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The Reel CriticThe Reel Critic movie reviews and box office talk Author: Vocalo Radio
From Vocalo Radio 91.1 FM in Chicago, Reggie Ponder is The Reel Critic Vocalos resident film expert. Every week, join Reggie as he interviews industry professionals and breaks down box office numbers, film festivals and the reel talk on movies The Reel Critic on Vocalo is a collaboration between Reggie Ponder and Vocalo Radio 91.1 FM in Chicago. For more of Vocalos arts and culture coverage, visit Vocalo.org. Language: en-us Genres: Film Interviews, Film Reviews, TV & Film Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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"The Smashing Machine": A love letter to MMA
Wednesday, 8 October, 2025
Benny Safdie’s “The Smashing Machine” follows real-life pioneering MMA fighter Mark Kerr — played by former wrestler Dwayne Johnson — as he fights to the top of his career while battling personal hardships. The film also shines the spotlight on Kerr's complex interpersonal relationships and stars Emily Blunt as Kerr's girlfriend Dawn Staples and Ryan Bader as fellow wrestler Mark Coleman. Reggie "The Reel Critic" Ponder says “the thrills, the spills and the kills from the adrenaline of fighting and winning” makes the biographical film an interesting watch. "The Reel Critic" is hosted and produced by Reggie Ponder. Follow Reggie on YouTube, Twitter, BlueSky and Instagram @TheReelCritic.
