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Nov 2024

1h 55m

‘Gladiator II’ Is Here. Are We Not Enter...

About this episode

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.’ They work through their complicated feelings on the sequel (05:09), highlight some of the key standout performances (22:49), and predict its box office potential and Oscars chances (67:25). Then, they each rank their top five favorite legacy sequels of all time (76:00).

Host: Sean Fennessey

Guests: Chris Ryan and Mallory Rubin

Producer: Olivia Crerie

Video Producer: Jack Sanders

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