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Gladiator Review: Gladiator 2 is Happening, Let's Look Back at the Original
Examining the performances of the lead actors, the characters they play, and how the movie has stood the test of time 23 years after its release.
An Analysis of the Role of Violence in "The Sopranos”
Violence in the Sopranos as a plot device & commentary on larger themes adds tension & depth to the story & raises big questions about power & morality.
So many threads woven together. Leaving native land, spiritual kinship, love. It’s one of my favorite movies and was my favorite of 2023.