Dwayne Johnson steps into the awards ring with THE SMASHING MACHINE, but does he have what it takes, does he deliver in his performance?

This week for our feature discussion we review Benny Safdie’s The Smashing Machine, from A24. We discuss “The Rock’s” performance as well as our thoughts on the film and where it places itself this awards season.

Before that though we rejoice in the news that KILL BILL: THE WHOLE BLOODY AFFAIR will finally have a theatrical run in December, with new additional footage! QT fans get excited!

PLUS we get two new, exciting trailers for Lynne Ramsey’s DIE MY LOVE, starring Jennifer Lawrence and R. Patts, and PILLION!

Then we round it all off with what we’re into as Miguel gives us his first reactions as he progresses through GHOST OF YOTEI! Does it live up to Ghost of Tsushima?

Ed’s back to his old movies, this time with the 1985 foodie movie, TAMPOPO, and the guys discuss that egg scene! IYKYK

All that makes for a fun-filled discussion. If you’ve seen The Smashing Machine, or played Ghost of Yotei, then hit us up and share your thoughts as well.

Find us on podcast platforms, youtube, like and subscribe on social media and by all means leave a review, and join us next week for more!

The Smashing Machine is a 2025 American biographical sports drama film written, directed, produced, and edited by Benny Safdie. It stars Dwayne Johnson as former amateur wrestler and MMA fighter Mark Kerr, alongside Emily Blunt as Kerr's girlfriend Dawn Staples, with Ryan Bader, Bas Rutten and Oleksandr Usykin supporting roles. (Wikipedia)

Ghost of Yōtei is a 2025 action-adventure game developed by Sucker Punch Productions and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment. It is a standalone sequel to the 2020 game Ghost of Tsushima.[1] Set in 1603 in Ezo, Japan, the story follows Atsu, an onna-musha seeking vengeance against the "Yōtei Six" for slaughtering her family sixteen years prior.

Ghost of Yōtei was released for the PlayStation 5 on October 2, 2025 (Wikipedia)

00:00 - Intro

00:31 - Kill Bill - Whole Bloody Affair

9:05 - Die My Love Trailer

14:45 - Pillion Trailer

19:47 - Smashing Machine Review

57:40 - Ghost of Yotei - First Reactions

01:06:55 - Tampopo

This week the nerds celebrate the return of the great Paul Thomas Anderson, bringing his epic new film, ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER to the theaters with him!

We’re big fans of (the Master) PTA, and are excited to get into our review of the film. We discuss formats, Leo and the rest of the cast, the action set pieces, that Johnny Greenwood score and more. It’s a fun, deep dive discussion, but beware, it’s spoiler filled.

Then, naturally, we can’t hit the tenth PTA movie without having a good old ranking, and so Ed and Luis give their Top Ten Paul Thomas Anderson movies, and there are a few surprises thrown in there!

Does There Will Be Blood reign above the rest? Or there other champions in the mix?

You’ll have to listen to find out, and if you’re a Paul Thomas Anderson fan like us then share your favorites of his and share your thoughts on One Battle After Another too!

Listen, like and subscribe to our podcast wherever you get you podcasts, check us out on youtube, find us on social media, and tune in next week to hear more!

01:55 - Wolverine Video Game (Marvel)

12:10 - The Mandalorian and Grogu (Star Wars)

22:10 - Wicked For Good Trailer

38:30 - Alien: Earth Review

This week, the crew dives into a mix of fresh trailers, big finales, and personal obsessions!

Trailer Talk kicks off with reactions to Insomniac’s Wolverine, the Wicked for Good trailer, the upcoming Mandalorian and Grogu movie, plus first looks at The Chair Company and The Bride.

For our Feature Discussion, we go deep into the Alien Earth season finale — breaking down the shocking ending, the season’s biggest twists, and what it all means moving forward.

Finally, in What We’re Into, everyone shares what’s been keeping them hooked:

• Miguel revisits Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie and Turbo: A Power Rangers Movie

• Ed has been enjoying A Few Good Men and the powerful live concert The World of Hans Zimmer

• Stephen is caught up in One Piece (the anime) and Apple TV’s spy drama Slow Horses

• Luis unpacks how social media algorithms shape what we see online

Whether you’re here for superhero hype, sci-fi finales, or just some good recommendations, this episode has something for everyone.

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