Tom Jolliffe looks at whether the days of the superstar headliner are disappearing with audiences more drawn to franchises or film concepts than the stars attached… You could say it started in Hollywood’s classic era. The movie star. The big name. They were in some ways manufactured, or at least their image was. Rock Hudson […]
Does the world want Rocky to return?
Tom Jolliffe looks at the potential of another outing for Rocky Balboa… If there’s one thing that has rung true with Sylvester Stallone throughout his career, it’s that occasionally large pinches of salt are required when he says something ‘definitive’ about a prospective film or characters arc. Last year, and not for the first time, […]
Essential Feel Good Films
Tom Jolliffe offers a selection of feel good films to brighten the mood during testing times… As the Western world begins to face up to self isolation and a barrage of media and social media induced panic, now is a good time to consider some cinematic escape. With so much choice at your disposal there […]
A Lasting Final Shot
Tom Jolliffe looks at the power a film’s final shot can have… There are many aspects that will make a piece of cinema stay long in your mind. You give yourself over to a film sometimes. It sweeps you away. Moments leave particularly strong and inedible impressions. One thing that many films will strive for […]
Great Movie Scenes That Left An Indelible Mark
Tom Jolliffe takes a look at 15 great movie scenes that left an indelible mark… Great movies require many things to achieve that unshakable stamp of quality. As well as great writing, directing and acting, you need memorable scenes. Some can be more memorable than others. Some may end up defining a film more than […]
Creed III trailer pits Michael B. Jordan against Jonathan Majors
MGM has debuted the first trailer for Creed III, the next instalment in the Rocky spinoff franchise and the directorial debut of star Michael B. Jordan. After dominating the boxing world, the film sees Adonis (Jordan) put his future on the line to face off against his childhood friend Damian (Jonathan Majors) when he asks […]
Michael B. Jordan and Jonathan Majors prepare to fight in first look posters for Creed III
MGM and Warner Bros. have begun the the long ring walk towards Creed III‘s March 23, 2023 release date by releasing two first look posters featuring the headline stars in opposite corners of the ring. In one we find Michael B. Jordan’s titular Adonis Creed, and in the other is his next opponent and nemesis, […]
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 […]
Dolph Lundgren’s Ivan Drago to get his own Rocky spin-off movie at MGM
His long time nemesis Rocky Balboa may have decided to step away from the ring for the forthcoming Creed III, but Dolph Lundgren’s Ivan Drago isn’t set to ring the bell on the franchise just yet, with the news that MGM are working on a spin-off project for the Soviet slugger. According to The Wrap, […]
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 […]
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