Rocky

Leonard and Guy step into the ring with Rocky, the scrappy 1976 sensation that turned Sylvester Stallone into a star and made underdogs everywhere believe they had a shot.

They celebrate Stallone’s unforgettable performance and screenplay, the tender Rocky-and-Adrian romance, the knockout supporting work from Talia Shire, Carl Weathers and Burgess Meredith, John G. Avildsen’s direction, Bill Conti’s iconic score, the Philadelphia atmosphere, and the film’s remarkable awards-season legacy.

Sit back and enjoy as they explain why Rocky still lands with such emotional force, and why this modestly made boxing movie became one of cinema’s most enduring champions.

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CHAPTERS:

01:34 – Why Rocky Still Goes the Distance

03:20 – The Rocky Sequels, Creed and “I Play Rocky”

06:20 – Rocky Balboa: The Ultimate Underdog

09:05 – Rocky, Adrian, Mickey and Paulie