Dwayne Johnson Shares Why He Did ‘The Smashing Machine’

Dwayne Johnson deviated from his usual style of films for his last feature and starred in The Smashing Machine, based on the ...

Dwayne Johnson Reveals Why He Had To Do ‘The Smashing Machine’

Dwayne Johnson deviated from his usual style of films for his last feature and starred in The Smashing Machine, based on the ...
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Fact-checking “The Smashing Machine”: MMA legend Mark Kerr compares the movie to his real-life story

Writer/director Benny Safdie also explains why he changed or left out key moments from Kerr's life and career in the A24 biopic, starring Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt. This article contains spoilers ...
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How to Stream ‘The Smashing Machine’

Over 20 years ago, HBO released its acclaimed documentary about the life of mixed martial artist Mike Kerr, and now his story is getting the Hollywood treatment. A24’s newest release, The Smashing ...
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Globe-trotting with The Rock: Dive into the filming locations behind 'The Smashing Machine'

You can currently catch “The Smashing Machine” via Prime Video, Apple TV or HBO Max. But for travel lovers, the real draw is ...
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Was ‘The Smashing Machine’ a success?

The question of whether or not “The Smashing Machine” is successful, is more complicated than a simple yes or no. The answer to that question would change drastically depending on who you asked. The ...
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Dwayne Johnson Rolls With the Punches

The star discusses going blow for blow in Benny Safdie’s 'The Smashing Machine' and the unexpected cinematic icons who shaped ...
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Dwayne Johnson, Emily Blunt and Benny Safdie’s Underdog ‘The Smashing Machine’: In a Topsy-Turvy Year, Don’t Count Them Out for Oscars Glory

The Rock had won over Christopher Nolan. The “Oppenheimer” director, hardly known for making effusive public comments, was interviewing Benny Safdie about his new film “The Smashing Machine” at a ...
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Box Office: Taylor Swift’s ‘Release Party of a Showgirl’ Reigns With $15.8 Million Opening Day, Dwayne Johnson’s ‘Smashing Machine’ Tenses Up in Third

The October box office begins caught between The Rock and a fan base. Taylor Swift‘s “The Official Release Party of a Show Girl” will win the weekend after earning $15.8 million on Friday from 3,702 ...
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Dwayne Johnson Recalls Meeting With Christopher Nolan After He Praised His Smashing Machine Performance, And Does Someone Have A Tissue?

Drama Movies Dwayne Johnson had "an out-of-body experience" listening to Christopher Nolan praising his performance in The Smashing Machine: "All I could say was 'thank you'" Drama Movies Christopher ...
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Review: “The Smashing Machine”

“The Smashing Machine” recounts the success and struggles of Ultimate Fighting Championship champion Mark Kerr. Relying on his own professional wrestling background, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson gives a ...