DAVE MELTZER on THE SMASHING MACHINE, Dwayne Johnson as Mark Kerr, & If The Rock Can Get an Oscar

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Cinema Sidetrack

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Cinema Sidetrack is your go-to podcast for everything film, hosted by Andy Perez, Braydon Leadbetter and David Ginsburg. Every week, they dive deep into the latest movie releases, offering fresh reviews and engaging discussions. But that’s not all—they sidetrack into quirky, offbeat topics related to each film, from movie pitch challenges to cinema drafts and tier lists. Whether they’re dissecting plot twists, exploring hidden gems, or debating the best popcorn flavors, Braydon, David and Andy keep it fun, insightful, and full of surprises.

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DAVE MELTZER on THE SMASHING MACHINE, Dwayne Johnson as Mark Kerr, & If The Rock Can Get an Oscar

Cinema Sidetrack

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1 month ago

DAVE MELTZER on THE SMASHING MACHINE, Dwayne Johnson as Mark Kerr, & If The Rock Can Get an Oscar

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson recruited Benny Safdie, put on prosthetics, and gained 30 pounds of muscle to transform himself into MMA legend Mark Kerr - and place himself in the center of the Best Actor race - but did he succeed in his efforts (01:07)? This week we're joined by Dave Meltzer, the most prolific pro wrestling and combat sports journalist of all time, to break down the film, Dwayne Johnson's recent career struggles and shifts, and why THE SMASHING MACHINE is the most accurate sports movie ever (33:12).

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MOVIE NEWS (20:34):

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