The article reflects on the decline of the sword-and-sandals genre in Hollywood, which flourished in the 1950s and 60s before being overshadowed by 1970s political thrillers and contemporary narratives. Although attempts were made to resurrect this genre in the 1980s and 2000s with films like 'Gladiator', many subsequent releases were poorly received. The discussion highlights how audiences' interests have evolved, leading to a mix of nostalgia and failed attempts to revive ancient epics, culminating in films that lacked depth and artistry.
By the 1970s, audiences weren't interested in ancient glories anymore; they wanted Vietnam war movies, paranoid political thrillers and antiheroes who didn't spend half their films glistening in olive oil.
Since then we've had pathetic efforts to ride the 3D chariot all the way to Mount Olympus, in the form of the god-awful 2010 Clash of the Titans remake.
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