“Rocky Balboa, heavyweight champion of the world, is the trainer for Apollo Creed in an exhibition match against Ivan Drago, a “superman” boxer from the Soviet Union. When Apollo is killed in the ring by the brutal Drago, Balboa blames himself and promises to avenge his friend’s death in the ring. Written by Murray Chapman {muzzle@cs.uq.oz.au}”

• Director: Sylvester Stallone
• Release Date: 27 November 1985 (USA)
• Run Time: 91 min
• Country: USA
• Genre: Action , Sport

Tagline: He's facing the ultimate challenge. And fighting for his life. [UK]

Trivia: This is the only Rocky film where the music is not composed by Bill Conti.

Goofs: Revealing mistakes: During the final fight, several shots show a wall perhaps ten rows away from the ring, revealing how small the room was that the fight was shot in.

“At his new high school, a rebellious teen Jake Tyler is lured into an ultimate underground fighting club in a Backyard Fight, where he finds a mentor in a mixed martial arts veteran. After receiving threats to the safety of his friends and family, Jake seeks the mentoring of a veteran fighter, to train his mind and body for one final no-holds-barred elimination fight with his unrelenting personal nemesis and local martial arts champion Ryan McCarthy. Written by Anthony Pereyra {hypersonic91@yahoo.com}”

• Director: Jeff Wadlow
• Release Date: 14 March 2008 (USA)
• Run Time: 110 min
• Country: USA
• Genre: Action , Drama , Sport
• MPAA: Rated PG-13 for mature thematic material involving intense sequences of fighting/violence, some sexuality, partying and language – all involving teens.

Tagline: Win or Lose… Everyone Has Their Fight

Trivia: Sean Faris gained 15 lbs. of muscle for his role.

Goofs: Factual errors: At the party at Ryan’s house, Max exclaims that “Force times mass equals acceleration!” when the actual physics equation is: Mass times acceleration equals force.

“Rocky Balboa is a struggling boxer trying to make the big time. Working in a meat factory in Philadelphia for a pittance, he also earns extra cash as a debt collector. When heavyweight champion Apollo Creed visits Philadelphia, his managers want to set up an exhibition match between Creed and a struggling boxer, touting the fight as a chance for a “nobody” to become a “somebody”. The match is supposed to be easily won by Creed, but someone forgot to tell Rocky, who sees this as his only shot at the big time. Written by Murray Chapman {muzzle@cs.uq.oz.au}”

• Director: John G. Avildsen
• Release Date: 3 December 1976 (USA)
• Run Time: 119 min
• Country: USA
• Genre: Action , Sport

Tagline: His whole life was a million-to-one shot.

Trivia: The photos on Rocky’s mirror are actual photos of Sylvester Stallone as a young boy.

Goofs: Continuity: During the fight with Apollo Creed, the top of Rocky’s shorts are flipped inside-out in one shot. In the next,they are fixed.

“A comedy about bending the rules to reach your goal, Bend It Like Beckham explores the world of women’s football, from kick-abouts in the park to freekicks in the Final. Set in Hounslow, West London and Hamburg, the film follows two 18 year olds with their hearts set on a future in professional soccer. Heart-stopping talent doesn’t seem to be enough when your parents want you to hang up your football boots, find a nice boyfriend and learn to cook the perfect chapatti. Written by Anonymous”

• Director: Gurinder Chadha
• Release Date: 1 August 2003 (USA)
• Run Time: 112 min | Spain:115 min
• Country: UK , Germany , USA
• Genre: Comedy , Drama , Romance , Sport
• MPAA: Rated PG-13 for language and sexual content.

Tagline: Who wants to cook Aloo Gobi when you can bend a ball like Beckham?

Trivia: Kulvinder Ghir was a last minute replacement for the role of Teetu.

Goofs: Continuity: During several games, Jules’ hair goes from being held back by bobby pins, then to a headband, and back to bobby pins.