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Benny Safdie @bowedtie.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

I Took this photo of the actual Norman Rockwell painting at the museum well after it had just become a meme. It was weird to see in person. It was also the only one surrounded by all these young kids laughing and ogling… It was kinda amazing.

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Benny Safdie @bowedtie.bsky.social · 29/11/2025

One of the best feelings in life is approval from the butcher counter. I’m doing something right!

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Benny Safdie @bowedtie.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

The joy of eating your kids grilled cheese crust.

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Benny Safdie @bowedtie.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

Jimmy Cliff! He’s so alive here and so much emotion and what a performance and an incredible movie too. This album soundtrack has been a constant in my life. Just the best.

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Benny Safdie @bowedtie.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

I feel like having a waiting room at a psychiatrist office is like some form of a joke/test. Then again that’s probably why I’m there in the first place.

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Benny Safdie @bowedtie.bsky.social · 15/11/2025

This is a scene I couldn’t figure out where to put in The Smashing Machine but I love it as another moment in Mark’ Life. Enjoy! “And a diet Sprite” Movie is available to watch at home. Link to Apple in Bio with my director commentary and other stuff too. Let the movie 🌊over you!

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JeanJacky @jeanjacky.bsky.social · 01/11/2025

J’ai rencontré Benny Safdie pour le Monde et c’est très honnêtement une des interviews les plus plaisantes que j’ai faites — le papier est trop court pour tout retranscrire hélas mais j’espère qu’il en rend tout de même compte. www.lemonde.fr/culture/arti...

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Benny Safdie, réalisateur de « Smashing Machine », dans l’équation du cinéma

Le cinéaste, qui a longtemps hésité entre la physique et le septième art, n’a pas perdu son enthousiasme face à la magie de l’écran.

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Benny Safdie @bowedtie.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

The Smashing Machine is out for Digital download! On Apple the have my director’s commentary or me talking to an invisible friend and alternate scenes that didn’t make into the move but I love. Here is Dwayne in what became the final prosthetics for the first time… I just had to take a photo.

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Clayton Davis @byclaytondavis.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

The long-awaited Emily Blunt podcast is here and she talks about #TheDevilWearsPrada2 Emily Blunt Teases ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ and Why She Never Saw ‘The Rock’ While Filming ‘The Smashing Machine’ variety.com/2025/film/ne... via @variety.com

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Emily Blunt Teases ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ and Why She Never Saw ‘The Rock’ While Filming ‘The Smashing Machine’

Emily Blunt talks about her role in "The Smashing Machine" and teases the anticipated sequel "The Devil Wears Prada 2."

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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 30/10/2025

Dwayne “the Rock” Johnson is one of the most famous people on Earth. His new movie, “The Smashing Machine,” sends him back to his natural habitat: the ring. But for the first time, he's cutting through the tough-guy act and is getting vulnerable. nyti.ms/430UnrS

A still from the movie “The Smashing Machine” shows Dwayne “the Rock” Johnson walking to a fighting ring. Quote from Sam Anderson, writer for The New York Times Magazine: Brad Pitt could put a hat on or something and sunglasses, get away with it – Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson can't."

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Criterion Channel @criterionchannl.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

Check out some of @bowedtie.bsky.social great Closet Picks on the Criterion Channel! ✨ THE WAR ROOM WHEN WE WERE KINGS WIM WENDERS: THE ROAD TRILOGY THE RED BALLOON AND OTHER STORIES: FIVE FILMS BY ALBERT LAMORISSE

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Benny Safdie’s Closet Picks

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Benny Safdie @bowedtie.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

I think the Open Ai commercials are Trojan horses: Filmic commercials they can feed into their system to replicate “cinematic” language and get around only having stock footage as a base for their models.

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Benny Safdie @bowedtie.bsky.social · 12/10/2025

Dream came true! Got a rebound in the garden!!! I almost made a basket but our team was a real squad. @ny-knicks.bsky.social this was the best experience hope it was one for Garden of dreams !

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Benny Safdie @bowedtie.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

So excited for The Smashing Machine Score to be released. Nala Sinephro created a psychoanalytic musical interpretation of the characters feelings and emotions. I feel so lucky to have had this collaboration and for this to be out in the world.

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Benny Safdie @bowedtie.bsky.social · 27/09/2025

Gotta get the word out somehow. So just did what I know how to do.

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Rolling Stone @rollingstone.com · 25/09/2025

'The Smashing Machine' director Benny Safdie talks about how the Dwayne Johnson drama came together and the state of his partnership with brother Josh. Read our profile ⬇️

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Benny Safdie Knows How to Take a Hit

'The Smashing Machine' director Benny Safdie talks about how the Dwayne Johnson drama came together and the state of his partnership with brother Josh

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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 21/09/2025

Dwayne “the Rock” Johnson gives a new kind of performance in “The Smashing Machine,” one that required him to face his fears. nyti.ms/4mq6W6M

Dwayne Johnson wraps one of his hands around his neck. Veins and wrinkles are prominent on his forehead and hand. A headline reads: "Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson Is Ready to Reveal What He Knows About Pain." Photo by Jack Davison for The New York Times

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Benny Safdie @bowedtie.bsky.social · 25/07/2025

I think today is the day I can finally introduce the world to Frank Manatee. What an incredible movie to be a part of😃🏌️‍♂️🏌️‍♀️🏌️🏌️Happy Gilmore 2 out now!

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Benny Safdie @bowedtie.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

It’s truly incredible to have the world premier for The Smashing Machine at the Venice Film festival 🎞️☄️. I’m just really excited for every one to see it… We really put everything we had into it

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Benny Safdie @bowedtie.bsky.social · 13/07/2025

Luckily this is free… after many tries I got it! Never can pass up a Smashing Machine. This is at 42nd street AMC and I can’t believe it’s a real thing. I think there are 4 others too.

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Benny Safdie @bowedtie.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

Message to all sports shows using zoom:You gotta get your zoomers some better cameras.

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Benny Safdie @bowedtie.bsky.social · 26/05/2025

There’s nothing more annoying then when an opposing player motions for a challenge.

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Benny Safdie @bowedtie.bsky.social · 26/05/2025

Just keep the same line up. Great idea.

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Benny Safdie @bowedtie.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

This was an alternative poster idea.

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New York Basketball @nbanewyork.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

Above the rim angle is crazy: Mitchell Robinson rotates to all 5 Celtics & gets the steal

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Benny Safdie @bowedtie.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

Gas stations are not allowed to blast commercials in my ear while Pumping gas!

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Benny Safdie @bowedtie.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

Skype is gone. You can still reach me with my ICQ number though.

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Benny Safdie @bowedtie.bsky.social · 27/04/2025

New York in the spring is the best.

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Benny Safdie @bowedtie.bsky.social · 20/04/2025

Ahhh the @ny-knicks.bsky.social it’s amazing how I can go from full on depression to unbridled joy! Basketball is the best!

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Benny Safdie @bowedtie.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

I don’t know why the label and sticker makers of the world have chosen to use adhesive that leaves a residue. We know it’s possible… how much more expensive could it be?

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Benny Safdie @bowedtie.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

Self portrait watching basketball 🏀