Did A24 Screw Up The Smashing Machine?
Published: October 10, 2025
Duration: 1:09:25
Jason & Rachel wrestle with The Smashing Machine — Benny Safdie’s bruising MMA drama starring Dwayne Johnson & Emily Blunt. Is it The Rock’s best performance? Why did it flop at the box office? And could it still earn him Oscar buzz?
Also: J.Lo’s new musical Kiss of the Spider Woman, Stephen King’s Welcome to Derry, Ryan Murphy’s Monster: The Ed Gein Story, and a joyful rewatch of The Naked Gun.
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