Benny Safdie Picks His Favorite Shots From Uncut Gems, The Smashing Machine and More
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Sep 23, 2025 18:16
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Benny Safdie, one half of an acclaimed directing duo with his brother Josh, joins us to talk about his latest solo project The Smashing Machine. We talk about his early short films and why he loves elevator scenes, Heaven Can Wait and the difficulty of staging something to seem wrong, Good Time with Robert Pattinson and the scene that still gives Benny goosebumps, Uncut Gems and the meticulous planning that went out the window with Adam Sandler and Kevin Garnett. Plus, he shares the surprising scene he shared with Dwayne Johnson as inspiration for The Smashing Machine.
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