A Message From - MTV/SPIKE TV
June 17th, 09'

 This email just landed in our box - here at uniquelyrourke. I’m gonna post what the message said...because who better to explain the lowdown....

 Mickey was recently given the “Guy of The Year Award” at the Spike Guys Choice Awards. When he won and went up for his acceptance speech, he gave his award to the US Military and the troops fighting in Iraq . We just posted the actual clip on Spike.com, so I wanted to pass it along.

 The show airs this Sunday 6/21 at 10PM on Spike.

Thanks!
Mahvand

 Okay folks.. Don’t forget .. Here’s the clip that was sent our way -  Oooooh, aren’t Heather and I sooooo SPECIAL!! Buhahahaha!! Just kiddin’!!!
 

Mickey Rourke Gives Away His Mantlers.

Here’s Something To Put In Your Pipe And Smoke
  Here’s the deal : Director Tony Scott recently gave the scoop to ComingSoon.net on many of his upcoming film projects - of course, the one project that caught my eye was Potsdamer Platz which is apparently based on a script from Louis Mello and David Scinto, Scott added, "We're going to change the title and make it contemporary. It's not a little movie, but it's based on a true story of the Jersey mob and when they tried to take over the construction business in Germany." (Potsdamer Platz is the enormous train station in the middle of Berlin, for those unaware.) Scott's next statement was interesting (and somewhat undecipherable), as he hinted that Mickey Rourke may be playing one of the roles in that movie. "I've got a great cast with Mickey, now all of a sudden the film became bankable because Mickey was always his own man before last year." And then it sounded like he said, "I'll use Mickey in three movies" but after repeated listening(s), we still couldn't figure out whether that's what he meant to say.
Source: Edward Douglas

The Informers Is Makin’ Its DVD/Blu-ray debut ....
August 25^th 2009, you can pre-order at Amazon..

DVD $17.49

Blu-ray $22.99

A Director & Cast Commentary and Human Intersections: Making The Informers featurette are the only bonus features slated to be included on the disc.

You can watch an Informers clip of Mickey & Brad Renfro HERE

There’s one more thing I need to pass along...
Here’s the press release that was sent to uniquelyrourke by Cinemedia Promotions -

LAKESHORE RECORDS TO RELEASE ORIGINAL SCORE FOR THE INFORMERS

 Soundtrack Contains Original Score By Christopher Young
(June 8 2009- Los Angeles, CA) – Lakeshore Records will release the original score for THE INFORMERS, available digitally (iTunes and Amazon Digital) and in stores on June 23, 2009. Christopher Young (The Uninvited, Untraceable) composed the music. The label released the original soundtrack on April 28^th.

 Golden Globe-nominated composer Christopher Young has scored almost 100 successful features ranging across virtually every genre, all with strikingly original music. Never repeating himself, Young’s works extend from the spine-tingling Hellraiser showcasing his seminal upbringing in horror; to the new-techno sound of Swordfish and the resonant, genuine Celtic sounds of The Shipping News. With each successive Christopher Young crafted score, the composer continually stretches the bounds of his versatility.

 Young has worked with some of the top filmmakers of the past ten years including Norman Jewison (The Hurricane and Bandits), Sam Raimi (The Gift, Spiderman 3, The Grudge and The Grudge 2) and Curtis Hanson (Lucky You, Wonder Boys). In addition to his busy film-composing schedule, Young is imparting his experience and knowledge to a new generation of film composers, teaching at USC since the early nineties. He is a two-term past president of The Film Music Society and the president of the Madrid Film Music Festival in Spain.

 In such works as Less Than Zero and American Psycho Brett Easton Ellis brilliantly dissects contemporary American society, a culture in which too much is never enough. Now, adapting his own...In such works as Less Than Zero and American Psycho Brett Easton Ellis brilliantly dissects contemporary American society, a culture in which too much is never enough. Now, adapting his own acclaimed novel for the screen, he returns to the Los Angeles of the early 1980's with a multi-strand narrative that deftly balances a vast array of characters who represent both the top of the heap (a Hollywood dream merchant, a dissolute rock star, an aging newscaster) and the bottom (a voyeuristic doorman, an amoral ex-con).

 Connecting all his intertwining strands are the quintessential Ellis protagonists -- a group of beautiful, blonde young men and women who sleep all day and party all night, doing drugs -- and one another -- with abandon, never realizing that they are dancing on the edge of a volcano. Filmed with uncommon glamour and grit by acclaimed Australian director Gregor Jordan (Ned Kelly, Buffalo Soldiers), The Informers is an alternately blistering and chilling portrait of hedonism run amuck The film stars Billy Bob Thornton, Kim Basinger, Mickey Rourke, Winona Ryder, Jon Foster and Amber Heard.

 Senator Entertainment presents THE INFORMERS released in select theaters on April 24, 2009. THE INFORMERS original score album on Lakeshore Records will be available via iTunes, Amazon Digital and in stores on June 23rd, 2009. THE INFORMERS original soundtrack is available digitally and in stores now.

 Bits N Pieces

Here is a pic of Mickey and The Boss from back in the day. (Thanks to RourkeRoundTable member Ashley for providing the pic!)

RESCUE INK ...BRINGIN’ THE HAMMER DOWN ON ABUSERS
 Joe Pantz is a friend of ours on uniquelyrourke’s Myspace page. He contacted us about a horrible act of brutality that occurred in Baltimore, Maryland - against a furbaby named Mercy. She didn’t make it. But Joe and friends at Rescue Ink - was not about to let what was done to this girl go unnoticed.. So, they hopped on their bikes and rode from NYC to Baltimore... in search of the culprits... click the links and learn more.. Support these folks.. they are fighting for those who don’t have a voice!!! Show em’ why Rourke Fans ROCK!!!

RESCUE INK (Myspace)

RESCUE INK (website)

Here is a poem written in honor and in remembrance of Mercy by Judith Torrieri.

Hey kids, listen up, gather round, I got a story to tell you about ten guys who rolled into town. Their Harley's growled as they rolled down the street, to catch two bad guys and avenge the dog they beat. It was a hot and sunny summer day in June, when all the flowers and trees are in bloom. Two punks would try to send Mercy to her doom, but a rough plate of justice would be served up soon. The community came together to see justice through, for a dog named Mercy, who died one sad afternoon, Rescue Ink rode for 5 hours to Baltimore, for Mercy's sake to settle the score. Mercy's killers are now in jail, facing punishment, hopefully without bail. Just to let you know if you do the crime, Rescue Ink will make sure you do the time. Mercy was a sweet and loving dog that's true, Thank God for Rescue Ink and all that they do. Mercy can now rest in peace knowing that these punks are no longer on the streets. 

Outta The Blue
  Yeah, I know.. Heather and I get so many kickin’ Guestbook comments. Only a couple of days ago Betina Wasserman the designer of the famous Loki pendant that was worn by Mickey after Loki’s passing - sent us a comment :

Hi

I'm the artist that made Mickey's pendant of Loki . Great job on the site girls. Mickey was kind enough to call me after he received the pendant. He is a total gentleman and deserves all the accolades you give him.

They don't make em' like him anymore.
All the best, Betina

 In case ya’ll forgot - here is the photo, Mickey had Heather take at his private Oscar party in February.  He was adamant about this particular photo appearing on uniquelyrourke for his fans to see.. (FYI) if you haven’t read Heather’s diddy about her experience during Oscar week.. Go give her blog the hairy eyeball.

Oh yeah, I almost fuckin’ forgot... Thanks Betina!!!

 Kathy from Santa Barbara - Thanks for the lovely email. I’m on the mend. :)
That's it for tonight ... Oops.. I almost forget the music...

Even Though I May Disagree With What You Say, I Stand-Behind Your Right To Say It
June 9th, 09'

It’s unfortunate - others don’t have the balls or steel tits to return the favor.

 Pic of Mickey as Whiplash
  Whiplash sports a power pack on his chest that looks similar to the one used by Iron Man.
"The technologies are definitely related, and that's part of the core theme of the film," says Favreau. The character's alter ego, Ivan Vanko, is a Russian who, Favreau says, "has constructed his own version of a suit." Among the creative alterations: a pair of whips, powered by the suit's glowing chest piece. Whiplash "is going to light them up," says Rourke.
Source: comingsoon.com

Site Visitors Contributions
  Thanks to Johnny & Nancy for sending me 2 articles that appeared this past weekend in the UK paper The Guardian..

Rourke Steady

What I know About Women

 Here’s an illustration by uniquelyrourke site visitor Melanie Lefebvre. She is a Writer/editor/Illustrator. Sticky Fingers are prohibited - her work is protected by copyright laws. Check her web site - click here

iPod Tunes

Bend Over, Let Me Blow Smoke Up Your Ass ~
June 3rd, 09'

 Ya know - I have had some wacked-out emails sent my way, however, over the last couple of weeks.. Peeps have been total jack-offs ..towards me. . So I have written a lil’ somethang special kinda like an open letter..

 Dear Ass-Munchers,
  My response to the callous emails slamming the shit outta me because I  have not been more diligent in regards to The Skinny is this .....go tell someone that gives a flying rat’s ass . Ya’ll are nothing more than whiney titty-babies. Umm, HELLO!!! What part of I’m not in the best of health do you NOT understand. I won’t apologize for situations I have no control over. All that matters is the “powers that be” know what’s going to down and that I’m doing the best I can. In fact, I’m not feeling too fuckin’ GRAND today.. but, I’m giving you the lowdown you lil’ piss-ants. So take a big ASS chill pill ... The world ain’t gonna come to an end because I’m not on uniquelyrourke every single day - giving you self-absorbed Rourke Freaks - something to jerk-off too...

xo :)
The General (weg)

 Big News
  In the wee early hours of the morn - Heather and I were given a some info “by the powers that be” that is gonna make a lot of you folks happy. Last night Mickey (in LA) sat down with James Lipton host of Inside the Actors Studio. Hold on..  I’m not finish dishing the scoop.. I just received an email from site visitor - Kylie who was at the taping last night and wanted to share what went down ..

Hi there;

Just wanted to let you gals know I was at the live taping of Inside the Actors Studio in Los Angeles last night (Tuesday) with guest Mickey Rourke. I wanted to let all who visit the website know that Mickey was unbelievably gracious, sincere, and looked fucking amazing. He talked about his life and career and at the end of the taping took the time to shake people’s hands and talk with them. I was lucky enough to meet him for a brief few seconds; I shook his hand and told him how awesome I thought his appearance on the show was. Boy, that man has a firm handshake!
 Thanks Kylie... I’m sure everyone - even the Ass-Munchers - appreciate the 411

If you wanna give a listen to "Demo Dick" click here!! You'll hear a familiar voice (wink, wink)

Check out the 2 new videos on the Clips page! (they are at the bottom)

 Before ya high tail it outta here – Give the latest addition to my iPod a listen....

A Friend Is Someone Who Has The Same Enemy As You Have
May 27th, 09'

Damn, Abraham Lincoln was one smart fella!! ;)

Okay, here’s the latest......

Killshot was released yesterday on dvd/blu-ray
  Therese, a member of the Rourke Round Table wrote up a review for the group. I asked her if I could post it on The Skinny...

   Hi Guys, I saw Killshot last night...as usual, Mickey was fascinating and played the part of a Native American hit man so amazingly! He made the character such an interesting, human and multi-faceted individual, yet powerful, and menacing at the same time. Through his magic with slight facial movements and subtle gestures, he conveyed a complicated man, almost a sympathetic character, one who was uncompromisingly dangerous, yet lonely for love and a real life.

Unlike so many actors, he doesn't just 'play himself' all the time, but rather really does the character... yet what he does bring to it of himself is that smoldering, sensitive edge and those eyes. And that voice. As usual, when he was on screen, its like the other characters melted away and it was always just him. Apparently this movie was made about four years ago, from what I had read and was edited and re-edited over the years until its a bit choppy and doesn't transition well in some parts...one review I read said to wait for the director's cut, or the uncut, unedited version to come out by the end of this year, to see all the parts they cut to shorten up the film, at which time it will seem less fragmented.

The only thing I will add is that its hard to believe that the Mickey hit man character would take up with this crazy, psycho kid and bring him along on many exploits, to the detriment of all involved. Although, the Mickey character said that he reminded him of his deceased little brother, whom he missed a lot, so maybe that was the reason. Anyway, it’s a must-see that got mixed reviews except every review said that MR did an amazing job, as usual. (has he ever had a bad review on a performance? I don't think he ever has, even from his detractors).

He’s Ring Side .... Again
   Mickey was at the Tuesday night taping of SmackDown at the Staple Center in Los Angeles.

Shipla, a site visitor sent a few details... This contains SPOILERS - If you not familiar with WWE Smack Down - it’s taped and then shown Friday night... As I said in the last Skinny, this thing between Mickey & the WWE is still going on .....

 I am also a fan of wrestling and specifically WWE. I was reading the spoilers for their show SmackDown airing this Friday on My9 (in NY) and saw that Mickey will be in the audience and most likely shown on TV. It might be a different channel in other areas though, I'm not sure. Rey Mysterio comes out to the ring to a loud pop and praises the fans here in Los Angeles. Talks about his upcoming No Holds Barred Match with Chris Jericho and says that not only will be able to hit the 619 at any time, he can also hit the 213, the 323, the 310, and the 818 on Jericho as well! Jericho interrupts Mysterio and continues to bad-mouth Mysterio and Mickey Rourke (who was in attendance at ringside and shown on the titantron). Jericho goes on to mention how he’s too much of a professional to not come over there, hop over that ring barrier and punch his lights out. Rourke remains seated with a sly smile and a gesture to bring it on. Jericho attempts to attack Mysterio but counters and attempts to hit the 619 on a prone Jericho but he escapes out of the ring and to the back.

 HELLO! I’m sure there is more to this story but, we’ll have to wait till SmackDown. I only recently returned to watching SD. Umm, I’m crossing my fingers, toes and eyeballs - that I don’t hear from the WWE due to the fact I posted this spoiler...... We’ll see...

 Pics From....
  Mista, a member of our yahoo group... The Rourke Round Table, posted these photos of Mickey on the set of The Expendables in New Orleans, Louisiana. They came via an update by Stallone News - Kev Brock. Here’s the lowdown:  Mickey plays a guy name Tool and Lauren Jones is Tool’s girlfriend. The photos BELONG to Lauren Jones - she posted em’ on Twitter...

Getting Back Into The Swing Of Things
May 20th, 09'

  What the fuck? Haha!! Yeah it’s me, I’m baaaack!!! Sorta :) It’s feels like it has been a long time since I sat here in my worn out old computer chair bangin’ out a Skinny for folks to read. I’m still not at 100% but if you bear with me - I’ll do my best to get the Skinny back in high gear....Umm, I left one thing out.. It might take me a few days... haha!!!

Before I get started I wanted to THANK those folks who sent me e-cards and get well emails. It was mega nice of you to take the time from your lives to send me a message.

Rourke Quickies...
  Our friend Nic from the UK sent this to me a few weeks ago.. I wanna give the dude props for trying to help out uniquelyrourke with the news. While this shit if from a few weeks ago, hence, many of you may have already learned of these tidbits - there are still those who are just discovering Rourke who haven’t a clue therefore it’s my duty to enlightened them... By the way, these tidbits are in no particular order.

April
Mickey to lend voice talent to new computer game.

Mickey appears at Tribeca Film Festival in New York to support Andy Garcia’s film.

Updates on official website - The Informers - including new pictures

Mickey filming Iron Man 2 in California

 May
  Mickey gets a bird - Sunny. Who the hell knew this was big news. I say that with no malice. Heather and I learned of Sunny, weeks ago. It wasn’t like it was a hush hush sort of thing - we honestly didn’t think anyone would care.. Ooops.. we bad!!!

 Here is footage from Beverly Hills - Mickey with actor Jason Stratham at Cristoni Pizzeria. As for the ink gracing Mickey’s buff bod - I’m gonna go on a limb and say it’s for the movie Iron Man 2 - which he is currently back in town filming.
 

 Last week (May 14^th & 15^th) Mickey was in New Orleans, Louisiana (one of my favorite cities to spend time in) on the set of The Expendables, doing his thang. Heather and I received word only yesterday that Mickey did a great job and is missed on the set. HELLO!!! Of course he is missed. There is never a dull fuckin’ moment with Mickey Rourke around. (Haha)

Mickey has been tapped for the lead role in the remake of the 1986 film Mona Lisa... Wow, the movie biz is a funny (not haha funny) Bob Hoskins and Mickey were both in the film - A Prayer for the Dying and back in 86' Hoskins played the lead in Mona Lisa.. Now it’s Mickey’s turn.

On May 15^th I checked in with David Unger (duh, his agent) asking him about the films - Mona Lisa and “Seven Holes for Air” a dark western -  involving Mickey and James Gandolfini - that will be directed by actor Bill Paxton. As usual David responded right away. At the time shit was still being ironed out....This is how behind the times I am .. HELLO!! Mickey is slated for Mona Lisa. However, there is still NO news about Seven Holes for Air.

Concept Art - Iron Man 2 - Whiplash ????

Latino Review posted this picture on their website. They also stated there was no way to confirm if this is legit, however, they thought it was cool —

Private In The House...
   A couple of weeks ago Mickey’s long-time friend Gary Private sent us photo’s of Mickey,
Steve Jones (guitarist for The Sex Pistols) and himself back in the day. Here’s a bit of the rundown on Gary - besides being a friend on uniquelyrourke since we first hit the scene, he’s a musician, actor and knows everyone. (lol) What the fuck!! Go over and check him out on
 his website. Ya know, I was trying to figure out exactly what I would write concerning the photos and his friendship with Mickey, then I remembered he wrote a kickin’ Guestbook entry that says it all...

My life has been long, great, hard, shit, and I’m still hitting walls, but I would escape in NYC before I came to LA in '85 and love to watch Mick....His work was my escape from my day to day demons. STILL IS THANKFULLY!

Then fate was fortunate to let our paths cross, after getting over the starstruck inside me, I was accepted with an extremely small group of guys to hang many, many, many days, nights and years of laughs, smiles, bad times, good times, beers etc!

Thats it..

I love him! & I miss Joey too!

Ready For Some Cardio (Part 2)
  When we first started uniquelyrourke - there were 3 of Mickey’s friend’s who gave their support to us - Joe, Giuseppe Franco and Chuck Zito. If you don’t know who the fuck Chuck Zito is then- you don’t know shit about Mickey and you need to hit up Chuck’s website to see who the HELL you are dealing with. There is no other way to put this... Chuck is an amazing and giving person. One day soon, I’ll re-post the Skinny titled “Are You Ready For Some Cardio”. It will give you some insight on what went down with Chuck and us back in the day. Straight up, he was the first person to give us a shout out on his weekly radio show. He shared a lot of info with us and added to our getting credibility in the world of Rourke. To this day, Chuck Zito holds a special place in our hearts. He didn’t treat us like a piece of shit (like other Mutha Fucka’s in the business) and showed us respect. He’s an old school dude. Chuck is totally cool as fuck but once you step over the line - let’s just say - you don’t wanna tango with Chuck Zito... Anywho, the other day Heather and I went snooping on
Chuck’s website to see what the hell he’s been up to. And guess what Heather stumbled upon - a photo from the movie13 and we learned he is also in the film. So we wrote Chuck an email asking for permission to post the photo on uniquelyrourke & asked him what was his role in 13... here is Chuck’s response (yep, I’m gonna share ha!)

Hey Heather & Stephanie,

Thanks for writing, Yes you have my permission to use the photo. We kidnap Mickey from a Mexican prison to play the game. What game? You'll have to see the movie!
Best Wishes,
Chuck

If you’re wondering about the Cardio reference - that is the lingo Chuck used on his radio show when talking about SEX.. Chuck is da bomb... We also think he is one bad-ass, fine looking Mo’ Fo’ - he’s GRAVY BABY!! (yum, yum!)

WWE
  Can you believe it’s been well over a month and peeps are still taking about Wrestlemania 25. WTF! It’s insane. Hells Bells, from what I understand Mickey’s appearance was like that of a teenage boy getting laid for the first time... IN & OUT. Anywho, lots of site visitors sent me video of the event - that was not approved by the WWE. See they take copyright infringement seriously. I didn’t want to deal with that shit. However, Laurie wrote up a bitchin’ review. Don’t fall over, Laurie. I bet you didn’t think - your write-up would see the light of day ...

 Mickey attended the WWE Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, which took place on Saturday, April 4. The cameras flashed on him twice in the audience-- the first time when Ricky (the Dragon) Steamboat (who was being inducted into the HOF) held up his WWE HOF ring and said "Mickey Rourke, this is my Oscar." Then the camera flashed on Mickey. He looked good, had his hair pulled back, & was wearing a white tee, a black leather vest over it and a dark colored jacket over that plus sunglasses. He has a foo-manchu type mustache now. WWE.com has 3 photos of Mickey on their website under the category Hall of Fame Photos.

On Sunday, April 5 at Wrestlemania 25, Mickey appeared in the Chris Jericho/Legends segment. It was a huge crowd -- more than 72,000 people. First, they showed a film that went back and featured all of the promotional bits that Mickey & Chris Jericho did & wove that into bits from the film "The Wrestler". Then Chris Jericho came out and got into the ring. After that, the WWE legends, Ric Flair, Rowdy Roddy Piper, Ricky (the Dragon) Steamboat & Jimmy (the Superfly) Snuka all appeared and started walking down the entrance ramp towards the ring. Ric Flair stopped to hug Mickey, who was in the front row by the entrance ramp. Mickey had on black pants, the black leather vest and the dark colored jacket, plus a black cowboy that he wore in one of his films. The match commenced and Jericho defeated all of the older legends. (Note that all of these older wrestling legends are all superstars who in their day were more famous than Chris Jericho!) Then Jericho got on the mike and began taunting Mickey to come in the ring. Mickey was surrounded by some tough looking guys who tried to persuade him not to do it. I don't know if those tough looking guys were his old boxing sparring partners or his body guards or who they were. But when Jericho said he would come out the ring and slap Mickey in the face unless he got in the ring, Mickey stood up and gave his jewelry to the guys next to him to hold. Then he started slowly towards the ring, milking it for all it's worth with the crowd. He slowly went up the steps to the ring, and took off his hat and plopped it on the ringpost. Then he got in the ring. Boy does he look big! Then, he started to do some boxing-type movements with his feet and hands, and then Jericho put up his dukes like he was going to box Mickey too, but Mickey took a couple of hits at Jericho and then decked Jericho with a left hook. Jericho went down and the crowd went wild. Then Ric Flair got in the ring and held up Mickey's hand and they paraded around the ring while the crowd applauded. Jericho slunk off down the entrance ramp and then Flair & Mickey went off hand in hand down the ramp toward the exit. That was the end of that segment. I was very happy to see Mickey attend Wrestlemania 25. It looked like he was having fun and I think it's only right that Mickey should be there, having made a movie that chronicles the lives of so many wrestlers. It was well worth the price of the pay--per-view, which was $54.00, just to see Mickey. WWE.com has a photo up of Mickey decking Jericho. Mickey is really a hunk! I hope that someone who attended the parties afterwards might submit some photos, as it's party central after Wrestlemania is over. The WWE has a party and then the wrestlers have their own parties as well. Evander Holyfield was also there and I believe he's a friend of Mickey so maybe they got together as well. All in all, a wonderful event.

  Also, some of you have directed me towards a few wrestling sites who have used my vast knowledge of wrestling on their website. Woohoo!! I’s a star! Nah, just kidding.. It was about Mickey... I will say it’s weird to see my words appear on these sites. Fer Fuck Sakes at least they did the right thing and gave me and uniquelyrourke credit for the work... These other cocksucker’s out in cyberspace steal Heather and my shit .. Without giving us any props.

Remember US?
April 17th, 09'

 WE’LL BE BACK SOMETIME MONDAY!!!!! Our self-imposed hiatus has come to an end. We feel rested and ready to jump back in the saddle. (oooh we needed some cowboy/rodeo/save a horse time - damn we saved a whole herd! Giddyup Cowboy!!! wink, wink)

Don’t forget to order your copy of The Wrestler, which will be out on DVD and Blu-Ray on April 21^st.

Sin City Recut.. Extended & Unrated on Blu-Ray... April 21^st

Special Features: Disc One: Theatrical Version- All new Cine-Explore - Innovative Blu-ray technology allows viewers to experience a uniquely interactive visual commentary that pushes the envelope. When selected, see picture-in-picture green screen footage and original art synced with the filmmakers' commentary.- 2.0 Commentary with Robert Rodriguez and Frank Miller- 2.0 Commentary with Robert Rodriguez and Quentin Tarantino- 5.1 Audio Track Featuring a Recording of the Austin Audience Reaction Disc Two (Unrated, Recut Extended Version) Features:- All new "Kill 'em Good" Interactive Comic Book - Dive into a visually stunning interactive game that puts you in the driver's seat. Exploiting the Blu-ray format in ways never before seen, you finish the story - with guns blazing! Four Chapters:- Chapter One- That Yellow Bastard- Chapter Two- The Customer Is Always Right- Chapter Three- The Hard Goodbye- Chapter Four- The Big Fat Kill Rodriguez Special Features:- 15-Minute Film School- All Green Screen Version- The Long Take- Sin City: Live in Concert- 10-Minute Cooking School- How It Went Down: Convincing Frank Miller To Make The Film- Special Guest Director: Quentin Tarantino- A Hard Top With A Decent Engine: The Cars of Sin City- Booze, Broads, and Guns: The Props of Sin City- Making the Monsters: Special Effects Make-up- Trench Coats & Fishnets: The Costumes of Sin City- Teaser & Theatrical Trailer

The Informers opens in theaters - Friday, April 24^th .  I have received several emails from Canadian Rourke fans, stating they aren’t going to see the movie because of what went down (DUH, in Canada) during an interview with Billy Bob Thornton a couple of weeks ago. Something about Canadians are like mashed potatoes with no gravy, or some shit like that. I’m sure someone will email me with the specifics (LOL). Listen up,  I dig where you are coming from and thanks for sending the Guest Book comments about this subject, they will be posted. I respect your right to boycott the film. All of you have stated it SUCKS because you wanted to see Mickey in this flick. Well, I’m a firm believer in sticking to your guns!!!!  More power to ya!!! I’d do the same.....

Mickey and Kim Basinger - walked the red carpet April 16^th in Los Angeles - for the premiere of The Informers. While they had no screen time together.. Mickey was a bit nervous meeting up with Kim, due to the fact, that it been 23 years since they last saw each other .. Damn, time sure flies. It feels like only yesterday.. I was in the theater checking out Mickey and Kim, in 91/2 Weeks.

 Mickey begin filming Iron Man 2. ~ April 6^th – All is well!! Mickey is busy.. busy.. busy...

Brittany Murphy has been added to the cast of The Expendables, which began filming a couple of weeks ago. She play Mickey’s girlfriend.

We are still reading your emails and will be responding to them soon.

Okay, for those of you who have been asking me about that stoopid fuckin’ get Mickey a STAR on the fucking - Hollywood Walk of Fame.. ..read the FLIPSIDE.. You’ll find - what you need to know.

NEXT WEEK!!!
- Look for new Guest Book entries .. Holy Shit!! There are a lot.
- More Site Visitors Contributions .....
- And a couple of surprises....

Nothing Lasts Forever
April 2nd, 09'

Hello uniquelyrourke site visitors,

 Heather and I are still around. Not much happening in the way of Rourke news. Mickey has been laying low. He’s got a keeping to himself agenda going on, hence, our being able to take a much needed break. Ya know, we’ve been going full steam for the last 8 months and many of you out there tend to forget we do have our own lives outside of running uniquelyrourke.

  Anywho, some site visitors have sent us mail stating that it’s our duty as Mickey’s official website to make it a TOP priority. Well, let me respond to this by saying, get the dildo’s outta your asses. This website doesn’t pay our bills or put food on the table. This baby we created is maintained and paid for by us. I know there is another Rourke website out there that has implied Heather and I are receiving monetary compensation from Mickey and that is totally untrue. We pay for everything. The things we have received from Mickey is the Official status, confirmation on anything Rourke related and his kindness and generosity. Other mail has consisted of folks thinking we shut down the site. If and when that ever happens - Heather and I would let everyone know. We wouldn’t just up and leave a dead site. No Way!!!!

 To the bitter Canadian who wrote me of her disappointment in Heather’s write-up about her night at Mickey’s Oscar party - GET A LIFE!!! You nor anyone else is entitled to know every single detail that went down at that party. My question is: how much info to do you think Mickey owes you or anyone else? If you can’t grasp what a huge step Mickey has taken by appearing on uniquelyrourke - then that is your fuckin’ issue. Listen Susan, do us all a big favor - stop visiting uniquelyrourke - then you won’t be so fuckin’ disappointed that Heather nor myself don't provide you with such info as, who Mickey screwed, the last time he took a dump, what he ate for breakfast, and details regarding private conversations. Whatever personal info we have learned via Mickey or his friends will never pass our lips - unless we are told it can appear on the website.

 As for the rest of the folks out there who wanna know what we are doing here is how the rest of the week will be played out... I’ll be heading to the West coast of Florida this weekend. I’m going to see my mother and hanging out at a Seafood Festival with family.  I’ll also finally meet my new 6 week old niece Isabelle - who has been in & out of the hospital over the last month or so.. She’s better... YAY!!! So it’s time for a visit.

Heather is going through some of her own personal issues, lovin' on her new puppy and doing some major spring cleaning, something my ass needs to do when I get back home on Sunday. Oh yeah, she is getting some new ink today!!

I’ll have access to a computer - so if anything goes down with Mickey - I’ll be able to write up a lil’ something, even though I hate my Mom’s laptop.. Grrrr!!!! I don’t mean to be fuckin’ bitchy but it chaffs my ass when people write and think Heather and my life revolves around Mickey Rourke. We dig the guy but, as I have said before, we don’t think he walks on water!!! (lol)

A lil’ Bit Of This and That!!
  Where’s Mickey? Is the number one question that is asked of us. If you already don’t know - Mickey is in LA right now doing his thang. For instance, he was at the premiere of
The Battle of East And West on March 30^th - involving long-time friend/former boxing coach Freddie Roach. And that’s about it. I told ya’ll - he’s chillin’. However, Mickey will be involved in DoylesRoom Poker Tournament - Thursday (April 2^nd) at 9:30 Eastern Time. (Heather here...hmm, I'm gonna call my cousin the card shark and see if he's gonna play this one. I'm not givin' out his handle though, in case he whips some serious ass there...lol!)
READ HERE

Passion Plays
  The indie-drama film that will be written & directed by Mitch Glazer, has added a new player to the fold, in the way of actress Megan Fox. She will star opposite of Mickey, as an Angel.  More details have been released about the film. The film takes place in the 1950's and Mickey will play a down on your luck trumpet player.  No word yet on when the movie will go into production or be released. Source: Hollywood Reporter

Hell Yeah!!!
  Look for John Rich’s video Shuttin’ Detroit Down to premiere exclusively (April 3^rd) on
Entertainment Tonight and on the Fox News website. Also check out the John Rich interview conducted by the AP. He discusses Mickey and more about the video. Ya’ll are gonna have to check your local listings for times. I’ve provided the link to the ET’s site. Once there scroll down and on the left - underneath - Bookmark This Site - is a link for - Local Show Finder - just type in your zip code.
 
 

 Wrestlemania 25 is this Sunday (April 5^th). Site visitors have asked us if we will be in Houston to watch the event or watch the pay-per-view. Well the answer is NO to both. Our budget doesn’t warrant another trip or the PPV. So, we are going to be relying on those Rourke fans that have coughed up the dough for the trip or the PPV.  Let us know what happens. I’ve been told the Chris Jericho match is the first match of the evening.

uniquelyrourke Site Visitor’s Contributions
  Nancy sent me this today, it’s a snippet of Mickey in the Green Room prior to his going on the Charlie Rose Show a few months ago. At the end, truer words were never spoken..Mickey Rourke: motivational speaker j/k!! :)

Also, Cat & Valerie sent me pics of Mickey and Jaws arriving at LAX on March 30^th
(photos courtesy of Splash News)

  In the next couple of days Heather will be posting the German Vanity Fair article that was translated into English by our friend Wolfgang. She was hoping to get to it up tonight but she got sick off of some Chinese food she ate.. YUCK!!!

Thanks Nancy, Cat, Valerie and Wolfgang!!!!!

And In The End
  Something I didn’t want to address but, it won’t go away -  Is Mickey really marrying that Russian chick - who gave an exclusive interview proclaiming this "news" to the lowest of the low tabloid newspaper’s -  The GLOBE. Hmm, let me just say - No word from Mickey’s neck of the woods, of course we asked. All I can say is put this bullshit on the back burner. Until I get confirmation from Mickey’s rep or Mickey himself... I won’t buy into it and neither should anyone else.

 Thanks to all of you who have stuck with us!!! We will have new features popping up on uniquelyrourke shortly. We haven’t been complete Rourke BUMS!! Buhahahaha!! HELLO!! We still talk about the website...

Check out Mickey Rourke Walls Gallery. LaShane has a lot of new stuff up...

If you haven’t joined our group The Rourke Round Table - you should check it out.

 Well, I’m outta here. The weather has been PRIMO here in O-town, which lead to my unwise decision to catch some rays today. I’m sun burnt.... haha!! Aloe and Noxzema here I come..

Ciao,
Steph

Oooh, Kewl
March 19th, 09'

 I was sent a  message a last night about Mickey being in Nashville Tennessee.  Heather and I, received confirmation from a source close to Mickey - that indeed he was in Nashville on March 16^th. For personal reasons, I blocked out the hotel that Mickey was staying. Thanks for shooting this our way.

Mickey Rourke was in Nashville, TN on 3/16. He was staying at the **** downtown. I coincidentally rode in the elevator with him and another gentleman (assistant?) at around 7:30 p.m. It looked like they were just checking in. He was very cool. I shook his hand and talked with him for a second. I told him he should have won the Oscar for The Wrestler. He was very gracious.
Best Regards
N

Here’s the deal: from the info I have gathered, Mickey is slated to be a lead character in a music video for a song written by John Rich (Big & Rich) of Save A Horse, Ride A Cowboy fame. The name of the song is Shutting Down Detroit. The tune is  about the current economic crisis -  that’s going on in the country today.... bailout of Wall Street and folks losing their jobs etc.. When I learn more I will let ya’ll know. (shit is subject to change after all you just never know) 

Here’s the video with song and lyrics only. No word on when the video will be released or if it’s even been filmed.
 

The Expendables
Filming of The Expendables has been pushed back to July. Due to this change in the schedule Academy Award winner Forest Whitaker, has had to drop out of the project - because of  other obligations. Word has it - that Curtis Jackson aka 50 Cent - will be replacing him.  (If you recall, he has a role in Mickey’s new film 13 -which will be released sometime in 2010) I know that this is a highly anticipated film because of the star power involved and it maybe a disappointment to many, however, a release date has been tagged for this movie - April 23, 2010. **subject to change**
Source: Screen Rant

 WWE
With the news of Mickey’s appearance at Wrestlemania 25, on April 5^th.  Lots of Rourke fans have been emailing and posting in our group (The Rourke Round Table) - that they have already bought tickets for the event. Some of these folks have gone as far as purchasing VIP seats. HELLO!! Woohoo!! Take about putting out some big dough.  For those who can’t afford to go to the event, they told us - they have put away their hard earned dollars, in order , to purchase the  the PPV (pay-per-view). Heather and I, have been asked if we will be attending the event and the answer is NO. We don’t have the moolah to put out, but that’s okay. Me and Heather, are working on something special. Aaah,  I won’t be letting the cat outta the bag at this time. We wanna make sure it’s a done deal.... Stay tuned...

HAPPY ST. PATRICK’S DAY
March 17th, 09'

  Not much happening in the way of Rourke news. The only US press coverage Mickey has gotten during his trip to Russia was a few days ago - when he visited the Butyrka Prison. I’ve been asked by site visitors - why the American press isn’t interested in his trip? Sorry, but I don’t have an answer. Maybe it’s because we’ve already experienced all the excitement of “The Wrestler".  I’ve watched a few of the interviews from Moscow. They are very hard to understand because you can’t hear Mickey speak only the translator - which is only natural. I did find one interview - where his voice isn’t drowned out by a Russian translator. It’s short. But it’s something.

Site Visitors Contributions
  When he walked into the lobby he was by far... the most stylish of anybody in the room. .. he is the definition of “cool”
Photo & Words by arend
February 2^nd 2009 - The Beverly Hilton Hotel. Beverly Hills, California.

  Wolfgang sent us a couple of photos from the Academy Awards Issue of the Italian  L’UOMO Vogue.

 

 And finally, our UK friend Nic - sent us his account of his meeting Mickey Rourke not one time but 3 times. You’ll see it listed on our Articles Page as How I Met Mickey, listed under 2009. 

 There are 2 things I need to say before I wrap it up... HAPPY ANNIVERSARY LASHANE & GARTH!!!  Woohoo!!!! Have Fun *wink*wink*
Lashlee chillout... buhahahahahaha!!!

Ciao,
Steph

It Ain’t Easy.. That’s Fer Sure
March 15th, 09'

 If the Skinny is a not quite up to par tonight - I’d like to say sorry in advance. It’s been a long day. Lots of behind the scene uniquelyrourke drama, involving a group of Russian Rourke fans who don’t particularly like the way we do things here on our website and have slammed uniquelyrourke and mocked us on several different occasions - on their live journal. I’ve been really good about ignoring them but since Mickey has been in Moscow they’ve had this Russian hard-on to try to prove they are superior males and we are just two ignorant American women. We’ve taken the high road and said whateva!!! But after today we have had enough.

All I have to say to the certain Russians out there who posted on their Live Journals that we are not Official and that Mickey doesn’t have a Fan Club - is this: you are correct. Mickey has NO fan club. What the fuck!! Mickey wants no part of a fan club. Hells Bells, we could have told you that. Pfffff!!! Besides Heather and I aren’t running a fan club. You guys are the only ones that want a damn Mickey Rourke Fan Club. When Heather and I first heard about this incident from another really good friend of ours in the UK - we couldn’t believe what we were reading. Heather had just been in LA a few weeks ago and was at a private party with Mickey and friends after the Oscars - everyone from David to Mickey’s lawyers and other celebrities - thanked us for the great job we have being doing on uniquelyrourke and really appreciated it.

Upon reading this and getting nasty emails - we sent an email to a certain someone about what Mickey allegedly said in Moscow, about not having an Official website. And here is the response we got back this afternoon. “Don’t worry about it, he was saying he wasn’t interested in doing one himself.”  

Heather and I have said what needs to be said. We are over it. We don’t have anything to prove to anyone. We’ve always known that you can’t please everyone. So, if you don’t like the site - don’t come over and take info from uniquelyrourke and put it on your journals. 

Shit Outta Luck
Okay, I’m getting emails from folks wanting Mickey’s personal address and email - so they can send him letters, cards and gifts..  HELLO!!!!  It ain’t happening!!! :)

Please DO NOT send stuff to Mickey’s agent - David Unger. Fan mail is not part of his job description. Many of you have informed us that over the years you have sent mail to David and you have received no response. DUH!!! If you haven’t gotten a response in two years, I think maybe you should get the HINT.

Heather and I do our best to accommodate site visitors and fans. There are some things we can help with and are other things that just ain’t gonna fly. If you would like to leave a comment on our Guest Book - then you are more than welcome to do so.

 Did Ya’ll Do Your Homework?
On Friday’s Skinny I mentioned Danny Bonaduce. A few weeks ago, Heather and I got an email with a subject line that read  - Multiple shout outs to you on THE DANNY BONADUCE SHOW.  When I first read it I was like - what the fuck? Honestly, it was one of those blow your hair back and call me BITCH moments. To say it was surreal is an understatement, due to the fact that only a couple of weeks prior to Heather going to LA, we had a discussion about Danny and how we dig him, because he is so in-you-face, truthful, and funny. We both thought HBO should give him some kind of live show format or some shit. Heather then asked me “What is he up to?” I said the last I heard he was during radio. Then we started acting like silly gushy girls ~ Heather says, “Aah, that’s so cool” and I responded with “Yeah, I’m so happy he has a job.” Etc etc. After reading the email I immediately called Heather. When she answered the phone - I go “You’re not gonna fuckin’ believe this shit.” She goes “What! What!” “Did you finally get laid?” I go “HELLO!!! Umm, Miss Smart-Ass have you?” Then we start talking smack about how we need to meet up and have a munch muffin party, cuz we aint’ getting’ none.  (Buhahahaha!) Anywho, I finally got around to reading her the email and her response was “SHIT!! We were just talking about him a few weeks ago.”

Here’s the deal:

A chick by the name of Amy Railsback sent us the email. She is Danny Bonaduce’s manager/producer/girlfriend/Jill-of-all-trades, furthermore, she and Danny are HUGE Mickey Rourke fans. She sent us the email to let us know that Danny has mentioned uniquelyrourke several times on his radio show.. Woohooo!!! Hell yeah!! uniquelyrourke got pimped over some major airwaves. Words can’t describe how much we appreciate the shout-out!!!

You can give The Danny Bonaduce Show a listen - Mornings (6am - 10am) on 94WYSP(FM)  Philadelphia. Also give Danny’s site the hairy eyeball. There’s a lot to look at and it’s easy to navigate. As ya’ll should know, Heather and I are anal about easy navigation (lol)

As I’ve written in the past, I grew up watching wrestling. And I’ve stated I’m not (that) into the WWE. When I get the chance to watch wrestling (which is rare) I watch TNA. I keep up with wrestling news via frequent visits to a couple of my favorite sites. Much to my surprise, a few days ago, I read a diddy about how Danny will be stepping into the six-sided ring. He’ll be wrestling on TNA’s next pay-per view Lockdown on Sunday, April 19^th. For more info go to TNA. 

THANKS AGAIN!!! For the compliments on the website and for the pimping - It really does mean a lot to both Heather and myself.

Da Ring

On Oscar’s night Mickey was a wearing some bling on his pinky finger. It was a skull ring designed by Juliette Booker of SoHo Hearts. The story of this ring first came to me from our long-time Dutch Rocker friend Raymond Stolp. He told me about an encounter with Dutch fashion reporter Fiona Herring and jewelry designer Juliette Booker had during New York Fashion Week on February 16^th. The ladies were having lunch in Cipriani Downtown and Mickey came over to sit next to them. Fiona said to Juliette, “You’ve got to give him a ring and Juliette gave Mickey a skull ring and he was happy with it. And then Mickey said he would love if Juliette made a brooch of the love of his life, Loki.  Several days after posting the story, Heather and I received an email from Peter Schotvanger, a Media Manager in Amsterdam, saying that Juliette Booker requested photos and a link to the skull ring be sent to uniquelyrourke. The skull rings are mighty fine. Go check out the goodies at SoHearts. Ooh, Heather and I saw a couple of pieces of jewelry we’d like to have. For instance, I’d like to have the Skull Ring and Peace Sign earrings. (Both in silver) Heather what did you want? ( ooooh wishful shopping? Hmm, I'd hook up with the pop art butterfly bracelet, the silver gun & key necklace, and the grey star scarf with the silver star earrings...I dont want much huh? LOL) And the best part is the prices are reasonable. At least we think so....  Thank’s Ray ; )  

Mickey Rourke Tours Moscow Prison for “Iron Man 2" Villain Role.
by Paul Abelsky
Mickey Rourke, toured Moscow’s overcrowded Butyrka jail to prepare for his new role as a Russian villain in “Iron Man 2,” becoming the first person in 35 years to don a tsarist torture device used to keep prisoners awake. More here

Thanks Rourke Round Table member Lana for the video 

Hmm, You Don’t Say
When asked about his visit to Moscow - Rourke said he was enjoying the city and compared his trip to that of fellow 80's idol Tom Cruise, who visited Moscow several weeks ago with his movie Valkyrie. When asked what he was doing during his trip to Moscow, Rourke said: " You don't want to know! I had a good time, the vodka, the women - you know - I don't sit in my hotel room like Tom Cruise, believe me!".
Source  ITV

Updates
We recently received a request from one of the largest online Men’s Magazines - askmen.com inviting us to add uniquelyrourke’s website link to their Mickey Rourke profile page. We’ve added askmen.com to our Links Page.

Also new to our Links Page is - famouschihuhua.com - cruise on over and read the nice tributes that were written about Loki. HERE  and HERE

More Guest Book entries to read.

LaShane has more photos at Mickey Rourke Walls Gallery

Site Visitors Contribution
Thanks to Laurie for the link to this article written by the daughter of the Wild Samoan. If ya’ll recall he’s the fella who trained Mickey for “The Wrestler” (Laurie, Thanks for the compliment on uniquelyrourke)

My Experience With “The Wrestler”
by Vale Anoai
This article will be about my experience with "The Wrestler". I could spend weeks telling this story, but I'll try to prevent it from becoming my next book! It all started in October of 2007. I was at the mall with my best friend Gwynn, and I received a phone call from my mom. She said to come home, because we had to put a package/presentation together for a director who was interested in having dad train an actor for a movie.  READ

Another Thanks - goes out to Cannie for sending me 2 articles:

How Mickey Rourke became irresistible again.
by Dana Stevens

Ready To Rock N Rock...
March 13th, 09'

 Even though it’s 1am I’m going to try and lay on you as much as possible before I poop-out. I’m still not up to my take no prisoner’s attitude.

 Here’s the deal - before I ended up sick with the flu from FUCKIN’ HELL, I promised to pimp out a couple of folks. Later today (and yes I will be back) - I’ll give ya the lowdown - however, I will give you the names of the folks getting the Shout-Outs..

Here’s you homework. (lol)

1) Danny Bonaduce - Click his name if you don’t know who I am talking about. And if you’re one of the lucky ones that do know who I am talkin’ about - well you get a fuckin’ A and are excused from the pop quiz. I have a fuckin’ awesome story to tell ya’ll. Ms. Jill-Of-All-Trades - Thanks for the email. You & Danny are da fuckin’ bomb!!! Ooh, I bet I’ve just peaked a few site visitors curiosity.

2) Soho Hearts - On the February 18^th Skinny titled uniquelyrourke Site Visitors Rock!!! Our Dutchie friend Dr. Raymundo Stolp (he’s not that kind of doctor) told me the story behind a ring that was given to Mickey by jewelry designer Juliette during fashion week in New York a few weeks back. This bit of news was relayed to Dr. Stolp by Dutch fashion reporter - Fiona Hering. I have more to add, cuz we heard from Soho Hearts.

Pssst Dr. Stolp, when are you going to send me your all natural remedy for the nasty cough I have had to endure over the last few weeks. You mentioned something about me sticking a thang down my throat?? (weg)

3) No more homework.. Just read the rest of what I throw your way!! (lol)

 Mickey Does Russia -
  We were told several days ago about Mickey’s visit to Russia. He went over to the Big R - to premiere The Wrestler. The visit hasn’t gotten any press here in the states. Aaah, I wonder why?  Hmm, before leaving New York for the Russia, Mickey was hush-hush about what was going to go down during his stay. We have some idea. Unfortunately, our lips are sealed. Could it have anything to do with his new role as - the Russian Villain in Iron Man 2. Ya never know!

Mickey has appeared on Russian TV. Thanks Jane for sending the video to us. 

 Speaking Of IM2
  The name of the Russian Villain that Mickey will take on is Whiplash. According to Variety - Mickey met with director Jon Faveau and was invited to help develop his character, a hybrid of comic book staples - Whiplash & Crimson Dynamo.  For those of you asking me how much moolah Mickey is banking for this role ..HELLO!!! Do you think Mickey called me and said “Steph, I’m getting mega dough for this film. Take a guess at how much Marvel is laying on me. Come on. Guess. I fuckin’ dare you.” Duh! You’d be wrong. Here’s the deal - The exact amount has not been released. But the cool news is Mickey’s working for a major studio and it’s been years since he has done that.

Listen, I’ve been honest about my knowledge of Iron Man. I’ve told ya’ll before I’m not going to blow smoke up you ass’s - claiming I know what the fuck - I’m talking about. Luckily, in our kick ass yahoo group The Rourke Round Table, we have folks in there who know all about this genre and they are educating me and others on “The Table”.

 The Expendables
  The cast continues to expand. Charisma Carpenter (Angel) & former WWE Pro Wrestler Steve Austin has joined the cast. The film is slated to begin production on March 28^th in Brazil - then move to New Orleans in late April for 2 months.
**subject to change**

 Passion Plays
  Is a new film that has Mickey’s name attached to it. The movie will be written and directed by Mitch Glazer (The Recruit & Scrooged). Here are a couple of facts: This indie-drama has yet to be written and there is no clue as to what the film will be about. When I heard about this film - I went to a creditable source to nab some concrete info. This is what I was told – “It has yet to be financed”. I’m not saying it won’t be. I think when this deal goes through it’s gonna be awesome, however, Rourke fans need to take this bit of news one step at a time. Hello, it not like it’s going into production in the next month or so.

I posted this trivia on the Rourke Round Table:

Mitch Glazer is married to actress Kelly Lynch - who- co-starred with Mickey in Desperate Hours. Mitch and Mickey go back a bit further. Miami to be exact. His mother, Zelda Glazer was Mickey’s English Teacher. Unfortunately, Mrs. Glazer died in an automobile accident in 2006.

Here’s what Mickey had to say about her in an November 05' -Interview Magazine article titled Mickey - conducted by Rourke friend, Julian Schnabel,

JS: Your English teacher was the person who got you into movies, right?MR: Yeah, Mrs. Glazer. She showed me the first movie that I ever saw, A Place in the Sun [1951].But at the time, being 18, I wasn't fascinated at all by Elizabeth Taylor. I was fascinated by Montgomery Clift, and if I had been in the boat with him, I would have drowned Shelley Winters, too [both laugh]. Anyhow, she showed it twice in class. I was in B-level class for underachievers.

You can read the complete interview on our Articles Page.

As for my source, you’d know this person. For some reason I just didn’t feel comfortable divulging a name.

 FINALLY!!!
  Woohoo... Killshot is available on DVD .You can pre-order it at Amazon.com. The release date is May 26^th  - Jon who is a member of  “The Table” was on target with this date -The cost is $13.99.

I can’t wait to give this one the hairy eye-ball. It’s been a long time coming.

 Site Updates
  Heather is almost finished writing about her experience during Oscar Weekend. Ya’ll are gonna dig it. The photo’s are bad -ass!! Mickey looked great that night...Umm, so did Heather.

 There are more Guest Book entries posted. Ok, I’m gonna get bitchy for a second. Several weeks ago, I asked site visitors leaving comments for the Guest Book - Please don’t change the subject line, however, if you got a wild hair up you ass to do so - alert me to the fact that it is indeed a comment that can be posted or if it’s a personal observation that you want only Heather & I to read. Also, if you don’t want your name to appear let me know - so I can inform Heather. We’re not mind readers. :)

 LaShane has new photos up from Russia, French Premiere Magazine (2009) and random sets of oldies at Mickey Rourke Walls Gallery. 

 To the Russian Fans who sent me the letter to read. I received it and will respond to it in a couple of days. Thanks for your patience.

 Contributions From Fans
  Our UK friend Nic, hooked us up with a video to post on uniquelyrourke. It’s of Mickey in New York. (before Russia)

Wolfgang sent us the photos below from a weekly German Magazine called Stein. The photos were taken by Amelia Troubridge in London. He tells us that Mickey is all over the place in Europe!
Anywho, Nic & Wolfgang always send us great stuff. Wolfgang is still working on translating an article for uniquelyrourke. Thanks to the both of you!!!!

And In The End.....
March 7th, 09'

 Sorry, folks - but this is gonna be another short one. I’ve got the flu and it’s kickin’ my ass. Hopefully I’ll be back strong in a couple of days. I have some unfinished business I need to throw down on the Skinny....

 I wanted to comment on a few things. ..

 More Guest Book entries have been added, with another new page of em’ coming soon.

 There are new photos up at Mickey Rourke Walls Gallery

 The Wrestler has been confirmed for release on April 21^st - if you have pre-ordered either the Blu-Ray or DVD - via Amazon - you’re in luck. The price has gone down by a couple of bucks.

 Killshot - is being released on Blu-Ray/ DVD. Before I go any further, prior to my getting sick - I was informed about the DVD however, no release date was given to me. I was informed by LaShane that a member on our yahoo group - The Rourke Round Table - gave a release date as May 26^th. While I can’t dispute this - I can’t confirm it either. The Weinstein Company has it listed as “Coming Soon to DVD”.  Hmm, May 26^th sounds good to me!!!

 11 - Will begin filming June 1^st in Brazil and Geneva.

 Johnny Handsome DVD was released on March 4^th. If you don’t own it or need a new copy…GRAB IT!!

 Los Angeles
 We are getting scads of email asking when Heather is going to write about her Oscar weekend jaunt.  Well, here’s the deal: Heather is holding down the fort while I’m sick - so it will be soon. Hang tight - and yes there are more photos.....

 New
 Flaunt Magazine - Scroll on right to article titled - Contender ( The improbable resurrection of Mickey Rourke ).  Click the photo...  Thanks for the heads-up Katie.