Twenty-four years after the movie's release, the sequel, "Gladiator II," starring Paul Mescal, Pedro Pascal, and Denzel ...

Let’s start by saying that referring to Ridley Scott’s take on swords and sandals epics as a “franchise” is, well, bizarre, ...

Back in the third century, Rome was the heart of the vast Roman Empire, and the Colosseum was the heart of the city.

Where does one begin reviewing a film with such encompassing range, enormous landscapes, historical significance, larger-than ...

Rocker Nick Cave wrote it at Russell Crowe’s request. The response? ‘Don’t like it, mate’ ...

The pacing of “Gladiator II” says a lot about what Ridley Scott’s priorities were for this film: spectacle, immersion, pure ...

Scott went bigger on his second “Gladiator” outing with rhino showdowns, baboon fights and shark attacks during a mock naval ...

Regarded by historians with either denial or disdain, these women warriors have always had to fight for recognition ...

To early Christians, ancient gladiators were potent symbols of martyrdom, embodying virtue and bravery despite being enslaved.

Gladiator II is an exciting return to the arena. However, it doesn't match the highs of Gladiator. Here's why.

Any attempt to recreate the magic of Ridley Scott’s Academy Award-winning Best Picture Film “Gladiator” (2000) was going to face high expectations. Whether or not the film would be able to live up to ...

Director Ridley Scott has never been one for subtlety in his big screen epics. But the “Gladiator II” director may have ...