Two films, two wildly different approaches to control and chaos. In this episode of Retconnd, we dive into The Smashing Machine and Good Boy — breaking down what works, what doesn’t, and why both films leave such different impressions.
We cover:
- The surprising highs and lows of The Smashing Machine, from The Rock’s powerhouse performance to the uneven writing behind it.
- Good Boy and the debate over its balance of tension and absurdity, including one of the best dog performances we’ve seen in a while.
- Does our love for directors outweigh our ability to criticize?
Two very different movies, one chaotic conversation.
