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"Gladiator II" and the missed opportunity of history far more riveting than Ridley Scott's fiction

About two hours into "Gladiator II," Hanno steps up to deliver a speech that might finally tell us why we should care about anyone or anything in Ridley Scott's newest sharks-and-sandals potboiler. Fred Hechinger plays Emperor Caracalla in "Gladiator II" Ironically enough, the real-life Caracalla, described as a soldier's emperor who bore all the hardships of an enlisted legionary, might …

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'Gladiator II' Review: The Sequel Is Actually Good

Paul Mescal portrays Lucius in "Gladiator II." “Gladiator II” continues years after Maximus’ death with his son, Lucius, now attempting to uphold the dream of a corrupt-free Rome first introduced by former emperor Marcus Aurelius. Cuba Scott/Paramount Pictures As I mentioned before, “Gladiator II” does make a lot of references to the original film, specifically to Maximus and his legacy …

I'm older and I just know more: Connie Nielsen on coming back for 'Gladiator II'

World War II drama "World on Fire" returns with more terrifying and rage-inducing untold stories

From the outset, "World on Fire" defied the typical expectations for a World War II period drama when it premiered in March 2020. It's been over three years since that season aired, making "World on Fire" one of the last series renewed pre-pandemic to return to the small screen. Eugénie Derouand as Henriette in "World on Fire" Connie's not the …