Ever see a movie about gladiators? Sophia Benoit (Well, This Is Exhausting) has and she thinks a certain film called Gladiator is just hogwash. She explains why Russell Crowe and Joaquin Phoenix are less entertaining than Roman orgies and why this should never won the Oscar for Best Picture. Kevin Gootee grabbed former gutter from the Risky Business episode, high end escort and model/sex workerl, Amy Taylor. So give us 100 minutes and I'll ask you...ARE YOU NOT ENTERTAINED? Sorry, had to insert that line somewhere and that somewhere is here. Do you think Gladiator still holds up? Is still best picture worthy? And who doesn't enjoy CGIed tigers? Let's hear your favorite quotes What are your favorite scenes and quotes? Let us know on the social media platforms! Let's see if Sophia can Gut...the..sacred...cow! Don't forget, you can find us on all podcasts platforms: apple iTunes: Apple Podcasts Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2GDfYlOC36RWFAhXTlgSM0 google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5yZWRjaXJjbGUuY29tL2JmYjYyMmYzLTk5Y2ItNDQ4Mi05OWQzLWIyNjlhMWIzNjBjYw?hl=en iheartradio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-gutting-the-sacred-cow-52467806/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GuttingtheSacredCow Hello to our new friends! We love it when you click "subscribe", like us on social media, and most importantly when you tell your friends/family about our podcast. Thank you ALL for continually shouting us out on social media, we love when you do that as well as leave us those 5 star rating and 2-3 sentence reviews. Social media for the gang: @KevinGootee on Twitter, FB, IG GuttingTheSacredCowpodcast on IG and Tik Tok @GTSCpodcast on Twitter Youtube: Gutting the Sacred Cow You can find Sophia Benoit on Twitter at @1followernodad You can find Amy Taylor on twitter: @amytaylornyc "Unmasking the Epic: Gladiator's Overrated Legacy" Description: Join us for a thought-provoking podcast episode where we scrutinize the historical epic, "Gladiator," to reveal why it may be overrated. In this candid discussion, we'll dissect the film's narrative, characters, and cinematic impact, challenging its iconic status. Hosted by Kevin Gootee and Amy Taylor, this episode offers a critical analysis of "Gladiator," raising the question: Does it truly live up to the grandeur it's known for? We'll explore the factors that have led to its acclaim and critique, discussing the film's historical accuracy, cultural significance, and impact on the sword-and-sandal genre. Tune in for an engaging conversation that reevaluates the legacy of "Gladiator." Share your perspective using #UnmaskingGladiatorPodcast and help us unveil whether this epic truly deserves its revered reputation. Meta Tags: Gladiator Overrated Films Historical Epics Ridley Scott Film Analysis Sword-and-Sandal Genre Critical Review Cultural Impact Podcast Discussion Hashtags: #Gladiator #OverratedFilms #HistoricalEpics #RidleyScott #FilmAnalysis #SwordAndSandalGenre #CriticalReview #CulturalImpact #PodcastDiscussion #UnmaskingGladiatorPodcast Sophia Benoit THROWS GLADIATOR TO THE LIONS episode 209 Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/gutting-the-sacred-cow6501/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy