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Tag Archives: Rocky
Mirrors #2: The Man In the Mirror
You didn’t think I’d forgotten, did you? I forget nothing. I still haven’t written the damn thing but I now have a file folder on my desktop filled with screengrabs of men looking at themselves (or at somebody else) in … Continue reading
Posted in Actors, Movies
Tagged Compulsion, Lady From Shanghai, mirrors, Paris Texas, Rocky, Saturday Night Fever, Sunset Boulevard, Taxi Driver
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Burt Young Smashes Up the Apartment
If you don’t remember the scene, here is what happens, in recap, let’s break it down: Paulie has invited the press to come and watch Rocky train at the meat locker … without Rocky’s permission. Rocky and Paulie have a … Continue reading
Being Mean To Rocky Balboa
Freezing cold twilight. I was waiting for the bus. I was alone. A guy was also in the area, and he was in the process of painting a sign up on the wall of a new Thai restaurant. As I … Continue reading
Pumpgirl and Rocky Balboa
Review of a play I really want to see. Its reputation precedes it. Interesting comments there about Ireland, and also what is going on over there right now, in terms of plays, and playwrights. It’s no secret that Ireland is, … Continue reading
Apartment Montage
… from my apartment … I have taken down a bunch of my stuff from the wall – for various reasons – and it is stacked up in a corner. I have no desk, by choice. I like to loll … Continue reading
Stallone
Jen and I got together last night – and we had a sushi feast, and red wine – and Jen sat with her poor bum foot elevated on my lap – and we laughed until we freakin’ cried about various … Continue reading
In Honor Of the First Sunday of Lent
… here is my impression of Heaven. Michael, I am dying to talk with you about Paradise Alley. I realize that I am communicating with you through my blog which is strange and dysfunctional … but whatevs. Paradise Alley!
Demolition Man and Rocky: Comfort food
I watched Demolition Man last night. It is just what it should be, as far as I’m concerned. No more, no less. It’s very funny. Him high-fiving the cop who has no experience with human contact. Stallone saying, as he … Continue reading
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Tagged Rocky, Sylvester Stallone
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A good luck charm
I’m so proud. Thanks, Mejack, for the wonderful link!