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The Smashing Machine: Dwayne Johnson's Next Move on the Matt is Actual Acting

The Smashing Machine: Dwayne Johnson's Next Move on the Matt is Actual Acting

By Jim Slotek

ReviewJim SlotekOctober 1, 2025Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Mixed martial arts fighter Mark Kerr, The Smashing Machine, Athlete biopics, Writer-director Benny Safdie, Uncut Gems, Emily Blunt, Ryan Bader, Award season acting turnsComment

Red One: When the Jolly Old Elf has a Private Army and State-of-the-Art Military Tech

Red One: When the Jolly Old Elf has a Private Army and State-of-the-Art Military Tech

By Jim Slotek

ReviewJim SlotekNovember 13, 2024Militarizing Santa, Christmas action movie, Red One, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Scripter Chris Morgan, Fast & Furious, J.K. Simmons as Santa, Santa Claus Conquers the Martians, Chris EvansComment