I’ve been a fan of Evan Rachel Wood’s going back to when she starred as Jessie Sammler in the TV series “Once and Again.”  So I’ve been following her successful movie and TV career with delight.
Most recently, she starred as the Vampire Queen in HBO’s “True Blood” and in the feature films “Whatever Works” and 2008’s “The Wrestler.”
Now she’s joined the cast of the Robert Redford-directed film "The Conspirator," which begins shooting this month in Georgia. It’s a historical drama about a Confederate sympathizer who was tried as a conspirator in the Lincoln assassination and the man …read more

Movie: The Wrestler * Official Site * Trailer
In Theaters: Jan. 23, 2009

Runtime: 115 minutes
Directed by: Darren Aronofsky

MPAA Rating: R for violence, sexuality/nudity, language and some drug use
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I saw "The Wrestler" with my 14-year-old son (I don’t recommend it, though – too much sex), and without knowing anything about the storyline, he thought it was a documentary. That’s how good Mickey Rourke is in this role. He’s not just playing a broken down shell of a man who’s all alone. He actually IS that man. So I’m guessing when he thanked his dogs in his Golden Globe speech …read more

Yes Man. Jim Carrey plays a guy who’s said “no” to everything his whole life. And wow, do things get crazy when he starts saying “yes”! Gecko Review Official Site
Seven Pounds. Will Smith decides to change the lives of seven strangers, but not without consequences, of course. [Gecko Preview & Trailer] [Official Site]
The Tale of Despereaux. A little mouse with big ears helps a kingdom to see the light. [Gecko Preview & Trailer] [Official Site]
The Wrestler (opens limited Dec. 17). Estranged from his daughter (Evan Rachel Wood), a washed-up wrestler (Mickey Rourke) tries to make a comeback and look as …read more

Oh boy, I’m going to have to be in the right mood to see a grizzled Mickey Rourke in this movie, but I’ve only heard good things about it. Also stars Marisa Tomei and Evan Rachel Wood. In theaters Jan. 16, 2009. Check out the trailer: