Tag Archives: Mickey Rourke

Actors that Turned Down Iconic Roles – Part One

Actors that Turned Down Iconic Roles – Part One Yesterday, I was reading at MSNBC how Nicholas Cage was once considered for the role of Randy “The Ram” Robinson in The Wrestler. In case you’ve been living in a cave, this was a role that went to ourke and resurrected his career, despite his losing the Best Actor Oscar this year to Sean Penn. Apparently, there had been rumors circulating that Cage was “let go” from the movie, but he cleared that up at the premiere of his newest movie Knowing. “I wasn’t quote “dropped” from the movie,” Cage told … Continue reading →

A Review of the 81st Academy Awards – Part 1

Well, the big day is over for another year…sigh. But, at least I have today to relieve everything! I really thought the Academy Awards ceremony was good this year. They tried to mix it up a big due to sagging ratings. Hugh Jackman certainly put on a show, but then I guess he had plenty of practice hosting the Tony Awards three times. I thought his “opening number on a budget” was hilarious and it got a standing ovation from the audience. I also loved the number where he and Beyonce sang about how the musical was back. Hugh was … Continue reading →

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 →