# This Century In Cinema #92 - 'Gladiator'

An episode of [Crying Laughing](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1643941016), 25 Sep 2025, 1 h 08 min.

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On This Century in Cinema, Grace recaps one movie a week, documenting the New York Times’ Top 100 Films of the 21st Century. This week, DM Filly joins her to discuss the 92nd film on the list, 'Gladiator'. The conversation dives into Ridley Scott’s directing of the epic blockbuster, its timeless revenge narrative, the political and personal stakes that drive Maximus, and why Russell Crowe and Joaquin Phoenix deliver two of the most iconic performances of their careers. Email your feedback: cryinglaughingpod@gmail.com Bluesky: @crylaughpod.bsky.social X/Twitter: @crylaughpod Music: erth tones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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