Rocky

We've been making out way through the "Rocky" 1-6 DVD box-set (called "The Heavyweight Collection"), which I bought on Sunday. So far, we have watched the first three Sylvester Stallone boxing epics. Of course, the standout film is the 1976 original, which is a wonderful feel-good movie about a small time boxer who as the under-dog captures the imagination of the public as he fights the World Champion. A truly brilliant film, excellent script and great characters, which won three Oscars and was a huge box office success.

We've also enjoyed watching the other films in the series, and seeing the style of the films change (because of political climate and culture) as we go through the late 1970s and into the 1980's.

Bank Holiday Monday, DVDs and so on

Well, it’s a typical Bank Holiday Monday, so it's raining, cold and grey. No matter, as we had no plans to go anywhere today, just into town to mooch about the shops, and buy a cast-iron skillet and muffin tin. Oh the height of frivolity.

Last week, we got to see the following DVDs:

"The Last King of Scotland"

"Rocky Balboa"

"Stormbreaker"

All three were very entertaining. I can see why Forest Whitaker won the Oscar for playing Idi Amin in "Last..". A gripping performance, about an extreme individual. The production was nicely done on what looked like a big tv budget.

The last "Rocky" film was great to watch as well. I thought Stallone completed the story well and sent the character off on a high. I will search out the Rocky 1-6 DVD box set now!

Oh, the trailer for "John Rambo" is up and running on-t'internet. Looks action packed, and features some way over the top violence. Stallone once again is our hero in the jungle, destroying the enemy with his explosive arrows. 1980s all over again!

"Stormbreaker" was just a bit of fluff: 'James Bond - Junior' really. Still, the film was quite good fun to watch. I enjoyed laughing at Mickey Rourke's 'chewing- the-furniture' role as the baddie, and Bill Nighy (who seems to be in everything these days, including shows about meerkats) as the head of secret service operations. Ewan McGregor turned up for a day's shooting and car racing (he is only in the opening sequence) as well.

Oh, our pal Mandy came down over the weekend, and we were lucky enough to visit Warwick Castle on Saturday. What a brilliant day out this is, especially if the weather is nice like it was for most of the day. Glad we caught the jousting as well. Heck, it’s a bit "Hollywood" but there ya go.