US EditionWhat to Stream: 'The Smashing Machine,' Louis Tomlinson, 'The Beauty' and Bruce Springsteen Biopic
Dwayne Johnson stars as MMA pioneer Mark Kerr in a drama exploring addiction and self-worth, premiering on HBO Max with mixed critical reviews, this Friday.
- This coming week, major new releases land: The Beauty premieres Wednesday on Hulu and Disney+ while Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere, The Smashing Machine, and Louis Tomlinson's third solo album arrive Friday, Jan. 23.
- The Beauty adapts a comic book and leans on an ensemble cast including Evan Peters and Ashton Kutcher, while Scott Cooper's film centers on Nebraska starring Jeremy Allen White, and Louis Tomlinson's album draws on Britpop influences from Walls and Faith in the Future.
- Casting highlights note The Beauty features an all-star cast including Evan Peters, Ashton Kutcher and Rebecca Hall, while reviewers described the week’s films as intimate portraits highlighting human vulnerability.
- Audiences stand to gain intimate portrayals prompting talks on addiction and self-worth, while Louis Tomlinson's existential third solo album and Lucinda Williams's new record broaden streaming options.
- The Beauty's adaptation and Tomlinson's record bring mainstream appeal with a starry cast including Evan Peters and Ashton Kutcher, while Louis Tomlinson's third solo album maintains momentum in his career.
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What to Stream: 'The Smashing Machine,' Louis Tomlinson,
Dwayne Johnson transforming into MMA pioneer Mark Kerr for “The Smashing Machine” and Louis Tomlinson releasing his third solo album are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you. Also among the streaming offerings worth your time this week, as selected by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists : Ryan Murphy’s new series “The Beauty” tackles beauty standards with some horror mixed in, Jeremy Allen Wh…
What to Stream: ‘The Smashing Machine,’ Louis Tomlinson, ‘The Beauty’ and Bruce Springsteen biopic
Dwayne Johnson transforming into MMA pioneer Mark Kerr for “The Smashing Machine” and Louis Tomlinson releasing his third solo album are some of the new television, films, music and games...
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What to Stream: 'The Smashing Machine,' Louis Tomlinson, 'The Beauty' and Bruce Springsteen biopic
Dwayne Johnson transforming into MMA pioneer Mark Kerr for “The Smashing Machine” and Louis Tomlinson releasing his third solo album are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.
Dwayne Johnson Disappears Into MMA Legend Mark Kerr in The Smashing Machine
TLDR Benny Safdie remakes a 2002 documentary about MMA fighter Mark Kerr, starring Dwayne Johnson in the lead role Johnson uses prosthetics and his wrestling background to deliver a naturalistic performance that critics praise Emily Blunt plays Kerr’s girlfriend Dawn Staples, with real MMA fighters filling other roles The film focuses on Kerr’s personal struggles and addiction rather than fight scenes The Smashing Machine releases in U.S. theat…
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