Men Who Stare At GOATs

Join Simon and John as we lovingly critique the movies often referred to as the Greatest Of All Time! Are you sure its Star Wars?Is The Godfather really that good?How fantastic is Forrest Gump?The men who stare at GOATs are here to answer all these questions and more.*Disclaimer* - our thoughts and opinions are our own

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Gladiator

May 31, 2023 • John and Simon • Season 2 • Episode 9

WELCOME BACK!

For our first anniversary episode Simon and John are discussing the equally epic, often unscripted and charismatic... Gladiator.

From director Ridley Scott and starring Russell (I'm the greatest actor ever) Crowe, we'll be discussing the films stunning visuals, powerful (and wacky) performances, and its gripping story. We also delve into the historical accuracy, its impact on the action-adventure genre and the legacy and passing of one of its stars during production.

But... Do the over the top performances fit the story or distract from the action? Did they have crew cuts in the Roman days? And is it actually Braveheart in disguise?!

And of course, one year later the most important question remains. Will it make...

THE GOAT LIST...

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