris, Jordana Brewster, Djimon Hounsou, Kurt Russell and Jason Statham. In the film, Dominic Toretto, Brian O'Conner and their team are recruited by covert ops leader Mr. Nobody to prevent Mose Jakande (Hounsou), a terrorist, from obtaining a hacking program known as God's Eye.00:00:00 Non Furious 7 related00:19:08 Furious 7 review00:46:21 funny moments of furious 7 01:05:13 Next Week Films

A24 transforms Dwayne Johnson into MMA Legend Marc Kerr. Does he deliever? 

This week we're discussing Benny Safdie's solo debut, The Smashing Machine, starring Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt. The film focuses on the personal story of legendary mixed martial arts & UFC fighter Mark Kerr. We also cover major industry and box office news

This week on Valley 101, host Bill Goodykoontz talks to one of the few people who can say Dwayne Johnson has played them in a biopic, extreme fighter Mark Kerr. We explore what it's like to have a superstar depict your life, the hardships of having your worst qualities displayed on the silver screen and what Kerr's time as a roadie for bands like The Rolling Stones and Bon Jovi was like. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to another episode of Death Don't Do Fiction, the AIPT Movies podcast! The podcast about the enduring legacy of our favorite movies! It's October, so that means it's time for our “Shocktober” series, where we cover movies that go bump in the night! In this week's episode, Alex, Tim, and returning guest Tony Sedani discuss Tom Savini's overlooked 1990 remake of the George Romero classic, Night of the Living Dead!A quick pace! Mild undead nudity! Shocking neck violence! A door you can punch through! A female lead who transitions from damsel in distress to legitimate action hero! Fantastic makeup effects and memorable zombie designs, including one that's twisted up like a pretzel! A great "one awful night in a single location" movie! No real explanation for the horrors that ensue! Social commentary on division and class war! Good ol' boys toying with zombies! Feelings of hopelessness! An impossible Candyman reference! A cast that includes the legendary Tony Todd, Laura Dern's stunt double from Jurassic Park, Patricia Tallman, the writer of The Gingerdead Man, William Butler, an unrecognizable Bill Moseley, and Tom Towles as the worst dude ever! While it may live in the shadow of the 1968 original, it's one of the better remakes and some people's preferred version of Night of the Living Dead! In addition, Alex talks about his favorite movies from Fantastic Fest 2025, including the Iko Uwais-produced martial arts extravaganza Ikatan Darah, Johannes Roberts' monkey-gone-mad creature feature Primate, Justin Long's unique take on corrupt cops in Los Angeles, Night Patrol, Steve Kostanki's Deathstalker, V/H/S/Halloween, the shark thriller Beast of War, and Curry Barker's oddly funny cautionary horror tale, Obsession!Finally, Tony shares his spoiler-free thoughts on The Long Walk, One Battle After Another, Good Boy, and The Smashing Machine, while Alex does the same for the Shudder original Night of the Reaper, and the realization of a plumber's worst nightmare, Scared Shitless!You can find Death Don't Do Fiction on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. As always, if you enjoy the podcast, be sure to leave us a positive rating, subscribe to the show, and tell your friends!The Death Don't Do Fiction podcast brings you the latest in movie news, reviews, and more! Hosted by supposed “industry vets,” Alex Harris and Tim Gardiner, the show gives you a peek behind the scenes from two filmmakers with oddly nonexistent filmographies. You can find Alex on Twitter, Bluesky, or Letterboxd @actionharris. This episode's guest, Tony Sedani, can be on Instagram @tsedani. Tim can't be found on social media because he doesn't exist. If you have any questions or suggestions for the Death Don't Do Fiction crew, they can be reached at aiptmoviespod@gmail.com, or you can find them on Twitter or Instagram @aiptmoviespod.Theme song is “We Got it Goin On” by Cobra Man.

Episode 530: The Smashing Machine Review – Tyler starts off the episode by discussing the new horror film Night of the Reaper! Pat also shares his thoughts on a new horror film Good Boy. Tyler leads the discussion of the latest “Nerd News”...including the Heat 2 rumors! The Nerds review the new Dwayne Johnson film The Smashing Machine! They end the episode with a “Nerd Favorite”...favorite wrestler turned actor?   Timestamps:   What we are Into: 9:52-37:45   Nerd News: 37:45-47:26   Smashing Machine Review: 47:26-1:13   Nerd Favorite: 1:13

Send us a textA fighter who can break you in the ring but apologizes with his eyes—this is the paradox that hooked us. We went in expecting swagger, exits through flames, and the usual invincible sheen. What we found instead was Dwayne Johnson letting go of “The Rock” and stepping into Mark Kerr with bruised grace, while Emily Blunt turns every shared scene into a live wire. The fights snap, sure, but the quiet beats are louder: the held breath before a bad decision, the shame that keeps secrets alive, and the kind of friendship that refuses to fracture just to give the plot a twist.We dig into the gendered crossfire at the story's heart: how many men are taught to love by building careers, and how many women ask for presence over provision. The movie lingers in that gap, and we sit in the discomfort with it. Anger simmers but doesn't detonate where you expect; the violence turns inward, and that choice feels painfully real. Mark Coleman's portrayal becomes the rare on-screen constant—no jealous heel turn, no betrayal—just loyalty with boundaries, the kind of anchor that gives recovery a chance. That sincerity helps the film dodge cliché and keeps the emotional stakes honest.Then there's the ending—anticlimactic, maybe even jarring. We wrestle with it. Is that a flaw, or the truest note a biopic can hit? Redemption rarely sticks its landings on cue, and postscript text can bruise a perfect arc. Still, what stays with us is the craft: documentary textures, long takes that force the question to bloom, and two leads who create a pressure cooker without a punch thrown. Call it a sports biopic if you want, but we felt a relationship drama with gloves on.If you're drawn to performance-driven stories, complicated love, and a sports film that cares more about the person than the trophy, queue this one up. And if you've seen it, we want your take—does that final note work for you, or does it undercut the climb? Follow, share, and leave a review to keep the conversation going. Support the show

On this Episode, Kyle Arking and I talk about Benny Safdie's solo Debut "The Smashing Machine" starring Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt. Bluesky: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@moviekale.bsky.socia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠l ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠@kylearking.bsky.social⁠ Twitter Handles: @MovieKale @theyouthcritic ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  @Arkingkyle Massive Movie Maniacs: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/4W2lmQmEhkDDohb5BOApC8?si=15a8ae09d2db4b94⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kyle's Youtube Channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@kylearking8918⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this latest episode Kody and Korbin are joined by the boys from The Rough Cut Retrospective to predict 2026 Oscar Nominees (25:30) after a short spoiler free review of Dwayne Johnson's Oscar bait turn in "The Smashing Machine" (6:00)Hosts: Korbin Zvokel and Kody WebbGuests: Carter Sims, Jackson Mahuron, and Jeff Brownhttps://linktr.ee/khapodcasthttps://linktr.ee/RoughCut_Pod

WWE superstar Dwayne Johnson plays MMA fighter Mark Kerr in Benny Safdie's The Smashing Machine. "The Rock" spoke with Terry Gross about the role, his many injuries, and his wrestling personas.For the first seven years of her life, Cristela Alonzo lived in an abandoned diner in a south Texas border town. She spoke with Terry Gross about the culture shock of having money after growing up so poor and the recent ICE raids in L.A. Her new Netflix stand-up special is called Upper Classy.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

En esta edición de Saga Noticias, Kim Armengol y Max Espejel presentan un programa lleno de información relevante a nivel nacional e internacional. La opositora venezolana María Corina Machado se convierte en la protagonista del día tras ganar el Premio Nobel de la Paz 2025, un reconocimiento a su lucha por la libertad y la democracia en Venezuela. Además, Claudia Sheinbaum evita pronunciarse sobre el tema, mientras Adela Micha reflexiona sobre la trayectoria de Machado en su editorial Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this week's episode of Inside The Crazy Ant Farm, the guys dive deep into the state of the entertainment industry — and things are shaking up big time! From Disney standing alone as the last pure entertainment studio to the streaming bubble finally bursting, to mid-budget projects like Dwayne Johnson's The Smashing Machine struggling to find their footing at the box-office. Dustin and Logan break down how the power players are shifting, what it means for creators, and why content has become a weapon in the new era of corporate ecosystems. In this week's Top 5, the guys count down their Favorite A24 Films, celebrating the bold, weird, and wonderful stories that prove original cinema is still alive and thriving. And as always, they've got your Box Office Recap, breaking down the winners, losers, and surprises from the weekend, along with the latest IMDb Top Trenders, spotlighting who's hot across film and TV this week.It's an unfiltered, insider look at the future of Hollywood on this can't-miss episode of Inside The Crazy Ant Farm!Chapters: News Tease 0:00Intro Music 3:29Show Open 3:50State Of The Industry Discussion 5:48Top 5 Favorite A24 Films 51:12Box Office 1:25:08IMDb Pro Top Trending 1:29:35Goodbyes 1:33:33Follow 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 The First Run, Chris and Matt check out ‘The Smashing Machine', the latest from Benny Safdie and Dwayne Johnson about the life of famed MMA fighter Mark Kerr. Is this The Rock's best performance? Tune in to find out!00:00-15:45: Intro/The Smashing Machine15:46-22:26: Wrap-UpTheme music by Jamal Malachi Ford-Bey

This week, Sam Watermeier joins me to review the new Benny Safdie movie, The Smashing Machine in a feature review and then, in this week's secondary review, we talk about Renny Harlin's, The Strangers: Chapter 2. We also discuss recent movie and TV news, screenings around Indianapolis, Heartland Film Festival, Robert Redford, Heat 2, and more. Timestamps Show Start - 01:29 Introducing Sam - 04:31 Screening in Indy - 10:49 News Before the Reviews - 17:54 Feature Review The Smashing Machine (2025) - 23:51 Spoiler - 1:06:57 Secondary Review The Strangers: Chapter 2 (2025) - 1:36:17 Closing the Ep - 2:03:00 Patreon Clip - 2:05:13 Related Links My Voice Work on The Endless Elsewhere Podcast My Guest Spot on Short Bites: A Stephen King Podcast OV429 - I Saw the TV Glow (2024) & The Strangers: Chapter 1 (2024) - Guest: Sam Watermeier Robert Redford, ‘Butch Cassidy' and ‘All the President's Men' Icon, Dies at 89 ‘Heat 2' Moves From Warner Bros. to Amazon MGM as Michael Mann's Sequel Gains Traction   Sam's Letterboxd Sam's Writing on Midwest Film Journal Sam's Review of Arrow's Spawn 4K UHD Release Sam's Review of Are We Good? Sam's Review of The Strangers: Chapter 2 Sam's Quick Takes Reviews of Twinless and Lurker   My 2025 Podcast and Writing Archive Book Reaction - The Long Walk by Stephen King - Chapters 1-2 - Sept 18, 2025 Book Reaction - The Long Walk by Stephen King - Chapters 3-5 - Sept 21, 2025 Book Reaction - The Long Walk by Stephen King - Chapters 6-7 - Sept 28, 2025 Book Reaction - The Long Walk by Stephen King - Chapters 8-10 - Oct 4, 2025 Patreon Special - Yojimbo (1961) at the Kan-Kan - Aug 27, 2025 Patreon Special - High and Low (1963) at the Kan-Kan - Aug 24, 2025 Immediate Reaction - Together (2025) - Jul 23, 2025 Patreon Companion Episodes Collection   Indianapolis Theaters Heartland Film Festival The Tenderness Tour Documentary at HIFF34 Alamo Drafthouse Indy Kan-Kan  Living Room Theaters Keystone Art  Flix Brewhouse   Ways to Support Us Support Us on Patreon for Exclusive Content Official OV Merch Buy Me A Coffee Obsessive Viewer Obsessive Viewer Presents: Anthology Obsessive Viewer Presents: Tower Junkies As Good As It Gets - Linktree Start Your Podcast with Libsyn Using Promo Code OBSESS   Follow Us on Social Media My Letterboxd | YouTube | Facebook | Twitter Instagram | Threads | Bluesky | TikTok | Tiny's Letterboxd   Mic Info Matt: ElectroVoice RE20 into RØDEcaster Pro II (Firmware: 1.6.6) Sam: Samson Q2U via USB in Google Meet   Episode Homepage: ObsessiveViewer.com/OV489   Next Week on the Podcast OV490 - Roofman (2025) & Bone Lake (2025)

Earth's Mightiest Critics tag team Dwayne Johnson's bid for Acting Oscar gold with a roundtable review of The Smashing Machine!Benny Safdie's biopic of UFC fighter Mark Kerr's rise and fall is definitely an A24 film: heavy on the drama, light on the sports movie cliches. Audiences, it seems, aren't too interested in "The Rock's" career outside the IP ring--but are they missing out?Join us for a spoilerific critics' cage-match! We also take your questions, comments, and SuperChats!Support Kicking the Seat on Patreon, subscribe to us on YouTube, and follow us at:XLetterboxdInstagramFacebookShow LinksWatch the Smashing Machine (2025) trailer.Support all of Earth's Mightiest Critics at their various outlets:Keep up with Jeff York's criticism and caricatures at The Establishing Shot and Pipeline Artists.Check out Mark "The Movie Man" Krawczyk's The Spoiler Room Podcast.Get seated with The Blonde in Front!Follow David Fowlie's film criticism at Keeping It Reel.Get educated with Don Shanahan at Every Movie Has a Lesson…...And Film Obsessive...and the Cinephile Hissy Fit Podcast.Keep up with Annie Banks at The Mary Sue....and We Got This Covered.Make Nice with Mike Crowley of You'll Probably Agree.And save your celluloid soul with Dave Canfield's Substack, "Creature Feature Preacher".

On this week's show, our fighters Steve, Julia, and Dana enter the ring to tussle over The Smashing Machine, the Dwayne Johnson vehicle directed by Benny Safdie. Can they smell what the Rock is cooking? Is it a subtly modulated performance about a sensitive pro UFC fighter? Or, a shameless Oscar play?  Next, it's on to the offbeat climes of Tulsa, Oklahoma by way of The Lowdown, a shaggy noir series created by Sterlin Harjo and starring Ethan Hawke. Finally, they gaze into the uncanny eyes of Tilly Norwood, the A.I. beauty that launched a thousand think pieces and a Hollywood freakout. On an exclusive bonus episode for Slate Plus subscribers, the panel unburies an old hatchet to discuss Elizabeth Gilbert's newest memoir.  Email us your thoughts at culturefest@slate.com.  Podcast production by Benjamin Frisch. Production assistance by Daniel Hirsch. Endorsements Dana: The N+1 essay "Large Language Muddle" and Isaac Butler's deep dive on Daniel Day-Lewis in Slate. Julia: Walking in Coal Oil Point Natural Reserve. Steve: James Meek's essay in The London Review of Books "Computers that want things" and the novel Gargoyles by Thomas Bernhard (and welcomes listener suggestions for what else to read by Bernhard). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bob is helping Sarah unpack her childhood trauma. Congratulations to Adam Levine on his new house. Anna Kendrick claims she has seen The Loch Ness Monster. Charlie Sheen is jealous. Why do planes dim the lights for takeoff? Here's the unsettling truth. Enjoy some fast facts and this pop culture throwback to Anna Nicole Smith at the 2004 VMAs. Plus, Vinnie reports the case of the missing Canadian salsa truck. Here's what to watch on TV tonight. It's not too late to catch up on ‘Survivor' and join in our weekly recaps. Matty is recommending ‘Chad Powers' but is it as “feel good” as Ted Lasso? Nicole Kidman's revenge bangs take on Paris Fashion Week. Will Taylor Swift ever tell us the real reason she isn't doing the Super Bowl? Hundreds were rescued after a snowstorm hit Mt. Everest. Not all pranks are funny, kids, and let's normalize going to bed angry. It's time for Kiss, Marry, Kill: Popstar edition. Plus, some fun game show news. Let's name drop: Who is the most famous person you could call right now? Bumper stickers make you a target for road rage. If you like to drive, here are the best US cities to visit. If you're a cyclist, here are places to avoid. Is it wrong: Pittsburgh just put up their Christmas tree. The Billboard Chart is flashing KPop Demon Hunters, Alex Warren, and Tate McRae's new song. Next week we expect the list to be a little more opalite. Dwayne Johnson doesn't see ‘The Smashing Machine' as a failure in an emotional Instagram post. Sometimes actors make bad movies - somebody has to! What is the proper etiquette for screaming babies? Plus: How old is that guy?

The Billboard Chart is flashing KPop Demon Hunters, Alex Warren, and Tate McRae's new song. Next week we expect the list to be a little more opalite. Dwayne Johnson doesn't see ‘The Smashing Machine' as a failure in an emotional Instagram post. Sometimes actors make bad movies - somebody has to! What is the proper etiquette for screaming babies? Plus: How old is that guy?

On this week's show, our fighters Steve, Julia, and Dana enter the ring to tussle over The Smashing Machine, the Dwayne Johnson vehicle directed by Benny Safdie. Can they smell what the Rock is cooking? Is it a subtly modulated performance about a sensitive pro UFC fighter? Or, a shameless Oscar play?  Next, it's on to the offbeat climes of Tulsa, Oklahoma by way of The Lowdown, a shaggy noir series created by Sterlin Harjo and starring Ethan Hawke. Finally, they gaze into the uncanny eyes of Tilly Norwood, the A.I. beauty that launched a thousand think pieces and a Hollywood freakout. On an exclusive bonus episode for Slate Plus subscribers, the panel unburies an old hatchet to discuss Elizabeth Gilbert's newest memoir.  Email us your thoughts at culturefest@slate.com.  Podcast production by Benjamin Frisch. Production assistance by Daniel Hirsch. Endorsements Dana: The N+1 essay "Large Language Muddle" and Isaac Butler's deep dive on Daniel Day-Lewis in Slate. Julia: Walking in Coal Oil Point Natural Reserve. Steve: James Meek's essay in The London Review of Books "Computers that want things" and the novel Gargoyles by Thomas Bernhard (and welcomes listener suggestions for what else to read by Bernhard). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Smashing Machine is a 2025 biographical drama film directed by Benny Safdie, starring Dwayne Johnson as legendary mixed martial arts fighter Mark Kerr. The film chronicles Kerr's career in the late 1990s, focusing on his quest to become the greatest fighter in the world while also battling his dependence on opioids and a volatile relationship with his girlfriend, Dawn (Emily Blunt). The movie is noted for its raw, observational style, using different film formats to reflect Kerr's emotional state and exploring themes of addiction and self-awareness. Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

This week's Out Now with Aaron and Abe is taking it to the mat. Aaron and Abe are joined by critic Luke Y. Thompson to discuss The Smashing Machine, starring Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt. Hear what this group has to say about the Benny Safdie-directed biopic about former MMA/UFC champion Mark Kerr. Plus, there's plenty of time for other movie chatter, thoughts on new previews, games, and listener comments. Tune in for Out Now Quickies™ (10:55), Trailer Talk for Marty Supreme (35:38), the main review (42:48), Games (1:26:32), and Out Now Feedback (1:35:26). So now, if you've got an hour or so to kill…

Ed Sheeran is headed to Netflix, and Dwayne Johnson shared his thoughts on “The Smashing Machine” underperforming at the box office. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Before we get to the episode, a quick note: we are spinning off Across the Movie Aisle into its own separate thing; it will no longer be part of the Bulwark network of shows, but it will still exist on Substack at movieaisle.substack.com. If you listen via Apple, nothing much will change for the moment; if you listen via Substack there may be a few changes for you. But we'll cover that next week in our first episode at the new spot. —SB On this week's episode, Sonny, Peter, and Alyssa look at the perilous state of film and television production in Los Angeles. Is Hollywood's time as the undisputed king of film production at an end? What does that mean for the people who make a living out there? And what does it mean for the idea of an American film industry? Then they review The Smashing Machine, Dwayne Johnson and Benny Safdie's award season play. Is this the movie The Rock needs to regain some credibility as an actor? Or does it miss the mark? 

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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

On this episode, JD and Brendan review Benny Safdie's new film THE SMASHING MACHINE, starring Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt!   Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more!   Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe! Become an ISF VIP today to get exclusive bonus content!   Follow us on X/Twitter! @InSessionFilm | @RealJDDuran | @BrendanJCassidy

This week Tim Kail is joined by his mom, Granny Franny, to review Dwayne Johnson's latest film, The Smashing Machine. Tim and Franny discuss the film's unique perspective on sports-psychology, the turbulent relationship between Mark and Dawn, and Dwayne Johnson's Oscar-worthy, sensitive performance. Let us know what you think on The Work Of Wrestling Facebook page. Thank you for listening. May the moment of pop be with you.

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From abroad, the chaos in Washington resonates far and wide, as the U.S. government shuts down, with Democrats going to the mat for American's healthcare. Just as the shutdown took place, Christiane spoke with Democratic Senator Jeanne Shaheen who has worked towards bipartisan consensus for more than thirty years but also believes it's time to mount an effective opposition to some of Trump's policies. Then, director Benny Safdie talks to Christiane about making his new film, "The Smashing Machine," dealing with loss and transforming Dwayne Johnson, aka "The Rock," into a mixed martial artist. Plus, another blow for Afghanistan's women after the internet was shut down in the country for days. Amanda Davies has a special report on the exiled girls fighting for freedom through football. And, defying bombs and presidential warnings to break the news, former CNN chief, Tom Johnson speaks to Christian about his new book, "Driven," dealing with depression and how he led CNN through a golden age despite a nightmarish job interview with Ted Turner and Jane Fonda. Then, after a total and sudden internet blackout by the Taliban in Afghanistan this week, from her archives, shortly after 9/11, when the U.S. and its allies sent the Taliban and Al-Qaeda packing, Christiane's 2001 report about what it was like when TV and satellite were finally brought back. And finally, remembering the remarkable life of primatologist Jane Goodall,  Christiane revisits her conversation with the woman who changed our understanding of the world. Air date: October 4th, 2025 Guests: Jeanne Shaheen Benny Safdie  Tom Johnson  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For this week's main podcast review, Josh Parham, Joselyn Safadi, Dan Bayer, and Giovanni Lago join me to review and discuss the latest film from Benny Safdie (his first solo directorial credit after working with his brother, Josh, throughout his career), "The Smashing Machine," starring Dwayne Johnson, Emily Blunt, Ryan Bader, Bas Rutten, and Oleksandr Usyk. Based on the 2002 documentary "The Smashing Machine: The Life and Times of Extreme Fighter Mark Kerr," the film had its world premiere at the 2025 Venice Film Festival, where it received the best reviews of Johnson's career for his committed performance and won the Silver Lion for Best Director for Safdie. Please tune in as we discuss the performances, direction, writing, authenticity to MMA, its awards season chances, and more in our SPOILER-FILLED review. Thank you for listening, 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

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 Johnson tackles his first role in which there is Oscar potential. Directed by Benny Safdie, The Smashing Machine tells the story of Mark Kerr, an MMA fighter going through major highs and lows. Matching Dwayne Johnson's intensity is Emily Blunt as his problematic partner. Do Jim and A.Ron see this film as a new direction in the Rock's career, or will the Smashing Machine fall flat on its face?  Bald Move Prestige - He Got Game (1998) support.baldmove.com Hey there!  Check out https://support.baldmove.com/ to find out how you can gain access to ALL of our premium content, as well as ad-free versions of the podcasts! Join the Club! Join the discussion:  Email | Discord | Reddit | Forums Follow us: Twitch | YouTube | Twitter  |  Instagram  |  Facebook Leave Us A Review on Apple Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt talk 'The Smashing Machine'; Legendary conservationist Jane Goodall dies at 91; Visiting the von Trapps in Vermont Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Rebecca and John discuss The Smashing Machine, Benny Safdie's new movie starring Dwayne Johnson as MMA fighter Mark Kerr. They are joined by Vanity Fair contributing editor Tom Kludt, who shares his thoughts on why sports movies are audience favorites but not always awards winners and  what Johnson should do to become king of the Oscar ring. Plus, Rebecca and John share their picks for must-watch October film releases.  Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

In this episode, GG Hawkins sits down with filmmaker and actor Benny Safdie to dig into his solo directorial feature The Smashing Machine — a biopic‑adjacent portrait of UFC legend Mark Kerr starring Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt. The conversation ranges from genesis stories and casting experiments to the heavy emotional labor behind staging domestic fights, and how Benny's dual identity as actor-director shapes his approach to truth in film. In this episode, No Film School's GG Hawkins and guest Benny Safdie discuss… How the film began as a handwritten letter and a vintage sweater, and the surprising miscommunication that delayed the project Benny's desire to make emotional scenes feel like “virtual reality,” pushing the boundary between fiction and lived experience His method of breaking big scenes (fights, domestic conflict) into overlapping sections for pacing, focus, and emotional veracity Working with first-time actors and real athletes: adapting dialogue, rehearsal during casting, and honoring spontaneity The role of the score (with Nala Sinefroo) as an “actor” in the film, and how Benny collaborates with musicians Editing while shooting, watching dailies, and carrying the film in his mind from set to cut Struggles in balancing creative work with personal life, and how photography serves as a solitary creative practice Advice for emerging directors: start with something you intimately understand before trying to overreach Memorable Quotes: “What you write is meaningless if it doesn't sound good coming out of the person's mouth.” “I want it to feel like you were really there… the sound has to be 360.” “You have to love what's there. You have to fall in love with it.” “I call it liposuction for the end — shrink wrapping the film.” Guests: Benny Safdie Find No Film School everywhere: On the Web: No Film School Facebook: No Film School on Facebook Twitter: No Film School on Twitter YouTube: No Film School on YouTube Instagram: No Film School on Instagram  

We've got a mid-week Breakfast All Day drop-in for you with exactly two items: An early review of "The Smashing Machine," in which Dwayne Johnson transforms himself to play MMA fighter Mark Kerr. It's in theaters Friday. A lengthy, LIVE spoiler chat about Paul Thomas Anderson's "One Battle After Another," which we hosted on our YouTube channel. See you Friday for the Marc Maron documentary "Are We Good?" our weekly news livestream at Noon Pacific, and much more. Enjoy!

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