Word: sonly
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...terms of plot, Gladiator has some fairly epic ambitions of its own. Maximus is adored by the Roman Emperor, Marcus Aurelius (Richard Harris), who is nearing death and tortured by uncertainties over his place in history. Therefore, he decides to bypass his power-hungry son, Commodus (Joaquin Phoenix), as emperor and invest all his authority in Maximus, who can then re-empower the senate and help Rome return to its glory days as a republic. Maximus is not particularly enthusiastic he'd much rather occupy his time with a less stressful task, like tending crops, but he reluctantly agrees. Next...
...afraid this is one of those painful moments when it is morally incumbent on the son to turn around and reproach his parents for not living up to their own moral standards," Damon said. "This is the richest university in the world, and the fact that the people who keep this machine running--who feed the students, look out for their safety and clean their bathrooms and hallways--are not given a living wage is demeaning...
...punctuated with electronica-mimicking interludes (many of which are on the album). Not one to end on a down note, Rahzel finished his solo set with a Matrix-inspired skit that set up his truly impressive "If Your Mother Only Knew"-appropriately dedicated to Bobby McFerrin's son. Yes, the beat and the chorus at the same time...
...Harvard has a very good policy," agreed Franklin, who has a three-and-a-half year old son...
...worst thing that happened were the few times I had to teach classes with my son in my arms," Franklin says. "Students get a kick out of it--the first time...