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January 8th, 2009

Mickey Rourke in for "Iron Man 2"?

Ok, every time I see a picture of Mickey Rourke, I do a double-take. That’s him, pictured with Evan Rachel Wood.
I was talking to someone today, who brought up the idea that Mickey Rourke isn’t so much of an actor as he is someone who can bulk up or slim down for a [...]

By Jane Boursaw -- 0 comments

January 1st, 2009

American Film Institute Picks Top 10 Movies of 2008

This time of year, most of us look back to what we did right, what we could have done better, and just life, in general. The American Film Institute has compiled their own list; specifically, their Top 10 Movies of 2008. Here it is below. I’ll be posting my own list shortly, and I definitely [...]

By Jane Boursaw -- 0 comments

January 1st, 2009

"Slumdog Millionaire" – Trailer and Clip of Danny Boyle and Darren Aronofsky

I haven’t seen “Slumdog Millionaire” yet, but have heard nothing but good things about it. Not only that, it’s nominated for 4 Golden Globes and has already won a slew of Film Festival awards.
It tells the story of Jamal Malik (Dev Patel), an 18-year-old orphan from the slums of Mumbai, India, who’s a contestant [...]

By Jane Boursaw -- 0 comments

December 21st, 2008

New in Theaters: Dec. 19, 2008

Yes Man. Jim Carrey plays a guy who’s said “no” to everything his whole life. And wow, do things get crazy when he starts saying “yes”! Gecko Review Official Site
Seven Pounds. Will Smith decides to change the lives of seven strangers, but not without consequences, of course. [Gecko Preview & Trailer] [Official Site]
The Tale of [...]

By Jane Boursaw -- 0 comments

December 11th, 2008

66th Annual Golden Globes - Nominations and Jane’s Picks!

My son and I have been impatiently waiting to hear whether Heath Ledger got a Golden Globe nomination for his role as The Joker in “The Dark Knight.” Yes! He’s nominated for Best Supporting Actor.
He’s got some pretty good competition, including Philip Seymour Hoffman in “Doubt,” but I’m betting that Ledger will win [...]

By Jane Boursaw -- 3 comments

December 1st, 2008

"The Wrestler" - Trailer

Oh boy, I’m going to have to be in the right mood to see a grizzled Mickey Rourke in this movie, but I’ve only heard good things about it. Also stars Marisa Tomei and Evan Rachel Wood. In theaters Jan. 16, 2009. Check out the trailer:

Tags: darren afronofsky, evan rachel wood, marisa tomei, mickey [...]

By Jane Boursaw -- 1 comment

November 1st, 2008

Mickey Rourke Talks Dogs and Divine Intervention

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I saw a picture of Mickey Rourke at the Venice Film Festival this year and have to say, he looked pretty darn tough. Now Page Six is reporting that he nearly took his own life in a gory murder-suicide. Even wrote a heart-wrenching note to his estranged wife, Carre Otis. [...]

By Jane Boursaw -- 0 comments

September 8th, 2008

Fox Picks Up "The Wrestler" - Comeback for Mickey Rourke?

Variety is reporting that Fox Searchlight Pictures has picked up director Darren Aronofsky’s The Wrestler at the Toronto International Film Festival for about $4 million. The drama won The Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival on Saturday.
The film centers on Randy “The Ram” Robinson (Mickey Rourke), a burned-out, 1980s-era pro wrestler. After suffering [...]

By Jane Boursaw -- 0 comments

September 4th, 2008

Mickey Rourke, Evan Rachel Wood Arrive in Venice to Premiere "The Wrestler"

The Venice Film Festival is in full swing right now, and there really hasn’t been a ton of star power in attendance.
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 [...]

By Jane Boursaw -- 3 comments

August 10th, 2006

Nacho Libre Review

Tonight I watched "Nacho Libre" and fell asleep part way through. I don’t think it’s because the movie was that bad, I think I’m just coming down with something. Nevertheless, my husband watched the whole thing and had this to say about the Jack Black flick:

The movie was oddly funny in typical Jack Black style [...]

By Leora Israel Zellman -- 3 comments