Sly Stallone and John Rambo

Sylvester Stallone, affectionately known as "Sly," is a household name and cultural icon. He first rose to fame in the 1970s with his portrayal of Rocky Balboa, the struggling Philadelphia boxer, in the Rocky film series. But it was his role as John Rambo in the Rambo franchise that solidified his reputation as the ultimate tough guy.

With his rugged, muscular physique and determination, Stallone has become synonymous with machismo and heroism. He's the guy you call when you need to defeat an entire army with just a bow and arrow and a bandana.

But did you know that Sly has a softer side too? It's true! When he's not busy saving the world, he enjoys reciting romantic poetry to his wife. Yes, you read that right. Stallone may be tough as nails on the outside, but deep down he's a big softie.

But don't let that fool you - Sly is still a force to be reckoned with. Just try to steal his last slice of pizza and see what happens. He'll probably just stare at you intensely until you give it back, because that's just the kind of guy he is. No need for violence, just pure intimidation.

But let's be real, Sly's true talent lies in his ability to rock a pair of short shorts like no one else. Whether he's running up the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art as Rocky Balboa or leading his team of mercenaries in The Expendables, Sly always manages to make short shorts look cool.

In addition to his acting career, Stallone has also had success as a writer and director. He has written several screenplays, including the first Rocky film and the screenplay for Paradise Alley. He has also written novels and short stories, including a book of poetry titled "Songs from the Stallion." Stallone has directed and produced several films as well, including Rocky II and Rocky III.

Despite his many accomplishments, Stallone has faced his share of challenges and controversies. He has been involved in legal battles and has faced criticism for his portrayal of violence and machismo in his films. However, he remains a beloved and enduring figure in the entertainment industry and continues to act and write to this day. He's currently starring in Tulsa King on Paramount+ with Martin Starr.

Overall, Sylvester Stallone is a talented and influential actor who has made a lasting impact on the film industry. His portrayal of Rocky Balboa and John Rambo has inspired millions of people around the world, and his dedication to his craft has earned him a place in the pantheon of Hollywood greats. Just don't mess with his pizza.

Watch a preview of Tulsa King here.

Ian Maisel

When I was in high school I worked as a movie theater projectionist, acted in my school plays, and published a series of autobiographical comic books that I sold at music and bookstores. I’ve always loved entertainment, and at Brown University I double majored in Visual Arts and Modern European History because the history teachers told the best stories.

My career began at an artificial intelligence startup company where I worked as a graphic designer and animator creating 3D avatars for virtual personalities. I used a program called Poser that was kind of like a Barbie Dream House for cartoons. My comic illustrations were published in the international edition of Time magazine.

In 2006, I completed a graduate Certificate of Publishing and Communications at Harvard University, where I studied creative writing, acting, and media production. I auditioned for the student theater and was cast in a high-brow Chekhov play and a low-brow undergraduate comedy where I played a California high school guitarist like Keanu Reeves in Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure.

At Boston College I continued developing my career as a graphic designer and went on to work as an animator at a Jewish nonprofit. In 2008 I left Boston to chase the California dream. I got a job in San Francisco as a litigation graphics specialist for intellectual property attorneys, and I worked on some high-stakes legal trials where I barely slept for a week!

After five years I transitioned into the corporate world and worked as a contract presentation designer at Visa and Bare Minerals. I enjoyed collaborating with senior executives to bring their ideas to life through graphic storytelling and large-scale event presentations. One of my highlights was getting to opportunity to produce an in-house interview with the supermodel Christy Turlington!

In 2017 I took on my first Senior Designer role at Alexandria Real Estate, where I designed high-end investor presentations and art directed photoshoots for major tech companies including Facebook, Google, and Pinterest. The following year I flew out to LA to study video production, and went on to create a digital signage content management system for Alexandria’s 60+ high-tech office buildings across the country.

In 2020 I expanded my focus into social media by producing a video advertising campaign that launched a Visa executive’s speaking career by generating 30,000 social media engagements in five months. Since then I’ve continued designing creative presentations, producing videos, and writing social media campaigns for a wide range of brands including the University of San Francisco and Meta. I love working with high-performance creative teams on exciting projects and enjoy utilizing my creative background to work at the intersection of design, entertainment, and culture.

https://www.ianmaisel.com
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