Did you know that Sly donated Adrian’s headstone (used in filming Rocky Balboa) to the cemetery where the scenes were filmed? I didn’t. Did you know that the headstone is now a tourist attraction? Check out this article for all the details.
Day: June 27, 2010
“Expendables” Earns “R” Rating
On June 23, 2010, Box Office Mojo reported that…
…Living up to the expectation that it’s a serious homage to the action movies of the 1980s, The Expendables received an R rating for “strong action and bloody violence throughout, and for some language.”
You can read the full Mojo by clicking here.
“Rocky” Rated Top Film Franchise
On June 22, 2010, We Are Movie Geeks.com posted their selections for the Top Ten Film Franchises. Back to the Future; Planet of the Apes; Pirates of the Caribbean, Harry Potter; Rocky; Alien(s); Lord of the Rings; James Bond; The Godfather and Star Wars all made the list. Here’s some of what they had to say about the Rocky series:
…you cannot dismiss the genius of the character of Rocky Balboa.
Rocky was nominated for 10 Academy Awards, including Best Screenplay that Stallone wrote, and won 3, including Best Picture and Best Director.
Rocky stole the heart of America and reminded us why we should always root for the underdog.