“Rocky” the Most Glaring Omission

Craig / / 2006, Rocky

Each year, since 1989, the National Film Registry has selected 25 “culturally, historically or aesthetically significant films” for preservation in the Library of Congress. Phil Villarreal, in an article for the Arizona Daily Star, takes a look at the films that haven’t yet made it. Here are a couple of excepts.

Even more intriguing than the list of preserved films is the number of movies that haven’t yet made the cut. This Web site lists the films that have been named to the registry, and reading through it is enough to enrage any movie lover.

The most glaring omission, especially after the entry of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” is plain ol’ “Rocky” (1976), not only a best-picture Oscar winner, but the inspiration for countless sports films and basically any movie with a training montage. Guess those contributions, along with the launch of the career of Sylvester Stallone, an enduring action icon, wasn’t “significant” enough for the registry.

For the full article, click [HERE]. – Craig

Dolph Lundgren Praises Sly

Craig / / 2006, Celebs, Rocky 4

In an interview at UGO.com, Dolph Lundgren praised Sly in the following exchange:

UGO: You’ve worked with great directors over the years – Roland Emmerich, John Woo, Russell Mulcahey, even Sylvester Stallone – were there any that inspired you more than others during your career?

DOLPH: Sly Stallone was extremely organized and well-prepared, the script – and dialogue – was number one for him. He wrote, directed, and starred in Rocky IV, that’s one hell of a workload. Sly was very sensitive to the “guy in the street’s” taste.

I love it that he spoke of Sly so highly and first. Sly must have really made an impact on Dolph. For the full interview click [HERE].

– Craig

Sly Directs with Passion

Craig / / 2005, Rocky Balboa, Sly Fan

We’ve received several EXCLUSIVE pics from the Rocky Balboa filming in Las Vegas this past week. Ucon Cornelius took the above pic [as well as several more that we’ll post].

Here’s what Ucon Cornelius had to say:

Sly directs with passion. High above to the right, Sly has the monitors transferred above on the enlarged screen –something he wouldn’t have access to–to view the dailies. – Ucon Cornelius

– Craig

Sly Drawing 4th Blood?

Craig / / 2005, Frank Stallone, John Rambo, Rocky 6, Rumors

Robert Sanchez from The Movie Reporter.com posted this on January 6th:

Sly Stallone and his brother Frank showed up at last nights VW shindig and we had to ask what was going on with these two [Rocky and Rambo – Craig] long rumored projects. To my surprise Stallone mentioned that he had meetings that same day regarding Rambo and that both projects are in the works.

For the full report click HERE.

Thanks to Jamie Eade for the tip! – Craig

Us Weekly’s “Stars – They’re Just Like Us!”

Craig / / 2005, Celebs, Training

The December 5, 2005 issue of US Weekly‘s “Stars – They’re Just Like Us!” section features Sly flexing with the following captions:

They’re Proud of Their Physiques!

Getting pumped for his upcoming Rocky and Rambo sequels, SYLVESTER STALLONE, 59, flashed his big guns leaving a Beverly Hills gym after a two-hour workout on November 14. “I’m just trying to keep up with the young bloods!” he has said.

– Craig

Bill Pruitt’s New “Rocky Balboa” Painting

Craig / / 2005, Rocky Balboa, Sly Fan

SZoner, CBEARHUG were and some friends met up with artist, Bill Pruitt back in July when they were visiting Universal City Walk. CBEARHUG sent in the following report:

Bill paints at, Cafe tu tu Tango, a popular bar and grill. All of the artists line up along the sides of the circular outside/inside bar and grill. There are usually 5-7 artists there at any one time. Bill’s work always stands out.

As luck would have it Bill was there working on a new Rocky Balboa painting. We all knew that Bill was a fantastic artist and a great guy, but what we didn’t know what is that he’s also an accomplished magician! Bill took time to show us a few tricks and to sign some autographs.

By the way, the Rocky painting should appear in a future issue of Sly.

Wow! Another awesome Bill Pruitt painting! CBear, thanks for the report! – Craig