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Stallone answers December 9th & 10th Questions in a double round - plus Harry's Seen ROCKY BALBOA at BNAT!!!

Stallone is cool by Toby___Wong	Dec 10th, 2006 03:15:30 PM
Anyone who says otherwise is a jerk.
Thanks Sly!! by GibsonUSA Returns	Dec 10th, 2006 03:15:47 PM
You're not even taking the weekends off for this. Thanks a lot!
this cricket reminds me of rambo... by GibsonUSA Returns	Dec 10th, 2006 03:17:17 PM
I have a pacman frog that I feed about a half dozen crickets to every other day. Usually the frog just devours all those stupid aimless bugs within a minute of me dropping them in. But there's this one cricket that's survived in there for 2 weeks now! Literally six waves of feedings later, it's still just him left over in the tank with the frog. I've been calling him Rambo Cricket. Survival instincts. You should see this little guy. He'll actually wait for the frog to turn away, then sneak his way to the water, drink, and quick pounce back into the brush. Even hopped off the frog's head once on the way back to safety, adding insult to injury. The frog can't catch him at all! This cricket is amazing. He IS Rambo....even dug some trenches as escape paths. I basically have two pets now, the frog and Rambo Cricket, because they are co-existing in the tank indefinately. I'll let you know when he's finally caught.
When Harry Beat Sally??? C'mon Sly! by CarmillaVonDoom	Dec 10th, 2006 03:18:22 PM
wtf
Stallone is awesome! by emeraldluxury	Dec 10th, 2006 03:45:42 PM
Man, I have to say that I have really enjoyed reading Stallone's interview comments! He is incredibly witty and the comments are very endearing to me. Definitely gives him a lot of personality in my mind that I didn't know. Not his normal interview stuff you would find in any magazine or celebrity gossip. This is such a great tribute to the star to do this. Thanks to Stallone and to Harry for putting this together.
Hahaha Paulie > Apollo Creed by GibsonUSA Returns	Dec 10th, 2006 03:47:19 PM
My sister randomly bought me a bunch of those new Rocky figures a while ago. She got me Rocky, Adrian, Paulie, Apollo, and that big slab of hanging meat that Rocky punches. So the weakest out of that group is either Apollo or the hanging meat, right?? :P I still need a Drago figure though. It's not complete without him.
Oh, now I will definitely see Rocky by emeraldluxury	Dec 10th, 2006 03:49:03 PM
BTW...this interview sealed the deal for me and I will definitely go see this Rocky movie as well as rent the ones that I didn't see. I have a great respect for a star that will gives the fans respect like this to answer our questions in this way, and honestly. See you in the theatre!
FEAR ME!!!! by wadew1	Dec 10th, 2006 03:49:15 PM
Didn't tiny terror Danny Cannon want to do a Director's Cut of JUDGE DREDD? I remember reading an article about that years ago on AICN.
great anwers yet again by Basehead	Dec 10th, 2006 03:59:27 PM
thank you sly for giving us these amazing insights into the life of a star. i especially liked the bit about sharon stone... i didnt like her anyway, not to mention richard gere! hahaha But what i like the most is that my perception of you has gotten so much better. i allready had seen a documentary on the making of rocky and i remember allready being thoroughly impressed but now i will never forget you are one cool dude! afterthought: What would movie news be like if everyone was as honest like Sly about movie experiences?
A question, a statement, and a thank you, sir by oneragga	Dec 10th, 2006 04:01:29 PM
Question;as a good few of your films NOT written/directed by you have seen extensive revisions between page and final product, wil you elaborate aon working with Dick Donner and Antonio Banderas during the making of Assasins? I thought that picture, and its old/young lion theme is one of your most underrated during your early 90's career re-invention, and I had friends in the industry at the time who said the final cut was somewhat different than what you & the director had intended...any thoughts? I also wanted to state my respect for your career, and my admiration for being one of the first huge action stars who actually got out there and did most of your own stuntwork. Granted some of the films have been hit of miss, but you gave us a huge thrill seeing you out there in the midst of things, something Bruce and Arnold seemed to run w/ later on in their careers. THANKS: for the Rocky series of course; I'm burning a vacation day to catch BALBOA's first screening on the 22nd; For the pics that worked: Tango & Cash remains, for me, one of the funniest buddy films of the late 80's and is an underrated gem. For Frist BLood; lean, mean, and vicious, but with one of your finest scenes, at the end with Mr Crenna. For Demolition Man, whose true meaning and messages come forth with repeated viewing. For Copland, which, in my humble opinion, is textbook viewing for any actor looking to surrender ego and image and achieve a career reinvention. And finally, for Cliffhanger. While the entire picture is a fun run, I have not seen then, nor since (although there have been many attempts) an opening ten minutes of any film that had such a terrifying, spectacularly visceral impact on its audience. It was then, and remains today, one of the greatest opening sequences of any action film, and was probably a mission to try to match for the remainder of the picture. Good luck with Rocky Balboa sir, but judging by the buzz and the positive responses on Talkback, I think you'll be sending the big lug out in grand style. Thanks again!,
This is one of the best things aintitcool has ever done by Captain Katanga	Dec 10th, 2006 04:04:30 PM
I wasn't even that big of a Stallone fan, but he's so likeable and disarmingly honest. Great guy. For those of you in the UK, Copland is on at 2255 on BBC1... grab a beer!
Judge Dredd by Mace Tofu	Dec 10th, 2006 04:07:37 PM
Has the best open then 15 minutes in just falls apart. I really wanted to love this film but somrthing was off about it. The sets and FX were top for the time. I wonder if Danny yelled the "Fear Me" line on CSI lol. My first job was working at a theater that showed ROCKY all summer so I've seen that film over 100 times. Watching Rocky that many times showed me that a film could have techical flaws and rough edges but still be loved because the story carried the movie while Judge Dredd while near perfect from a techical stand point had a story that didn't hold up to one viewing. Gotta have heart! Thanks for the many hours of enjoyment Mr. Stallone : )
More abuse of Carl Weathers by El Scorcho	Dec 10th, 2006 04:12:27 PM
LOL! Way to go, Rock!!!
Dear Mr. Stallone by vivavitalogy	Dec 10th, 2006 04:13:55 PM
How annoying was Rob Schneider?
HA! I always thought Richard Gere seemed like a jerk by CherryValance	Dec 10th, 2006 04:17:15 PM
What with his pretend tap dancing and all. And GibsonUSA, don't let that cricket die. He's proved his worth. He at least deserves to be set free if you don't want to keep him.
Is there any room for John Leguizamo is Rambo IV? by vivavitalogy	Dec 10th, 2006 04:18:55 PM
I'm serious.
ask him how he came up with the license plates in Cobra by troutpencil	Dec 10th, 2006 04:19:03 PM
"AWSOM 50"
ummm....NO REVIEW Harry? by sledgehammer5050	Dec 10th, 2006 04:25:09 PM
i thought we might get a review with this too...a nice payment since #9 wasn't posted on time. give us great details man!
That Richard Gere story was a slice of fried gold! by brokentusk	Dec 10th, 2006 04:31:04 PM
Funniest thing I've heard all day.
Mr. Stallone = Insightful Comedy Gold by Mr. Nice Gaius	Dec 10th, 2006 04:32:00 PM
These Q&As have truly been some of the most enjoyable reads ever on AICN. Kudos to Harry & Co. for hooking this up. I've always found Sly to be a genuine, straight shooter with an incredibly sharp wit. I remember watching certain "Tonight Show" appearances and thinking that it would be great if Sly would play more characters like himself. The guy just exudes charm and his self-deprecating sense of humor is spot-on. How could ya not like the guy who gave us not only the greatest underdog character of all time but memorable quotes such as this: "My, what a nice day, I think I’ll go outside and beg for food."? :) Mr. Stallone: thanks a ton for doing this Q&A. Bring on "Rocky Balboa". Cheers!
sledgehammer5050: wait for it by chrth	Dec 10th, 2006 04:33:43 PM
Harry always does a complete review for the entire BNAT.
CherryValance by GibsonUSA Returns	Dec 10th, 2006 04:33:49 PM
I sprinkled some white powder onto Rambo Cricket to ruin his camoflauge so the frog can see him better. It worked. Now the frog sees him clearly, but still can't get to him. What the cricket does when he's spotted is he clings onto this thin vertical vine, keeping the width of the vine in between him and the frog. WTF?? Do crickets even have brains? Even when I push the cricket towards the frog with a straw he dodges it.
I think this feature... by JonQuixote	Dec 10th, 2006 04:34:38 PM
...is possibly the best thing to ever hit AICN. The candor and comedy of these responses is absolutely awe-inspiring. I'm going to run out and buy an armful of Stallone-DVDs and hope that Mr. Stallone uses his next royalty check to buy himself a beer or a gummi bear or something. It's on me!
Laughed my ass off at the Gere story. by mrfan	Dec 10th, 2006 04:39:33 PM
Seriously. AICN should take all the questions, have Stallone answer them, and then make a book. This is some good stuff. Love it.
The cricket by Alonzo Mosely	Dec 10th, 2006 04:58:25 PM
If he is white, paint another one black, Then let them become firm friends, then reintroduce the frog. If I know my straight to video action flicks, frog will kill black cricket, white cricket will scream noooooooooo, and escape with a broken leg. He will then plot revenge and kill the frog... We may need a girl cricket as well...
I am still interested in... by streakerfreak1983	Dec 10th, 2006 05:15:42 PM
knowing which "action" stars are bitches.
rambo 2 is my favorite rambo, more Qs about that by Exeter	Dec 10th, 2006 05:47:35 PM
someone ask a Q about cameron writing rambo 2
James Lipton PAY ATTENTION!!! by dalbatron	Dec 10th, 2006 05:52:00 PM
This is how you do a q & a.James Lipton pay attention and take your tounge out of all those actors arses. With your pseudo acting students, your fake tan, dyed beard, greasy strand of hair cue card mother fucker!!! Inside the actors studio... more like 'lets do a 1 hour suck up session!!!' and yeah ive read sharon stone is a massive bitch. who th fuck does she ethink she is. she only got famous for the beaver shot any way!!
Lou Gehrig? by DarthCorleone	Dec 10th, 2006 05:53:16 PM
What? very confused
Mustard And Grease by SanityKaos	Dec 10th, 2006 06:07:46 PM
So I wonder...Was Richard Gere still in character when he was eating the greasy mustard covered half chicken or was he just being weird Mr Gere?
I once memorized the script of Rocky III. Seriously. by darthbinks1220	Dec 10th, 2006 06:17:57 PM
I've lived Rocky III. When it premiered on HBO August 1, 1983, I was there-- uninvited at my friend's house at 8am! We'd even act out scenes. I'd be Rocky. My friend was Paulie. We would act out the scene after his smashes the pinball machine. I also love Mick's "eat lightning" and "pumping gas in Jersey" lines from II.
Again... by justcheckin	Dec 10th, 2006 06:26:10 PM
Great questions and answers...
Mr. Stallone, what's favorite boxing match? by darthbinks1220	Dec 10th, 2006 06:28:18 PM
In Rockys II, III, and IV, there's no defense. Also, every punch is a haymaker. The Hagler/Hearns fight was like that, 'cept it only lasted two rounds. That's one of the reasons the sequels never approached your Oscar winning '76 film. Apollo/Rocky I was a somewhat plausible, slightly exaggerated fight. Also, how do you compare the original Rocky to Scorsese's Raging Bull? I think the latter movie is a masterpiece.
Mr. Stallone, what's your favorite boxing match? by darthbinks1220	Dec 10th, 2006 06:35:45 PM
That's the question I meant to ask in my last post.
i really doubt he is adding to the bo of rocky 6 sadly by troutpencil	Dec 10th, 2006 06:37:55 PM
This is a select group of assholes he is convincing to go to his movie. I guess as Fan PR or something it is worth the investment and god bless him, I am enjoying it. I hope Rocky Balboa is a big fucking hit because I really really want to see Rambo IV.
awesome by occula	Dec 10th, 2006 07:07:31 PM
it IS solid gold when we get the true and juicy stories, unexpurgated. more more more!
There's too much blocking in the Rocky videogames. by GibsonUSA Returns	Dec 10th, 2006 07:19:29 PM
Makes the action slow and not Rocky-esque enough. A Rocky game should play more like Mike Tyson's Punch Out!! series.In fact, a crossover Nintendo Punch-Out!! game featuring Rocky against all his opponents would be cool.
I have to stop reading this by veritasses	Dec 10th, 2006 07:21:29 PM
'cause it's giving me nose bleeds. The images he conjures up is simply priceless. Ranking Paulie ahead of Apollo, "can you get sick of it on someone else's film?" "if it gets on my pants you're gonna know about it"... That's just too f'ing awesome.
Rocky! Rocky! Rocky! by ptindy	Dec 10th, 2006 07:23:55 PM
The Fox NFL pregame show was all over Rocky today. They opened with scenes mixed with football, it was all good. I really am looking forward to the movie and hope it does well. I mean damn, Mel punked this weekend, when the chips were down. This Q/A is awesome and props to Harry and Sly.....thanks!
So, Crime Is The Disease And Your The Cure, Huh? by ZZS by Cpt Kirks 2pay	Dec 10th, 2006 07:30:40 PM
What the faaaahhhkkk?!?!?!? When I first read that post I was peesing my head off laughing! It was brilliant!! I didn't see your name on there at first and I was wondering very very jealously, who on earth had written that!??! I thought I had for a minute, but I can't get to your level, or I thought it might be Havocshultz!!! Then I saw YOUR NAME and I was like - WHOOAAAAHHAAAOOOOAAHA!!! - like in the beginning of Rocky IV where Rockhead is being filmed by his little maggot shit of a son, and Rocky goes up to the camera to kick the crapsies out of him. Well done ZZS, no wonder you left the other hellhole, it really has let you fly. So wad, you gonna fly now!? I hope you get done by my Warp factor 3.234 when I fly back to Iowa to get some new hairpiece glue. Then you can cum on my Captain's log, if you know what I mean. BTW I love this Stallone Q&A. For the 34.45 minutes it takes me to read them, he is the coolest actor on the planet. Except for Harrison Ford - 'Farking Bespin Carbonite Freezing my ass off'. I wanna ask Stallone about how he feels about the violence that his characters Rocky, Cobra, The Specialist, Judge Dredd etc. seem to bring with their characters to solve problems. Wether he thinks that this is correct or not, do these character or himself endorse these ideas, or is it the situations that they find themselves in?
Greasy chicken with mustard by Exeter	Dec 10th, 2006 07:41:40 PM
Well that should've told me something.
Keep the cricket stories coming... by SK909	Dec 10th, 2006 08:01:24 PM
it's almost becoming a second thing I'm looking forward to. Film that shit and get it on Youtube. Even cheap video cameras have a macro focus function. And Stallone - keep the balloon busting stories of the Hollywood phoneys you've worked with coming! I'm betting he's been wanting to get that shit off his chest for a loooong time. I'd also love to hear about his relationship with Hulk Hogan, since he did Hogan's wrestling hall of fame speech, I'm guessing they've remained in touch since Thunderlips.
Gerbil by ptindy	Dec 10th, 2006 08:04:19 PM
I remember hearing that gerbil story back in high school. That is so funny to hear Sly (a celeb.) reference it! Sly come back around when you do Rambo and if you get to make Poe, you are cool! How about some stories about making 'Lockup' with D.Sutherland and Sizemore!!?? Any insight on 'Shade', which I caught on DVD (don't think it made to wide release)? This was a good movie, but your part was not big enough, really only a cameo.
Another superb session by tiredpm	Dec 10th, 2006 08:25:08 PM
This just keeps getting better and better -- I'm actually sad that we're over half way through. Sly, I have a question for you: is there a reason for working with so many young directors? Did the material's worth outweigh reservations about the lack of experience for the director, or were you more interested in stretching yourself out to work with up and coming talent? And I have to say thanks: Tango and Cash was the first 15 rated film my Dad and I ever went to in a theater, Cobra was the first 18 rated home movie I ever saw (on Betamax, no less) and Demolition Man was a great experience to go and see with all my friends my first year in college. Thanks for many years of fun times and great memories.
Cripes! by Mr. Nice Gaius	Dec 10th, 2006 08:30:27 PM
Who let Cpt Kirks 2pay out of the Zone?!
I hope Rambo Cricket makes it by CherryValance	Dec 10th, 2006 08:32:27 PM
and if he does he shouldn't avenge the black one because it'll turn out that it was all a set up, you see. He and girl cricket and the frog just want Rambo Cricket to lead them to the money.
indeed yackbacker! by Exeter	Dec 10th, 2006 08:35:47 PM
i soon lost all hope for future filmmaking with the onset of the 2000s yet the second half of this decade is making me have faith again,making me believe... i wonder if this can compare with the untouchable first-half 80s for blockbuster film?
let rambo cricket go like conan the barbarian by Exeter	Dec 10th, 2006 08:39:38 PM
he was a pit-fighter who surived them all and eventually his owner knew he couldn't keep this warrior any more so he set him free... man that scene really made me feel heartfelt. do it for rambo circket the barbarian
SET THE FUCKING CRICKET LOOSE! by GreedoNeverShot	Dec 10th, 2006 08:57:14 PM
Rambo Cricket has proven himself worthy. Set him free.
OOps by Cpt Kirks 2pay	Dec 10th, 2006 09:15:41 PM
I meant 'Rambo' not Rocky. Also throw The Demolition Man in there as well.
Stallone: Father of WWE............................. ... by darthbinks1220	Dec 10th, 2006 09:21:27 PM
Hogan in Rocky III. Few months later, saavy Vince McMahon makes him WWF Champion. Gone were the bland days of Bob Backlund. Wrestling became a big ticket item. It needed one more thing, however.--Wrestlemania! Hogan, Mr. T, Jimmy Snuka v.s. whoever in the main event. Boxing was no longer pay-per-view king. Pro wrasslin' as we now know it, is a side-effect of the second Rocky sequel. After Rocky, you campaigned for the lead in Superman: The Movie. Did Richard Donner talk to you about the role? During Assassins, was there any reminiscing about that time?
Is the cricket singing by slaad	Dec 10th, 2006 09:27:48 PM
"When You Wish Upon a Star"? Might explain his intelligence.
best interview evar! by ScreamingPenis	Dec 10th, 2006 09:31:03 PM
the brutal honesty is terrific. you might say he's not pulling any punches. ha! oh jeez.
I think he's trying to reconnect with ANY fanbase. by darthbinks1220	Dec 10th, 2006 09:48:39 PM
Personally, I think this is alittle demeaning for him. The brutal honesty is not refreshing. It's inappropriate, especially coming from someone of his stature. It sounds petty, and unneccessary. Tarnishes him somewhat in my eyes. I'll always love Rocky, though.
MR. STALLONE and HARRY... please read by moto	Dec 10th, 2006 09:58:43 PM
I must say Harry, you have really started a possible turnaround for Aint It Cool News. Instead of the site fueling negative buzz for movies like it has been the last few years (not your fault), you and Mr. Stallone have opened up a new positive interactive dialogue with your readers. Wonderful. Anyway, Mr. Stallone... I'm going to catch hell for this, but screw it. You may or may not be reading this BUT I'll take the chance. I'm a repped, working screenwriter that just signed a deal with Lionsgate. I've also met with Dreamworks, Universal, Disney, Paramount, Sony, and Warner Bros. executives/producers regarding my projects, and have an open door with them for current and future scripts. I'm writing to you in hopes of getting the chance to cut through the red tape and possibly get your go ahead to have my representation send you my marque script about a nuclear submarine crew who've launched their arsenal at the brink of WWIII, thus destroying the civilized world as we know it. It deals with the phsycological aspects of the crew dealing with what they've done, and has a riveting ending as well as some great character driven action. This was the script that started my career, and while interest is still high, we are still looking to attach the project to a producer/director. The script I'm developing with Lionsgate I can't really talk about here unless you're interested in taking a look at it. Financing is close to being taken care of (hope hope hope). These projects would be ideal for you as a director, with possible roles to take on as well. Everyone here will say, "If he's repped and is a legit screenwriter, why can't he just have his reps approach you?" Well, you know how things work, as do I. Getting your go ahead if interest is peaked means I can go to my manager and say, "Hey, I was talking with Stallone on some internet chat he was participating in, and he said he wants to take a look." Otherwise I'll sound like an idiot if I go, "Can we send this to Sylvestor Stallone?" So anyway, you know how hard it is to get things read in this industry. You know the trials and tribulations and politics. If you're interested, please communicate via this talkback through Harry (he can post something to myself, Moto) and I can email him and so on. Whatever works. I can assure you that I'm legit, and these scripts have garnered extreme interest by A-list producers/executives. If interested, it would be an honor for you just to take a look. My manager can handle everything to make sure you know I'm not some whino Rocky worshipper... not that it's a bad thing. Okay, I'm done pimping myself out. TBers, feel free to bash. You don't make your dreams come true unless you take chances;)
Actaully that sounds pretty cool by streakerfreak1983	Dec 10th, 2006 10:18:34 PM
most sub films or films like that are all about miscomunication with a sub or an over the top captian with an ichy trigger finger and how the navy or whoever goes about to stop it with the hero saving the day at the last minute. Not what actualy happens when a sub lets it's nuke fly and how they deal with the aftermath. I would deffintly see it. Although this seems like a wierd place to put what you said and I read with an uncertain feeling that your in a dream world. But how can I know
darthbinks1220 by streakerfreak1983	Dec 10th, 2006 10:23:25 PM
Don't read it then. Most of us here, even non Sly fans are enjoying this and can't wait for the next one. God I wish we could edit these things. I always notice my horrible spelling and grammer after I post. You would think 4 years of college and a year of grad school would fix that problem. But NOOOOOO.... I just got dumber.
"life alone fan" by BadMrWonka	Dec 10th, 2006 10:26:24 PM
did no one else catch that? I'm sure he meant "life long fan" and language barriers facilitated the error, but still. that's a hilarious typo/freudian slip.
darthbinks1220 by antonphd	Dec 10th, 2006 10:26:35 PM
how can you love Rocky and think that talking to fans is beneath Stallone. you must be some kind of shallow dick?! but that wasn't an insult to Stallone, that was an insult to all of us. not that it matters, cause you gotta be one immature person. why would you even say something like that? what was the purpose? to just be an asshole?
moto by antonphd	Dec 10th, 2006 10:34:39 PM
good luck.
YackBacker by antonphd	Dec 10th, 2006 10:38:12 PM
LOL professionalism and good 'ol common sense in the entertainment industry? hehe. good one Yack.
yackbacker by BadMrWonka	Dec 10th, 2006 10:40:17 PM
I would agree, except that a) sly has shown that he does read these talkbacks, b) sly isn't exactly your average hollywood doofus. so moto is just laying is cards out to see if it works. I mean, why not? not like anything bad can come of it, except a few harsh talkbackers comments (I get enough of those whenever I bash battlestar galactica in the heroes talkbacks...heroes owns BG!!) but anyway, I just graduated film school, I have a few opportunities popping up, but nothing big, and if I had a script that was Stallonish, shit, maybe I'd be pimping myself out on AICN as well. but hey, I'm working on a low budget horror film in Seattle in February...sigh...
Moto.... by dead000	Dec 10th, 2006 10:55:09 PM
Moto, screw the naysayers and do whatever it takes. Yeah the industry is rife with assholes but on occasion opportunity does present itself. Solicit away, my friend. Best of luck.
BadMrWonka by antonphd	Dec 10th, 2006 10:56:14 PM
A horror movie filmed in Seattle? Let me guess... it's called "The Day it Snowed". If you live in Seattle you know what I mean. Two days of snow a week or so ago and you'd have thought it was armegeddon here. "just leave the car, just leave it! we are going to have to walk back to the drive way. maybe crawl. we can do it. together. god i hope i can find my sweater."
Rambo Cricket! by Joseph Orion	Dec 10th, 2006 11:29:33 PM
Jesus, don't leave us in the dark. Keep us updated about RAMBO CRICKET!!
Good luck, moto by tiredpm	Dec 10th, 2006 11:42:03 PM
Not the worst idea I've ever seen -- didn't van Damme pretend to kick an exec in the throat during a lunch to get a break? Hell, if you managed to get anyone's interest, well done.
it's hard out there for a pimp... by chaplinatemyshoe	Dec 10th, 2006 11:47:18 PM
good luck moto. p.s. since when has aicn been a cauldron of negativity for the film industry? that line really made me laugh...
Demolition Man questions by tiredpm	Dec 10th, 2006 11:47:32 PM
Will we ever see the uncut version of the film? The fight between Snipes and Sly at the end is cut to shreds, as Phoenix evidently gets electrocuted at some point and there are a bunch of bad edits. Did the budget run dry at the end of the film, because the explosion at the CryoPrison is BAD SFX. Nigel Hawthorne made it clear before he died that he took the role because he wanted to prove he could act in front of a camera -- his comments made it sound like he felt he was slumming, did you get that impression during shooting? And, in a Q&A with Kevin Smith moment, how the hell did you get a young Sandra Bullock in the movie and NOT get her to really flash her boobs?!? :-)
At work we have the Over the Top/Demolition Man DVD by myspoonistoobig	Dec 10th, 2006 11:49:09 PM
I think I have to buy it now.
Joseph Orion by GibsonUSA Returns	Dec 10th, 2006 11:55:59 PM
There's not much to update on Rambo Cricket. I already gave up on him lol. I've tried to hit him like a golf ball with a straw to the frog. One of the last times I tried to get him eaten I actually hit him right in front of the frog's face. His front legs were actually on the frog. See, the thing with pacman frogs is that a lot of their senses seem based on movement. Like, they will wait for the bug to start walking right before eating them. So the second Rambo Frog moved, he was lunch...but he didn't move!! He just posed there leaning on the frog, motionless. I left and came back, and they were still at that standoff. So I went to bed, and in the morning the frog was in a different spot, so I figured it was over finally. The day after that I came back with a new batch of crickets, look into the tank, and there's Rambo Cricket running into cover! WTF?? I give up. He is too strong. He cannot be defeated.
moto by GibsonUSA Returns	Dec 11th, 2006 12:16:44 AM
I've already asked him if I can be in Rambo 4 lol. :P
GibsonUSA Returns, set him free already! by Sith Witch	Dec 11th, 2006 12:21:33 AM
That cricket's won his freedom!
I still remember... by streakerfreak1983	Dec 11th, 2006 12:28:05 AM
when AICN first came out and became really popular. I remember when I saw Harry on some morning or night news program. Geez what was that. Something along the lines of Good Morning America or something like that. That was a while ago. Anyways, I loved the site in the early years, then I got bored with it and barely came here, came back for a while but lately it has been kind of dull. There have been some amazing films coming out, but nothing was really done very well for the films here on the site. But man has this changed things.
Gibson and co. by moto	Dec 11th, 2006 12:29:11 AM
LOL. That was going to be my P.S. but I figured I was crossing the line already:) ************* Regarding the post, I'll say this, I'm sure I'm not the first to pimp myself to a filmmaker at AICN, and I'd be thrilled to be the last for their sake, but taking chances like that got me representation after years of struggle, which led to meetings with studios, open doors, and a small development deal with a big company. Granted, a hundred other chances never got me anything. But, Gotta feed the wife and kid so pride takes a backseat in this biz. Hopefully I can get to the stage where I can help others. So to all, believe and take chances when opportunities arise. No shame. Okay Moto, stop talking.
Assassins by Rock Icon	Dec 11th, 2006 12:30:49 AM
What are your feelings on Assassins? Thanks!
Moto... by streakerfreak1983	Dec 11th, 2006 12:32:11 AM
True, true. As a struggling Travel/Adventure Photographer I look and take any oppurtunity for exposure no matter how low or shameful it might be. In photography it does not matter how well you shoot, you could have the greatest image ever shot, but if you can't sell yourself and your work you shit on the lawn. And from the looks of Hollywood these past few years the same must be true there.
moto by GibsonUSA Returns	Dec 11th, 2006 12:41:58 AM
I was asking him jokingly, but who knows? Maybe you'll get a call.....and maybe I'll be in Rambo 4 LOL. But in all seriousness, I understand your posting and support it. That's what you do and if you got the stuff, you got the stuff. It's kinda like asking a pretty girl out....it's gonna be embarassing, you'll look like a fool....but man she's HOT! :P For every one of you that takes the shot, there's probably about a zillion people reading right now sitting on their butts not.
Gold! by DocPazuzu	Dec 11th, 2006 12:44:47 AM
I've been laughing my ass off reading this latest installment. Can't decide which image is funnier: Sly elbowing a chicken-eating Richard Gere in the head or Frank Stallone making Apollo Creed his bitch in the ring.
streakerfreak1983 by GibsonUSA Returns	Dec 11th, 2006 12:47:01 AM
Wow travel/adventure photographer. That sounds exciting. Have you ever done anything like those National Geographic guys, where they're suspended from trees/cliffs taking photographs? That's awesome.
Free the cricket by proper	Dec 11th, 2006 12:48:22 AM
GibsonUSA,watch First Blood I+II or Creepshow chapter 5 They're Creeping Up On You and learn from it,no good will come of this captivity,freedom for all or bad things happen =>.Moto=Catch the chicken.Looking forward to tomorrow.
Gibson by moto	Dec 11th, 2006 12:50:22 AM
Yeah, I was 100% joking on that one too (Rambo IV)... for the record. We still gotta have SOME pride, huh?
moto by GibsonUSA Returns	Dec 11th, 2006 12:54:56 AM
um yeaah yeah sure sure......Hey Harry, shoot me an email, I'll hook you up with my Myspace page, Sly can see my pics, and we take it from there. Capiche?
Gibson... by streakerfreak1983	Dec 11th, 2006 12:55:29 AM
Yeah, I have spent some time on tall ships sailing around the world. I did not miss an opputunity to climb up the rigging to the top of the mainmast in several storms(think master and commander storm). Done a lot of climbing work and kayak stuff. Back when I was 16 I did place first, 3rd, and honorable mention in a National Geographic commpition. But all the means didly squat. I have horrible business skills. I'm too nice. I had a website, but had to shut it down due to cost:( If it was still up I would let you see some of my work.
"EAT lightning and CRAP thunder!" Great lines/acting. by JDanielP	Dec 11th, 2006 01:00:18 AM
Burgess Meredith was great. And his lines in Rocky were, too, ...improv or not.
I'm still amazed... by DocPazuzu	Dec 11th, 2006 01:04:20 AM
...that Stallone has managed to win the hearts of perhaps the most vindictive, venomous and merciless online subculture on the planet. When I first heard of this little AICN venture I winced while imagining the torrent of bile which would result in the talkbacks. Frankly, judging by the hate and ridicule on display in most of the previous Rocky Balboa talkbacks, the notion wasn't far-fetched. That having been said, I'd love to see Stallone-hater cocolopez make a comeback so that we could all enjoy Sly beating his ass to a pulp. Come on, coco, I know you're out there in the wings just waiting for the right venue for your return.
"Edgar Rick Burroughs" by DocPazuzu	Dec 11th, 2006 01:05:12 AM
WTF?
proper by GibsonUSA Returns	Dec 11th, 2006 01:06:55 AM
Yeah I plan to take the cricket out. :) I'm on the east coast and may let him out the window or something tomorrow. Crickets have an odor to them, and if you leave them in a pet cage too long they'll create stink. I'm not usually one to buy pets where you have to feed them live food (I could never own a snake that ate mice), but I like pacman frogs a lot and figured crickets were just these dumb, mindless bugs. And for the most part they absolutely were.....except for this one lol.
SAVED THE BEST FOR LAST by BitterMan23	Dec 11th, 2006 01:09:05 AM
A sad answer, but oh well. "Tango & Cash & Steve" is just never meant to be I guess...
Help a fello geek out! by Wheel99	Dec 11th, 2006 01:13:16 AM
Hey all. I have a chance to win a 42 inch plasma tv in a radio contest. Go to this link http://www.theradiochick.com/h ome.html and vote for Paul F. Thats me! Thanks guys and gals. This means a lot.
I dreamed about a Tango & Cash cameo in Rush Hour. by GibsonUSA Returns	Dec 11th, 2006 01:16:09 AM
I actually had a dream that I was watching Rush Hour 4 (I know there are only 2, but that's the dream).... and Tucker and Chan were walking through a police station, and in the background Tango and Cash were arguing with Janet Jackson (I dunno). It was a cool sight....it could work!
FEAR ME!! by Grando	Dec 11th, 2006 01:56:34 AM

Just finished reading ALL of the Sly Q&A's... by Bob Cryptonight	Dec 11th, 2006 02:30:49 AM
Nice job to all of you talkback people who submitted the questions! It was much more interesting than I thought it would be! Sly really did a stand-up job at being candid.
Darn it! Answer MY question! by snomusic	Dec 11th, 2006 02:41:05 AM
OK, my questions were probably uninteresting but I will post them here anyway. In Cobra the title character’s name was Marrion and he stated he would have preferred a more masculine name like Alice. I was wondering if this was an Alice Cooper reference and if you had a friendship with Alice Cooper? Also was wondering how you got on with Antonio on Assasins (my favorite film of yours other than Copland) and Rob Schneider and if freindship was maintained beyond the filmaking process. Any anecdotes from the films I've mentioned? Did any of the heavyweights in Copland becaome friends of yours? I like the dirt as much as any other person but I like hearing about comradery and friendships more - I mean it's cool to hear Bob Dylan speaking of how he was talking with Gene Simmons, etc. PS - While the digs at Carl Weathers are funny and his pima donna/egotistical attitudes, it's sad the friendship that's portrayed on screen (something I'm extremely fond of in Rocky II and III) didn't carry over off the set. Anyway Sly (and I sent a question about your name to Harry), thanks for doing this, in 5 years of reading AICN, it's your Q & A that inspired me to finally sign up in hopes of getting these questions answered. God Bless you and your family and future endeavors. In Christ, sno
Newfound interest in Rocky by Zandunga	Dec 11th, 2006 03:01:41 AM
I've always been more of a casual Stallone fan - enjoying his films (the better ones, anyway) but never being a bona fide fan. It was fascinating to see such a successful actor answer questions so candidly here, but beyond that, it has made me respect him at a different level and piqued my curiosity in his work. See, I hadn't planned on watching Rocky Balboa at the cinema, but his in-depth commentary on the character and passionate dicussion on the film have made me anticipate this tremendously. I can see now that it's a labor of love and not some stale studio cash-in, and have remembered many of the nuances beneath the character of Rocky. Also I've since gone back to re-acquaint myself with the older Rocky movies.....can't wait for the new one! His answers, even the short & humorous ones, really provide a valuable glimpse that make me appreciate his work more.
Wheel99, hehehehe by Talkbacker with no name	Dec 11th, 2006 05:25:12 AM
nice try, bud.
"I simply HAVE to see it multiple times..." by Trazadone	Dec 11th, 2006 06:08:41 AM
Sigh. I always wonder what it must be like to have endless amounts of time to watch movies. Not just watch movies, but watch them "multiple times".
Sly and Weathers by thecat	Dec 11th, 2006 06:19:19 AM
There's no way Sly keeps talking about Carl Weathers the way he is simply because Carl wanted too much cash for a clip in Bocky Balboa. That's probably just one of many reasons. Stallone must have some great stories to tell! Sly, thanks for the replies, this has been THE best reading at this website, EVER. I jsut wish we could hear more about DeathRace 2000!
When Harry beat off on Sally's Chest by LargoJr	Dec 11th, 2006 07:07:26 AM
I loved the scene on the train with the loaf of bread.. WOW.. didn't even think that was anatomicly possible!
Ain't It Cool? Yes, yes it is... by abominate	Dec 11th, 2006 07:48:16 AM
This Stallone Q&A has been my favorite AIC experience ever. Sly has been terrific, and these "rounds" hold the beginning of a great book. Thanks Sly and Harry!
DocPazuzu by Mr. Nice Gaius	Dec 11th, 2006 09:25:55 AM
I don't know if you noticed but there have been a couple of cocolopez sightings here recently. I almost didn't believe my eyes.
And I thought BringingSexyBack was on vacation. by Mr. Nice Gaius	Dec 11th, 2006 09:27:39 AM
A fuckin' mental vacation. Vitriol abounds!!!
MNG by DocPazuzu	Dec 11th, 2006 10:06:35 AM
By God, I hadn't! But thanks for the info. It remains to be seen whether he can resist the urge to attack Stallone, although he certainly isn't afraid of a fight.
Stallone is GREAT by ObiWanCon	Dec 11th, 2006 10:20:06 AM
I watched Copland last night and it was great, one of Sly’s best performances. I wasn't sure about going to see Rocky Balboa but I'm defiantly going to see it when it comes out here in the UK.
Yack by DocPazuzu	Dec 11th, 2006 10:50:16 AM
Google "cocolopez" and "ainitcool" for a dose of vintage coco.
Yackbacker by Mr. Nice Gaius	Dec 11th, 2006 10:56:08 AM
Good to see you. DocPaz could probably give you the rundown on cocolopez better than I. But he is one of the more colorful and formerly notorious TalkBackers that I first heard of in tall tales told around the TB campfire. From what I recall, he got into some hellacious Flame Wars back in the day. He even went so far as to pimp himself as some sort of hip-hop musician by dropping his website on these boards. (If I'm not mistaken, I think he may have even landed some sort of sketchy record deal, too!) When I was directed back to those TBs, it made for some incredible reading. It's funny that DocPaz brought him up because I just saw coco's name the other day. I can't remember exactly where but it was probably in one of these Stallone Q&As. And I agree: mad props to Sly. These Q&As are a real treat.
The guy is cool by butnugget	Dec 11th, 2006 11:14:22 AM
No doubt about it. I wish him a renewed success.
a belated question, one to think about by mrbong	Dec 11th, 2006 11:28:52 AM
i know the questions shouldn't go here, but this is perhaps more for my contemporaries here to debate. if Mr Stallone wishes to throw his comments in, why not? basically, something has bugged me for years - it's a "parallell universe" thing. in David Morrell's novel 'First Blood', Rambo dies. in the film, somewhat obviously, he did not. had Mr Stallone and the studio gone with a more faithful adaptation, would Mr Stallone's thus presumably more dramatic turn have earned him the artistic praise that he pretty much deserves but seldom gets for 'First Blood', and how exactly would it have altered or changed the face of 80's action movies?
Rocky's Almost Back! by Tron8278	Dec 11th, 2006 11:52:57 AM
As December 20th gets closer, the Rocky Theme plays in my head every once in a while. I play the game Rocky on my Gamecube, and watch a Rocky film each Sunday. The next one is Rocky V. I hope the audience I go to starts chanting Rocky! Rocky! Rocky! The scene I'm looking foward to is the eventual training montage with Gonna Fly Now playing. That's gonna be a great moment to see again on the big screen. On another note, I would love to see an unrated version of Judge Dredd, and a special edition of Demolition Man. Two of my favorites, and very underated action films.
Pwned by Stallone by PwnedByStallone	Dec 11th, 2006 11:53:24 AM
Yes that was me being called out in the last Q&A. I stand corrected on saying he didn't read talkbacks. However my opinion of the film has not changed with the passage of time and I'm fairly certain most of you will agree that Stallone will have pwned the audience on Christmas day.
This is some of the best stuff by porterdsgn	Dec 11th, 2006 12:11:56 PM
to hit AICN ever!
Harry is wrong. by PwnedByStallone	Dec 11th, 2006 12:12:45 PM
Of course at BNAT this movie might be mildly entertaining with a bunch of fanboys delighting in the superficial sense of nostalgia this movie brings. But that's what's ebtertaining, geeking with fellow fans, not the film itself which is a tired rehash and a pitiful attempt by Stallone to make more money. But take it from someone who has seen this film, it's just not that good and Harry's mouth is firmly locked around Sly's cock right now.
One of my questions... by abominate	Dec 11th, 2006 12:25:06 PM
...about "First Blood" (hasn't been answered yet) was if Stallone wrote or ad-libbed any of that famous "Nothing is over" speech at the end. As for the suicide ending, they did film it (it's a bonus ending on the Ultimate DVD edition). Only it's not a true suicide, cuz Rambo grabs Trautman's hand, which is holding a pistol, and he "makes" the colonel shoot him in the chest. There are also a couple funny bloopers of this ending, with Sly cracking up laughing. I just love that "Nothing is over" monologue.
AK-47 = Weapon of douchebags. by Mr. Nice Gaius	Dec 11th, 2006 12:38:45 PM
It's not everyday that someone can claim to have been "pwned" by Sylvester Stallone.
Stallone's really woking hard by carpemundus	Dec 11th, 2006 01:41:12 PM
cant wait to see this succeed carpemundus.com - we could beat apollo in a fight...
Sly is the man by Lando Griffin	Dec 11th, 2006 01:42:18 PM
These AICN Q & A's are genius in getting geeks who would have never ventured to see Rocky Balboa in theaters to do so as I am now looking forward to this
Oh yeah by Lando Griffin	Dec 11th, 2006 01:44:16 PM
Merrick should be fired for his incompetence. That is all.
Kim Dickens and a bottle of Black Death vodka. by vivavitalogy	Dec 11th, 2006 01:51:32 PM
Say it's so Sly, say it's so.
Wow, it has been a while AK-47 by streakerfreak1983	Dec 11th, 2006 02:13:31 PM
I supported your vocal opinion, despite what I might think about Rocky, but man are you being a dick about. By your assumptions since Harry has his lips firmly around Sly's dick then that means most of us here do too. "PUSS-NUTS"
drturing.... by mrbong	Dec 11th, 2006 02:25:44 PM
....you have highlighted a rare act of folly or, if you want to go all Eurocentric, faux pas, from JG Ballard. Apocalypse Now was never intended to be a statement about Vietnam; the Vietnam war just made the most suitable, if you will, "modern" background for the tale of Heart of Darkness.
Lest we forget: by vivavitalogy	Dec 11th, 2006 02:32:24 PM
http://www.sylvesterstallone.c om/frontpage/photogallery/slya ndharry.jpg
mrbong by streakerfreak1983	Dec 11th, 2006 02:35:09 PM
Thank you, I could think of a way to tell that other guy what Apocalypse Now really was. I love that film too much for it to be belittled like that. It's time we get another Q&A day. This one is getting a little boring
AK47-People have been complaining about the ending. by GibsonUSA Returns	Dec 11th, 2006 03:38:20 PM
I am greatly looking forward to seeing this movie. Cant wait! But apparantly many people have already seen it cause I am seeing people posting up spoilers all over the place. I have managed to avoid getting spoiled on the ending so far, but lots of people seem to be talking about that. But I'm still pumped....I wanna see this movie!
Trazadone by GibsonUSA Returns	Dec 11th, 2006 03:48:06 PM
"I simply HAVE to see it multiple times..." ...lol, yeah I wish I could do that. :)....another one I like that people say is...."I'll have to go watch it a 2nd or 3rd time to form an opinion."......WTF lol.
I got a Wii, but no PS3. by GibsonUSA Returns	Dec 11th, 2006 06:56:50 PM
Wiis are easy to get. PS3s are near impossible, at least in this area. The ironic thing is that the Wii has more games I want to play. The truth is there's no game on PS3 I want to play....I just want one just because everyone else is fighting for one. :P
This man is just like one of the boys. by super Cucaracha	Dec 11th, 2006 08:32:22 PM
It's so refreshing to know that a man of his status acts like us... the boys. I'll be there opening day and the haters can watch all the Richard Gere movies they want. Hey Sly, thank you for taking your time to do this. Really appreciate it.
Who wants to see the ROUNDS with Sly on time? by nomihs	Dec 11th, 2006 10:41:33 PM
Okay I do. Just a suggestion for the next time you guys do this Q and A here. How about actually putting them up on time? Okay so the task was passed to Merrick. Well, I guess Merrick has proved his worth. But what about the other times it was late (Round 6 anyone?) Sure it says it was posted at 7:53 p.m. but I know the truth. All I want for Christmas are my 20 Rounds with Mr. Stallone, that's all. ATTN SUBJECT PS3: Who pays double the list price for one of those bad boys?
Nomihs by moto	Dec 11th, 2006 11:05:14 PM
At least we're getting them.
3rd parties should leave ps3 & sony should be 3rd party by Exeter	Dec 12th, 2006 03:23:42 AM
wii60 FTW. belee dat!
what he saay? by Exeter	Dec 12th, 2006 04:41:42 PM
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Huge internet hit! by RAWHEAD RALF	Dec 12th, 2006 10:14:11 PM
...my local video store's done its part, all the rocky's are out in full display in honour of rocky balboa's impending release, aintitcool has a monster internet hit with the sly q & a...
DEAR STALLONE by Gonnaflynow	Dec 15th, 2006 04:33:13 AM
Can You do "Cobra II"? Is true that you actually have "Cobra 2" script in late of 80's?

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