Welcome back to Bring Your Own Blockbuster. One question for you after 6 episodes... ARE YOU NOT ENTERTAINED?! We're sure the films so far will have tickled you and scratched that retro film itch... but just in case they haven't this weeks choice is a beauty. We go back 20+ years to a true epic and Russell Crowe's turn as Maximus in 'Gladiator' (2000).

Directed by Ridley Scott this film is a true epic in every sense of the word. From the opening sequence in Germania to the Colosseum itself the guys break down why we love coming back to this film time and time again. There's a big discussion on what the genre of the film actually is but as well as that is it possible to pick out one particular theme that Ridley Scott was trying to get at?

With so much to pick from we discuss the idea of manhood, legacy, revenge, power, unrequited love and rejection. On top of all of that we have a real good rummage into the spectacle of an epic. The realness of the battle scenes the power of Maximus character as an alpha gentleman. BUT... huge but... is there a small problem with the ending?!

There's also the small matter of Hans Zimmer's unbelievable score that takes us through a story in itself - we discuss why it's the perfect background music for not just Gladiatorial battles but pretty much anything including music for working in an office!

As ever we'll be breaking down the MVP's with wonderful performances from Connie Nielsen, Richard Harris and of course Joaquin Phoenix. And how will the film stand up to the fine wine war crime test. Within the audio version of the show - for you podcasters - there's a lovely bit of extra chat at the top about what the guys have been watching in the cinema and on streaming platforms this week too, spoiler alert, we have a big old natter about Beef!

Bring Your Own Blockbuster isn’t just a film review podcast, we try our best each week to dive deep into the themes and discussions that make cinema so special - and we’d love to hear your feedback on the film. What did The Truman show make you feel? What did we miss? Get involved and tell us what you think on social media, you can find us everywhere at @byobpod

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Broadcast on:

08 May 2023