Chummy Thumbs
The Chummy Thumbs Podcast is your new go-to hangout for everything TV and film—served with humour, honest opinions, and the kind of banter only true screen-obsessed friends can deliver. Each week, we dive into the newest shows, mini-series, and movies across all major streaming services, breaking down what’s worth your time (and what absolutely isn’t).
But we don’t stop at reviews. We dig into beloved classics, hidden gems you may have missed, and the cult favourites we can’t stop rewatching. Along the way, we open the curtain on our own experiences working as actors and independent directors, sharing inside stories from the film and television industry that you won’t hear anywhere else.
Whether you’re a casual viewer, a binge-watch addict, or an aspiring filmmaker, Chummy Thumbs is here to entertain, inform, and spark debate—one thumbs-up (or thumbs-down) at a time. Tune in, join the conversation, and discover your next great watch.
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Swords & Sandals from Scott to your Screen
Welcome to episode 069 of Chummy Thumbs!
Join us today as we discuss the Epic film from an age long ago, Gladiator II, directed by Ridley Scott and starring Paul Mescal, Denzel Washington, Pedro Pascal, and Connie Nielsen.
The original Gladiator came out in 2000, can Ridley find the same magic 25 years later?
But before we get to that, we start off like we do, with a little friendly chat, leading us to get into the ultimate driving music. Is it Creed? Guns n Roses? Refused? Eminem? Aerosmith? Red Hot Chili Peppers? Or something else?
Now, the film!
- Gladiator II. A sequel 25 years in the making!
- Did it justify itself as a sequel?
- Opening 10 mins. Is it an exciting and realistic opening? For such a big-budget film, is it believable-looking?
- Which new character surprised us the most?
- Do accents make us believe, or do they sound out of place?
- We end with a fun what-if. What army of 3 would be good real-life gladiators? Or who would you like to see have their hat handed to them?
Sit back, Learn, laugh and discover with us as we tackle this film and more!
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