Gladiator

C’mon, Hollywood: Where is our next great American action film?

Posted 12 years ago

It seems like action movies from the U.S. these days just aren’t all that great, you know? Aside from comic book adaptations, giant robots and Jason Statham vehicles, it’s pretty slim pickings for an action junkie looking to get his...

Face-Off: Hugh Jackman vs. Russell Crowe

Posted 13 years ago

Last week, our Face-Off showcased director Luc Besson’s two best movies going head-to-head as LA FEMME NIKITA battled LEON: THE PROFESSIONAL. You guys all weighed in and decided that Jean Reno playing a “cleaner” in 1994 was a little better...

The Good, the Bad and the Badass: Hans Zimmer

Posted 13 years ago

Chris Last week, we took a look at the career of a truly badass helmer, Kathryn Bigelow. However, while people are quick to praise directors, actors and writers when a movie goes over well, often a crucial component, that of...

Movie Jail: This week’s defendant is…Cuba Gooding, Jr.!

Posted 13 years ago

Welcome to Movie Jail, a facility like any other, only its inmates are Hollywood writers, directors, actors and producers. This column will serve as a Movie Jail trial. We will put one defendant on trial; lay out arguments for the...

Gladiator

Posted 26 years ago

Review Date: Director: Ridley Scott Writer: David Franzoni, John Logan, William Nicholson Producers: David Franzono, Steven Spielberg, Douglas Wick Actors: Russell Crowe as Maximus, Joaquin Phoenix as Commodus, Connie Nielsen as Lucilla Plot: A highly respected general of the Roman...