Russell Crowe
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Review
Mescal is the star of Gladiator II, but Denzel Washington steals the show
As the gladiator Lucius, Paul Mescal wisely doesn’t try to emulate Russell Crowe’s swagger in the original film.
- by Jake Wilson
Latest
Paul Mescal on the ‘insane’ Gladiator II and Saoirse Ronan’s comment
The Irish actor is in his blockbuster era as he takes on the title role in Ridley Scott’s sequel to the Oscar-winning hit.
- by Louise Rugendyke
Magazine
Sunday Life
The October 27 Edition
It’s been 25 years since Connie Nielsen scored her part in Gladiator. She talks about the upcoming sequel, Gladiator II, and how she and her role have evolved.
‘An entire cast of crazy people’: Connie Nielsen’s secrets from the Gladiator set
“You could feel this creative tension,” says the 59-year old actor, who’s returning to her breakout role in the sequel to Ridley Scott’s iconic film.
- by Michael Idato
Adam Hills turned down King Charles’ birthday party to go to footy training
The comedian will be the first Australian to take on a prestigious rugby league role in the United Kingdom.
- by Adam Pengilly
The trouble with Trell: Will Bennett and the Bunnies save Mitchell?
South Sydney’s high-powered board is increasingly fed up with the headlines generated by their highest paid and most influential player. This time, their response will be fascinating.
- by Adam Pengilly
How to look like Russell Crowe in his prime for just $75,000
Leather breastplates, aluminium swords and rubber shields are just the beginning.
- by Tim Barlass
★★★★
Review
Russell Crowe has never allowed vanity to dictate his career – and that’s why he’s great
In the noir thriller Sleeping Dogs, Crowe proves again what an exceptional character actor he is when he plays a retired detective with Alzheimer’s disease who is revisiting an old case.
- by Sandra Hall
Your Olympics warm-up: You name the sport, we name the movie
With the Olympics just over a month away, it’s time to improve your sporting knowledge with our Olympic-themed film and TV festival. We’ve (almost) found a movie, TV series or documentary to match all 28 events.
- by Louise Rugendyke
Exorcism movies are everywhere. Why are we obsessed with them?
Fifty years since The Exorcist themes of demonic possession still loom large, with Russell Crowe starring in yet another exorcism film.
- by Jake Wilson
Analysis
NRL 2024
Is Russell Crowe still the top dog at the Rabbitohs?
For almost two decades, Crowe has generally had the final say on all matters South Sydney. But Jason Demetriou’s sacking shows times might be changing.
- by Adam Pengilly
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