The Wrestler (Blu-ray)
All the praise that's been heaped on this moving tale of a broken-down pro wrestler struggling to remain relevant despite his failing body is deserved. (The Academy really snubbed this one in the Best Picture race.) The standout, of course, is Mickey Rourke, whose portrayal of Randy "The Ram" will have even the big boys searching for their hankies by the time this one's down for the count.
Rourke's masterful performance is beautifully matched by turns from Evan Rachel Wood as Randy's bitter estranged daughter and Marisa Tomei, whose aging stripper is — like Randy — struggling to stay in her own game. All of these characters are so vivid and real, and in the hands of Darren Aronofsky, they continually remind us that life must still be lived once the spotlight fades and the crowd stops cheering.
The bonus features on the release are scarce, but they pack a serious punch. In addition to ...
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The Wrestler's Mickey Rourke assured reporters that he wouldn't be getting in the ring to wrestle rival Chris Jericho during Wrestlemania 25. But he didn't say anything about boxing.
During Sunday night's main event, Rourke, a former boxer, entered the ring with Jericho and knocked Jericho to the mat with one punch. Looks like he's all warmed up to play the heavy in Iron Man 2.
Watch the video after the jump.
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Mickey Rourke
Comeback kid Mickey Rourke has wrestled his way into two new projects.
The Golden Globe winner has signed on to play the Russian villain Whiplash in Iron Man 2, according to Variety. Rourke has been in consideration for the role for several months, but the deal took some fine-tuning after Marvel initially offered The Wrestler star only $250,000.
Rourke, who was recruited by Iron Man star Robert Downey Jr. during the awards-show circuit, met with director Jon Favreau and writer Justin Theroux to develop his character. Whiplash will include elements of the comic-book character of the same name, as well as Crimson Dynamo, another Russian evildoer.
Rourke will also ...
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Sean Penn, Mickey Rourke
You already know how we feel about the Oscar song category, but how about the other races — particularly the big ones? Well, now you'll find out. Behold, TVGuide.com's predictions for the 81st Academy Awards (Sunday, ABC at 8:30 pm/ET). Don't agree with us? Then check out the nominees here and tell us who you think will and should triumph on Hollywood's biggest night.
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Mickey Rourke
Mickey Rourke is mourning the loss of his best friend — his longtime pet Chihuahua, Loki. The canine passed away Monday evening at the age of 18, E! Online reports.
Loki, who's been the Oscar nominee's sidekick to various events, including the Venice Film Festival red carpet, was one of the pooches ...
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Mickey Rourke
Mickey Rourke wants you to "have the cojones to fix your dog."
The Golden Globe-winning actor for The Wrestler has put his renewed star power behind an ad campaign for PETA.
We all know how much Rourke loves his dogs after thanking them in his speech at Sunday's ceremony, saying, "Sometimes when a man is alone, that's all you've got is your dog. They meant the world to me."
Now, the actor is posing with his pup, Jaws, in a new spay-and-neuter campaign.
In a video posted on PETA's website...
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The Wrestler star Mickey Rourke made quite an entrance with his sweet, black velvet jacket, sequined scarf and porn 'stache during Sunday night's Golden Globe Awards. But his exit was much more buzz-worthy considering he left with a Globe in hand for the Best Actor.
Rourke explains how despite the win, he doesn't know if he'll ever feel like he's back on top since he was "out of the game for so long." And believe it or not, he was just thrilled that Bruce Springsteen won for his song for "The Wrestler" from the film of the same name.
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Tina Fey
Yeah, yeah, we know who won and who lost at the Golden Globes. But it's the unscripted moments that make or break an award ceremony. So without further ado, here are our top moments from the 66th Golden Globes. Check them out and tell us yours.
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Mickey Rourke and Sam Rockwell
Mickey Rourke could soon be going from wrestling to wrapping deadly coils around Tony Stark.
The recent Wrestler star is in talks to join Iron Man 2 as a Russian heavy weight who becomes Whiplash, a character with deadly coils he can unfurl with deadly results.
Sam Rockwell is also in talks to join the franchise's follow-up, according to the Hollywood Reporter. If a deal closes, the indie maven (Frost/Nixon, Snow Angels) would play Tony Stark's nemesis, multibillionaire Justin Hammer.
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Mark Wahlberg is in talks to star as DEA agent Max Payne in a big-screen adaptation of the hit video game. OK, but where's my Duke Nukem?!.... Mickey Rourke was arrested Thursday on suspicion of driving under the influence when he was pulled over after swerving on his... scooter. "I didn't even drink that much," the AP quotes a reportedly slurring and watery-eyed Rourke as saying.... Arriving on DVD Nov. 20: Love, American Style: Season 1, Volume 1 (Nov. 20) and Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse.
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