“Creed II Review: It’s An Even Better Version Of Rocky IV”

I liked Creed. I have Feelings™ about Rocky IV. It stands to reason that I’d feel at least minor trepidation about a Creed movie that addresses the events of Rocky IV, even though down the line the Creed chapters in the Rocky franchise would need to address Rocky IV out of continuity necessity.  So consider it a Thanksgiving miracle that Creed II, which opens today, the … Continue reading →

“Rocky vs. Rambo: The Battle For The Greatest Sylvester Stallone Franchise”

History is written by great rivalries. Montague and Capulet. Hatfield and McCoy. Sean Connery and Roger Moore. The Red Sox and the Yankees. Washing funky drawers or flipping ’em inside out for one more day’s use. Donald Trump and human decency. It goes on. I’ve been thinking about this a bit recently on account of … Continue reading →