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The Dream of Rome
‘Gladiator II’ is less about any one character than an idea, breaking a mean streak of Ridley Scott movies that have been defined by cynicism
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A Music Documentary Survival Guide for Any Family Situation
With Ringer Films’ ‘Yacht Rock’ documentary ready to set sail over the Thanksgiving weekend, we decided to bring to you a list of emotional-support music films to help get you through the season
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Introducing the Guy Cry Movie Canon
To celebrate the release of ‘Gladiator II,’ we’re looking back on the original film—and a host of other movies that regularly reduce grown men to tears
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The Definitive Yacht Rock Dictionary
In honor of Ringer Films’ latest movie, ‘Yacht Rock: A Dockumentary,’ we’re setting some definitions for the impossible-to-define genre
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Who Are the Most Franchise-Focused Actors Ever?
A data-driven coronation of the franchise kings and queens of the screen
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It’s Denzel Washington’s Empire and We’re All Just Living in It
Washington’s Macrinus in ‘Gladiator II’ is a malevolence who exists outside of time and context—a whole style of being that only Denzel Washington, with his particular timbre and slickness, can pull off
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The ‘Gladiator II’ Exit Survey
The follow-up to Ridley Scott’s beloved Best Picture winner has arrived. Is this film more than just a Denzel Washington legacy performance? We have thoughts.
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Ill-Natured: A Timely Spin Through ‘Twisters’
Anyone from Oklahoma knows: You never get used to the tornadoes. That’s the surreality ‘Twisters’ is tasked with depicting.
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The Great Debate About ‘Wicked’
The film adaptation of the Broadway musical is shouldering heavy expectations from fans—but it’s also a somewhat perplexing entity. To understand that divide, we gathered members from both sides of the ‘Wicked’ aisle to talk about what this movie is, and whether it’ll be successful.
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The 25 Most Egregious Cases of Category Fraud in Oscar History
With (lead) performances from Zoe Saldaña and Kieran Culkin gaining steam in this season’s (supporting) Academy Awards races, it’s time to look back on a Hollywood tradition: mislabeling actors’ performances for strategic or logistical reasons
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History, According to Ridley Scott
"When I have issues with historians, I ask: ‘Excuse me, mate, were you there? No? Well, shut the fuck up then.’" OK, then!
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Cinemus Maximus: Revisiting the Original ‘Gladiator’
Before we return to the Colosseum in ‘Gladiator II,’ we must remember—and honor—the warriors who built this indulgent Roman playground
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Ringer-Verse Recommends: November 2024
Join the Ringer-Verse crews as they talk turkey about recent fandom favorites from TV, anime, movies, video games, books, comics, and beyond in the latest installment of their monthly mini-pod
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A 10-Film Case for Ridley Scott: Legend or Hack?
Adam Nayman digs into 10 films (nine movies and one commercial) by Ridley Scott to make a case for (or against) the filmmaker’s reputation as a whole
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‘Dune’ Director Denis Villeneuve on Plans for Part 3, ‘Star Wars’ Interest, and Art Vs. Commerce
Matt is joined by Denis Villeneuve live in L.A. to talk about how Villeneuve learns from his films, his love for the original ‘Star Wars,’ and much more!
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A Holiday Check-In on Anything and Everything With Chuck Klosterman
Bill and Chuck talk everything from college ball to politics to boxing
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It’s a “Glicked” Double Dive: ‘Gladiator II’ and ‘Wicked’
‘Gladiator II’ and ‘Wicked’ are taking the world by storm, and Jo and Mal are here to give you their thoughts on both blockbuster spectacles
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‘Running Scared’ (1986) With Bill Simmons and Chris Ryan
Starring Billy Crystal and Gregory Hines
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Cormac McCarthy’s Secret Muse, Paul Mescal’s Hard Launch, Leo and Kate’s Reunion, and More
This week, Juliet and Chris talk about Vanity Fair’s article on author Cormac McCarthy, Paul Mescal and Gracie Abrams’s relationship, and much more!
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The Young Movie Star Draft
Which actors under 35 have the best shot at becoming the next big thing? Matt and Lucas debate!
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‘Wicked’ Is a Sensation. But Is It Good? Plus: The Top Five 21st-Century Musicals.
Writer and director Malcolm Washington also joins the pod to talk about his new film, ‘The Piano Lesson’
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The 2024-25 Winter Hype Meter
Jo and Mal rank the things that they are most looking forward to this coming winter season!
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‘Gladiator II’ Is Here. Are We Not Entertained?
Sean is joined by Chris Ryan and Mallory Rubin to discuss one of the most highly anticipated movies of 2024, Ridley Scott’s new film ‘Gladiator II’
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Was ‘Gladiator II’ Mid? Plus, the Leading Men Draft.
Chuck talks ‘Gladiator II,’ then all the Boys get into their draft of Hollywood’s best leading men
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‘Anora’ Actress Mikey Madison. Plus, ‘Wicked’ Vs. ‘Gladiator II’!
Mikey talks about working for director Sean Baker, how she was cast in Quentin Tarantino’s film ‘Once Upon a Time ... in Hollywood,’ and why she wants a Hollywood mentor
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‘Hot Frosty’ and ‘The Merry Gentlemen’ With Kate Halliwell
On the first day of Bingemas, Jodi and Kate bring to you Netflix’s horniest Yuletide offerings: ‘Hot Frosty’ and ‘The Merry Gentlemen’
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Trial Royale: Denzel Washington Movies, Round 2—Man of Action
Episode 2 of our multi-week series
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Is ‘Red One’ the Worst Movie of the Year? Plus: ‘A Real Pain’ With Jesse Eisenberg!
Sean and Joanna get into the Rock’s baffling film career before Eisenberg joins to talk about his new movie!
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‘The Replacements’ With Bill Simmons and Van Lathan
Bill and Van reconvene to watch the 2000 sports flick starring Keanu Reeves
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Disney’s Streaming Turnaround and Netflix’s Boxing Debut
Matt and Lucas also touch on the Christmas NFL games that will air on Netflix and the announcement of Conan O’Brien as the host for the 2025 Oscars
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‘Dune’ Was a Box Office Hit, So Why Doesn’t ‘Dune: Prophecy’ Work? Plus, ‘Say Nothing’ With Sean Fennessey.
Andy and Sean also give their thoughts on the ‘Disclaimer’ finale and why the series might have worked better as a movie
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Never Tell Me More About the Monsters From ‘A Quiet Place’
The ‘Quiet Place’ franchise made a major leap this year. Now it needs to avoid a classic horror movie mistake by obeying one rule: Keep the monsters mysterious.
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The Danger of Trump’s Nominations With Paul Rieckhoff
Plus, talking about Denzel Washington’s deleted scene in ‘Gladiator II’ and The Onion’s purchase of InfoWars
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Digital TV Giants: Amazon, Google, and … Roku?
Matt is joined by Charlie Collier, president of Roku Media, to talk about the most under-discussed streaming player in Hollywood