Single Serving Cinema
Single Serving Cinema looks at one critical scene in a movie every other week. We explore how the scene is constructed, what the scene achieves, and what it can tell us about the movie as a whole. Hosted by Tim & Tay.
Single Serving Cinema
SSC 85: Gladiator (Scott, 2000)
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Tim & Tay
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Season 3
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Episode 85
Show Notes
Synopsis
Gladiator follows Maximus, a second-century Roman general, who is betrayed and left for dead by Marcus Aurelius’ ambitious son, Commodus. In order to take revenge for his murdered family, Maximus must rise through the ranks as a gladiator.
Starring Russell Crowe and directed by Ridley Scott, Gladiator was released May 12, 2000.
Where to watch Gladiator
Scene [57:35 - 1:02:20]
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