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

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

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

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

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

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 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

New 'Wrestler' trailer: See Mickey Rourke's big comeback
A bulked-up Mickey Rourke, a bratty Evan Rachel Wood and a lap/pole dancing half-naked Marisa Tomei? What's not to like about "The Wrestler"? And did we mention some of the most gruesome wrestling scenes ever seen? What do you think? Will you go see Mickey Rourke's new film? Check out this gallery for a look at the many faces of Mickey Rourke. Is Evan Rachel Wood dropkicking Marilyn Manson for Mickey Rourke? The many faces of 'Wrestler' Mickey Rourke Mickey Rourke spouts gay slu

Wrestler trailer!!
It's a film that has done nothing but rack up the rave reviews since it premiered at the Venice Film Festival. Whether it be kudos for star Mickey Rourke or director Darren Aronofsky, people just can't get enough of THE WRESTLER. Finally, we the people get a glimpse of the film as Fox Searchlight has released the trailer. It will be in theaters with MILK but you don't have to wait that long - you can watch it right now. And while we're at it, how good is that Bruce Springsteen song? Just fits perfectly

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?...Full Article @ popbytes Topics: Mickey RourkeActorPlastic surgeryModeldivorce I like this story Share

First Look at Mickey Rourke's 'Wrestler'
The buzz and accolades lining up for Mickey Rourke's turn in 'The Wrestler' have been nonstop since it debuted at several film festivals, but there's been nothing for the general public to see ... until now. The first trailer for 'The Wrestler' has hit the web, giving moviegoers a glimpse of what to expect from Rourke's much-praised turn as a struggling professional wrestler going through the motions. The film, directed by Darren Aronofsky ('Pi,' 'The Fountain), is set to be released in January.

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

'Wrestler' grips NY Film Festival
Film News: Film takes physical, emotional toll on Rourke -- The Mickey Rourke comeback campaign alighted on the New York Film Festival with "The Wrestler" on Wednesday. The thesp choked up at one point during a post-screening news conference as he was asked about the similarities between the down-and-out grappler he plays in the Darren Aronofsky film and his own career.

The Wrestler Looks As Great As It Does Sad
Too sad! Actually, the quotes are way sadder than the actual trailer. All that "Witness the resurrection of Mickey Rourke" and "Harmonic convergence of player and part that happens once in a blue moon" stuff. Yeah, the harmonic convergence of sad player and only slightly sadder part. This movie isn't going to win any Academy Awards for makeup. Dude actually looks like that. It should come as no surprise to anyone that Mickey Rourke is extraordinarily capable of playing a demolished cipher of overwhelming hu

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

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 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