‘The Smashing Machine:’ What The Critics Are Saying About Benny Safdie’s MMA Drama 

First reviews are out for The Smashing Machine, the first solo directorial effort from indie favorite Benny Safdie, which debuted this evening in Venice.  The film stars Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt. The story follows fighter Mark Kerr (Johnson) from the no-holds-barred era of the UFC at the peak of his career as he questions […]