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The Return of Mickey Rourke

Remember last year when no matter where you looked, you heard about formerly down and out actor Robert Downey Jr.? Everything Downey touched turned to gold. It seems like this year, the big return may be that of Mickey Rourke. This photo is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 License Rourke’s breakout acting role was in the 1981 film Body Heat. But, he also appeared in the ‘80s cult film Diner as well as the coming of age tale Rumble Fish. Like it’s predecessor The Outsiders, which literally featured every hot, young actor in Hollywood at the time, Rumble Fish … Continue reading →

The Golden Globe Awards Show Bites the Dust

I guess I can shelve the pickle juice… Striking Hollywood writers finally got their way… the Golden Globe Awards are officially cancelled and thus have become yet another victim of the writers’ work stoppage. Organizers of the ceremony say they will still give out the awards, only now they will do so via a press conference. That’s right; no more fancy tuxes, sparkly dresses or that lavish champagne dinner in the Beverly Hilton’s International Ballroom. Instead, viewers can look forward to an hour-long telecast on NBC in which the winners will simply be read off cards, and if all goes … Continue reading →

Can the Show Really Go On?

In a previous blog I noted that despite the ongoing Hollywood writers strike the Hollywood Foreign Press Association along with NBC vowed to move forward with the Golden Globe Awards presentations, which is scheduled to air January 13th. However, less than 24 hours ago, the Screen Actors Guild threw a major wrench in the broadcast’s plans and you now have to wonder how the show could possibly go on. SAG officials announced yesterday that Golden Globe-nominated actors and presenters won’t attend the televised award because doing so would mean they would have to cross Writers Guild of America picket lines. … Continue reading →

The Show Will Go On

In a previous blog I reported that David Letterman plans to return to the airwaves with new shows beginning Wednesday night. However, when the announcement was made that Letterman’s production company had reached an agreement with striking writers no one knew for sure if celebrities who supported the work stoppage would appear as guests on the late-night talk show. Well, it appears Dave won’t have to chat with himself come Wednesday. According to show producers, Robin Williams has agreed to be Letterman’s first guest when the show returns in two days. Some TV critics are speculating that the appearance of … Continue reading →