Tom Jolliffe on the films he could watch over and over again and never tire of… We all have our favourite films. There are some that have a deeply profound effect. There are some that get deep within our bones and leave us in awe, or take a heavy emotional investment. You could watch Requiem For […]
PCS unveils Apollo Creed 1:3 collectible statues from Rocky II and Rocky IV
Sideshow and Premium Collectibles Studio have unveiled their new 1:3 scale Apollo Creed collectible statues, based on the likeness of Carl Weathers as seen in Rocky II and Rocky IV. Limited to 325 pieces each, the statues are available to pre-order now, priced at $1,205 apiece; check out the official promotional images below… Apollo […]
1:3 scale Ivan Drago Rocky IV collectible statue unveiled by PCS
Coinciding with the release of Sylvester Stallone’s Rocky IV: Rocky vs. Drago Ultimate Director’s Cut, PCS has unveiled its new 1:3 scale Ivan Drago statue which is based on the likeness of Dolph Lungren from the classic 1985 sequel. The collectible is available to pre-order now from Sideshow, priced at $1,155; check out the promotional […]
Sylvester Stallone’s Ultimate Director’s Cut of Rocky IV gets a trailer and one night only theatrical release
MGM has announced that Rocky v. Drago: The Ultimate Director’s Cut – Sylvester Stallone’s new cut of 1985’s Rocky IV – is set for a one night only theatrical release from Fathom Events on November 11th, before releasing on demand the following day. Check out the poster and trailer for Rocky v. Drago here… After […]
Ultimate Evil Movie Villains from the 1980s
Marvelous Videos presents 80s movie villains who were deliciously evil… Man, what was it about the 80s that made their action genre so damn good? This was an era that somehow knew where to draw the line between B-movie thrills and A-list production value. The writers, directors, and producers were all aware of the core […]
Essential Dolph Lundgren Movies That Every Action Fan Should Watch!
Marvelous Videos presents Dolph Lundgren’s best films… There’s a story that circulated the news a while back wherein robbers broke into actor Dolph Lundgren’s home, but hauled out of there the second they realized it was his house. That really says something about his image. Combining a huge physique with natural charisma, Lundgren became an […]
Sylvester Stallone working on Director’s Cut of Rocky IV
Despite the fact that Creed II was meant to signal his retirement from the role, Sylvester Stallone revealed last year that he’s eyeing another Rocky Balboa return – not in Creed III, but rather a new Rocky sequel that would shift the focus squarely back on the Italian Stallion following his two supporting turns alongside […]
Sylvester Stallone regrets killing off Apollo Creed in Rocky IV
While wishing Carl Weathers a happy birthday, Sylvester Stallone has said that he regrets killing the character of Apollo Creed in Rocky IV. Carl Weathers’ performance in the Rocky movies is certainly iconic, playing an integral part of those films’ continued success and resonance with generations of fans over the years. The character’s death in […]
My Favourite Christmas Movie – Rocky IV
The Flickering Myth writing team count down to Christmas by discussing their favourite festive movies; next up is Tom Jolliffe with Rocky IV…. When considering my favourite Christmas film, my thoughts weren’t first cast to movies about Santa, or Christmas spirit, or a kid left alone by unfit parents to protect the house against Joe […]
Dolph Lundgren says Drago is “pretty damaged” in Creed II
Dolph Lundgren, one of the stars of Creed II, says his returning character Ivan Drago is “pretty damaged”. Rocky is full of the iconic moments and legendary characters. And one individual who encapsulates this to perfection is Dolph Lundgren’s Russian boxer Ivan Drago. Drago is back for Creed II and in a recent interview with Empire Magazine, […]
