Oct 6, 2025

This week Tim Kail is joined by his mom, Granny Franny, to review Dwayne Johnson's latest film, The Smashing Machine.

Tim and Franny discuss the film's unique perspective on sports-psychology, the turbulent relationship between Mark and Dawn, and Dwayne Johnson's Oscar-worthy, sensitive performance.

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Jul 26, 2021

In this episode Tim Kail reviews the 2008 modern classic film, The Wrestler, directed by Darren Aronofsky and starring Mickey Rourke and Marissa Tomei.

Tim discusses symbolism, themes, images, and lines of significance.

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