Category: Honors

“Victory” Honored

Craig / / 2009, Honors, Victory

On Janauary 29, 2009, Mirror.co.uk listed their choices for the Five Best Football Movies of All Time.  Victory was listed in the top spot.  Here’s what they had to say:

Any football film starring Michael Caine, Sylvester Stallone, Bobby Moore, Osvaldo Ardiles and Pelé deserves to top this list.   Escape To Victory is a classic football flick that sees our heroes getting one over on the Germans while playing some very attractive football. The plot may be wafer thin and some of the acting wooden, but it’s compelling viewing for any football fan.

You can read the full piece here.

“Rambo” Chosen Top Film Again

Craig / / 2008, 2009, Honors, Rambo

On January 13, 2009, Jason Roestel, of the [Miami] Examiner.com listed his choices for The Top Movies of 2008.  “Rambo” came in at #2.  In honor of the second place finish here are two quotes from the review:

This is how you bring a hero out of a 20 year retirement Steven Spielberg.

This was the bravest film of 2008.

You can read the entire piece by clicking here.

Greatest Movie Voices of All Time

Craig / / 2009, Celebs, Honors

On January 9, 2009, Mark Caro of The Chicago Tribune wrote an article about the greatest movie voices of  all time.  Mr. Caro’s contention was that we could identify old time movie stars without seeing them if we heard them speak just one sentence.  Mr. Caro goes on to, ah, voice his opinions on the subject and then talk to a few celebrities for their opinions.

When Mr. Caro asked director Darren (“The Wrestler”) Aronofsky for his choices, here is what he said:

“Lauren Bacall, of course, and Humphrey Bogart. Jimmy Stewart is so unique that he’s instantly recognizable.  Malkovich.  And Sly [Stallone], in its own way. It’s distinct, you know?”

You can read the full article here.

Rocky Chosen Best Again

Craig / / 2009, Honors, Rocky


On December 31, 2008, EJ Claudio at BleacherReport.com listed his choices for The Top Five Boxing Movies of All Time.  His number one choice was “Rocky” which beat out “Raging Bull,” “Million Dollar Baby,” “Cinderella Man” and every other boxing movie ever made.  Here’s what he had to say:

1. Rocky

Sylvester Stallone will always be remembered because of this film. It was a very good movie that connected with the audience. It is about Rocky Balboa, a not-so-smart boxer with limited skills who rose to fame by winning the hearts of many when he overcame the odds and put on a good fight against the champion, Appollo Creed.

Sly Speaks

Craig / / 2008, Honors
U.S. actor Sylvester Stallone, right, speaks as festival director Karl Spoerri, holds his Golden Icon Award, during the Zurich Film Festival in Zuerich, Switzerland, Friday, Sept. 26, 2008. (AP Photo/KEYSTONE/Walter Bieri)