Dwayne Johnson breaks the mold in The Smashing Machine.

Paul Thomas Anderson turns the screws in One Battle After Another.

In this week’s Cinegeeks episode, we’re joined by Smash of @smashthatscreen to dig into both films with fresh eyes and hot takes - we dive into two very different rides, one bruised and human, one wired and propulsive. From a real-life MMA legend’s fight outside the cage to a father racing the clock, we’re unpacking performance, craft, and the punches that land after the lights come up, with Smash jumping in on the big swings, the quiet moments, and the stuff that lingers.

What’s Inside:

• The Smashing Machine - Johnson’s Mark Kerr transformation, Safdie’s raw direction, and why the fallout hits harder than the fists

• One Battle After Another - Paul Thomas Anderson’s propulsive rescue odyssey, Leonardo DiCaprio’s desperate father turn, and Jonny Greenwood’s score turning the screwsListen now and tell us which film hit you harder.

Roy and Anj also talk about their experience re-watching Avatar: The Way of Water during its limited time rerelease at SM Cinema's IMAX with Laser in this week’s Post Credit Pick!