mickey rourke is 'the wrestler'
good evening! oh i love a good comeback and so does hollywood - actor Mickey Rourke at age 56 might be on the brink of one - his new flick the wrestler (directed by the incredible Darren Aronofsky) has oscar buzz written all over it - how wild would it be to have mr. Rourke nominated as best actor?!? oh i love those academy award wildcards & upsets - which are few and far between - playing the role of washed up wrestler 'randy "the ram" robinson' must be an acting dream come true for him! gosh - he used to

Rate-a-Trailer: Mickey Rourke Wrestling Demons
Hollywood loves type casting, so comebacking professional train wreck Mickey Rourke seems like a natural to play comebacking professional-wrestler train wreck Randy "The Ram" Robinson. The Wrestler's anti-hero underdog's prospects looks promising, however, in the hands of director Darren Aronofsky (Requiem for a Dream), especially with Evan Rachel Wood and Marisa Tomei rounding out cast. Rourke has always been a gifted dude, so we're hoping this is the movie that puts him firmly on the road to fulfilling h

Mickey Rourke is an Old Broken Down Piece of Meat in The Wrestler Trailer
I had an inkling that when I began seeing images from Darren Aronofsky’s “The Wrestler” that this thing had potential to be as good as, say, Clint Eastwood’s “Million Dollar Baby”, the last “tough guy” movie that made me feel all sorts of unmanly things that manly man aren’t supposed to feel. After playing Marv in “Sin City” and now this, I don’t think there’s any doubt that Mickey Rourke is just now hitting his stride as an actor

Movie Preview: The Wrestler
I've been swatting away the buzzings of "Oscar watch" and "best film of the year" in regard to indie drama The Wrestler for a while now, just waiting until I could see a trailer and hopefully understand what all the fuss is about. The film stars Mickey Rourke (whose "astonishing performance" here has some calling him a "comeback kid") as an aging professional wrestler with a ton of regrets. He starts to try and take control of his life, however, when he befriends an exotic dancer (Marisa Tomei) and attempts

Finally, The Trailer For ‘The Wrestler’
Fox Searchlight has given Variety exclusive dibs on the trailer to “The Wrestler,” the Darren Aronofsky-directed film that everyone is touting as the comeback for actor Mickey Rourke. And with good reason, he’s excellent in it and very-deserving of the Oscar. We love this trailer too, it starts out rockin’ with Quiet Riot’s “Bang Your Head (Metal Health Will Drive You Mad),” but quickly moves to the personal, somber tone of the film which is about shame, loss, strug

Here is the Preview for ‘The Wrestler’
Darren Aronofsky’s ‘The Wrestler’ is getting all kinds of good attention these days, and it should be because it looks like an incredible film. It looks like Mickey Rourke could get nominated for an Oscar. the guy looks like he gives the performance of his life in this movie. I really want to see this movie. You must watch this trailer. It gives you a little taste of what looks like will be a great movie. Back in the late ’80s, Randy “The Ram” Robinson (Mickey Rourke) wa

Blazin’ Trailer: The Wrestler
It’s been a long time coming, but The Wrestler trailer is here at last, and it’ll give you some indication why every critic and member of the public who has already seen the film has started buzzing about Oscars. Darren Aronofsky’s film sees Mickey Rourke play Randy “The Ram” Robinson, a wrestler who was big in the 1980s but now ekes out a living at small shows and conventions. A regular at a strip club, he has a quasi-friendship with dancer Cassidy (Marisa Tomei), who encourag

The Wrestler Trailer Includes Springsteen's Song Of The Same Name
Because the Boss is all about manly sports these days, the trailer for Darren Aronofsky's The Wrestler features a broken-faced (and spirited) Mickey Rourke with really bad hair, Marisa Tomei as the stripper with a heart of gold, Evan Rachel Wood as the estranged daughter, and a sad sad new Springsteen song. Outside the soundtrack, "The Wrestler"'s a Working On A Dream bonus track. Posted at 10:19 AM in Video Tags: Bruce Springsteen | Evan Rachel Wood | Mickey Rourke | The Wrestler

The Wrestler trailer surprises
I have to admit I've been rather sceptical about The Wrestler, although on paper it has an interesting set of ingredients, Darren Aronofsky, Mickey Rourke, Evan Rachel Wood and Marisa Tomei, but the idea of a has been wrestler making one last attempt at a comeback wasn't really grabbing me. This trailer has though. It's done something totally different, and through the music and glimpses of Rourke's emotional performance, it actually got to me. These days of course I'm feel

'The Wrestler' Trailer: Can You Smell What the Rourke is Cookin'?
Here's a brand new trailer for The Wrestler, the film that many people believe will earn Mickey Rourke an Academy Award nomination. It's directed by Darren Aronofsky (Requiem for a Dream), and co-stars Marisa Tomei and Evan Rachel Wood. If you haven't heard about the film, Rourke plays a pro wrestler at the tail end of his career pushing for one more run in the spotlight. Whatchoo gonna do when Trailer Addict runs wild on you?!? The Wrestler opens in limited release on December

Mickey Rourke, Evan Rachel Wood Arrive in Venice to Premiere "The Wrestler"
But that changed when Mickey Rourke, Marisa Tomei, and Evan Rachel Wood arrived on the scene to premiere The Wrestler, which centers on an aging former wrestler. Is it just me, or does Mickey Rourke look a little rough around the edges? Probably good casting anyway. Thursday’s premiere was Kathryn Bigelow’s well-received The Hurt Locker, the festival’s lone Iraq War film. Image: Newscom.com Technorati Tags: 65th venice film festival,mickey roarke,Evan Rachel Wood,Marisa Tomei,the wre

Could An Oscar Be In Mickey Rourke’s Future?
Mickey Rourke is making a miracle comeback in “The Wrestler,” which just won the top prize at the Venice Film Festival. In the Darren Aronofsky-directed movie, which co-stars Marisa Tomei and Evan Rachel Wood, Rourke plays a washed-up grappler getting back into the ring. Variety gushes that Rourke “creates a galvanizing, humorous, deeply moving portrait that instantly takes [its] place among the great, iconic screen performances.” (source) Tuesday, September 9t

Mickey Rourke delivers tour de force as "Wrestler"
LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Indie film darling Darren Aronofsky stumbled with his most recent movie, "The Fountain," but he's back on track with "The Wrestler," which had its premiere at the Venice Film Festival and is seeking distribution. Bolstered by a career-best performance from Mickey Rourke and outstanding work by Marisa Tomei and Evan Rachel Wood, the film could nab audience interest, especially if Rourke's portrayal generates the awards fever that greeted Ellen Burstyn's turn in Aron

Aronofsky’s The Wrestler Finally Has a Trailer
The trailer for Darren Aronofsky’s The Wrestler has finally been released. It’s the acclaimed filmmaker’s fourth feature, behind Pi, Requiem for a Dream and The Fountain. The Wrestler will open in limited release December 17 and stars Mickey Rourke, Marisa Tomei Judah Friedlander, Ernest Miller and Evan Rachel Wood. You can watch the trailer below thanks to Trailer Addict and over at Apple in high Definition. Share This: What Others Have to Say: be th

Mickey Rourke delivers tour de force as "Wrestler"
LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Indie film darling Darren Aronofsky stumbled with his most recent movie, "The Fountain," but he's back on track with "The Wrestler," which had its premiere at the Venice Film Festival and is seeking distribution. Bolstered by a career-best performance from Mickey Rourke and outstanding work by Marisa Tomei and Evan Rachel Wood, the film could nab audience interest, especially if Rourke's portrayal generates the awards fever that greeted Ellen Burstyn's turn in Aron

The Wrestler - Trailer A
Back in the late ’80s, Randy “The Ram” Robinson (Mickey Rourke) was a headlining professional wrestler. Now, twenty years later, he ekes out a living performing for handfuls of diehard wrestling fans in high school gyms and community centers around New Jersey. Estranged from his daughter (Evan Rachel Wood) and unable to sustain any real relationships, Randy lives for the thrill of the show and the adoration of his fans. However, a heart attack forces him into retirement. As his sense of identity s

The week on IFC.com: Mickey Rourke, soundtracks and post-Iraq road movies.
This blog should be back to its regular self next week or so. In the meantime, a round-up of what's been happening on the rest of IFC.com:       + Review: "Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist" - Matt Singer wonder why, for a movie that supposedly revolves around music, no one in this teen rom-com seems to like it all that much.       + Video: "The Wrestler" at the New York Film Festival - Mickey Rourke, Darren Aronofsky and Marisa Tomei face the

NYFF 2008: "The Wrestler."
Mickey Rourke is one magnificent wreck. "The Wrestler" holds off from giving you the full-frontal of his face for a while, as if he were the monster in a low-budget horror flick. When it does finally creep around, you see misplaced tautness, semi-mobile features, starlet lips, an overall impression of carved putty. One of the film's visual jokes is that Rourke's character, faded pro wrestler Randy "The Ram" Robinson, is a shambling but still formidable hunk of meat, but he's aging in the style of a South Be

The Wrestler: Trailer
Back in the late '80s, Randy "The Ram" Robinson (Mickey Rourke) was a headlining professional wrestler. Now, twenty years later, he ekes out a living performing for handfuls of diehard wrestling fans in high school gyms and community centers around New Jersey. Estranged from his daughter (Evan Rachel Wood) and unable to sustain any real relationships, Randy lives for the thrill of the show and the adoration of his fans. However, a heart attack forces him into retirement. As his sense of identity starts t

'The Wrestler' Trailer Flying Elbows Onto I-Net
Man, Mickey Rourke is hard to look at. In this trailer, when he says he's "a broken down piece of meat," he is not kidding. I recommend only looking at his face by poking a pinhole in a box and letting his shadow form on a paper plate (instructions). Despite that, this looks really good, even though the combination of sad images/dialogue and depressing Bruce Springsteen song make you want to kill yourself (or let Mickey Rourke kill himself). The best part is when he emerges from the back of a van, and the g

The Wrestler Movie Trailer
Fox Searchight has finally released a movie trailer for Darren Aronofsky’s The Wrestler. You’ve heard the buzz, Mickey Rourke’s performance is Oscar worthy. The Wrestler is, without a doubt, one of the best films of this year. I’m confident that it will grace many critic top 10’s come late December. The music track that Bruce Springstein wrote for the film is used front and center, and it is really amazing how well it works over clips from the film. Please leave your thoughts in the comments b

IFC News Podcast #97: Notable Big Screen Comebacks
By Matt Singer and Alison Willmore Who would have guessed that Mickey Rourke would be hailed the comeback of the year, with his role in Darren Aronofsky's "The Wrestler" getting critical acclaim from all comers? It's been a tough road for the actor/former boxer, and he brings every bit of wear and tear to the film, which is all the better for it. In honor of Rourke, on this week's IFC News podcast we look at other actors who've faded from the spotlight only to make great comebacks, and a few who never manag

FOX Acquires The Wrestler
Fox Searchlight Pictures President Peter Rice today announced that the company has acquired US rights to the riveting drama THE WRESTLER, which had its North American premiere last night at the Toronto International Film Festival and won the Golden Lion at the 2008 Venice Film Festival. Directed by Darren Aronofsky and written by Rob Siegel, THE WRESTLER stars Mickey Rourke, Marisa Tomei and Evan Rachel Wood. The film was produced by Scott Franklin and Darren Aronofsky thru Protozoa Pictures. Vincent Marava

this isn't another Twitard post
Aronofsky's "The Wrestler" trailer + TEH Boss *new* song THE WRESTLER, with Mickey Rourke, Marisa Tomei and Evan Rachel Wood. The song you can hear there in the second part is by Bruce Springsteen, with the same title and will be included in his new album Working on a dream, due on 27th Jan 2009. source Not gonna lie, the trailer made me tear up a bit.... can't wait!(Post a new comment) ryder_nocks 2008-11-21 08:05 pm UTC (link) aaronofsky do more stuff like requiem pls.(Reply to this)(Thread) ju

Selma Blair, the Wrong Kind of Role Model, Banned From Shopping at Hot Topic
Selma Blair, so obviously infected by Evan Rachel Wood-infected-by-Marilyn Manson, loses all sense of her usual cool, calm, couture-collected self. Here, she examines her love/hate affair with Hot Topic in a shapeless dress that is too long — as if it’s on purpose, in order to hide the fact (and tell the story) that she’s a cutter (inner thighs; wrists are sooo out!). Hot Topic has quietly asked Selma to stop shopping at their establishment, citing that she is the “wrong” image