The Movie Guide with Maltin & Davis

Leonard and Guy step into the ring with Rocky, the scrappy 1976 sensation that turned Sylvester Stallone into a star and made underdogs everywhere believe they had a shot.

They celebrate Stallone’s unforgettable performance and screenplay, the tender Rocky-and-Adrian romance, the knockout supporting work from Talia Shire, Carl Weathers and Burgess Meredith, John G. Avildsen’s direction, Bill Conti’s iconic score, the Philadelphia atmosphere, and the film’s remarkable awards-season legacy.

Sit back and enjoy as they explain why Rocky still lands with such emotional force, and why this modestly made boxing movie became one of cinema’s most enduring champions.

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CHAPTERS:

01:34 – Why Rocky Still Goes the Distance
03:20 – The Rocky Sequels, Creed and “I Play Rocky”
06:20 – Rocky Balboa: The Ultimate Underdog
09:05 – Rocky, Adrian, Mickey and Paulie
10:30 – The Philadelphia Steps and Bill Conti’s Iconic Score
11:20 – Stallone’s Long Shot to Play Rocky
14:00 – Henry Winkler’s Crucial Role Behind the Scenes
14:45 – Why the Rocky Screenplay Works
15:55 – Carl Weathers, Character Actors and Stallone’s Star Power
19:25 – Ranking the Rocky Movies
20:10 – Creed, Ryan Coogler and Stallone’s Oscar Near-Miss
21:35 – Double Feature
23:35 – Leonard’s Encounters with Sylvester Stallone
25:10 – Why Rocky Remains Cinema’s Most Motivational Fighter

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To celebrate its 30th anniversary, this week Leonard and Guy revisit The First Wives Club, exploring the film's themes of sisterhood and self-empowerment, the impact of its star-studded cast, and the cultural context of its release.

They delve into the dynamics of gender in filmmaking, the nostalgia associated with revisiting older films, and the stand-out performances of Midler, Hawn and Keaton.

Leonard also discusses annoying Sylvester Stallone in the 80s, what he doesn't like about Idiocracy, as well as touch on the topic of "casts that were better than the films they were in".

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Country music icon, Hollywood star and all-around national treasure Dolly Parton takes centre stage!

Leonard Maltin and Guy Davis revisit Dolly’s unforgettable movie career, from the workplace revenge classic 9 to 5 and the musical mayhem of The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas to the Southern charm of Steel Magnolias. Along the way, they celebrate her scene-stealing performances, timeless songs and the irresistible warmth that made her one of entertainment’s most beloved figures.

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Leonard and Guy mostly come at night… mostly.

To celebrate its 40th anniversary, they revisit James Cameron’s blockbuster sequel Aliens. The pair discuss Leonard’s original reaction to the film in 1986, its lasting influence on female action heroes, Sigourney Weaver’s iconic performance as Ellen Ripley and Cameron’s famously chaotic approach to filmmaking.

Grab your pulse rifle and check those corners...it’s time to return to LV-426!

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Based on Robert Ludlum's 1980 novel of the same name, The Bourne Identity catapulted Matt Damon into action superstardom and spawned a beloved franchise.

Leonard and Guy discuss why Damon SHOULD have been the first choice to play Jason Bourne, the film's imapct on the 007 franchise, which film of the trilogy is the best, why you shouldn't watch them back-to-back and more.

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