STALLONE IS “MADE IN THE SHADE!”

Craig / / 2002, Celebs, Shade

We’ve been hearing a lot of really good things about “Shade.” Not only has the movie betting getting good advance buzz, but Sly‘s work as well. Up until now, though, nobody had seen the film. Ain’t It Cool‘s Moriarty has seen the film and has posted a positive review of it — especially Sly‘s work. Here’s a brief look at what he has to say:

“STALLONE IS MADE IN SHADE!!

What is it about Sylvester Stallone?
I’ve long since given up on the idea that ‘80s action icon Ahnold is ever going to set aside his pursuit of the filthy lucre in exchange for doing smaller, more daring films. He might make good movies in the future, but he’s never going to really take a chance again. It’s just not the way that particular Terminator is programmed.
But every time I’m about to give up on Stallone for similar reasons (I mean, my god, did you actually SEE the abomination that was DRIVEN?!), he turns around and does something that keeps him interesting and relevant. COPLAND may not have been a great movie, but it was sincere and smart, and Stallone was quite affecting in his role. Now, a few years and several largely unreleased films (D-TOX, AVENGING ANGELO) down the road, Stallone’s pulled another ace out of his sleeve in the form on this clever little con game written and directed by newcomer Damian Neiman.”
You gotta love a review that starts out like that and ends with: ” ..SHADE delivers all the way to its last twists and turns, with performances that really crackle (special mention must go to Stallone, once again, who embodies a particular sort of Old World charm) and a low-key wit that never strains, that never seems to work too hard…”

Man, now I really can’t wait for Shade [co-starring Gabriel Byrne, Thandie Newton, and Melanie Griffith] to be released. For Moriarty‘s complete review click HERE.

– Craig Zablo
(October 19, 2002)

Sly, Arnold and Bruce in “Westworld”!?

Craig / / 2002, Celebs, Unmade Films

On October 3rd, Ain’t It Cool News‘ Moriarty ran an item from the UK’s Hotdog magazine:

“Rumblings are beginning to emerge about the forthcoming remake of WESTWORLD, which the Austrian Oak himself, Arnold Schwarzenegger, is reportedly using as a vehicle to unite him with his Planet Hollywood mates, Messrs Willis and Stallone, for the first time on screen. After Sly bites the dust early on, effectively reducing him to cameo status, Bruce has to run like **** from the pissed-off robot gunslinger in black,and although he may have flesh falling off him to reveal his metal skeleton, any sense of deja vu pointing towards the Terminator franchise is purely coincidental. New areas covered by the pursuit include Aquaworld, Lunarworld and Jurassic World, and in an early draft of the script, the actual holiday centre is located on the Moon.”

Thanks to Ernest “Jazzman” Resendes for the poster mock-up.

– Craig Zablo [October 5, 2002]

Sly in US Mag

Craig / / 2002, Celebs, Staying Alive

The October 14-21, 2002, issue of US Weekly features a two page spread entitled “Tuesday Night Fever” which looks at Paramount‘s party for the dvd releases of “Saturday Night Fever,” “Grease,” Urban Cowboy,” “Staying Alive,” “Flashdance,” and “Footloose.” The article takes a look at what some of the “key” players were doing then and now.

– Craig Zablo [October 5, 2002]

SZ Exclusive: Stallone Behind the Scenes Pics

Craig / / 2002, Demolition Man, Jennifer Flavin-Stallone, Planet Hollywood, Sly's Art, StalloneZone, Tango & Cash

SZoner, “Joe Tanto Hummer” sent in a bunch of pictures that he had taken, over the years, of his visits to Stallone movie premieres, Planet Hollywood openings, and the like. Unfortunately most of the pictures were taken without a flash at night or had glare or something that prevented them from being used. We did want to share these EXCLUSIVE pics from Joe.

This is a cool candid that Tanto picked up of Sly and one of his paintings.

Here’s a shot of Sly and Jen at a 1995 Planet Hollywood opening.

Tanto wanted to be sure that we all got to see this building-sized poster for Tango and Cash!

Thanks to Joe for sharing! – Craig Zablo [September 28, 2002]