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I love Mickey Rourke. I liked Iron Man. Yet I couldn’t be less excited for the sequel — why? It feels rushed, frankly, and I’m not too impressed by some of the stuff we’ve seen/heard so far. Chalk up another disappointment today in the grand unveiling of Rourke’s villain, Whiplash, a Russian baddie with a [...]

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Iron Man 2: First Look

by John on April 30, 2009

in movies,news

The first publicity still from Iron Man 2 has been released today. Nothing to write home about — I’m more interested in seeing pics of Mickey Rourke as the film’s villain — but the fact that they began filming just three weeks ago and already have a picture out there ain’t too shoddy.

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The Wrestler

by John on December 29, 2008

in movies,reviews

Mickey Rourke was probably the best actor of his generation, or at least one of the best. His performance in Alan Parker’s Angel Heart (1987) is one of the most underrated of its decade; contrary to what some critics may claim, it wasn’t fading talent that cost him his career — it was a penchant [...]

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The Wrestler Gets a Trailer!

by John on November 20, 2008

in movies,news

New theatrical trailer for Darren Aronofsky’s “The Wrestler” premieres, featuring Mickey Rourke in an Oscar-worthy role.

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