"The Smashing Machine" Puts Dwayne Johnson in the Oscars Conversation | NYGazet

Dwayne Johnson delivers a transformative performance in Benny Safdie’s “The Smashing Machine,” putting him in the Oscar race for best actor.

The Rock as an Oscar nominee? It’s time to get used to the idea. When Dwayne Johnson broke down in uncontrollable sobs during a 15-minute standing ovation at the Venice International Film Festival, it became more than an emotional premiere moment for... [5494 chars]