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Tag: mickey rourke

reviews

IMMORTALS

Greek Gods. Pretty Pictures. Silly Story.

Posted on November 14, 2011November 18, 2011
reviews

IRON MAN 2

If you could make God bleed, then people would stop believing in him…

Posted on May 14, 2010April 30, 2019
trailers

Hero of War ( IRON MAN 2 Trailer )

Hell Yes!!!!!

Posted on December 17, 2009April 30, 2019
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L.E.S. Artistes

While thinking about all this Oscar hoopla, I must admit that part of me is actually waiting for it to be all over so I … Read More ›

Posted on February 20, 2009
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Wise Up (Dear Mickey Rourke…)

Dear Mickey Rourke… How’s it goin? Bored of staring at that shiny new Golden Globe yet?? Hopefully not, and hopefully you’re enjoying this comeback you’ve … Read More ›

Posted on January 29, 2009November 24, 2016
reviews

THE WRESTLER

What happens to a star when the lights come up and the crowd has gone home?

Posted on January 25, 2009August 27, 2012
news, visuals

Every Picture Tells a Story

Not to “phone one in” for the second day in a row, but every time I’ve tried to sit down and write something of substance, … Read More ›

Posted on November 25, 2008March 28, 2013
trailers

Holding Out for a Hero – THE WRESTLER Trailer

I find myself amazingly tired this morning, but still wanted to post a look at something I’m very excited about. I caught this film with … Read More ›

Posted on November 24, 2008March 30, 2012
TIFF

TIFF Reaction: THE WRESTLER

I approached my screening of THE WRESTLER with a lot of hope and expectations. It seems as though with every week that goes by, another … Read More ›

Posted on September 9, 2008

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