Comments on Los Angelista's Guide To The Pursuit Of Happiness: What's The Big Deal About Rocky?

Liam, I've never seen Taxi Driver or Karate Kid or...

2007-01-12T07:54:00.000-08:00

Liam,
I've never seen Taxi Driver or Karate Kid or Mission Impossibles.

The Godfather though...I've probably seen I and II at least a dozen times. I always cry when Marlon Brando dies in the garden in the second one.

I've never seen any Rocky, Rambo, or Godfather mov...

2007-01-07T17:09:00.000-08:00

I've never seen any Rocky, Rambo, or Godfather movies either, (or Taxi Driver, or Purple Rain) and strangely (or the Karate Kid) enough there are (or Deep Throat) loads of other (or Goodfellas) movies I haven't seen (or any Mission Impossibles) which are higher on my 'Must Watch One Day' list.

My husband hasn't seen either of those films, so d...

2007-01-06T13:03:00.000-08:00

My husband hasn't seen either of those films, so don't feel like you're missing out on a cultural phenomenon. If it takes seeing Rocky to be considered normal, then that would be sad. You're doing just fine, Liz!

I've seen both Rocky and Purple Rain, but have to say that it wouldn't have made much of a difference in my life if I hadn't.

-velvet

I am laughing right now because I am going to see ...

2007-01-05T18:32:00.000-08:00

I am laughing right now because I am going to see "Rocky Balboa" tomorrow. The boys that just moved here from Orlando (my boyfriends younger brothers) have watched Rocky I-V since they have been here over and over. I didn't help much by buying them a Rocky DVD set for Christmas. These boys (11 and 12) love Rocky. They think he is the coolest. And from what I have seen the story lines are not just about boxing, but more of a man working hard to accomplish his goals. So I'll tell you how the movie was . . .

I've never seen any Rocky (or, gasp, Rambo, or God...

2007-01-05T15:56:00.000-08:00

I've never seen any Rocky (or, gasp, Rambo, or Godfather, or Taxi Driver)...none of these movies guys are supposed to have seen as a rite of passage. One of my friends actually wants to have a guys-night-out where our partners watch the kids and we go see Rocky. Ugh. :) (BTW, I followed your link from Our Kind of Parenting--I'm from LA but in exile in Bakersfield, so it's nice to read about "home." We even lived near--and loved--Skylight!)

Kari, Hmm, maybe this is actually proof that Elarr...

2007-01-05T14:00:00.000-08:00

Kari,
Hmm, maybe this is actually proof that Elarryo isn't that into it either since in the 17 years I've known him, I've never ever seen him rent Rocky. And, if you're from the Land of Prince and you haven't seen Purple Rain, then I don't feel so bad.

HISF,
The recent Star Wars movies or the old school ones? I was opposed to sequels until Pirates of the Carribean II. Too much eye candy there to be truly objectionable.

Not Star Jones,
Shh, I've never seen Flashdance either.

Noel,
And I bet everyone says they've seen it!

Chas,
I know, I know. I'm going to go sing "Oaktree" as a penance right this second.

MT,
Did Mr. T box with all the gold chains around his neck?

I've never owned a copy of the Purple Rain soundtrack but I've heard it. I think. Or maybe I've just heard When Doves Cry a thousand times.

Colleen,
Gosh, I don't even know if either of my parents have even seen the original Rocky. When I finally get a copy of Purple Rain, I'll have you over and you can watch it with me.

Well I've never seen Purple Rain, but Rocky really...

2007-01-05T11:12:00.000-08:00

Well I've never seen Purple Rain, but Rocky really is a classic. I'm sure it was one of those movies my parents rented and forced us kids to watch but really, it is great. Essential, even. Rent it some time -- I usually do not like these movies but like I said, it's a classic. And I'm going to go out on a limb here and say that I liked Rocky Balboa too (like I said, the 'rents are huuuuuge fans!).

I know I've seen a Rocky or two in my younger days...

2007-01-05T07:49:00.000-08:00

I know I've seen a Rocky or two in my younger days. Never got very excited about them, though. Incidentally, you forgot to mention that the franchise also launched the career of Mr. T, for what it's worth.

Purple Rain...now that was a highlight of sixth-grade cinema for me. I hope you've at least heard the soundtrack...

I can forgive the Rocky thing but we need to recti...

2007-01-04T21:36:00.000-08:00

I can forgive the Rocky thing but we need to rectify the Purple Rain situation. When Jerome holds up the mirror for Morris Day I finally knew what real cool looked like, and it had a perm.

I reference Rocky in a lecture on "Ending a Story,...

2007-01-04T21:09:00.000-08:00

I reference Rocky in a lecture on "Ending a Story," assuming EVERYONE has seen Rocky. Oy!

i've never seen rocky but i've seen flashdance whi...

2007-01-04T20:01:00.000-08:00

i've never seen rocky but i've seen flashdance which is rocky for girls.

I saw the first one, but am opposed on principle t...

2007-01-04T19:31:00.000-08:00

I saw the first one, but am opposed on principle to sequels. Stallone is not remotely appealing to me, either.

I have a confession, too. I didn't care for Star Wars and declined to watch the second one, although my ex took the kids to it.

I KNOW that's weird.

you're normal. i've only seen rocky 4 and that was...

2007-01-04T15:34:00.000-08:00

you're normal. i've only seen rocky 4 and that was 'cause a guy i know really wanted to watch it. i've also never seen purple rain and i even come from minnesota. so... no big deal, liz. you have more important interests.

kari