NL East: Trading Places could be Rocky in Philadelphia
Feb 24 2025
Quick: what movie come to mind when someone mentions Philadelphia? If you’re like most people, you probably think of one from the Rocky franchise. That does fit the Philly mold well: scrappy, gritty, focusing rage by pummeling a side of beef. But wouldn’t Philadelphia be the logical choice? The name's right there, in the title, all by itself. Sure, the subject matter is a bit grim, but everyone loves Tom Hanks, right?
Well, if you’re us, neither of those comes to mind first. The Philadelphia movie par excellence is Trading Places, the brilliant 1983 comedy starring Eddie Murphy and Dan Akroyd that borrowed elements from both The Prince and the Pauper and “The Million Pound Bank Note” by Mark Twain. It’s...
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