Cliffhanger - Practical Effects, Cheesy Lines, A 90s Action Gem!

The Stallone Podcast Network episode features hosts Ryan, Doug, and Craig diving into a lively discussion about Sylvester Stallone’s career, focusing on the 1993 action film Cliffhanger. They explore Stallone’s recent appearance at the Conn Film Festival, where he unveiled a 4K edition of First Blood and shared updates on Rambo: Last Blood, alongside his surprising pitch for a new Rocky story involving an undocumented immigrant. The hosts also discuss a potential Cobra streaming series, expressing skepticism about its viability without Stallone’s iconic character. The bulk of the episode is dedicated to a detailed analysis of Cliffhanger, praising its visceral action, practical effects, and iconic stunts, like the plane-to-plane transfer, while critiquing its dated dialogue and certain unrealistic sequences. With personal anecdotes, like Craig’s passion for the Ramones and Ryan’s military training, the hosts blend humor, nostalgia, and critical insight, celebrating Stallone’s legacy while acknowledging the film’s flaws and its place in 90s action cinema.