Action & Adventure Movies

Lucius in the middle of fighting in Gladiator II

Gladiator 2 Somehow Reminds Us Of Three Major Superhero Movies

By Nick Staniforth November 23rd, 2024

Gladiator II isn't a superhero film, but it has a few story beats that feel ported over from some notable comic book movies.

Denzel Washington as Macrinu, looking upwards, in Gladiator II

How Much Of Gladiator 2 Is A True Story? More Than You Might Think

By Hannah Shaw-Williams November 23rd, 2024

Ridley Scott's historical epic Gladiator 2 isn't exactly historically accurate, but parts of it are based on a true story.

Quentin Tarantino as Richie looking bored in From Dusk Till Dawn

The Sci-Fi Box Office Hit That Quentin Tarantino Refused To Direct

By Jeremy Smith November 23rd, 2024

Quentin Tarantino passed on the chance to direct several big movies in the '90s, including a sci-fi film that became a massive box office hit.

Paul Mescal as Lucius rubbing dirt in his hands before battle in Gladiator 2

The Most Disappointing Part Of Gladiator II Is Truly Baffling

By Ethan Anderton November 23rd, 2024

Gladiator 2 features plenty of callbacks to the original movie from Ridley Scott, but there's one key reference missing, and its exclusion is truly baffling.

Lucius holds a rope and stares menacingly in Gladiator II

Gladiator 2 Owes A Debt To One Of The Most Famous Plays Ever Written

By Bill Bria November 23rd, 2024

Ridley Scott's sequel Gladiator II seems to be drawing some major inspiration from one of Shakespeare's best historical plays.

Josh Brolin as Gurney Halleck looks into camera in Dune

Josh Brolin Says He'll Quit Acting If The Oscars Don't Nominate This Sci-Fi Director

By Joe Roberts November 23rd, 2024

Josh Brolin claims he's ready to throw in the towel on acting if the Oscars continue to snub one of his frequent directors for their sci-fi work.

Pedro Pascal as Acacius standing with his hands folded in Gladiator II

Pedro Pascal's Gladiator 2 Character Is The Movie's Very Necessary Wild Card

By Debopriyaa Dutta November 23rd, 2024

Pedro Pascal's Roman general character in Gladiator II ends up being much more than a simple foil to Paul Mescal's Lucius.

Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba and Ariana Grande as Glinda at the Emerald City in Wicked

Wicked Is The Movie Musical Version Of The Star Wars Prequels

By Bill Bria November 23rd, 2024

What the Prequel Trilogy did for the Star Wars franchise, Wicked Part One is doing for The Wizard of Oz. Let us explain.

Lucius rubs some sand on his hands in Gladiator II

Gladiator 2's Villain Is So Much More Interesting Than Its Hero

By Chris Evangelista November 22nd, 2024

The main villain of Ridley Scott's sequel Gladiator 2 ends up being far more interesting than the hero played by Paul Mescal.

A composite image of Cynthia Erivo's Elphaba from Wicked and Paul Mescal's Lucius from Gladiator 2

In The Showdown Between Wicked And Gladiator 2, There Is One Clear Winner

By Ben Pearson November 22nd, 2024

Gladiator 2 is largely a rehash of the first film, while Wicked soared above our expectations. Check out our podcast discussion about Wicked here.

Auli'i Cravalho as Moana holding a broken pot in Moana 2

First Moana 2 Reactions Tease Disney's Animated Sequel

By Jeremy Mathai November 22nd, 2024

Early reactions to Moana 2 are rolling in ahead of its theatrical release. Read on to find out what people are saying about Disney's animated sequel.

Lucius stands in the Colosseum in Gladiator 2

Gladiator 2's Marketing Ruined The Movie's Biggest Twist

By Chris Evangelista November 22nd, 2024

Gladiator II treats one moment as a big twist, but the marketing for the movie already gave the twist away long in advance.

Joseph Quinn as Emperor Geta giving a thumbs up in Gladiator II

Gladiator 2's Biggest Surprise Is A Cameo We Never Saw Coming

By Ethan Anderton November 22nd, 2024

Gladiator II features a cameo by a British comedian who landed the perfect role in Ridley Scott's sequel, and he had to work really hard to get it.

Geta examines a sword as Caracalla speaks to Acacius in Gladiator II

Gladiator 2's Decadent Emperors Echo One Of The Most Infamous Movies Ever Made

By Bill Bria November 22nd, 2024

The twin emperors in Gladiator 2 are drawn from real historical figures, but they also feel inspired by a controversial movie from 1979.

The cast of Gladiator II on the movie's poster

Only Two Actors From The First Gladiator Return For The Sequel

By Ethan Anderton November 22nd, 2024

Gladiator 2 unfolds 15 years after the events of the first movie, but only two actors from the original Best Picture winner reprise their roles in the sequel.