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'The Smashing Machine' And What It Really Means To Have Someone's Back

October 04, 2025 • Ryan Vanderhei & Joe Parente • Season 5 • Episode 5

In this episode of Beyond the Frame, hosts Joe, Ryan, and Heidi, discuss the 2025 A24 indie film 'The Smashing Machine' directed by Benny Safdie and starring Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson, Emily Blunt, and Ryan Bader. We give our honest reviews, reactions, and thoughts on the performances and craftsmanship of the film. We also break down the theme of what it really means to have someone's back and how that is expressed in the movie.