What Made ‘Gladiator’ A Big Deal? – ScreenHub Entertainment

Ridley Scott’s Gladiator premiered in 2000 and changed cinema, for better or worse. But why did it have such a massive impact on audiences and Hollywood studios in subsequent years? As we inch towards the release of Gladiator II later this year, we thought now was a good time to look back on the original film and its lasting legacy. It’s always daunting writing editorials … Continue reading What Made ‘Gladiator’ A Big Deal? – ScreenHub Entertainment

The ‘Kingdom of Heaven’ Director’s Cut Elevates The Original Movie – ScreenHub Entertainment

There’s been a lot of talk of director’s cuts lately. Ridley Scott has been touting a four-hour cut of Napolon coming this year and Zack Snyder is preparing R-rated director cuts for both parts of Rebel Moon. So that got me thinking of what must be one of the best director’s cuts ever assembled. Back when it was initially released in 2005, Kingdom of Heaven was a … Continue reading The ‘Kingdom of Heaven’ Director’s Cut Elevates The Original Movie – ScreenHub Entertainment

Film & Spirits EPISODE 49 – Napoleon / The Holdovers / Past Lives / Grand Theft Auto VI

Before the gents reach their 50th episode, they review Ridley Scott’s latest historical epic, Napoleon, with mixed feelings at best. Fred also discusses some of his favourite movies from the year and Sean jumps into the Grand Theft Auto universe and the latest GTA 6 trailer. We want to thank our partner, Live City Media, for sponsoring this podcast since the very beginning. Apple Continue reading Film & Spirits EPISODE 49 – Napoleon / The Holdovers / Past Lives / Grand Theft Auto VI

‘Napoleon’ Fact or Fiction – ScreenHub Entertainment

Napoleon is finally out and…it’s okay. Part of the problem with Ridley Scott’s latest is how often it strays from the historical text. Scott has cited we weren’t there to analyze history firsthand, but many who were alive during the Napoleonic Wars did document their lives via journals or memoirs, including Napoleon himself. So I wanted to look at some, not all, of the deviations … Continue reading ‘Napoleon’ Fact or Fiction – ScreenHub Entertainment