And so we go once more into the Colosseum, a place where bread and circuses reign supreme.
The ruling class has gone from corruptible to corrupt.
The masses are kept distracted by extravagant spectacles, their bloodlust constantly fed even when their bellies are empty.
Pedro Pascal and Paul Mescal in ‘Gladiator II’Aidan Monaghan/Paramount Pictures
Power-hungry hustlers kiss up to the nations leader, in the hopes of gaining favor and status.
But Sir Ridley Scott does not want to deliver a connect-the-dots lecture.
Are you not entertained?!
Maximus bellowed at the crowd, his voice dripping with irony.
And the proof of that is definitely on the screen.
I have a destiny, Macrinus says.
The gods have delivered you to me.Youwill be my instrument.
I need only give it a push).
