The True Story of Mark Kerr and 'The Smashing Machine'

The True Story of Mark Kerr and 'The Smashing Machine'

The day before the premiere of The Smashing Machine at the Venice Film Festival earlier this week, former mixed martial arts fighter Mark Kerr describes his emotional state as “vibrational.” It’s tough to pin down where jet lag ends and nerves begin, but not long before audiences will see Dwayne Johnson act out his life story for the first time, the 56-year-old is just trying to roll with the absurdity of the moment. Keeping a clear head has bee…

The Rock Breaks Silence After Tears at Venice Film Festival Premiere of The Smashing Machine

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson has spoken out after breaking down in tears during the world premiere of his new movie The Smashing Machine at the Venice Film Festival. The film’s first screening received a thunderous response, including a rare 15-minute standing ovation from the audience, leaving the Hollywood star visibly emotional. The Rock later took to Instagram to share his thoughts on the overwhelming moment. “I feel like dreams are something w…