R.I.P. John Gavin, actor from Psycho and Spartacus
As reported by The New York Times, actor John Gavin—best known for his roles in Psycho and Spartacus, as well as a…
If Kubrick couldn’t win for Spartacus, Best Director was never in the cards
Every day, Watch This offers staff recommendations inspired by the week’s new releases or premieres. This week: With…
Beautiful compilation showcases the works of Stanley Kubrick
During his 70 years on Earth, Stanley Kubrick made 13 films. It may not seem like that many (heck, it seems like…
This supercut proves just how much Stanley Kubrick loved to use red
It may be hard to remember in these color-corrected days, but there was once a time when the use of color in film was a…
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Spartacus: “Whore”
After a strong opening to the series that culminated in the epic “Shadow Games” and the devastating “Delicate Things,” S…
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Spartacus: “Mark Of The Brotherhood”
Much like its immediate predecessor, “Mark Of The Brotherhood” is a place-setting episode, resolving the lingering…
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Spartacus: “Great And Unfortunate Things”
Halfway through season one, Spartacus has already taken its lead on a tremendous journey, the first chapter of which…
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Spartacus: “Delicate Things”
With his victory in the arena still fresh, “Delicate Things” lays Spartacus low, stripping away the pretense of power…
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Spartacus: “Shadow Games”
After a very successful first four episodes, Spartacus shifts into a new gear with “Shadow Games,” as Spartacus and…
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Spartacus: “The Thing In The Pit”
After the previous episode’s heights of the Primus, “The Thing In The Pit” sees Spartacus fall to his lowest point yet.…
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Spartacus: “Legends”
After its promising second installment, Spartacus: Blood and Sand wavers with “Legends,” as a handful of clumsy…
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Spartacus: “Sacramentum Gladiatorum”
“Sacramentum Gladiatorum” picks up where Spartacus’ pilot leaves off, functioning far more as a part two to “The Red…
Beyond the Wall: 23 entertainments to keep you sated until Game Of Thrones returns
1. Spartacus
Game Of Thrones has left the air for another long hiatus. The HBO fantasy series became an even bigger hit…
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Nikita: “Til Death Do Us Part”
No one can say that Nikita didn’t have a full plate this season. In addition to trying to hunt down the “Dirty…
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Spartacus: “Victory”
“What would you have me do?” asks Gannicus at the midpoint of tonight’s series finale of Spartacus. “The impossible,”…
Spartacus comes to its end, presumably with singing, dancing, and bloodletting
Here’s what’s up in the world of TV for Friday, April 12, and Saturday, April 13. All times are Eastern.
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Spartacus: “The Dead And The Dying”
I’m of two minds about this, the penultimate installment of Spartacus. As an act of tribute, it’s pretty much a…