Gladiator II Ft. Queens Podcast

Are you not entertained? In this episode, Shelby and Laura are joined by special guests, history buffs, and hosts of the Queens Podcast, Katy and Nathan. We review one of the most anticipated films of the year--Gladiator II starring Paul Mescal as Lucius, Denzel Washington as Macrinus, and Pedro Pascal as General Acacius. Tune in for historical analysis and funny takes on the epic sequel film directed by Ridley Scott. Spoiler alert -- we don't think the sequel is as good as 2000's OG Gladiator.

We discuss our favorite historical films and TV shows and the Roman Empire meme before unpacking why Gladiator II paled in comparison to its predecessor. We also analyze the decision to make a sequel 24 years later, explain why the Glicked phenomenon did not reach Barbenheimer status, dissect whether or not Paul Mescal is a hot leading man, highlight our favorite moments like the various battle scenes and nostalgic moments honoring Maximus, and detail the many historical inaccuracies like the water coliseum battle with sharks and lack of female characters beyond Lucilla. Lastly, we debate whether or not lying to protect your son is a green flag.

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