"Before Gladiator, there was another slave turned gladiator, and his name was Conan. I think if any film demonstrates the pure charismatic power of Arnold Schwarzenegger, this is the one. When in need of a good pick-me-up, this old fashioned revenge story from John Milius is a go-to for me. And though the movie has its flaws, when Basil Pouledaris’ music picks up during the sword-fights that punctuate the story, these prove to be some of the best fight scenes ever captured on the silver screen."

"I watched it when I was pretty young. I don’t even remember how old I was. 9 or 10 or 11 or something like that. [Watching Terminator 2 for the first time also became] the first time I had feelings [towards] boys. The first crush I had on a boy was Edward Furlong. He was a punky little brat and was so cool. So rebellious. Rides his little dirt bike and hangs out at the arcade and steals money from ATMs. Hangs out with Arnold Schwarzenegger and teaches him about morals, and how to cry. “I know now why you cry. But it’s something I can never do.” [Laughs.]"