Oh, lovely! I really like the discussion of Roman societal standards and the resulting conflict. I'm ever a sucker for dialogue and this fit the bill admirably.
Also the talk about ~functional~ lubrication and ~adjustment~ had me giggle like a mad thing. Sweet and hot! I'll definitely be chasing up the movie after reading this, please let the creators know they owe you money! :p
(Also, this is ridiculously compatible with Spartacus. Are you sure I can't tempt you? There's subtext and also ALL THE ACTUAL GAY. You can close your eyes for the gore!)