The first we heard of a gay kiss in Gladiator II was from Denzel Washington. He shared with Gayety (in answer, ironically, to “How gay is the Roman Empire?”): “I actually kissed a man in the film, but ...

Warning: There are spoilers ahead for Gladiator II.Marcus Aurelius’ “dream of Rome” is at the heart of Gladiator II, with Lucius striving to realize this dream. Its heartfelt message is part of what ...

When we think of ancient Rome, gladiator fights are often top of mind. And yet, very little is known about these Colosseum battles, which is what arguably makes them great fodder for imaginative ...

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Very few people are left standing by the end of “Gladiator II.” The long anticipated sequel to Ridley Scott’s 2000 film “Gladiator” premiered in theaters on Nov. 22, starring Paul Mescal as Lucius, ...

Gladiator II lets fans return to Rome 24 years after the beloved original. Ridley Scott returns to the director's chair with ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. As it turns out, I could not have been happier with the way the movie handled its Gladiator ...

Spoilers ahead for the plot and ending of Gladiator II. Does it qualify as a spoiler to report that Gladiator II ends with the flash and clang of steel? Of course not. Director Ridley Scott, like any ...

While “Wicked” looks to earn one of the best opening weekends of the year, Paramount is hoping to entertain the masses in its own way with “Gladiator II,” Ridley Scott’s legacyquel to his 2000 Best ...

Listen, if there’s one thing that’s for sure, it’s that the Gladiator franchise could be gayer. I mean, have you ever looked at ancient Rome? That was a literal haven for gay and queer relationships ...