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Wanna see Mickey Rourke and Darren Aronofsky in the ring? Footage from the shooting of THE WRESTLER is here!

Sounds like a MENSA meeting. by Rev. Slappy	Feb 12th, 2008 11:02:05 PM
Did a MENSA meeting break out there?
second again! by mmaddox3	Feb 12th, 2008 11:06:07 PM

second again! by mmaddox3	Feb 12th, 2008 11:06:09 PM

thats two articles in a row bitches by mmaddox3	Feb 12th, 2008 11:06:31 PM

Fake Wrestling... by leobloom	Feb 12th, 2008 11:06:54 PM
so basically just like the real thing!
Hardcore CZW fans by otm shank	Feb 12th, 2008 11:07:57 PM
All 15 of them!
Proof positive.... by Bobo_Vision	Feb 12th, 2008 11:08:44 PM
...that wrestling fans are the dumbest people on the face of the earth, and should be systematically euthanized for the good of humanity. I know wrestling fans will get pissy, but if you look in your own hearts, you know you I'm right.
I didn't know spastics... by Tourist	Feb 12th, 2008 11:10:09 PM
...Sorry, "wrestling fans" took Hollywood misinterpreting their deeply beloved cultural event so seriously.
"Sweet Child 'O Mine"??? by Shermdawg	Feb 12th, 2008 11:15:07 PM
So he comes out to "Sweet Child 'O Mine" and exits to "Welcome to the Jungle"? Me thinks someone doesn't know his GNR.
"Boooooring" by Tourist	Feb 12th, 2008 11:15:22 PM
Funny, the crowd had a similar reaction at The Fountain too. You know whats funny? White Trash Scum booing and hissing and proclaiming loudly that they are unhappy and bored, yet it only takes a couple of notes of Guns N Roses to turn them back into salivating pigs. If only the production company had chained the doors on the way out and burnt the place down, they would have done the gene pool a real favour.
Attn: Tech Geeks, please read. by SmarkJobber	Feb 12th, 2008 11:31:29 PM
Any speculation on what cameras Aronofsky is shooting this scene with?
say what you want about rourke by bacci40	Feb 12th, 2008 11:38:21 PM
the dude is in great shape...but what the fuck was up with the extras...did aronofsky cue them to all act like dicks?
No, bacci40 by comedian_x	Feb 12th, 2008 11:43:09 PM
there was no cue except for a lull in Axl Rose's screeching. That momentary pause in rocking is all it takes to turn the tide of Wrestle Mania against you.
i cant help but be reminded of "Barton Fink"... by JimmyJoe RedSky	Feb 12th, 2008 11:49:23 PM
... and his first hollywood writing job... "a resslin pitcha, with hawt" - starring the great Wallace Beery - Aronofsky is Barton, Rourke is Beery and this is that "hawt breakin resslin pitcha"... i can see Aronofsky sitting alone on a beach right now with a head sized box next to him
Where's Zandig? by HannaGrahm	Feb 12th, 2008 11:49:31 PM
huh?
I think they are using an Arri. by Tourist	Feb 12th, 2008 11:59:40 PM
Why? I don't know.
Bobo_Vision by RAVENL0RD	Feb 13th, 2008 12:03:17 AM
Quiet. Also, I do plan on seeing this movie when it comes out. Here's hoping this is finally a decent wrestling movie after all the travesties that preceded it. This can't possibly be as bad as Ready to Rumble, right? However, it probably won't top Beyond the Mat, but that is a documentary so apples and oranges.
Smarkjobber by Munro Kelly	Feb 13th, 2008 12:18:21 AM
It looks like they are using the Arri 235. It's the smallest, lightest handheld 35mm camera used by Hollywood. Now, if it's 16mm, it's the Arri 416. The most advanced 16mm camera available.
Aronofsky by BrightEyes	Feb 13th, 2008 12:40:52 AM
Is the best of cthe current filmmakers. Cant wait.
DAMN that was loud by Aethyrr	Feb 13th, 2008 01:04:41 AM
It totally killed my speakers.. Now I want a refund
A decent wrestling movie? by Pops Freshemeyer	Feb 13th, 2008 01:06:10 AM
C'mon, Ravenlord, what about Body Slam with Roddy Piper and Dirk Benedict? That was...oh yeah, it sucked. It was bad when I was thirteen and made No Holds Barred look like something better than No Holds Barred. But it was still better than Driven. Ah, I guess you're right, wrestling movies suck. I just wish somebody would make a movie based on Pro Wrestling for the NES. That would totally rule.
Shermdawg by Captain Ultimo	Feb 13th, 2008 01:07:47 AM
Thats in fact how it was and I myself found it unusual he would have a different entrance and exit song, both GnR nonetheless.
Don't have talkbacks for this movie... by UMAGA	Feb 13th, 2008 01:26:35 AM
It's just the same shit from non wrestling fans each time. Wouldn't want to pull them away from lightsaber fights or recreating scenes from LOTR.
re: umaga by necgray	Feb 13th, 2008 01:35:26 AM
Yeah, I said the same thing about any and all WGA strike talkbacks. Unfortunately I had to read hundreds of posts from writer-hating hack assholes. Mind you, it's too bad Aranofsky had to associate himself with CZW, which I find to be a personally insulting federation. Shit wrestling. Bring on the Ring of Honor, I say. CZW is glorified backyard crap.
Lots of peeps had entrance and exit songs. by Pops Freshemeyer	Feb 13th, 2008 01:35:47 AM
Like Mankind and...um, yeah. I'm stuck. Oh wait, Hollywood Hogan used Voodoo Chile as the entrance music and I'm pretty sure he always left to whatever version of the NWO theme they were using on any given Monday night...
Is Hacksaw Jim Duggan in this? by Queerbait	Feb 13th, 2008 01:46:55 AM
I wonder if he's sponsored by Home Depot with all those 2X4's he goes through. Anyway, HOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!
the wrestler by werewolfbynight	Feb 13th, 2008 02:19:07 AM
Maybe this saggy old bastard should consider a match against Ric Flair. If we are lucky both of their careers will come to an abrupt halt.
We don't put Wallace Beery in some fruity picture about a guy wr by InspectorDoppler	Feb 13th, 2008 03:14:54 AM

...esting with his soul! by InspectorDoppler	Feb 13th, 2008 03:15:21 AM
damn talkback form...
Pro Wrestling: The Movie by RAVENL0RD	Feb 13th, 2008 03:18:19 AM
Pops_Freshwhatver had a great idea! Begin casting suggestions now! Fighter Hayabusa - Chow Yun Fat The Amazon - That lizard tattoo guy from Ripley's King Slender - Brad Pitt Giant Panther - Bruce Campbell Starman - Antonio Banderas (Voice - CG required for somersault kick!) Kin Korn Karn - Jet Li with bad haircut Great Puma - Jason Statham
It was Darren's Birthday too by gottaeat	Feb 13th, 2008 04:56:16 AM
Happy Bday brosef
Ravenlord, A Winner is You! by Pops Freshemeyer	Feb 13th, 2008 05:01:18 AM
Well, even if the casting is all wrong (except for Antonio Banaderas as Starman). Ken Watanabe IS Fighter Hayabusa. Hong Man Choi should play Kin Korn Carn. Howie Long is Giant Panther. Brad Pitt would be an excellent Great Puma. And Kurt Angle should be King Slender. It's true, it's true!
Aronofsky should do 1984! by Knuckleduster	Feb 13th, 2008 06:20:06 AM
He did meth commercials?
E-C-DUB E-C-DUB by johnyaztec	Feb 13th, 2008 07:41:12 AM
I miss Paul E, long live ECW!!!!!!
Knuckleduster by Officer Bloom	Feb 13th, 2008 04:23:09 PM
yeah, he did 12 commercials for the state of Montanna. They are PSA'a. here is the link if you wanna check them out. http://www.montanameth.org/Vie w_Ads/index.php
Knuckleduster by Scrolly	Feb 13th, 2008 06:10:25 PM
Do you know if he wrote them as well? Seems like it. They rock hard.
this looks like it will be cool, i want to see it... by JimmyJoe RedSky	Feb 13th, 2008 06:33:44 PM
... but i wonder what Aronofsky's interest in the material (pro wrestling world) is all about - was he a hire or did he come up with this - is he a fan - i cant help wondering how many pro westling fans are also Aronofsky fans - how many WWF fans flocked to see "The Fountain" - conversely, how many Aronofsky fans like watching pro wrestling - not that any of this matters - its just an interesting choice of film for this director - i like Aronofsky, and im guilty of enjoying an occasional wrestling match - its not as much fun as it was a while back though - when Lesnar was in the ring - its a type of theater, like opera almost (but without the singing) - yeah, its not real fighting but its still very dangerous - but its gotten so ridiculous (what with all the pre-match scripted theatrics) that i watch now more to just make fun of it - at least in the past it had the semblance of reality - its still entertaining, but in a violent sesame street way - Andre he Giant, Hulk Hogan, the Von Erichs, King Kong Brody and Roddy Piper are sorely missed - those guys could really put on a good fight/show - and they didnt need all the over ambitious rock-concert-lighting/staging that the current crop relies on so heavily - that said, im lookin forward to this movie - i wonder if Rourke took any hgh to bulk up - physically, he is a far cry from the skinny guy he was in "Rumble fish" - hes even bigger and more cut than he was in "Sin City" - maybe the film industry should be investigated for illegal steroid use
Knuckleduster by Officer Bloom	Feb 14th, 2008 01:39:05 AM
i am almost 100% sure that he did. so sure that i would more than likely bet that did but, do not quote me on it.
JimmyJoe RedSky by Officer Bloom	Feb 14th, 2008 01:49:15 AM
he definitely did not write it. it was written by robert d. siegel who is either the editor or just a writer for theonion.com. and i can tell you that pretty much myself and my 3 friends (me being the one who got the footage you see above and the others attending, one of which wrote the article) were the only movie fans there. it pretty much seemed like no one knew who darren was. although he seemed to be enjoying himself quite a bit so i would assume he is a wrestling fan.
Thanks, Bloom by Knuckleduster	Feb 14th, 2008 06:40:43 AM
I'm glad he's finally making more movies. That 6 year gap between Requiem and The Fountain was way too long.
TWINO by Hellhound	Feb 14th, 2008 09:09:57 AM
Is this a remake of The Wrestler from 1974 starring Verne Gagne & Ed Asner ? Best wrestling movie ever : I Like To Hurt People .

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