Gonna Fly Now

Gonna Fly Now has been stuck in my head since Creed -- great movie. I love underdog stories and Creed executes the formula beautifully.

I like Creed so much that I went back to rewatch the first Rocky. Two minutes in and I realize that I've never actually seen it before. That's a testament to its enduring popularity. Its so deeply embedded in American culture that I had mistakenly believed that I'd seen it.

That's the thing about watching the trailblazers, its originality has been eroded by decades of imitation. The once innovative elements are well worn these days, but if there's one thing I can't deny, it's that Rocky got heart, man.

And that's what Creed does so well: preserve the core that made the series so memorable.

If you'll excuse me, I'm gonna fly now.