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Does 'Gladiator II' Entertain?
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Does 'Gladiator II' Entertain?

Plus: a revelation about Cormac McCarthy rattles the literary world.
‘Gladiator II’ (MovieStillsDB)

On this week’s episode, Sonny Bunch (The Bulwark), Alyssa Rosenberg (The Washington Post), and Peter Suderman (Reason) examine a shocking story in Vanity Fair by Vincenzo Barney about the legendary writer Cormac McCarthy’s “secret muse,” Augusta Britt, whom the 42-year-old writer met when the girl was just 16. Then they review Gladiator II, a disappointing retread of the original. Make sure to swing by Bulwark+ on Friday to hear what we’re thankful for. And if you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend!

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These are a great reprieve from the more overtly political podcasts, thanks.

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Sonny maybe you could slow down a little? I'm going to have to start listening at 0.8x speed.

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I cannot slow down even a little.

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Is it just me, or does anyone else find it ironically amusing that the ePub of recovering Neocon Republicans is reviewing Gladiator II?

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Best discussion of the VF article I've come across. Thank you.

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