Golly, what is it about the appeal of legacy sequels lately? They’re all the nostalgic rage. At the same time, what is it about aging filmmakers needing to rehash or dabble in their former works at the end of their careers? The hosts of the Cinephile Hissy Fit podcast, sponsored and supported by the Ruminations Radio Network, address those two issues by way of the past winter’s tentpole Gladiator II and its legendary director Ridley Scott. Hollywood development hell delayed his dream, but it might be one that stayed in the old idea journal instead of a multi-million dollar would-be blockbuster. It’s a good thing Denzel Washington is the best part of the movie.

For their 183rd episode, two Romanesque film critics, two dirt-rubbing dads, and two non-emperor teachers,
Will Johnson and
Don Shanahan, came together for a recent new release they both had circled on their calendars for a long time even before 2024. Celebrated film director Ridley Scott stepped back into the Oscar-gilded
Gladiator arena to make the long-distance sequel
Gladiator II. This highly anticipated blockbuster did not go well with one of our hosts, causing them to live up to the pod’s name with different perspectives. Come learn more and stay for the mutual love and respect that fun movies encapsulate. Enjoy our podcast!
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