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Movie Review: Safdie, Johnson, And Blunt Step Into The Canvas In “The Smashing Machine”

Bret OswaldOctober 3, 2025October 3, 2025

The story of mixed-martial arts and UFC champion Mark Kerr.

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Movie Review: The Rock Hits Hard, But “The Smashing Machine” Pulls Its Punches

Patrick MooreOctober 2, 2025October 2, 2025

The story of mixed-martial arts and UFC champion Mark Kerr.

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Watch The New Trailer For Benny Safdie’s “The Smashing Machine” Starring Dwayne Johnson & Emily Blunt

Irish Film CriticUpdated on September 9, 2025September 9, 2025

“The Smashin Machine” is the true story of legendary mixed martial arts & UFC fighter Mark Kerr.

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Movie Review: “Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret” Is A Relatable Coming-Of-Age Tale For Tween Girls

Isabelle AnguianoApril 21, 2023April 21, 2023

  When her family moves from the city to the suburbs, 11-year-old Margaret navigates new friends, feelings, and the beginning of adolescence.

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Movie Review: Endearing Coming-of-Age Novel “Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret” Translates Charmingly To The Big Screen

Thomas TunstallApril 19, 2023April 5, 2023

  When her family moves from the city to the suburbs, 11-year-old Margaret navigates new friends, feelings, and the beginning of adolescence.

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Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer” Arrives In Theaters July 21

Irish Film CriticUpdated on December 19, 2022December 19, 2022

Written and directed by Christopher Nolan, “Oppenheimer” is an IMAX®-shot epic thriller that thrusts audiences into the pulse-pounding paradox of the enigmatic man who must risk destroying the world to save it.

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Movie Review: No Kidding Around – Adam Sandler Gets Serious In “Uncut Gems”

Susan KandellDecember 23, 2019December 23, 2019

  A charismatic New York City jeweler always on the lookout for the next big score, makes a series of high-stakes bets that could lead to the windfall of a lifetime. Howard must perform a precarious high-wire act, balancing business, family, and encroaching adversaries on all sides, in his relentless pursuit of the ultimate win.

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Movie Review: “Uncut Gems” Is The Most Stressful Two And A Half Hours

Daniel PappasUpdated on December 19, 2019December 19, 2019

  A charismatic New York City jeweler always on the lookout for the next big score, makes a series of high-stakes bets that could lead to the windfall of a lifetime. Howard must perform a precarious high-wire act, balancing business, family, and encroaching adversaries on all sides, in his relentless pursuit of the ultimate win.

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Movie Review: “Uncut Gems” Is A Manic, Emotional And Funny Crime Caper

Eamon TracyDecember 12, 2019December 12, 2019

  A charismatic New York City jeweler always on the lookout for the next big score, makes a series of high-stakes bets that could lead to the windfall of a lifetime. Howard must perform a precarious high-wire act, balancing business, family, and encroaching adversaries on all sides, in his relentless pursuit of the ultimate win.

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