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Mickey Rourke

  • Film

    February 8, 2012

    Good Buzz

    Your best video-and-alcohol pairings.

  • Blogs

    July 14, 2011

    Showa's Udon: A-Rated for Taste, X-Rated for the Prurient Thoughts It Puts in My Mind

    ​If the photo looks familiar, it's because I just showcased the inaka udon at Showa in this week's Mein Man column. Now, two days later, the noodles are providing fodder for this week's Sexy Feast. Why? I liked this udon dish so much that I wanted to learn how to make it at home. When feeling ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 8, 2011

    Grynch Raps About Much More than Rapping On His Jester-Produced Timeless EP

    ​Almost a year ago to the day, Grynch dropped his Rapping About Rapping Mixtape--and as great as the 20-track project was ("Biological Didn't Bother 2010" still gets plays through these headphones), and as much as his strength lies in his distinct style unswayed by fad sounds, "The King of Bal ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 13, 2010

    Sylvester Stallone Reheats the '80s

    Statham shooting his gun from the nose of a plane--nothing phallic about that, nope.Karen Ballard​The Dinner: Chicken satay skewers and Sinhga, at Thai Ginger (Pacific Place). The Movie: The Expendables, at Pacific Place (600 Pine St.). The Screenplate: You remember that time we were pinned ... More >>

  • Film

    June 2, 2010

    SIFF Week 3: 30 New Picks & Pans

    Statham shooting his gun from the nose of a plane--nothing phallic about that, nope.Karen Ballard​The Dinner: Chicken satay skewers and Sinhga, at Thai Ginger (Pacific Place). The Movie: The Expendables, at Pacific Place (600 Pine St.). The Screenplate: You remember that time we were pinned ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 7, 2010

    Dinner & a Movie: Living the High Life With Robert Downey Jr. in "Iron Man 2"

    Francois DuhamelPaltrow, Downey Jr., Rockwell and Christine Everhart jet over to Monaco.​The Dinner: Grilled Cheese Sandwich and an IPA at Paddy Coyne's (1190 Thomas St.). The Movie: Iron Man 2, at Pacific Place (600 Pine St.). The Screenplate: When the first Iron Man came out in April of 20 ... More >>

  • Film

    May 5, 2010

    Iron Man 2: Robert Downey Jr. Must Choose Between Scarlett Johansson and Gwyneth Paltrow

    Francois DuhamelPaltrow, Downey Jr., Rockwell and Christine Everhart jet over to Monaco.​The Dinner: Grilled Cheese Sandwich and an IPA at Paddy Coyne's (1190 Thomas St.). The Movie: Iron Man 2, at Pacific Place (600 Pine St.). The Screenplate: When the first Iron Man came out in April of 20 ... More >>

  • Arts

    March 3, 2010

    The Weekly Wire: The Week’s Recommended Events

    Francois DuhamelPaltrow, Downey Jr., Rockwell and Christine Everhart jet over to Monaco.​The Dinner: Grilled Cheese Sandwich and an IPA at Paddy Coyne's (1190 Thomas St.). The Movie: Iron Man 2, at Pacific Place (600 Pine St.). The Screenplate: When the first Iron Man came out in April of 20 ... More >>

  • Calendar

    February 24, 2010

    Lincoln Square Oscar Party

    Francois DuhamelPaltrow, Downey Jr., Rockwell and Christine Everhart jet over to Monaco.​The Dinner: Grilled Cheese Sandwich and an IPA at Paddy Coyne's (1190 Thomas St.). The Movie: Iron Man 2, at Pacific Place (600 Pine St.). The Screenplate: When the first Iron Man came out in April of 20 ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 25, 2009

    The Midlife Power of Canadian Jewish Metal!

    ​Anvil, the band, was born before MTV, before the Internet, and before the movie This Is Spinal Tap, to which the documentary Anvil! The Story of Anvil is often unfairly compared. One of the best reviewed docs of the year, the Anvil! DVD (VH1 Films, $24.99) came out earlier this month, and the ... More >>

  • Film

    September 16, 2009

    Big Fan: Patton Oswalt Is Huge for the Giants

    ​Anvil, the band, was born before MTV, before the Internet, and before the movie This Is Spinal Tap, to which the documentary Anvil! The Story of Anvil is often unfairly compared. One of the best reviewed docs of the year, the Anvil! DVD (VH1 Films, $24.99) came out earlier this month, and the ... More >>

  • Calendar

    March 25, 2009

    Eddie Money

    Saturday, March 28

  • Music

    March 25, 2009

    The Short List: This Week's Recommended Shows

    Saturday, March 28

  • Calendar

    March 18, 2009

    The Weekly Wire: This Week's Notable Events

    Saturday, March 28

  • Calendar

    March 18, 2009

    Scott Simon

    Saturday, March 28

  • Blogs

    March 7, 2009

    Saturday Show Suggestions

    The Magma Festival kick-off happens tonight at Vera Project; they've got the Moondoggies, Triumph of Lethargy Skinned Alive To Death, TacocaT and Kusikia . It starts at 7:30 p.m., and costs $9 (or free with $35 Magma festival wristband), which is a mere pittance! There's also the Big Dig Record S ... More >>

  • Calendar

    March 4, 2009

    Stephen Pearcy

    Saturday, March 7

  • Music

    March 4, 2009

    The Short List: This Week's Recommended Shows

    Saturday, March 7

  • Blogs

    February 26, 2009

    Sean Penn's Other, Non-Oscar-Winning Role

    If you watched the Oscars last Sunday, Sean Penn seemed pretty reasonable, friendly, and modest in accepting his Best Actor award for the acclaimed Milk (which continues in these local theaters). I had my money on Mickey Rourke in The Wrestler, like a lot of people, but I have to agree that on pure ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 20, 2009

    Oscar Predictions: A Cautionary Tale

    As you dope your ballots for your Oscar office pool, online contest or Sunday night viewing party, I offer this tawdry tale of woe: The year is 2006. The annual Oscar party is at my apartment. And the movie to beat that year was Brokeback Mountain. As we filled out our ballots for the prediction ... More >>

  • News

    February 11, 2009

    Dategirl’s Romance Without Finance

    A guide to sexing up the new economy.

  • Blogs

    February 5, 2009

    We Heart Mickey Rourke

    We're already rooting for Mickey Rourke to win the Oscar for The Wrestler (review here) on Sunday, Feb. 22. Before that, however, you can make a date with the man in his pre-boxing, pre-middle age, pre-plastic surgery (or whatever it is) prime. Yes, ladies, we are talking about the 1986 hit Nine 1/2 ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 22, 2009

    Big, Sweaty Mickey Rourke = Perfect American Movie

    I just saw The Wrestler. Holy. F'n. Shit.But something's wrong, though, because I'm looking at the Oscar noms and don't see it listed under "Best Picture." I mean, I don't expect much in the way of fairness when it comes to these awards, nor do I expect them to represent my opinion only...but c'mon ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 7, 2009

    Mickey Rourke, Bruised and Interviewed

    You can read J. Hoberman's new review of The Wrestler here. Meanwhile, our colleague Scott Foundas recently sat down to talk with Mickey Rourke, who's won plaudits for his comeback role, along with plenty of Oscar talk. Here's their conversation:"I hated the '90s. The '90s fuckin' sucked," says prof ... More >>

  • Film

    January 7, 2009

    PICK The Wrestler: Mickey Rourke Finally Gets His Oscar Shot

    You can read J. Hoberman's new review of The Wrestler here. Meanwhile, our colleague Scott Foundas recently sat down to talk with Mickey Rourke, who's won plaudits for his comeback role, along with plenty of Oscar talk. Here's their conversation:"I hated the '90s. The '90s fuckin' sucked," says prof ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 28, 2008

    Tom Cruise Defends Self Against Nazi Charges

    Currently starring in the WWII thriller Valkyrie (review), in which he plays a German officer trying to assassinate Hitler, Tom Cruise recently sat down with our colleague Scott Foundas. Director Bryan Singer was also part of the sit-down; here's Scott's account: It's July 20, 1944, and Adolf Hitle ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 29, 2008

    The Poor Man's List

    Currently starring in the WWII thriller Valkyrie (review), in which he plays a German officer trying to assassinate Hitler, Tom Cruise recently sat down with our colleague Scott Foundas. Director Bryan Singer was also part of the sit-down; here's Scott's account: It's July 20, 1944, and Adolf Hitle ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 14, 2007

    Holiday DUI's: Know Your Rights

    Currently starring in the WWII thriller Valkyrie (review), in which he plays a German officer trying to assassinate Hitler, Tom Cruise recently sat down with our colleague Scott Foundas. Director Bryan Singer was also part of the sit-down; here's Scott's account: It's July 20, 1944, and Adolf Hitle ... More >>

  • Film

    October 11, 2006

    Alex Rider: Operation Stormbreaker

    Opens at area theaters, Fri., Oct. 13. Rated PG. 87 minutes.

  • Film

    August 30, 2006

    Factotum

    Opens at Egyptian, Fri., Sept. 1. Rated R. 94 minutes.

  • Film

    February 8, 2006

    Feb. 8-15, 2006

    This week's specialty screenings and venues.

  • Film

    December 14, 2005

    Sin City

    Buena Vista Home Ent., $39.99.

  • Music

    October 12, 2005

    Silents' Night

    Jazz maverick Dave Douglas dresses up Roscoe Arbuckle's pre-sound comedy shorts with contemporary flair.

  • Film

    October 12, 2005

    Domino

    Opens Fri., Oct. 14, at area theaters.

  • Film

    March 30, 2005

    A World Without Gray

    For purists, this comic-book adaptation is a marvel of hard-boiled fidelity. For outsiders, the bloodshed may be too black-and-white.

  • Film

    January 26, 2005

    Bright Future

    Also: The Chorus, Cowards Bend the Knee, Distant, Guerrilla: The Taking of Patty Hearst, A Love Song for Bobby Long, and Spike & Mike's Sick & Twisted Festival of Animation.

  • Film

    April 7, 2004

    This Week's Attractions

    Also: The Chorus, Cowards Bend the Knee, Distant, Guerrilla: The Taking of Patty Hearst, A Love Song for Bobby Long, and Spike & Mike's Sick & Twisted Festival of Animation.

  • Film

    September 10, 2003

    Backyard, Cabin Fever, Herod's Law, and More

    Also: The Chorus, Cowards Bend the Knee, Distant, Guerrilla: The Taking of Patty Hearst, A Love Song for Bobby Long, and Spike & Mike's Sick & Twisted Festival of Animation.

  • Arts

    March 26, 2003

    Brief Encounters

    Also: The Chorus, Cowards Bend the Knee, Distant, Guerrilla: The Taking of Patty Hearst, A Love Song for Bobby Long, and Spike & Mike's Sick & Twisted Festival of Animation.

  • Music

    October 2, 2002

    Jokerman

    Presenting Bob Dylan, the Hardest Workin' Man in Show Business.

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