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Ridley Scott

Visceral, enjoyable, but formulaic, Gladiator II fails to match the heart and fill the leather sandals of its predecessor

Maverick Life

Visceral, enjoyable, but formulaic, Gladiator II fails to match the heart and fill the leather sandals of its predecessor

By Noelle Adams

Did Napoleon really fire at the pyramids? A historian explains the truth behind the legends of Ridley Scott’s biopic

Maverick Life

Did Napoleon really fire at the pyramids? A historian explains the truth behind the legends of Ridley Scott’s biopic

By Joan Tumblety

Vangelis — to infinity and beyond with his music

World

Vangelis — to infinity and beyond with his music

By J Brooks Spector

Quiver Trees – a succulent that would literally give an arm and a leg to survive

Magazine

Quiver Trees – a succulent that would literally give an arm and a leg to survive

By Chris Marais and Julienne du Toit

This weekend we’re watching: Ridley Scott sci-fi returns

Magazine

This weekend we’re watching: Ridley Scott sci-fi returns

By Tevya Turok Shapiro

New sex charge against Spacey: US prosecutors

World

New sex charge against Spacey: US prosecutors

By AFP

Tony Scott, master of cinematic chaos, checks out on his own terms

Maverick Life

Tony Scott, master of cinematic chaos, checks out on his own terms

By Richard Poplak

A 'Blade Runner' sequel? Say it ain't so!

Sci-Tech

A 'Blade Runner' sequel? Say it ain't so!

By Sipho Hlongwane