MICKEY ROURKE TALK
33 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsOverview discussions with select international guests on the extraordinary, rollercoaster, unique film career of Academy Award nominated, iconic American actor, Mickey Rourke.
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Episodes
Once Upon A Time In Mexico, Mickey Rourke film discussion
February 23, 2024 04:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MBMickey has a small role as cool. layered Billy Chambers, in the finale of the Mariachi Trilogy, Robert Rodriguez directed actioner, Once Upon A Time In Mexico (2003) I go through fellow cast members alongside Mickey, things I noticed or worth mentioning and more. Includes Robert Rodriguez discussing deleted scenes involving Mickey. Enjoy!
Hitman in London (Skin Traffik) Mickey Rourke film discussion
August 24, 2023 05:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBLesser know British gangster action drama A Hitman in London, also known as Skin Traffik (2015) has Mickey Rourke as mysterious Vogel, a small role but compelling. Stuntman, producer and actor Gary Daniels, is the skilled above average fighting lead alongside all star brilliant B-cast Jeff Fahey, Michael Madsen, Daryl Hannah, Eric Roberts, Alan Ford of SNATCH (2000) and underrated Dominique Swain. Not the best but rough around the edges action with an emotional story makes this one work, ...
F.T.W (The Last Ride) Mickey Rourke film discussion, Lori Singer co-star
June 14, 2023 07:00 - 43 minutes - 29.8 MBF.T.W (1994) also known as The Last Ride. Rundown of fairly unknown, quite interesting cowboy drama with Mickey Rourke as rodeo maestro Frank T. Wells trying to live a normal life after a stint in jail for a crime he did not commit. Frank also falls in love with an unlikely, unhinged individual played by Footloose, Short Cuts talent, Lori Singer. Iconic, Brion James also stars, as does Peter Berg, and an array of musicians including Charlie Sexton.
Hunt Club, Mickey Rourke film discussion, includes interview with director
April 23, 2023 00:00 - 38 minutes - 26.2 MBRundown of Mississippi filmed Hunt Club, better than average revenge thriller indie, terrific acting and a solid role for Mickey Rourke as villain Virgil. He's part of a secret pact of men who meet on a regular basis to hunt humans. Main premise is familiar, but this has a message and is particularly well directed by Elizabeth Blake-Thomas, who you will hear a bit from during podcast. Also starring; Mena Suvari, Casper Van Dien, Jessica Belkin, Maya Stojan, Jason + Jeremy London. HUNT CLUB...
Shergar, Mickey Rourke film discussion, a true crime story in Irish history
April 17, 2023 13:00 - 24 minutes - 16.5 MBTrue story of the kidnapping of Irish champion racehorse, Shergar. Filmed in 1998, barely released in 1999, Mickey Rourke reprises his Celtic accent from A Prayer for the Dying (1987) He is somewhat impressive a small prominent role as Gavin O'Rourke, a vindictive member of the Irish republican army overseeing this botched horse kidnapping for a ransom they'll never see. Ian Holm, David Warner are great, also Andrew Connolly, Tom Walsh and wonderful Laura Murphy (reminding me of Maureen O'...
Man on Fire, Mickey Rourke film discussion, featuring comments by late great, director Tony Scott
March 27, 2023 20:00 - 44 minutes - 30.6 MBMickey was given a significant, small role by late great Tony Scott action melodrama Man on Fire (2004) also starring Christopher Walken, Dakota Fanning, my fellow Australian Radha Mitchell and the man Denzel Washington among others. Excellent movie has stood the test of time. I also discuss the deleted Mickey scenes featured on Blu Ray; (Courtesy of 20th century fox home video) also hear comments on Mickey by director Tony Scott, who also hired Mickey to be in his later film, Domino (...
Homeboy, Tiger, Mickey Rourke film discussion, Christopher Walken co star
March 22, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 42.6 MBTwo movies that Mickey Rourke knows the subject of so well, amateur boxing and inside the boxing fraternity. HOMEBOY (1988) and true story, TIGER (2018) Both excellent films thirty years apart, you certainly don't have to like boxing to enjoy my rundown.
Berlin, I Love You, Mickey Rourke film discussion (Toni Garrn co star)
February 17, 2023 11:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MB2019 multi character interconnected romantic tale set in and around Berlin has Mickey Rourke as Jim; in a story arc concerning a chance meeting with glamourous Heather in a hotel bar, their connection is immediate but something mysterious is about to be revealed. Berlin, I Love You has an array of fabulous actors appearing in small selective roles. Barely released I had never seen it until now.
The Legion, Masked and Anonymous, Mickey Rourke film discussion
January 16, 2023 08:00 - 47 minutes - 33 MBA pair of equally unknown films from the Mickey oeuvre that I share details about; Masked and Anonymous (2003) has an all star cast and an appearance by Mickey Rourke that fares quite well, in particular sharing the screen with a smiling Bob Dylan. Cast includes, Jeff Bridges, Penelope Cruz, Joh Goodman, Christian Slater, Bruce Dern, Jessica Lange and more. The Legion (2019) additionally known as (Legionnaire's Trail) is based on a true story but is it a Roman soldier adventure worth watch...
Warhunt, Mickey Rourke film discussion. Robert Knepper co-star
January 01, 2023 20:00 - 16 minutes - 11.1 MBBetter than it should be, 2022 film Warhunt, genre combination of military action with pagan seduction and a touch of paranormal activity, it's good! Gruff, direct Mickey Rourke is eye patch wearing Major Johnson; after popping in and out, he sweeps into the finale for a solid blast. Spoiler free discussion hopefully you will seek it out to watch. Robert Knepper, Jackson Rathbone co-star.
1941, Mickey Rourke film discussion
December 29, 2022 20:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MBAbsolute box office flop 1941, directed by Steven Spielberg has a youthful Mickey Rourke appearing. I discuss the movie around Mickey and his character Reese. The 146 minute Director's Cut is what this discussion is based on. Still a turkey.
1941, Mickey Rourke film discussion, directed by Steven Spielberg
December 29, 2022 20:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MBAbsolute box office flop 1941, directed by Steven Spielberg has a youthful Mickey Rourke appearing. I discuss the movie around Mickey and his character Reese. The 146 minute Director's Cut is what this discussion is based on. Still a turkey.
Bullet, Mickey Rourke film discussion, Tupac Shakur co-star
November 22, 2022 09:00 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MBBullet, a 1996 crime drama with icon Tupac Shakur alongside Mickey Rourke (who also co-wrote screenplay) Adrien Brody, Ted Levine and cameo by Peter Dinklage. A flop when first released, it found an audience now an underrated Mickey classic.
They Crawl, Section 8, Mickey Rourke film discussion
November 17, 2022 07:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MBTwo movies featuring Mickey Rourke, one is a cameo whilst one is an extended cameo, but there's still a lot to talk about, They Live (2001) is a little known creepy crawly detective thriller. Section 8 (2022) happens to be a better than expected action drama with an impressive ensemble including Dolph Lundgren, Scott Adkins, Ryan Kwanten and the remarkable Kimi Alexander.
Exit in Red, Man of God, Mickey Rourke film discussion
September 30, 2022 12:00 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MBRundown of two Mickey Rourke movies of different eras. Exit in Red (1996) indie noir thriller mystery slice of shady dealings with Annabel Schofield, Carrie Otis, Anthony Michael Hall. Also, true story, Man of God (2011) following the life of Saint Nektarios. Mickey has a small ultra significant role in Man of God, a miracle moment not to be missed.
Eureka, Mickey Rourke film discussion
September 13, 2022 04:00 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MBFairly unknown, barely released, Eureka (1983) is a high concept epic adventure and descent into greed, madness, revenge and love starring Mickey Rourke in an early small role, alongside Gene Hackman, Rutger Hauer, Ed Lauter, Joe Pesci, Theresa Russell. A prospector finds gold changing his life, outlook and family stability; Directed by Nicolas Roeg.
Spun, Mickey Rourke film discussion featuring interview with legendary, Eric Roberts
August 18, 2022 03:00 - 27 minutes - 18.6 MBSpun (2002) drug fuelled drama rundown, an unstable movie I happened to enjoy a lot. Podcast features an interview excerpt with friend of Mickey and co-star, Eric Roberts. Complete interview to watch on You Tube channel - Movie Analyst Shane A Bassett -
The Pope of Greenwich Village, The Commando, Mickey Rourke film discussion
July 20, 2022 07:00 - 41 minutes - 28.2 MBRundown of regarded Mickey Rourke 1984 classic, The Pope of Greenwich Village, co-starring Eric Roberts, Daryl Hannah, Burt Young; also action thriller The Commando (2022) playing the villain, opposite martial arts maestro Michael Jai White, both executive produced.
Get Carter, Mickey Rourke film discussion
May 23, 2022 13:15 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MBLooking over Sylvester Stallone action remake of Get Carter (2000) with old friend Mickey Rourke as the villain and Sir Michael Caine
Johnny Handsome, Point Blank, Mickey Rourke film discussion
April 05, 2022 12:09 - 42 minutes - 28.9 MBLooking over two Mickey Rourke films, 1989 noir style drama, Johnny Handsome, 1998 action thriller, Point Blank
The Last Outlaw, Mickey Rourke film discussion
April 05, 2022 12:01 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MBRundown of underseen, solid 1993 Mickey Rourke revenge western, The Last Outlaw, co-starring Dermot Mulroney, Steve Buscemi, Ted Levine, Keith David.
Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man - bonus Mickey Rourke film discussion
February 24, 2022 10:09 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBOverview of 1991 Mickey Rourke, Don Johnson movie, Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man
Blunt Force Trauma, The Informers, Mickey Rourke film discussion
January 24, 2022 04:28 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MB2015 action drama; Blunt Force Trauma, co-starring Ryan Kwanten, Freida Pinto and 2009 thriller drama; The Informers, a Bret Easton Ellis adaptation with all star cast.
Desperate Hours, Mickey Rourke film discussion
January 12, 2022 20:36 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MBDesperate Hours (1990) rundown of thriller starring Mickey Rourke, Anthony Hopkins, Kelly Lynch, Mimi Rogers and more
Body Heat, Out in Fifty, Mickey Rourke film discussion
November 23, 2021 13:19 - 42 minutes - 29 MBOverview of Mickey Rourke films, classic noir, Body Heat (1981) independent crime drama, Out in Fifty (1999) rundown by @Movie_Analyst Shane A. Bassett
Wild Orchid , Dead in Tombstone, Mickey Rourke film discussion
November 08, 2021 08:48 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MBOverview of Mickey Rourke films, Wild Orchid (1989) Dead in Tombstone (2013)
The Wrestler, Fall Time, A Prayer for the Dying, Mickey Rourke film discussion
October 14, 2021 11:14 - 43 minutes - 30 MBOverview of Mickey Rourke films, The Wrestler (2008) Fall Time (1995) A Prayer for the Dying (1987)
Nine and a Half Weeks - bonus Mickey Rourke film discussion
October 06, 2021 13:01 - 1 hour - 41.4 MBFocus on 9 1/2 weeks - bonus Mickey Rourke Talk discussion
Nine and a Half Weeks - bonus Mickey Rourke Talk
October 06, 2021 13:01 - 1 hour - 55.1 MBFocus on 9 1/2 weeks - bonus Mickey Rourke Talk discussion
Sin City, Year of the Dragon, Buffalo 66, Mickey Rourke film discussion
September 28, 2021 15:17 - 45 minutes - 31 MBOverview of Mickey Rourke films, Sin City (2005) Buffalo '66 (1998) Year of the Dragon (1995)
Mickey Rourke Talk
September 16, 2021 15:05 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBCasual rundown of three Mickey Rourke films; Barfly (1987), Picture Claire (2001), Double Team (1997)
Barfly, Picture Claire, Double Team, Mickey Rourke film discussion
September 16, 2021 15:05 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MBOverview of Mickey Rourke films - classic Barfly (1987) little known French Canadian production Picture Claire (2001) action spectacular, Double Team (1997)
Rumble Fish, White Sands, Ashby, Roger Donaldson interview, Mickey Rourke film discussion
August 31, 2021 12:29 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MBOverview of Mickey Rourke movies, Rumble Fish (1983) White Sands (1992) Ashby (2015) with Hip Hug Her (Booker T and the MG's) Director Roger Donaldson telling a story from the White Sands set.