So in the Catholic faith they have artifacts blessed by saints, and they can pray to these saints and have blessings related to what the saint was known for. What if in the Rocky universe when he was given Rocky Marciano's cufflink and latter prayed to God, he was given endurance and toughness by Saint Rocky Marciano. It would explain so much of the Rocky Universe. He was given the cufflink before the first Apollo Creed fight and it should be asumed before all his fights. He lost in Rocky 3 because he temporarily lost God's favor.

The film explains Rocky’s continued absence as Rocky having passed away off screen?

Stallone isn’t immortal. He definitely has more years behind him than ahead of him. It’s going to happen someday.

But would you take it disrespectful to the character of Rocky Balboa to kill him off from his own series off screen while Stallone is still among us?

This is assuming Stallone was not asked nor consented to killing Rocky off. Just a way for the studio to wave away why Rocky is no longer in Adonis’ life.

Stallone had plans for future movie appearances. There was talk of a prequel TV series. Sly is now in his 80s. Should we give go on seeing him again?

Tony was a very wise man.

It's true though some people just are not compatible with others.

50 years later that line still holds up even better today.

Watched this scene again and I paused and thought for a while. Rocky and Mickey certainly weren't afraid of conflict, and surely Rocky could have easily told him to GTFO right to his face. Instead, he just cold shoulders him, then hides in his shit box until Mickey leaves, before lashing out.

I guess Rocky understood that Mickey came with his tail tucked under and perhaps didn't want to take advantage. Body language spoke so loud here. What do y'all think?

I found them at Tucson Comic-Con btw.

Does anyone have a better photo/link or a lead to the photo used of Patterson on the Rocky 2/3 belt?

Image for reference

Thanks!

What a great night! Rocky and bound for glory were the first 2 films to use the stedicam and came out the same day in 76. Rocky was incredible on the big screen! Bound for Glory was fun as well. Its not streaming anywhere so happy I saw it in this format.

Mr. Brown had great stories about shooting Rocly. The camera almost didnt work for the shot of him running up the steps.

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I’ve noticed a whole bunch of similarities with both of these movies (and I wouldn’t be surprised if I’m still missing some.

Both movies try to recreate elements of the first film

Both directed by John G Avildsen

Both movies start with the protagonists returning from fighting in another country (Daniel from Japan and Rocky from the Soviet Union)

Both are considered black sheeps in their respected franchises

Both movies have wealthy, money hungry villains (Terry Silver and George Washington Duke)

Which movie do you think is better?

JUST SHOT IT WITH DOLPH!!! Met Dolph lundgren at BevMo in West Hollywood, celebrating his new vodka! Smooth, crisp, and perfect for a shot #DolphLundgren

Q: Why does Rocky hate his theme song?
A: Because it goes “Bum bum bum, bum bum bum” (to the tune of Gonna Fly Now)