******SUN-SIZED SPOILERS!****** As a fan of author Andy Weir (“The Martian”) since the mid-2010s, I’ve thoroughly enjoyed his three novels to date, as well as his short stories. It’s safe to say Weir is one of the best sci-fi novelists working today. Each new book of his is an event. Given Weir’s information tech background,…
Tag: Rocky
Carl Weathers (1948-2024); heavyweight champion of a galaxy far, far away…
Today began like any other day. It was Groundhog’s Day, and I was preparing to attend another convention this weekend. Then I heard the news that actor Carl Weathers had passed away peacefully in his his sleep last night at age 76, and I was stunned. As of this writing, his cause of death remains unknown. Carl…
“Creed III” (2023) scores a solid knockout…
*****RINGSIDE SPOILERS!***** The last time I visited the Rockyverse was for my recent column analyzing 1982’s “Rocky III,” but it’s been a good five years since the last new addition to that franchise, “Creed II” (2018). Yes, I know I primarily write about sci-fi/fantasy/horror entertainment (and conventions) in this column, but I’ve always held a…
The ambiguity of “Rocky III” (1982)…
*****UPPERCUT SPOILERS AHEAD!!***** 40 Years Ago In the summer of 1982, I saw my first theatrical “Rocky” movie, “Rocky III.” I’d already seen the first two on TV and home video, but seeing them on a big screen with an audience was a lot more engaging. It was also one of the few movie franchises…