“Roman society built complex and very recognizable ... smothered by young Commodus at the start of the swords-and-sandals epic Gladiator. In reality, he succumbed to a devastating plague ...

My favorite aspect of “Gladiator II” is the presence of Derek ... Stepping into some sandals after the death of Russell Crowe’s Maximus is Paul Mescal as Lucius, a military leader in the ...

and all that sweet swords-and-sandals action (plus a best picture Oscar win) and not look silly? Then you watch “Gladiator II ...