SAN FRANCISCO
Lee Heidhues 12.24.2023
Last week I was studying the San Francisco Symphony schedule and was riveted by the program for May 22 and 23, 2024. The 2000 Ridley Scott directed film “Gladiator”, winner of five Academy Awards, will be shown at Davies Hall.
The Hans Zimmer soundtrack will be played by the San Francisco Symphony orchestra.
https://www.sfsymphony.org/Buy-Tickets/2023-24/GLADIATOR
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gladiator_(2000_film)
We immediately purchased tickets. Having seen this film on the big screen in 2000 and watched it several times at home since then. This will be an entirely different experience.
There are many great scenes. Not the least of which is the violent chariot scene and the classic follow up face off between Maximus (Russell Crowe) and Commodus (Joaquin Phoenix).
We have listened to the soundtrack too many times to count. So, we are looking to this cinema musical extravaganza next May.
Even though the event is not for five months I was surprised to learn, when I went on line to purchase tickets, Davies Hall is filling up quickly. Today I learned the possible reason.
Next November Gladiator 2, also directed by Ridley Scott, will hit the big screen. Only this time the star of the film is Denzel Washington. The initial trailer is already available for viewing.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gladiator_2
Top photo: Gladiator – Maximus (Russell Crowe) confronts Commodus (Joaquin Phoenix)
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