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TIFF 2025: “The Smashing Machine” is Less a Sports Biopic Than a Bruised Character Study

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By: Myles Herod – Set between 1997 and 2000, The Smashing Machine is less a sports biopic than a bruised character study, an unflinching portrait of MMA legend Mark Kerr, played with raw vulnerability by an unrecognizable Dwayne Johnson. Director Benny Safdie, stepping out from his collaborative work with brother Josh, crafts a film that … Continue reading →

TIFF 2025 – Dwayne Johnson, Emily Blunt, and Benny Safdie Attend “The Smashing Machine” Premiere

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Photos by: Myles Herod – Dwayne Johnson, Emily Blunt, and Benny Safdie attended “The Smashing Machine” premiere at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival last night (Sept. 8th). In one of the year’s most unexpected team-ups, indie icon Benny Safdie and star Dwayne Johnson unite for The Smashing Machine, the powerful and gritty account of … Continue reading →