EPISODE · Sep 1, 2025 · 10 MIN
The Smashing Machine: Dwayne Johnson Like You've Never Seen Him
from Stories in Motion · host D & J
In our 30th film from the Venice Film Festival, we dive into The Smashing Machine, Benny Safdie’s intimate MMA biopic starring a stripped-down, career-best Dwayne Johnson. Forget The Rock — this is raw, emotional, and unexpectedly tender. We unpack the film’s surprising softness, Emily Blunt’s standout performance, and how Safdie flips the sports genre on its head.
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In our 30th film from the Venice Film Festival, we dive into The Smashing Machine, Benny Safdie’s intimate MMA biopic starring a stripped-down, career-best Dwayne Johnson. Forget The Rock — this is raw, emotional, and unexpectedly tender. We unpack the film’s surprising softness, Emily Blunt’s standout performance, and how Safdie flips the sports genre on its head.
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