SPARTACUS: GODS OF THE ARENA
$39.99 (DVD), $49.99 (Blu-ray), Starz
The illness (and eventual death) of Blood and Sand lead Andy Whitfield forced producers to create this six-episode prequel, in which Gannicus emerges as the first champion of Capua and the House of Batiatus comes to power. It’s got loads of barely clad beefcake and even a gay romance between gladiators Barca (Antonio Te Maioha) and Auctus (Josef Brown), who are as ferocious in bed as they are in the arena. And we love Lucy Lawless even more as Lucretia than as goody-goody warrior princess Xena.
Even at the age of 11, I knew there was something distinctly queer about NOES 2. Probably why I watched it a gazillion times. And NOES 3 was excellent. One of the best endings to a horror film.
Can’t wait to see the YSL film. I knew an investment banker who only wore his label, and he always looked impeccable. I always hoped when I had the money, I’d have a closet full of YSL suits. Unfortunately they’re more for the slim physique, rather than my thick ass.