SYLVESTER STALLONE | In Conversation With... | TIFF 2023
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Published 2023-09-21
The subject of the highly anticipated Netflix original documentary Sly, Sylvester Stallone is a towering figure in cinema history. As a writer, director, actor, and producer, Stallone’s journey has mirrored the inspirational trajectory of his cinematic creations. His screenplay for Rocky (1976) and his raw portrayal of the titular underdog propelled him to superstardom and Academy Award nominations for acting and writing. The film went on to inspire one of the most successful and enduring movie franchises of all time, with five sequels and the Creed spinoffs.
Stallone introduced the world to Vietnam veteran John Rambo in First Blood (1982). The sequel Rambo: First Blood Part II (1985) solidified the character as an iconic action hero and spawned multiple follow-ups and video games. As a director, Stallone captured the spirit of the original Rocky films and brought further depth to his title character in Rocky Balboa (2006). He delivered the knock-out blockbuster The Expendables (2010), directing the most impressive cast of action stars ever assembled. Alongside these classics are standout roles in Demolition Man (1993), Cliffhanger (1993), Cop Land (1997), and as Dwight Manfredi in the hit television show Tulsa King (2022) that together showcase his range and charisma. Stallone joins us to consider his prolific career, his immense contributions to the action genre, and his enduring legacy behind and in front of the camera.
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All Comments (21)
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Omg, he’s so beautiful and powerful and iconic and omg what a man.
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"Never give up, never give in, never give out. Because you never know what's around the next corner." Words to live by. Thanks Sly.
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One of the greatest action stars of all time. There will never be another Sly.
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Loved Stallone in Copland, a highly underrated performance.
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He’s amazing. I’m glad these interviews are available. I hope his documentary is here too. I don’t have Netflix
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This man has given cinema some of its greatest art. Rocky, First Blood. Writer, director and actor, all from nothing.
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He's lived long enough to where he is getting the respect he should have got decades ago as a writer/director.
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As I get older, and he gets older, I've gradually come to appreciate him a lot, an this interview cements it.
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I know Sly regrets doing "Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot" but it's one of my favourite Stallone movies along with "Demolition Man". Actually 90's Stallone movies are my favourite!
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Sly should've gotten an Oscar nom for First Blood. He does an incredible job.
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What a great guy. So humble and genuine.
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"it ain't about how hard you hit, it's about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward"
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Sly is a national and worldwide treasure. Rocky is the greatest movie ever made. Much admiration and eternal respect for Mr. Stallone.
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Sly is such a legend,Rocky was a great story,First Blood the ending scene with Rambo having a breakdown was so moving and easily one of the greatest acting scenes Sly has ever done
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Sly is so inspirational!
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Loved this interview! He is so candid and down to earth. I only wish they would show the clips they were talking about.
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The gentleman conducting the interview was great, asking well thought out questions and kept Sly engaged the entire time. I attended the ‘An Experience With’ event with Sly in LA Dec ‘22 and that interviewer was absolutely sub par and it showed that Mr Stallone thought it too.
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Sylvester Stallone is such an inspiration, it's incredible. I will forever love Rocky. "Yo, Adrian! I did it!"🥊
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Larger than live and humble at the same time. I'll respect this man forever.
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This man has survived and battled through many decades and is still with us today. What a legend 💯
