Non-woke ‘Moana 2’ sinks or swims, ‘Gladiator II’ fights back, and ‘Red One’ brings some early Xmas action

No opinions, no agenda. All you need are the basic facts needed to answer the eternal question. “Is there anything good to play?” Welcome to the first installment of the Monthly Align Movie Guide. While we can't guarantee that Hollywood will make entertainment worth your time and money, we can help you understand your choices. […]
Joaquin Phoenix nearly dropped out of original ‘Gladiator’ movie, director says

Director Ridley Scott talks behind the scenes of the movie “Gladiator.'' Scott said Joaquin Phoenix almost refused to play the villain Commodus in the 2000 action film. “He put on a prince costume and said, 'I can't do this.' I said, 'What?' “Gladiator” director told The New York Times. Russell Crowe almost quit 'Gladiator' because […]
‘Gladiator II’ director Ridley Scott backtracks on AI after calling it a ‘technological

NEW YORK, NY – JANUARY 4: Film director Sir Ridley Scott attends the AOL BUILD Series “Drew Goddard and Sir Ridley Scott, ‘The Martian’” at AOL Studios in New York City on January 4, 2016. (Photo by Desiree Navarro/WireImage) (Desiree Navarro/WireImage) Welcome to the Fox News Artificial Intelligence newsletter, covering the latest advancements in AI […]
Hollywood Has Already Ruined ‘Gladiator’ Sequel With One Of The Worst Trailers Ever Cut

The first trailer for the long-awaited “Gladiator 2” just dropped, and sadly, it looks like the film’s going exactly where you’d expect. A couple of things to note from the trailer: there seems to be an excessive emphasis on visual effects. Sure, rhino-riding and colosseum sea battles look cool, but if director Ridley Scott is […]
Ridley Scott’s ‘Gladiator II’ Trailer Drops, Exploding The Internet

The official trailer for “Gladiator II” dropped Tuesday, and it nearly broke the Internet. Not really, but it does look like we’ve got one heck of a movie in store for us. Then again, wouldn’t almost anything starring Paul Mescal, Pedro Pascal and Denzel Washington, featuring big fights and attitude and historical contexts do well? […]