Darren Aronofsky's The Wrestler

[punky]

That is fantastic. How the hell didn't they notice that?

Edited October 9, 2008 by punky

[Gazz]

Look at the top right. Awesome.

Whats their source? Is it reliable?

[tristy]

http://www.traileraddict.com/trailer/the-wrestler/trailer

It looks pretty fucking good, actually.

[GRIFT]

That Springsteen song is pretty sweet too.

[Kyle_]

Was that Ron Killings?

[Jimmy]

I believe it was.

[GRIFT]

Ernest Miller also popped into a frame. Clearly this movie is Oscar bound. >_>

[livid]

It is actually getting a lot of Oscar buzz for Rourke's performance which doesn't surprise me because the guy is pure badass. And Marisa Tomei should win an Oscar for being fucking hot.

And yeah, it does look good.

[TheRyno]

If Necro Butcher doesn't get an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor, we riot.

[wgh_2001]

Just to let you all know:

"The Wrestler" received multiple nominations at The Independent Spirit Awards today. It's nominations were for "Best Feature", "Male Lead" for Mickey Rourke, and "Best Cinematography" for Maryse Alberti, the cinematographer on the film. For those unaware, and who care, the cinematographer is the person who is basically running the camera and making sure the technical things are there as far as camera and lighting to help the director get the look he or she is wanting for the film. It's also called "Director of Photography".

[Universal]

Just to let you all know:

"The Wrestler" received multiple nominations at The Independent Spirit Awards today. It's nominations were for "Best Feature", "Male Lead" for Mickey Rourke, and "Best Cinematography" for Maryse Alberti, the cinematographer on the film. For those unaware, and who care, the cinematographer is the person who is basically running the camera and making sure the technical things are there as far as camera and lighting to help the director get the look he or she is wanting for the film. It's also called "Director of Photography".

Just for clarification, whg_2001 is half right, mostly because this subject is often confused. The Director of Photography is the department head of all those aspects, but physically is not in charge if the camera runs correctly or the technical aspects of the lights or whatever. If The DP is in charge of the 'look' of the film from scene to scene, which includes mostly the lighting, focus and colors (with close coordination with the production designer of course). In any film with just slightly a decent budget, the DP will sit next to the director in the video village (where the monitor is and where head creative crew members sit) to make sure the shot stays in focus, looks good and to keep in close contact with the heads to ensure the shot comes out alright.

The nomination is most likely because the lighting and look of the film is so good, it plays a great role in telling the story.

Edited December 3, 2008 by Universal

[wgh_2001]

Just to let you all know:

"The Wrestler" received multiple nominations at The Independent Spirit Awards today. It's nominations were for "Best Feature", "Male Lead" for Mickey Rourke, and "Best Cinematography" for Maryse Alberti, the cinematographer on the film. For those unaware, and who care, the cinematographer is the person who is basically running the camera and making sure the technical things are there as far as camera and lighting to help the director get the look he or she is wanting for the film. It's also called "Director of Photography".

Just for clarification, whg_2001 is half right, mostly because this subject is often confused. The Director of Photography is the department head of all those aspects, but physically is not in charge if the camera runs correctly or the technical aspects of the lights or whatever. If The DP is in charge of the 'look' of the film from scene to scene, which includes mostly the lighting, focus and colors (with close coordination with the production designer of course). In any film with just slightly a decent budget, the DP will sit next to the director in the video village (where the monitor is and where head creative crew members sit) to make sure the shot stays in focus, looks good and to keep in close contact with the heads to ensure the shot comes out alright.

The nomination is most likely because the lighting and look of the film is so good, it plays a great role in telling the story.

Key word there is any film with a decent budget. The two jobs do occasionally overlap on smaller budget productions like ones I have worked on.

[ROC]

Not that you need any more motivation to see this film but...uhmm...if you look around the internet, you'll find that Marisa Tomei is probably (as in there's photos) going to be topless in this movie. Which yes, this is a definite R-rated flick.

[wgh_2001]

Golden Globe Nominations are out:

Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama

Mickey Rourke for The Wrestler (2008)

Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture

Marisa Tomei for The Wrestler (2008)

Best Original Song - Motion Picture

The Wrestler (2008)("The Wrestler")

full list of nominees can be found here:http://www.imdb.com/features/rto/2009/globes

Oh and Mickey Rourke received the Washing DC area Film Critic Award

Edited December 11, 2008 by wgh_2001

[YI]

Springsteen should win...it's a CHOOOON!

[Pesci]

Wow, this looks fucking awesome.

[wolves]

If you go to the Fox Searchlight website you can check out when it opens in your city. Sadly I won't be getting it until late January.

[Hobo]

Springsteen should win...it's a CHOOOON!

It sure is YI. It sure is.

[TheSqauredCircleMessiah]

This is kind of related. Judah Friedlander is "The Wrestler" and I just saw him on 30 Rock wearing a Cactus Jack T-Shirt and the wacky statement on his hat said "Foley Artist."

[wgh_2001]

This is kind of related. Judah Friedlander is "The Wrestler" and I just saw him on 30 Rock wearing a Cactus Jack T-Shirt and the wacky statement on his hat said "Foley Artist."

That's actually funny for two reasons. One because of the connection to the wrestler. The other because a "Foley artist" is an actual job position in the industry.

A note on the movie release: It is getting a limited release on 12/19 in NY and LA and an addition limited release early next year. This is so it will be eligible for Oscar contention this year.