3 Guys and a Flick - Movie Reviews
3 Guys and a Flick - Movie Reviews
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Podcast 211: Gladiator
1 hour 26 minutes Posted May 21, 2025 at 5:56 pm.
Welcome to Three Guys and a Flick
Gladiator: A Film Review
The Rise of Maximus
Gladiator’s Box Office Success
Awards and Accolades
Joaquin Phoenix’s Breakthrough
Ridley Scott’s Directorial Legacy
Russell Crowe’s Iconic Role
The Impact of Gladiator
The Soundtrack of Gladiator
The Cinematic Universe of Gladiator
Behind the Scenes of Gladiator
Gladiator Trivia
The Story Begins
The Opening Battle
Commodus and Marcus Aurelius
The Death of a General
The Aftermath of War
The Intrigue in Rome
The Rise of Commodus
The Gladiator’s Journey
The Battle of Carthage
Maximus’s Triumph
The Final Confrontation
The Fate of Commodus
The Resolution
The Legacy of Maximus
The Aftermath
Reflections on Gladiator
Final Thoughts
Ratings and Reviews
Closing Remarks
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Show notes

"Are you not entertained? You will be."

I am Maximus Decimus Meridius, and I bring you word of a tale—of honor, betrayal, vengeance, and glory.

This week, the warriors known as Three Guys and a Flick—Don, John, and Ken—enter the great arena to review Gladiator, Ridley Scott’s epic saga of Rome’s might and man’s resolve. They speak of my rise and fall… and rise again.

They will recount the treachery of Commodus, the fury of the Colosseum, and the moment a fallen general revealed his name to an emperor. The music of Zimmer will thunder. The sands will run red with insight.

So gather, citizens of the empire, and bear witness to a discussion worthy of Elysium. Because what we say in this episode… echoes in eternity.