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Gladiator

Oscars folly
In a program with no center and not much heart, the young and unshaved looked to old Hollywood for glamour and class.
By David Thomson Mar 26, 2001
Oscar plays nice
At the 73rd Academy Awards, Steve Martin holds his fire, and not even Russell Crowe does anything naughty.
By Bill Wyman Mar 26, 2001
Duel to the death
The coauthor of the definitive "Inside Oscar" looks at the battle brewing between "Gladiator" and "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" at Sunday's Academy Awards.
By Damien Bona Mar 22, 2001
Toga! Toga! Toga!
The amazing Oscar nominations: "Gladiator" gets 12! Steven Soderbergh gets dual nods for picture, direction! Wait -- where's "Cast Away"?
By Andrew O'Hehir Feb 13, 2001
Blue Glow
Salon's TV picks for Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2001
By Joyce Millman Jan 30, 2001
"Gladiator"
Never mind the slew of extras and all that Roman history -- Russell Crowe and all of his "massives" are far more exciting.
By Charles Taylor Jan 11, 2001
Few laughs and little sex
New DVDs: While "U-571" successfully revives old modes of entertainment, the only ones having fun in "Gladiator" are the man-eating tigers.
Read by Michael Sragow Nov 6, 2000
Hollywood's golden age
From "Bathroom Frivolities" to "Gladiator," a semi-comprehensive guide to film's greatest pee scenes.
By Cara Jepsen Aug 30, 2000
Letters to the editor
Abortion isn't easy -- in movies or in life. Plus: Is gun control elitist? Virtual panty raids are better than gore fests.
May 18, 2000
G'day, Caesar!
A funny thing happened to Russell Crowe's accent on the way to the Colosseum.
By Christine Kenneally May 16, 2000
Letters to the editor
"Metallica did the ultimate in uncool acts." Plus: Do Buchanan petitioners' ends justify their means? And: Life after an ileostomy.
May 11, 2000
Toga parties
Rather stay home and get decadent watching videos than go see Ridley Scott's "Gladiator"? Here are five classical suggestions.
By Michael Sragow May 5, 2000
"Gladiator"
We who are about to be bored salute you! Russell Crowe stars in Ridley Scott's Roman bloodfest.
By Andrew O'Hehir May 5, 2000
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