Since the Italian Stallion first appeared on screen in 1976, Rocky Balboa’s cinematic story has become a staple of pop culture, not just in America but around the world. The tropes from the film have been emulated and parodied many times over the years in other movies, TV shows, and media. It’s well known for its theme music, training montage, and the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Like all great sports movies, Rocky isn’t really about the sport itself but about life. It’s about people and how they relate to each other.
After a successful sequel in 1979, it was no surprise that Stallone would once again wear his boxing shorts and gloves for this 80s sequel. However, this time, there are new challenges and opponents, both physical and emotional.So, step into the boxing ring, turn up Survivor’s “Eye of the Tiger,” and get ready for a knockout episode as Tim Williams and guest co-hosts Chris Adams and JB Huffman discuss “Rocky III” from 1982 on this episode of the 80s Flick Flashback!
Here are some additional behind-the-scenes trivia we were unable to cover in this episode:
Sources:
Wikipedia, IMDB, BoxOfficeMojo
https://www.reelworldtheology.com/rocky-revisited-showing-some-love-for-the-sequels/
https://totalrocky.com/articles/r3/rocky-3-trivia/
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