Episode 158: Gladiator II

🎬 Buckle up! Dave and Cody are diving into the chaos that is Gladiator 2. Is it a worthy sequel or a Hollywood misstep? In this episode of Pop Culture Pastor, the duo dissects Ridley Scott’s latest epic, exploring the film's baffling retconning choices, questionable CGI, and the lack of emotional depth. They discuss the performances from Paul Mezcal, Denzel Washington, and Pedro Pascal, and ponder Ridley Scott’s newfound fascination with animals. From mesmerizing battle sequences to historical inaccuracies, no stone is left unturned. Tune in for laughs, insights, and a candid take on Gladiator 2. Share your thoughts and join the conversation! #PopCulturePastor #Gladiator2 #RidleyScott #Podcast #FilmReview #SequelOrBust #ListenNow Follow us on social media: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/popculturepastor.bsky.social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PopCulturePastorPodcast Facebook Community Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2265349363642195/ X: https://x.com/PopCPastor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/popculturepastorpodcast?igsh=MTB1ZWl4Y3ZxNHFtYw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr Drop us a line: [email protected]