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Gladiator II: a wavering thumbs up for a rehashed sequel that can’t escape the ghost of Russell Crowe

“I will not be your instrument in this life or the next,” utters Paul Mescal’s Lucius halfway through Ridley Scott’s sequel to his 2000 blockbuster, Gladiator. These words are far from an isolated nod to iconic moments in that original film, but one of a litany of rehashed moments which…

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Gladiator 2’s Ridley Scott addresses Barry Keoghan’s sudden exit: ‘He’s a challenge, but it’s worth it’

Actor was replaced by Fred Hechinger

The Independent UK

Joker 2 star says it is the ‘worst film ever made’ and cast knew it would ‘bomb’

‘Joker: Folie à Deuce’ has been slammed by critics and now one of its stars

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Director Ridley Scott Reveals Behind-The-Scenes Drama In 'Gladiator'

Director Ridley Scott shares insights into the making of 'Gladiator' and its sequel, 'Gladiator II,' revealing casting challenges and transformative experi...

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Ridley Scott Reveals Real Reason Why Barry Keoghan Dropped Out Of Gladiator II

The buzz around Gladiator II has been building for ages, but there's one burning question on everyone's lips: What happened to Barry Keoghan?

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Why Russell Crowe branded Joaquin Phoenix ‘terribly unprofessional’ on set of Gladiator

The revelation was shared by director Ridley Scott

The Independent UK

Joaquin Phoenix told he was being ‘unprofessional’ by Russell Crowe on set of ‘Gladiator’

As he said he was planning to quit the project, Joaquin Phoenix was told he was being “unprofessional” by Russell Crowe on the set of ‘Gladiator’.

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Joker 2’s reputation could take decades to change, says iconic video game designer

The comic book sequel was a huge flop at the box office

The Independent UK

Hideo Kojima gives his verdict on Joker: Folie à Deux, and it's much more positive than his Venom or Madame Web reviews

Hideo Kojima speaks on Joker 2

Total Film

5 best new movies to watch this weekend on Netflix, Max, Disney Plus and more

Not sure what to watch? ‘Joker: Folie à Deux,’ ‘Music By John Williams,’ 'The Substance,' and more movie night hits just landed on streaming.

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9 new movies and shows to watch this weekend on Netflix, Disney Plus and more (Nov. 1-3)

'The Diplomat' and 'Only Murders in the Building' lead the weekend watch list

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Quentin Tarantino was 'tremendously' impressed by Joker: Folie à Deux

Hollywood director Quentin Tarantino has admitted he was "tremendously" impressed by 'Joker: Folie a Deux' - insisting the film's star Joaquin Phoenix gives "one of the best performances I’ve ever seen in my life".

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Quentin Tarantino raves about Joker 2 after box office flop: ‘I really got caught up into it’

‘Pulp Fiction’ director said Joaquin Phoenix gave ‘one of the best performances I’ve ever seen in my life’

The Independent UK

Quentin Tarantino praises flop Joker sequel: ‘I really, really liked it’

Writer-director shows support for critically maligned and commercially disastrous musical follow-up to 2019 hit

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Total Film

Quentin Tarantino really liked the "f*ck you to Hollywood" Joker: Folie à Deux – "Todd Phillips is the Joker"

The director was a fan

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Joaquin Phoenix nearly played the Joker in The Dark Knight

Joaquin Phoenix has revealed that he talked to Christopher Nolan about the possibility of playing the Joker in the 2008 superhero film 'The Dark Knight' but turned the role down as he "wasn't ready" for it.

Total Film

Joker star Joaquin Phoenix says he talked to Christopher Nolan about playing the iconic Batman villain in The Dark Knight: "I wasn't ready then"

"My feeling was I shouldn't do this"

The Independent UK

Joaquin Phoenix reveals he spoke to Christopher Nolan about playing Joker in The Dark Knight

‘I wasn’t ready then,’ the actor said

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9 top new movies to stream this week on Netflix, Max and more (Oct. 29-Nov. 4)

There are plenty of new movies arriving on the best streaming services this week including “Joker: Folie à Deux”, “Despicable Me 4”, “The Substance” and more.

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22 Years Later, a Criminally Overlooked Sci-Fi Thriller Just Got a Huge Upgrade

Alongside The Sixth Sense, the film finally receives a 4K UHD Blu-Ray release this week via Disney, making this an ideal time to look back at one of Shyamalan’s most masterfully controlled exercises in suspense.

The Guardian - UK

Paul Mescal reveals he was cast in Gladiator II after 30-minute Zoom call

Normal People and Aftersun actor starring alongside Denzel Washington in sequel to Ridley Scott blockbuster

The Independent UK

Celebrity birthdays for the week of Oct. 27-Nov. 2

Celebrities having birthdays during the week of Oct. 27-Nov. 2 include “Friends” actor David Schwimmer, actor Joaquin Phoenix and journalist Jane Pauley

The Guardian - UK

‘You can see the money on screen’: why Hollywood is betting on Gladiator II not being another Folie à Deux

From the 1:1 scale Colosseum to the marauding model rhino, Ridley Scott’s forthcoming sequel screams conspicuous spending – but how bullish is Hollywood feeling, and what do we know about the film so far?

The Guardian - UK

Daring or dire? Guardian readers on Joker: Folie à Deux

Todd Phillips’ superhero sequel might have been a box-office flop, but some readers see a lot to cherish in the performances of Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga

Evening Standard

10 epic actor transformations as Sydney Sweeney trains to be a boxer

From Will Smith to Christian Bale, the most dramatic transformations for roles

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