Daily Beast Stirs Oscar Pot by Creating a Feud Between Mickey Rourke and Sean Penn
We're not really sure we're buying this one.
The Wrestler Director Darren Aronofsky on Mickey Rourke and the Benefits of Having a Small Music Budget
Aronofsky rapped to Vulture about his new movie and how a Ratt song can enhance the emotional texture of a bar scene.
Mickey Rourke’s Face: A History
'The Wrestler' is the first role to fully exploit the gruesomeness of Rourke's real-life appearance.
Former WWF Champ Mick Foley Tells Us Whether the Brutal Use of Thumbtacks in The Wrestler Is Truly Authentic
Conclusion? It's pretty real!
Posted 12/01/08 in Vulture
Truth-Stretching
Two Oscar Front-runners Accused of Lying in Magazine Profiles
Will doubts over the veracity of their shilling hurt them at Oscar time?
Posted 11/21/08 in Vulture
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‘The Wrestler’ Trailer: Mickey Rourke’s Oscar Campaign Mounts a Comeback
Mickey Rourke's Oscar buzz has plateaued a bit, so now seems like a pretty good time to release the trailer.
Ten Things You Need to Know About ‘The Wrestler’
Come December, everybody's going to be talking about this movie — but who wants to wait that long?
Posted 09/11/08 in Vulture
Crazy People
Confirmed: Mickey Rourke Still Crazy
We were worried his comeback in 'The Wrestler' meant he might've settled down. Our fears were unfounded.
Is ‘The Wrestler’ This Year’s ‘Little Miss Sunshine’?
Fox Searchlight just bought the U.S. distribution rights for $4 million.
‘The Wrestler’ Takes Top Honors at Venice; Mickey Rourke’s Comeback Pretty Much Unavoidable Now
Darren Aronofsky picked up a Gold Lion two years after stinking up the fest with 'The Fountain.'
Posted 02/12/08 in Vulture
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