The Filmcast Ep. 844 - The Smashing Machine
Oct 7, 2025
The hosts dive into the gritty allure of Tulsa in a new neo-noir series, celebrating its blend of citizen journalism and mystery. They also dissect Shane Black's latest film, critiquing its tone and uneven storytelling. In a gripping review of The Smashing Machine, they praise Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt's performances but question the film's emotional depth and overall necessity. Plus, a discussion on Tarantino's one-film cut of Kill Bill creates buzz, while listener interaction sparks a debate on handling disruptive moviegoers in theaters.
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Polite Theater Intervention Worked
- Clayton described a simple, polite line to quiet a disruptive moviegoer: "I've been looking forward to this for a long time. Can you please quiet down?"
- The hosts agreed it can work well but noted it won't suit every screening or film.
Tarantino's One-Film Kill Bill Release
- Quentin Tarantino will release Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair theatrically with added material and 70mm/35mm presentations.
- The release aims to present Tarantino's intended single-film version, including a never-before-seen animated sequence.
Play Dirty Feels Tonally Jarring
- David watched Shane Black's Play Dirty on Prime and found tonal clashes between comic quips and a high body count.
- He called it overlong and a patchwork of ideas that never cohere.