Sylvester Stallone laces up the gloves in this screening of the 1976 classic that turned an underdog boxer from Philadelphia into one of cinema's most enduring icons. Watching Rocky Balboa's journey from small-time fighter to contender hits differently on The Beverly Theater's big screen, where the intimate 150-seat setting means you're close enough to catch every bead of sweat during those training montages and feel the crowd's energy during that climactic bout.

There's something fitting about catching this underdog story in an intimate theater built on the idea that the arts belong to everyone, not just the big venues. The film's Philadelphia grit and Bill Conti's score echo nicely off the room's thoughtful acoustics, and the Arts District setting adds its own scrappy, creative energy to the whole experience. Grab a drink from the lounge beforehand and settle in for a film that still holds up as one of the great American sports stories, equal parts heart, sweat, and determination.