Articles tagged as: big fan

A Night that was Worth the Hype

January 26, 2009

Maybe because I’d already been to so many Sundance parties, or because I couldn’t imagine the Racquet Club as an awards hall, or because I’m allergic to hype—whatever the reason, I was skeptical about the closing night ceremony.

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Comments: Posted by: Ryan Kearney
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BIG FAN Keeps its Cards Close to its Chest

January 23, 2009

Robert Siegel sure knows how to write squirm-inducing scripts. THE WRESTLER—which just got shortchanged by the Academy—was one of my favorite films of last year, but also one of the hardest to watch. Mickey Rourke’s portrayal of an over-the-hill wrestler who continues to perform—and juice up—in spite of a heart condition is not unlike watching a car wreck in slow motion for two hours … and wondering all along whether the driver is going to die.

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Comments: Posted by: Ryan Kearney
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