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Round 7... Sly Stallone Vs. the AICN readership! Ding-ding-ding!!!

Sly,could you give AICN a shoutout on the Rocky DVD?? : by GibsonUSA Returns	Dec 7th, 2006 10:56:30 PM
Hey Sly, how about giving a shoutout to the AICN community on the Rocky Balboa DVD?? :) In the special features when you are talking about promotion and releasing the movie, talk about what you did here and give us all a hello! Be like "HEY HARRY, MERRICK, GIBSONUSA, MORIARTY, MERRICK AND EVERYONE ELSE!" It'd be awesome and we'd all love ya for it!
Okay, that bench pressing story... by Aragorn II	Dec 7th, 2006 11:02:44 PM
...may be the funniest thing I've ever read on this site. It makes me want to sit down and have a drink with Sly and just listen to him tell stories.
Cobra questions! by tiredpm	Dec 7th, 2006 11:09:13 PM
I actually don't have any, but there HAVE to be some stories behind that movie!
Stunt question by tiredpm	Dec 7th, 2006 11:11:26 PM
I always heard the story of Stallone throwing himself off a cliff for Rambo II with only one camera on it because the insurance company wouldn't go for it -- he had to sneak out with a crew. Anyone know if that's true or is it one of those movie legends?
Sly Belongs to the World, Not Just Philly... by Read and Shut Up	Dec 7th, 2006 11:13:06 PM
...he sure comes across as down-to-earth and honest. If there's another filmmaker this upfront and fucking funny - who created a character who's also in the world's lexicon - I'd be surprised. Thanks Sly - you're the man.
Sly on Leno tomorrow night by Captain Mal	Dec 7th, 2006 11:17:29 PM
FYI
i doubt that jason statham... by JimmyJoe RedSky	Dec 7th, 2006 11:21:08 PM
... wears toe nail pollish or would answer to the name "bitch"
Sly doin INGLORIOUS BASTARDS... by nomihs	Dec 7th, 2006 11:21:34 PM
Okay, so is Sly doing Inglorious Bastards? Anyone know? Here is "The Real M" at latino review "...He is a LOCK. I'll count my truck on it. The cast is apparently going to be huge - everyone from Adam Sandler to Michael Madsen..." So, is this for real?
Franco Columbo is stronger than Ferrigno and Arnold. by darthbinks1220	Dec 7th, 2006 11:23:43 PM
He must have been crazy challenging a guy who routinely benches over 500 lbs.
Over the Top by Unbirthday	Dec 7th, 2006 11:24:12 PM
I want to know if there were any encounters with people who took the movie Over the Top too seriously. Did you meet anyone who said "That's not how competitive arm wrestling works" or child protective services folks who got mad at how you treated your son in the movie?
what a cool mother fucker by antonphd	Dec 7th, 2006 11:25:38 PM
my respect for him just climbs each day.
These questions are all the same by LaudnerGomez	Dec 7th, 2006 11:37:37 PM
Sly seems to be fed the same three questions. When does the crazy stuff start to show up?
is it just me by tranpkp1	Dec 7th, 2006 11:37:52 PM
but i'm a fan of demolition man; specialist...lest not forget OVER THE TOP!?!!? Not ONE reference revered or otherwise for OVER THE TOP...come on SLY? I want stories on these films :P Keith Tran Kansas City, MO
Terry Funk choreographed ROCKY V?? by white owl	Dec 7th, 2006 11:41:20 PM
Figures.
LaudnerGomez by GibsonUSA Returns	Dec 7th, 2006 11:46:53 PM
Yeah I think Sly is even tired of the same old questions, hence his "P.S." message at the end of this one.
Harry's picking the questions... by JimmyJoe RedSky	Dec 7th, 2006 11:48:37 PM
... Harry - stop throwing him so many softballs - the guy can take the heat - let him answer a question thats got teeth
Daylight by musicalmedic81	Dec 7th, 2006 11:49:32 PM
Next to the Rocky and Rambo movies, Daylight is next in line as my favorite Sly film. I thought the film was awesome and think Sly should try to take on another "disaster" type film. Why do you think "Daylight" did so poorly at the box office and why is this film so overlooked among all the other Stallone films?
I just gotta say... by halcyonseven	Dec 7th, 2006 11:51:28 PM
reading these questions that got picked, it makes a mind wonder, did any of you grammer-idiots even go to elementry school? I mean... WOW.
Maybe Harry's waitin for Round 19 to ask the toughies? by GibsonUSA Returns	Dec 7th, 2006 11:51:30 PM
Fearing that hard questions too soon would lead to an abrupt early end to this opportunity? Don't be scared....just ask the hard ones now! Hang tough!! (New Kids on the Block 4 Life.)
The owls are in the garage by CherryValance	Dec 7th, 2006 11:56:12 PM
These stories are getting funnier every time.
So the next question should be... by veritasses	Dec 8th, 2006 12:06:23 AM
"Sly, Please tell us everything you want to unload relating to Death Race 2000, Fist, Paradise Alley or any of the other films you've made."
nice questions today by proper	Dec 8th, 2006 12:30:02 AM
Sly should go to watch Everton at home when they play Liverpool next.Quint,Dearth race,is that a insider thing or is the poster behind you =>.Terry Funk is the wrestling Rocky,I'm sure he has retired at least 6 times too.http://tinyurl.com/y72cmc.
The Party at Kitty and Stud's (1976) by godoffireinhell	Dec 8th, 2006 12:54:58 AM
I hope someone asked and gets an answer about this little movie. I really wonder what Sly thinks about it nowadays. I'd also suggest Sly records audio commentaries for all his older movies and does so in the same way he answers these questions. I know he's dismissed having done comedies but I can see why... He's one funny guy!
Finally!! by streakerfreak1983	Dec 8th, 2006 12:59:59 AM
I happy to hear we finaly have some Death Race 2000 questions coming. I'm tired of these Rocky questions(geez he more then just Rocky or Rambo) or questions on how much he can benchpress, whoopdy doo.
40,000 Q's by Jubba	Dec 8th, 2006 01:08:53 AM
and we're not the ones picking which ones get asked officially...i'm sure there are some from death race in there...are they just not being picked? everything is rocky this and rocky that
Geez, did I flunk English? by streakerfreak1983	Dec 8th, 2006 01:20:09 AM
It look's like I just either came from South America or Kindergarten.
That Sammy Hagar joint was classic! by Darth Thoth	Dec 8th, 2006 01:24:20 AM
Winner takes it all/ Loser takes a fall/ Fight to the beginning of the end/ Winner takes it all/ 'Til he breaks the fall/ In time he'll make it over the top! Classic! Over the Top was the truth! lol
Repitition is the key... by Seph_J	Dec 8th, 2006 02:20:40 AM
... to pissing somebody off. Stallone has to give us CLUES as to which questions we should ask? Very poor. Either you lot submitted some shit questions, or Harry has repeatedly picked the worst of them. I wanna know what does Sly think about his mother, and her experience on the UK's Big Brother. Yes. That's what I want to know.
Friggin goofy, one-winged, mouse-munching motherfucker by Jay Jay	Dec 8th, 2006 02:43:54 AM
LOL
Respect by kwisatzhaderach	Dec 8th, 2006 02:58:38 AM
You know, he's made some great movies, he's made some bad movies. But the guy has my respect. He's always come across as a guy who worked hard and made his own luck. Well done Sly. I'll be there opening day.
I want my voice to be heard by McClain	Dec 8th, 2006 04:00:38 AM
I just want to say Sly, I'm only 22 but I am huge fan of all the (I hope this don't offend you because I don't mean to) older action stars. You, Bruce and Arnold, I probably have mostly every movie all three of you have done in my collection {some of them just to laugh at like Stop or my Mom will Shoot or Jingle All the Way, and I hated the Whole Nine (and especially Ten) Yards}. But I do own all of them because as you said, the action stars of today would be your guy's bitches. I first want to congratulate you on finally making another Rocky. Rocky 5 was ok, but I think everyone wanted to see you back in the ring. I have to say, I was concerned about your age, but I have seen both available trailers 100 times and you seem to make jokes about it, and go deeper in depression from the wisecracks (which is why I think you need this fight in the first place). Anyways, my question for you is, your head was real messed up in the 5th movie (you were blacking out and I almost thought you wouldn't survive the film). Is it too much of a secret, or did you just write that part out in the new movie? Or, did age cure the blackouts and pain?
Avenging Angelo by Cyberfury	Dec 8th, 2006 04:53:35 AM
No questions or remarks on this movie? One of his slickest yet. You see him walking around, calm but you see his anger is building with every beat. The moment where he clockes that bodyguard before entering the mansion. That's Sly for me..
Sly and drugs by Cyberfury	Dec 8th, 2006 04:55:21 AM
I'd love to hear him talk about that. We all know Sly! And we're cool with that. I would love to hear how he looks back on things like that now. ;)
I love this man! by chrth	Dec 8th, 2006 06:22:08 AM
'take the top five action guys and line them up against the old school action guys and what you’ll have is five young action guys wearing toenail polish and answering to the name “Bitch.” '
This is great! by Yogurt	Dec 8th, 2006 06:53:01 AM
AICN at its finest!
Jason Statham loves cock by godoffireinhell	Dec 8th, 2006 07:05:00 AM
I don't know about nail polish and responding to "bitch" but do you think Stallone or Arnold would have made an unsubtly homosexual action film like THE TRANSPORTER and then even come back for seconds?!?
Damn you, Kirk Kerkonian! by abominate	Dec 8th, 2006 07:30:27 AM
These Sly Q&As have been great. I'm gonna have withdrawal when it's over. Yesterday it was "marry Ivan and punch Brigette," today it's "young action heroes answering to the name of 'Bitch'" and a "motherfucking" garage owl! Truth be told, however, I enjoyed the Transporter movies although as a character Frank Martin is not as admiration-worthy as, say, Rocky, who above all else remains very human and vulnerable. You lose a lot of credibility / authenticity when your hero knows martial arts to begin with and is nearly indestructible. In classics like "First Blood" and "Die Hard," you root even more for the protag because they do get injured along the way and there's always the possibility that they may not survive. Anyway, thanks Sly!!
Terry FUnk gets knocked through glass in Over The Top by triplefive	Dec 8th, 2006 07:45:29 AM
How come no questions about Thunderlips yet? And will someone please address this man as Lincoln Hawk.
Future Q/A's by ptindy	Dec 8th, 2006 08:18:35 AM
Not that anyone really gives a shit about my opinion, but here goes anyway. People who I liked to see for future Q/A's: Christopher Walken, Kurt Russell, Cameron Crowe, Ron Howard, Pierce Bronson, Tom Hanks, Ray Liotta, Mel Brooks Other people I would like to see do the Q/A's, but would probably not come down to the level Stallone has been for this or would not even allow their ego to be put aside.... Bill Murray, Chevy Chase, Robert DeNiro, Al Pacino, Robert Duvall, Sean Connery, Paul Newman, Robert Redford, Harrison Ford, Francis Ford Coppola, Steven Spielberg, James Caan, Gene Hackman Or another idea would be anniversary type retrospectives with cast members/directors/producers from films. Such as next year would be milestone for movies such as: Godfather (35), Star Wars (30), Blade Runner (25), Close Encounters of the Third Kind (30), The Untouchables (20), Predator (20), Full Metal Jacket (20), Unforgiven (15)
This seems like it could become another whole site.. by SK909	Dec 8th, 2006 09:01:22 AM
Seriously, this is gold so far (although it's turning to silver with the repetitious questions), and if it was kept on this kind of a keel with other celebrities, it could almost be a whole other website. Hell, there could be a whole series of AICN interviews books, like the interviews with filmmakers series. Where you throw in 100 MORE questions that didn't show up on the site as a bonus. And I think the inherent risk in a celebrity not getting out of the way of their own ego adds another dimension, like, 'Which one will walk away early because he/she is offended?" Then you KNOW which ones are completely fucking insane and not down-to-earth ala Stallone. Sadly, I think that would include most of them. From that last list, I"d have to say that Duvall would be honest, Murray, Hackman, Caan, and Coppola, I think, but that's it. Stallone has always been intelligent and anyone who knew his life story knew that to be true, but perhaps never moreso than now, with these interviews. It's just that the doors flung open almost TOO wide after Rocky and after all that struggling, who wouldn't react like a kid in a candy store? Anyway, that story about Kirk Kerkorian and 'Alex' from MGM is insane. How he could relate things like that to us in this format and not bat an eyelash is beyond me. THAT'S the kind of stuff you NEVER hear about from the horse's mouth out of fear of fucking up their career. I guess Stallone feels like Dylan, "When you ain't got nothin', you got nothin' to lose." That makes him pretty dangerous by Hollywood standards.
HARRY, HE'S RIGHT by timmer33	Dec 8th, 2006 09:07:46 AM
I asked a question about TANGO AND CASH ... let's see some T&C questions. Not everyone's favourite, perhaps, but an extremely entertaining film nonetheless. (Just no Lockdown questions, please)
Harry, I have to agree with Sly and everyone else here by DeCypher44	Dec 8th, 2006 09:41:45 AM
Please send him different questions. These are GREAT, but you should mix it up a little. I think if you keep sending the same questions, the answers will start to get short and not as entertaining.
See, that's why I say "never excercise" by rev_skarekroe	Dec 8th, 2006 10:13:08 AM

Terry Funk by purplemonkeydw	Dec 8th, 2006 10:16:45 AM
Holy crap, I never expected a Terry Funk reference on AICN...ah the good ol' days of wrestling...Kerry Von Eric, The Missing Link, and The Freebirds...good times.
YackBacker, in total agreement by AdrianVeidt	Dec 8th, 2006 10:21:02 AM
I haven't read an article this fervently before on AICN. I love the upfront nature of Sly and I love that I continuously check back for the next round. Please tell me this is going for longer than 15 rounds... and yeah, let's get more actors to do this. I wasn't even the biggest Sly fan, and now I have loads of respect for him. Think if your guys' favorite actors were doing this... you'd effing love it. Keep 'em coming!
AdrianVeidt by Jedi2dope	Dec 8th, 2006 10:44:02 AM
I believe its for 20 rounds. Isn't this for 200 questions?
This is very cool. by SkeletonParty	Dec 8th, 2006 11:06:48 AM
Thank you Mr. Stallone for your time and your respect. And the one-winged spotted owl thing is pure gold.
SPAM ALERT!!!: Toasty Tony = Brandon Coleman by Mr. Nice Gaius	Dec 8th, 2006 11:16:31 AM
...away with you!
Assassins by Rock Icon	Dec 8th, 2006 11:31:24 AM
One of my favorite Stallone movies is Assassins. I'd like to know if Sly likes that movie.
Assassins by Rock Icon	Dec 8th, 2006 11:31:25 AM
One of my favorite Stallone movies is Assassins. I'd like to know if Sly likes that movie.
Double by Rock Icon	Dec 8th, 2006 11:32:29 AM
Sorry for the double post.
Harry, come man,,,,,,,, by ptindy	Dec 8th, 2006 11:56:05 AM
we know you like to drop the soap, but DO NOT drop the ball on this Q/A. Sly is starting to get antsy!!!
Regular by Rocky4	Dec 8th, 2006 12:43:23 PM
I gotta agree with the others - from this and the biographies and everything else I've read about Stallone - he could have a site dedicated to his anecdotes!
Way to go viva. by vivavitalogy	Dec 8th, 2006 01:13:10 PM
You get to ask Sly a question and you fill it full of typos. Dropping to my knees with rain falling on my face and arms raised to the midnight sky I yell DAMN YOU FOR NOT CATCHING SUCH ERRORS!!!!!!!
Other Celeb Interviews by veritasses	Dec 8th, 2006 01:34:22 PM
The more I think about it, the more I believe it’s going to be a long time before we get another series of Q&As as good as this. Of the two parts of an interview, the questions and the answers, asking good questions the fans always wanted to know isn’t a problem since these are questions from the fans. However getting good answers in response depends on the person being interviewed and there just aren’t many people on the same level as Sly. Stallone has always been a sort of laid back, intelligent, funny guy… maybe not to this degree, because these answers are absolute gems, but he was always capable of this level of material if he was in the right forum/situation. Most celebrities are really boring or annoying in person and are too afraid to speak out about the good, weird stuff in their personal lives or the lives of other celebrities. Even if they have something interesting or educational to say, they’re not likely to respond with the same level of pure entertainment we’ve enjoyed in this series. Stallone on the other hand, has that rare combination of traits that make for a good interviewee. He’s funny, but not in a Robin Williams/Jim Carey/[insert comedian] over the top, “I’m a professional comedian and a funny guy, everything I do and say is funny and I demand that you laugh” sort of way, candid but not in a “I’m an angry actor and I’m out to spite so-and-so because they wronged me” sort of way, and has a good narrative voice on some interesting behind the scenes topics unlike most celebs who’ll awkwardly describe how their friend/child/cat did something really funny that no one really gives a crap about. Plus, perhaps most importantly, there’s a level of humility and honesty that he has with himself and his profession that’s down to earth and which strips off the false, plastic, publicist generated image that makes him feel like one of us. People in Hollywood view themselves as royalty and celebrities desperately try to climb the inherent social ladder that gives them more fame and clout. Unfortunately, this make them feel that their job places them higher up on the social ladder then the fans who support them and that attitude/aura tends to come through. So thanks Sly and AICN for this rare, one in a million pairing. I'm looking forward to the next round as much as tonight's episode of BSG.
Why are these ROUNDS with Sly so untalked about? by nomihs	Dec 8th, 2006 04:02:31 PM
Okay, 62 total posts (after this there will be 63) and that's it. If this was an article about Transformers or MAN IN SUIT!!! then there would be 600 posts, not 62 (soon to be 63). Is that because there are 538 people who have nothing bad to say about this Q n A, nothing about "STALLONE RAPED MY CHILDHOOD." So I guess in order for a talkback to be number one in total posts, there has to be drama and controversy. So here we have, 60 some people think is some of the coolest shit in awhile on AICN and instead of being filled with haters, it has nothing but kudos for Harry and co. and not to mention Mr. Stallone himself (and his assistant, with the great name, as well). Good stuff, even if it's not the most populated.
I didn't even count the double posters, or repeats... by nomihs	Dec 8th, 2006 04:03:43 PM
I didn't even count the double posters, or repeats...
Ask him if he ever noticed by CherryValance	Dec 8th, 2006 04:36:00 PM
that those guys from Good Charlotte look just like him circa LoF. I don't know who they are, I'm too old to listen to that stuff, but I saw one of them somewhere and thought it was uncanny.
Stallone on Leno tonight. by vivavitalogy	Dec 8th, 2006 05:04:50 PM
For those who care.
Rambo would have made The Transporter by super Cucaracha	Dec 8th, 2006 05:15:43 PM
give his own prostate check. C'mon people!
Why is no one asking about Tango and Cash??? by BitterMan23	Dec 8th, 2006 06:26:12 PM
What the hell is the matter with you people?
Bitterman23 by ewokstew	Dec 8th, 2006 06:39:10 PM
I think lots of people have sent T&C questions in. Why the heck Harry isn't picking any is beyond me.
If Stallone's on Leno by veritasses	Dec 8th, 2006 06:48:19 PM
we should've asked him to tug on his ear. You know... sort of a shout out to the AICN geeks.
veritasses by GibsonUSA Returns	Dec 8th, 2006 07:35:51 PM
Yeah it'd be awesome if Sly actually did that. :P.....and for the person wondering why there hasn't been hundreds of Talkback messages,for these type of interview postings there're usually a lot more readers than responders. There are only 70 messages but it's probably been read a zillion times by people. Plus, with a new one every day, things are spread out. Transformers didnt have new updates every day.
ewokstew by BitterMan23	Dec 8th, 2006 07:38:16 PM
I bet you're right. Maybe Harry thinks HE'S the best cop in LA. I mean, come on! It was a buddy action comedy from the 80s where neither guy was black!!! its a fuckin landmark!!!
Just write what you want Sly by Jaka	Dec 8th, 2006 08:54:33 PM
lol. I mean, really. Now, or later if the right questions aren't answered. In your future AICN column. : ) It appears that most everyone is lovin' this. Haven't seen the talkbacks so together on something in a long time, maybe ever. So tell those stories! uhum, please.
Just thought of something... by SK909	Dec 8th, 2006 09:15:00 PM
I'd love to hear Stallone's reaction to the Eddie Murphy bit about Italians who just saw Rocky. That never fails to crack me up and I bet Sly thinks it's hilarious. "Alright Ssslllyyy! Rock-O! Rahhhh-ahhhh-ko!" "You heard what I said moolie, pay fa my fuckin' candy!" "Oh, you just saw Rocky... look here little Italian white man..." Fucking classic...
I'd like to see Stallone in a movie with Al Pacino.... by GibsonUSA Returns	Dec 8th, 2006 09:34:14 PM
An action drama like Heat. Stallone as the good guy and Al Pacino as the bad guy. But Stallone is not a cop. I am tired of the good guy always being a cop. Enough of that. Make Sly a badass vigilante or something.
Kevin Eubanks better laugh at all Sly's jokes.... by GibsonUSA Returns	Dec 8th, 2006 10:26:29 PM
They are way funnier than Leno's jokes and he goes crazy for them.....Tonight Show starts now in the East Coast.
I'd like to see one of these Q&A's with... by Valebant	Dec 8th, 2006 10:52:32 PM
Sir Michael Caine.
Valebant by Jaka	Dec 9th, 2006 12:30:04 AM
Hell to the yeah.
Best one yet by theneonsamurai	Dec 9th, 2006 04:28:32 AM
Stallone should direct the Hobbit!!!
Why Sly Why by suttlesone	Dec 21st, 2006 11:28:54 AM
Hi, I just had a major Sinus surgery, I had thin blood and bleeding won't stop.I left Hospital too soon because I was Going to see Rocky Balboa no matter what.I was prepared to see what was supposed to be a good farewell to my favorite movie character of all time.Sly said that he was righting wrongs of Rocky 5 , this was exciting.Rocky 5 was still pretty good, it was sad that Rocky was left mentally impaired and broke, both mentally and financially.But at least he still won a street fight at the end, so all was not lost. He was still a winner.Rocky Balboa was good all the way through, but the ending not only ruined it, but also all of the others as well.Sly, you're a genius, I Love you, but I have had the biggest cry, as though all hopes and dreams have been lost, and I lost the best story ever to a bad ending.Fans wanted to see him go out in glory, getting everything back, new wife, money glory, and being remembered properly, as doing the impossible.The right thing to do for the fans would have been to had the exact same movie, but in the last few seconds, knock him out, keep the fire flash quickly to rematch title for belt win holding belt high, flash to defending title a couple of times winning, then show newspaper saying your retiring, you've already proved your the forever champion, let people know Rocky made a fortune back, got everything back.You could have at least had Dixon's Promoter mention a huge payout Rocky would get so at least people knows he gets something back.It's still just so awful for the people who loved you and Rocky not to end with a knockout.I know what you were trying to say, he could still go toe to toe, but that is just the easy way out because you worry about the people who say it would all be unbelieveable. That is what Rocky is, UNBELIEVABLE Victory and ending this way just saddens and highly dissaapoints, no matter what anybody else tries to say to be nice and true, they are all really saddened and dissapointed in rocky being forever a loser we wanted to remember him the way we have all the years.Please fix this.If its not possible to pull real quick and do quick ending change then please right another with Dixon rematch and the rest I mentioned.This one will probably loose money or not make much, but if people see a real ending one come out soon with Dixon rematch They will be so happy you finally fixed the series for it's proper ending, they will see it over and over and send others.If this ended that way I was planning on watching at theatre at least 5 Times. But as it is as much as it will kill me I will never watch any of them again until justice prevails, I love Watching Rocky 4 so much it is pure power and genius, it is so hard saying goodbye and putting it away forever.You were in such awesome shape, you looked as though you would have easily beat Mason Dixon,we really need a Rambo 4 now so we can at least see one of our beloved Stallone characters end up on top.You are a great thinker who has always been grossly underestimated as such, I have enjoyed reading your thoughts on this forum so much, I wish you had a book on your thoughts and philosophies and just the way you look at things in general, it would be riveting and enlighten so many. help us Sly, youre our only hope.

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