Steve Reeves as Hercules
Jurassic Gorilla https://jurassicgorilla.com It is a good thing Steve Reeves decided to play Hercules(scroll down for full movie) because he seemed to have a history of turning down good roles. He turned down the lead […]
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Steve Reeves and Arnold Schwarzenegger
Jurassic Gorilla https://jurassicgorilla.com Steve Reeves, often considered one of the original action heroes of the silver screen, paved the way for stars like Arnold Schwarzenegger in the realm of muscular leading men. Reeves‘ career reached […]
Steve Reeves, The Trojan Horse, 1961
Jurassic Gorilla https://jurassicgorilla.com The Italian Epic Hero film wave did not last long, 1958-1965. “The Trojan Horse” was released in 1961 midway through the cycle. There were three Steve Reeves films from this genre released […]
Steve Reeves, The Slave, 1962
Jurassic Gorilla https://jurassicgorilla.com The_Slave,_Son_of_Spartacus A lot of Italian Movies are released under a number of titles and Il figlio di Spartacus aka The Son of Spartacus aka The Slave is no different. It features Steve […]
Steve Reeves in Hercules Unchained
Jurassic Gorilla https://jurassicgorilla.com The Mythic Journey of Hercules: A Look at Steve Reeves and His Successors When we think of the iconic character Hercules, the name Steve Reeves often comes to mind. He left an […]
Steve Reeves, Goliath and the Barbarians
Jurassic Gorilla https://jurassicgorilla.com “Goliath and the Barbarians” (1959), a film that might have been more appropriately titled “Emiliano and the Barbarians,” was an Italian production that ventured into the realm of sword and sandal cinema, […]
Steve Reeves, Duel of the Titans, 1961
Jurassic Gorilla https://jurassicgorilla.com Gordon.Scott’s.Top.Secret Duel of the Titans aka Romulus and Remus is a Sergio Corbucci film starring Steve Reeves and Gordon Scott. Corbucci directed the original 1966 western Django which spawned over thirty westerns […]
Steve Reeves Always Looked Like Steve Reeves
Jurassic Gorilla https://jurassicgorilla.com There is something to be said about good bone and muscle structure because, if you have it, you don’t have to lift weights to look good. You look good at 160 or […]
Frank Frazetta and Bodybuilding Art
Jurassic Gorilla https://jurassicgorilla.com Frank Frazetta, whose luminous career drew to a close in 2010, a time when he had gracefully reached the age of 82, stands as an iconic figure within the realm of illustration […]
Arnold Schwarzenegger and the German Oak
Jurassic Gorilla https://jurassicgorilla.com The world of bodybuilding has a rich history, filled with colorful personalities and nicknames bestowed upon champions by influential figures such as Joe Weider. These monikers often capture the essence of the […]
Arnold Schwarzenegger and Small Joints
Jurassic Gorilla https://jurassicgorilla.com Arnold Schwarzenegger This is a similar shot to what you see on the cover of the book Arnold: Education of a Bodybuilder. Even though this is primarily a biceps pose, notice the […]
Arnold Schwarzenegger, Serge Nubret, and Joe Weider at 1971 Mr. Olympia
Jurassic Gorilla https://jurassicgorilla.com Serge Nubret, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Joe Weider Serge Nubret (France) IFBB Vice-President for Europeand Joe Weider congratulate Arnold Schwarzenegger The photograph on the left captures a significant moment in the history of […]