Rottin' in Denmark logo Rottin' in Denmark 11 months ago

Ten unorganized, unqualified thoughts on 'The Wrestler'

1. Is it OK to dislike a movie for having too-humble ambitions? 2, The other day I saw 'The Wrestler', the new movie by Darren Aronofsky, the dude who did 'Pi', 'Requiem for a Dream' and 'The Fountain'. Full Article at Rottin' in Denmark

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  1. No one has ever really made a serious film about professional wrestling beforeit's always dismissed as being fake
    Darren Aronofsky – Darren Aronofsky SOURCE: CBS News 11 months ago
  2. No matter how crazy something might seem, you gotta go with your gut feeling and stick with it
    Darren Aronofsky – Darren Aronofsky SOURCE: CBS News 11 months ago
  3. I didn’t know much or anything about wrestling at all
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  4. He was a pain in the ass the whole shoot
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  1. NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 24: Actress Mila Kunis and director Darren Aronofsky attend the New York City Ballet 2009-2010 season opening night celebration at the David H. Koch Theater, Lincoln Center on November 24, 2009 in New York City.
  2. LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 08: (EMBARGOED FOR PUBLICATION IN UK TABLOID NEWSPAPERS UNTIL 48 HOURS AFTER CREATE DATE AND TIME) Directors Darren Aronofsky and Guy Ritchie attend the 2009 GQ Men Of The Year Awards at The Royal Opera House on September 8, 2009 in London, England.
  3. NEW YORK - MAY 7: Director Darren Aronofsky attends a party following a screening of 'The Brothers Bloom' hosted by The Cinema Society with Thakoon and Nars at the Soho Grand Hotel May 7, 2009 in New York City.
  4. NEW YORK - MAY 04: (L-R) Filmmaker Darren Aronofsky and actress Rachel Weisz attend 'The Model as Muse: Embodying Fashion' Costume Institute Gala at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 4, 2009 in New York City.
  5. Actor Mickey Rourke (L) hugs director Darren Aronofsky after the film "The Wrestler" won Best Feature and Rourke won Best Male Lead at the 24th annual Spirit Awards in Santa Monica, California February 21, 2009.
  6. Director Darren Aronofsky (L) and Scott Franklin pose in the press room after winning the Best Feature for 'The Wrestler,' at the 24th annual Spirit Awards in Santa Monica, California on February 21, 2009.
  7. CANNES, FRANCE - MAY 15: Director Martin Scorsese attends the Roger Ebert Conference Center Announcement held at the American Pavillion during the 62nd International Cannes Film Festival on May 15, 2009 in Cannes, France.
  8. LAS VEGAS - APRIL 02: Film critic Roger Ebert accepts the ShoWest Career Achievement in Film Journalism Award with his wife Chaz Ebert at the Paris Las Vegas during ShoWest, the official convention of the National Association of Theatre Owners, April 2, 2009 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
  9. Film Critic and Author Roger Ebert, left, and wife Chaz pose with the Honorary Life Member Award backstage at the Directors Guild of America Awards on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2009, in Los Angeles.

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