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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The world has lost a true gentleman in Sam Neill, one of the most beloved men in Hollywood. Known to many as Alan Grant in the Jurassic Park franchise, Neill was so much and gave us many memorable performances across his illustrious career.

Leonard and Guy discuss Neill's freakier side, his confidence to take on any role, their favourite Neill performances and more.

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With Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey taking the world by storm, Leonard and Guy take a trip back to 2004 and revisit Troy, the historical action blockbuster headlined by Brad Pitt.

They discuss the film's groundbreaking special effects and how they hold up to today's standards, the perfect casting of Pitt as Paris, why Diane Kruger works for Helen of Troy and more.

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It's time once again to reach down deep into the Maltin Mailbag and answer some of your questions!

Leonard and Guy discuss their Top 5 Pixar Films, which movie quotes they use most regularly in day-to-day-life, filming locations they've visited, Leonard's first day at Entertainment Tonight, reception to giving bad reviews and more.

Don't forget to send through questions for the next mailbag at [email protected]

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It's time to pay a visit to Trumania as Leonard and Guy revisit Peter Weir's 1998 classic, The Truman Show.

They discuss the film being years ahead of its time, the careers of not only Carrey and Weir, who was originally intended to play Kristoff, the dedication from Laura Linney and more. Plus, Leonard changes his original star rating for the film.

Oh and in case we don't see ya; good afternoon, good evening and goodnight!

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You've got a friend in Leonard, so with the release of Toy Story 5, he and Guy have gone all the way back to 1995 to review the film that introduced the world to everyone's favourite cowboy and space ranger, Woody and Buzz Lightyear.

They discuss the film's impact on the animation genre and how it put Pixar on the map, the many sequels that followed, the perfect casting of Hanks and Allen, the incredible music of Randy Newman and more.

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