Author: Craig

Sly is a Triple Threat

Craig / / 2009

AMCtv.com has an article about folks in Hollywood who are triple threats — you know, writer, director and actor.  Sly finds himself in good company since he’s listed along with Woody Allen, Sean Penn, Mel Gibson and others.  Here’s what they had to say about Sly:

Sylvester Stallone
You wouldn’t know it from his action rep, or mumble mouth delivery, but Stallone is one of the most successful, and prolific Triple Threats in Hollywood history. From directing, writing, and starring in Rocky’s II, III, IV and Balboa (1979, 1982, 1985, 2006), taking triple duty in 2008’s Rambo, 1993’s Cliffhanger, and the upcoming all-star The Expendables, Stallone has been single-handedly crafting hits for over 30 years, with no signs of stopping. Let’s just hope he never again becomes a Quadruple Threat, and sings like he did in Rhinestone (1984).

Of course we all know that Renny Harlin, and not Sly directed Cliffhanger.  And of course, Bob Clark directed Rhinestone.  Still, it’s cool that Sly is recognized as a triple threat.  You can read the full piece here.  AMC also has The Ultimate Rambo Quiz on the same page.

Sly Appearance in “Watchmen”

Craig / / Uncategorized

If you get a chance to see “Watchmen” pay close attention to what’s on television screen.  At one point in the movie you’ll see Sly as Rambo.  As director, Zack Snyder explains to Larry Carroll for MTV:

What’s Rambo’s Problem Now?
Another of Veidt’s televisions plays “Rambo: First Blood Part II,” which made us wonder: If the U.S. won Vietnam so quickly and easily in the “Watchmen” reality, would the “Rambo” movies even exist? “There might be a couple M.I.A.’s still there,” Snyder said of John Rambo’s mission in the sequel. “The reason I put that shot in there was that Sly [Stallone] is walking with another character from the movie — I forget the actor’s name — but he has a [smiley-face] button on — only he has a frowning smiley face. I was like, ‘They just totally missed the point of that,’ but I thought it was really interesting that it was pop culture invading a movie that, in some ways, didn’t understand it was being mocked by [‘Watchmen’].”

The actor’s name is Martin Kove.  Since I plan to see “Watchmen” today, I’ll keep an eye out of Sly’s “cameo.”

Cobra Collectible Knife

Craig / / 2009, Cobra

Mark from Hollywood Collectibles checked in with the following:

Hi Craig,

I hope this finds you well!

I wondered if our latest offering, a totally accurate reproduction of  the knife used in Cobra, would be of interest to your website users?   It is my all time favorite movie knife!

This is the link; http://www.hollywood-collectibles.com/cobra_knife.html

I have also organized a 10% discount as before for your guys using the  following when ordering;

Discount Coupon: COBRA

Oh, and it is available in limited numbers right now!

Best,

Mark

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Thanks for the SZoner discount, Mark.  You guys do great work at Hollywood Collectibles.  Please keep us informed about new Stallone items as they become available.

Sly Has 4 on !00 Favorites List

Craig / / Uncategorized

Phil Villarreal is the movie critic for the Arizona Daily Star. He recently posted his 100 Favorite Movies of All Time.  Sly was in four of them.   Here’s what Mr. Villarreal had to say about his Stallone choices:

90. “Over the Top” (1987) In one of action great Sylvester Stallone’s many appearances on this list, he plays a trucker who must arm-wrestle his way to the respect of his estranged son. I could watch this one every week.

65. “Rocky Balboa” (2006) Stallone goes back to the well for a movie that re-energized his tired persona and served as a requiem for the fall of a once great sport.

50. “First Blood” (1982) People think “Rambo” and tend to refer to the nonsensical mayhem of the sequels. But the disgruntled war vet’s first outing was a poignant and gripping tale of alienation.

06. “Rocky” (1976) Many deride the Academy for choosing “Rocky” over “Taxi Driver” for best picture, but watch the films back-to-back and then ask yourself which one you’d rather watch again. For me it’s “Rocky” every time.

Mr. Villarreal has some interesting choices on his list. He’s not afraid to speak his mind and go with his favorites as opposed to movies critics are “supposed” to like.   Check out his 100 favorites by clicking here.