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NYFF 2008: "The Wrestler."
Wed, Oct 8 2008 4:23 PM

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... Read More...

by IFC.com - Indie Eye

Filed under: Festivals, The Wrestler, Darren Aronofsky, Mickey Rourke, Reviews, NYFF 2008, Marisa Tomei

Rourke roars.
Mon, Sep 8 2008 10:52 AM

Darren Aronofsky's "The Wrestler," with Mickey Rourke starring as former pro Randy "The Ram" Robinson, is shaping up to be the film of the fall, having just won the Golden Lion for best film at Venice. The Silver Lion, for best director, went to Aleksey German Jr. for "Bumažnyj Soldat" (Paper Soldier) -- the complete list of... Read More...

by IFC.com - Indie Eye

Filed under: Festivals, Toronto 2008, Venice 2008, The Wrestler, Darren Aronofsky, Mickey Rourke